Hello readers!! Today I am turning my blog over to Leah and Chelsea of Life, Love, + Coffee Stains. They are new to the blogger scene and we share one major common interest…COFFEE! Please take a minute to follow them over on Twitter, Facebook, and Pintrest.
I don’t know about y’all, but there are two things that we can’t live without in life: coffee, and crafting. And like all good coffee addicts, we also know that mugs make the perfect collectibles and gifts! We combined our two loves into this DIY – perfect for a girls night with a bottle of wine or to do with the kids for a keepsake that will last forever. It’s simple, relatively inexpensive, and so easy to make unique!
Materials:
– Coffee Mug (we got this from the dollar store – yours doesn’t have to be white)
– Paint Brush
– Porcelaine 150 paint (amazon: http://amzn.to/1oyeWm4– again, feel free to choose other colors!)
Directions:
Step 1: Paint away! The best part of this craft is that there’s quite a bit of creative license! For multiple coats, give the paint a few minutes of drying time for best results.
Step 2: When you’re done painting, let the porcelaine 150 dry for at least 24 hours before baking.
Step 3: After drying, place upside down on the baking sheet and place in the oven BEFORE pre-heating. Turn the oven on to 300 degrees (fahrenheit), and once the oven is DONE preheating, set the timer for 30 minutes.
Step 4: After 30 minutes, turn off the oven, but do not remove the mug and baking sheet. Once the oven (and your mug) are completely cool, you’re good to go!
Note: I believe that once baked, the mugs should be dishwasher safe. However, we hand wash ours just to be on the safe side (who wants to waste all of that hard work?!)
Step 5: Fill with coffee and caffeinate!
Have fun!
Latte Love,
Leah + Chelsea
23 Comments
Logan Can
August 5, 2014 at 2:40 pmI love this idea! Now if only I could paint halfway decent… haha
mrsdmeeks
August 5, 2014 at 2:43 pmLOL but it could be fun to do a kid handprint or something! Christmas presents for grandparents!
theaccidentalmama
August 5, 2014 at 4:02 pmI have been dying to do this! It looks so cool!
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mrsdmeeks
August 5, 2014 at 4:28 pmLeah and Chelsea did an awesome job! I can’t wait to try this with my kids…they are arts and crafts fanatics!
Fiona Naughton
August 5, 2014 at 5:41 pmThese mugs look so lovely, I love the personal aspect, if only I liked coffee so I could have my own 🙁
Fiona @ http://www.dollydowsie.com
mrsdmeeks
August 5, 2014 at 5:59 pmTea? Hot cocoa? Water? Gatorade?
Stephanie Cox
August 5, 2014 at 6:39 pmI wasn’t sure how to do this craft… the exact “cook” time. Thanks for clarifying!
mrsdmeeks
August 5, 2014 at 6:49 pmYou’ll have to let us know how it turns out when you try!
Mary B (Eat Drink and Be Mary)
August 6, 2014 at 1:06 amI’ve have been wanting to make my own coffee mug for so long. This mug is too cute, and seems like such an easy DIY craft. Thanks for sharing 🙂
mrsdmeeks
August 6, 2014 at 9:52 amMe too!! I think that I might have the kids help me make some coffee cups for their teachers this year 🙂
Shaunacey
August 6, 2014 at 1:23 amsuper cute!
mrsdmeeks
August 6, 2014 at 9:53 amThanks!! Leah and Chelsea made such cool mugs 🙂
Magnolia Mom
August 6, 2014 at 2:37 amSuper cute!! Love your blog.
mrsdmeeks
August 6, 2014 at 9:54 amThank you!! Happy to have you here!
Paris at My Big Fat Happy Life
August 6, 2014 at 2:57 amI love this idea! Would be great for kids to make for mom or dad or……
mrsdmeeks
August 6, 2014 at 9:54 amI am already thinking ahead to teachers gifts!
Tameka
August 6, 2014 at 4:38 amNot a fan of coffee, but I could always make one for tea.
mrsdmeeks
August 6, 2014 at 9:55 amPerfect for tea, hot cocoa, or even water 🙂
The Unextreme (@TheUnextreme)
August 6, 2014 at 10:59 amGreat idea! I agree with above comments–this would make a great craft idea for kids as well! Thanks for sharing at Whatever Wednesday!
mrsdmeeks
August 6, 2014 at 12:47 pmThanks for stopping by
ajarzens
August 7, 2014 at 4:14 pmThis is such a cute idea! I love the half painted from the bottom mug!
Katie Joyce Hancheck
August 10, 2014 at 2:19 amLove the teacher idea AMDM 🙂 Dollar store is the best! <3<3<3
mrsdmeeks
August 10, 2014 at 11:19 amThe dollar store is amazing!!