This simple DIY Sweetheart Mug tutorial is perfect for busy moms, teachers, and crafters who are in need of some creative inspiration.
You’ll be thrilled by how quickly and easily these mugs can be customized to fit anyone’s style.
So grab some supplies and let’s get started on spreading a little extra warmth this February 14th!
Painted Heart Mug Gift Idea
Are you looking for the perfect gift to show your love this Valentine’s Day? Express your care and affection in the most charming way possible with DIY sweetheart mugs!
Not only are they a fun craft project that anyone can make with ease, they also give otherwise ordinary coffee mugs an upgrade to “love mug” status.
Whether you’re crafting as a family or getting creative with friends, these easy-to-make sweetheart mugs are sure to add some extra love into any celebration of the holiday. Let us show you how it’s done!
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We are sharing an EASY way to make your own DIY Sweetheart Mugs with simple steps & supplies! Then fill with treats for a special someone!
Craft Supplies:
- Oil Based Sharpie Paint Pens
- Plain Ceramic Mug {Dollar Tree is great for these!}
- Stickers in desired shapes {think monograms, hearts etc.}
- Tweezers
- Tissue Paper/Small Gifts {tea, cookies, coffee pods}
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Directions:
- First prep the surface of your mugs. You will want to wash them with dish soap and dry thoroughly with a soft, lint free cloth. It is VERY important that the surface is clean and free of any fingerprints.
- Next is the designing part. Place your heart sticker directly on the mug, making sure all the edges are down completely and smooth.
- Now grab your paint pens. Follow the directions on the marker packaging to get the paint going. Once ready, start filling in the area around the sticker with dots, really making sure to fill in the area. Add a second color if you like. If you mess up, wipe away with some rubbing alcohol on a q-tip.
- Once you are done with your design, carefully remove the sticker from the mug with some tweezers and add any touch-ups you may need.
- Place your finished mug in a cool oven before turning on the heat. Turn oven on to 350 degrees and bake for 30 minutes. Allow ceramic to completely cool in oven before handling. To avoid cracking when baking, let ceramic heat up and cool down with the oven. I left mine in the oven for a few hours.
- Once completely cool, remove your piece from the oven and stuff with some goodies & tissue paper.
- Then gift away your customized DIY Sweetheart Mug piece to a special friend, family member or even a complete stranger!
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Whether your DIY Sweetheart Mug is for celebrating with a loved one or for making Valentine’s Day a bit more special just for you, it’s a creative project that is sure to bring cheer and love. Not to mention, it’s easy to do and inexpensive, meaning you can make many mugs if you want to be really extra!
This project is great for all ages and skills levels, so don’t let uncertainty stop you from getting crafty this Valentine’s Day.
Finally, if you don’t have time to create your own Sweetheart Mug, remember that gifting handmade items is always welcome too! Whatever the case may be, we hope that this project gave you a little something sweet (and sometimes sparkly!) to help make this Valentine’s Day memorable. So go forth and get crafting — Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Sharpie Painted Mugs
Supplies:
- Plain White Mugs
- Scrapbook Letter Stickers
Instructions:
- To do a monogram design you will need some letter scrapbook stickers. Pick the monogram/design you want and stick it on your mug. I did a "G" for our last name.
- You will want to make sure it's in the right place/angle etc. and as FLAT as possible on the mug. No edges should be lifting up on the mug.
- Next you will want to make dots ALL around the scrapbook sticker. Follow the directions on the marker packaging to get the paint going. Do some practice dots on some cardboard before hand so you know how much pressure to put down.
- Once ready, start filling in the area around the sticker with TONS of dots. Really fill in the area so no white space is showing.
- Add a second color {or a few more} if you like on top of your first round of dots. BTW - If you mess up your design, just wipe it all away with some rubbing alcohol on a paper towel.
- Once you have the design you want on the mug and it's dry enough - carefully peel off the scrapbook sticker to reveal your design underneath.
- Do more touch ups with the paint pens and if you need to, use some rubbing alcohol on a q-tip for the small spots.
- Next up - the baking step. Make sure your area is well ventilated and turn on your oven to 350.
- Set your mugs inside the oven, on the rake and let them bake for about 30 minutes.
- Once the 30 minutes is up, turn off the oven and let the mugs cool down inside the oven. I left mine in the oven for a few hours.
- When done, remove from oven.
- Wash and then of course, fill and enjoy with your favorite beverage to enjoy.
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