When it’s cold outside, there’s nothing much better than a cup of hot cocoa by the fire. Right? Well the perfect gift for all those hot chocolate loving friends is a pretty mug, maybe even filled with a little hot chocolate kit and tied with a pretty ribbon!
You can buy mugs anywhere, and most of them are pretty inexpensive, but I think a personalized handmade mug is so special, and it’s a really easy project. Plus, I made mine for only a few dollars a piece, and then I got to decorate them any fun way I wanted.
Also, all my pretty jewelry I’m wearing (except the bow ring) is from InPink, and they’re generously giving away $150 to their shop, PLUS, $20 to everyone who enters! Check out the details at the bottom of this post!
Click through for the tutorial!
TUTORIAL
Materials:
- plain colored mugs (mine are from IKEA)
- multi-purpose acrylic paint and/or porcelain paint pen (I found both of mine at Michael’s)
- spray glue
- sponge brush
- oven
Step 1. Print out your letters in your desired font and size.
Step 2. With a razor blade, carefully cut out the letter, as shown.
Step 3. Lightly spray the back of the paper with spray glue, then let it dry for 3-5 minutes. Once it’s tacky, adhere to your cup (the pre-drying allows the glue to only temporarily bond the paper to the cup).
Step 4. Carefully dab the paint over the stencil. Do at least two coats of paint.
Step 5. Allow the paint to dry for at least 30 minutes, and then remove the paper and let it dry completely. If there are any mistakes or bleeding, you can scratch them off carefully with your nail or a wash cloth. Follow the instructions on your paint to cure your painting in the oven (usually it’s 24 hours air dry and about 30 minutes in the oven at 300 degrees (F)).
Alternatively, use a paint pen and create custom, non-stenciled creations (I used this image for my deer head and just free-handed it). The possibilities are endless — have fun!
The winner is Karen McAdams! Congrats, girl — watch for an email to claim your winnings.
And everyone else who entered — thank you! And you will be receiving your $20 gift certificates shortly 🙂
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top: c/o lulu*s
coated denim: old navy
necklace, cuff, bracelets, rings: c/o inpink
bow ring: c/o hello fab
watch: michael kors
Those mugs are the cutest! Thanks for showing how easy they are to make!
Lindi
Sweet Southern Sparkle
http://www.sweetsouthernsparkle.blogspot.com
Cute! I love your mugs! The one with the "M" is my favorite 🙂
They are lovely. Very pretty and would make a perfect gift.
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How do you get the $20 gift certificate?
Once the giveaway is closed next week, the winner will be announced and everyone who entered their email address will receive an email with their $20 gift certificate!
I entered Leanne's inpink giveaway and never got the $20 gift card, I wonder if others are having the same problem here?
You'll get your gift certificate in your email after the giveaway closes next week!
And maybe check your spam for the email if you never got one from Leanne's giveaway? Otherwise, email her and I'm sure she'll check on it for you!
he Merrick!
Really love those mugs 🙂
by the way, is this giveaway open internationally? Thank you!
TiD
It's open to US and Canada only.
This is a fantastic giveaway! Thanks! Also, great mugs! So cute!! I cant believe you free-handed that deer!
entered – cindygaarder at gmail dot com
Love the mugs! Such a great idea–and a good alternative to the Anthropologie ones!
I love this! Monogrammed mugs are everywhere! Great DIY idea
Love these mugs. Thanks for the tutorial!
Will the paint fade or scratch away over time? Dishwasher safe?
Hi Merrick! Do you remember what color nail polish you were wearing here? I love it!
I think it’s “Los Feliz” by Cult Cosmetics 🙂