I recently discovered a super cool product: Pebeo Porcelaine 150 Paint Pens. I found mine at Michael’s (after checking Hobby Lobby) for $3.99 each. I decided to make a mug set for bridal shower gifts, so I picked up four plain white mugs at Target for $2.99 each. I made a design template in Photoshop, printed to plain paper and cut out my design. Then, I carefully outlined my design and filled it in. The Mr. and Mrs. mugs were a hit at the bridal shower! When I found some free time, I decided to paint two mugs I already had.
I decided to make a monogram mug and a whimsical tea bag mug, free handing my designs. And here’s what the look like:
(Sorry for the blue-ish tint) The B is a sketched fill, inspired by a set Design Mom featured.
Even though I don’t drink tea, I seem to be drawn toward tea items, so this was perfect for our tea drinking guests.
These mugs are huge, (seriously, our tiny coffee pot fills one cup) so I decided to play off that. The mug is large enough for tea for two.
Now our guests will have cute, custom designed mugs to use. As I said, we created Mr. and Mrs. mugs as a bridal shower gift. What are your favorite hostess, bridal shower or wedding gifts? Have you used the porcelain paint pens or glass pens? Anyone inspired to make a design of their own? The options are limitless. I’m looking for the perfect plates to make a pretty flower design or graphic print.
delightfullycoconuts
/ December 23, 2010So cute Amanda!
~Jamie
Nicole
/ December 23, 2010This is an adorable idea! I might have to make these, too!
Gina at Temporary Nest
/ December 23, 2010OH that is so cute! I might just make one for myself that says “Miss” hehehhehe
Kristin (Australia)
/ December 23, 2010These are gorgeous!!! Great idea, can’t wait to give it a go!!! Lol
Zerique
/ December 23, 2010very sweet! and a perfectly useful gift.
Vonda
/ December 24, 2010Such a cute idea. They came out great!
Jenna B.
/ December 25, 2010Love this idea! You are so talented!
Nicole
/ December 25, 2010Would you be willing to share the template you made? Thanks so much!
Renee Smith
/ December 28, 2010Love this idea!! Will use it for my hard-to-shop-for in-laws next Christmas!
Rilla
/ January 7, 2011This is a BRILLIANT idea! Its so hard to find unique hostess gifts…would you share the template?
Thank you!
this is T
/ January 7, 2011I discovered the paint pens before Christmas and have been going crazy w/ them. Just finished a scruffy beard mug for a hard to buy for friend. He loved it!
cassie {hi sugarplum!}
/ January 7, 2011I featured those glasses from Furbish in a Hostess post before Christmas….then decided I liked them so much I had to have them too! cute mugs!
ourhumbleabowed
/ January 7, 2011Hi Cassie,
They are so cute! I’ll have to do something for myself as the mug sets were gifts. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Amanda
Rachel
/ January 7, 2011holy awesome. i need to make some of these for gifts! and then i will decide that they are just so cute that i will have to keep them for myself.
Debi
/ January 7, 2011Thanks so much for the inspiration. I had to make on of my own. I can up with a different idea but your design I would love to do next.
http://southernstumble.blogspot.com/2011/01/diy-coffee-mug.html
Debi
/ January 7, 2011I just realized I can’t spell. Too much crafting going on I can’t think. Again, Thanks!
Amanda
/ January 8, 2011So cute! I want to make them for a wedding present. Would you mind emailing your templates? I just stumbled on your blog because Design Mom linked to this post, but I think I’ll be coming back
Our Growing Garden
/ January 15, 2011Very cute and creative! Found you through LambAround
Kari @ The Sunset Lane
/ March 31, 2011I love that you made these too!! Thank you for stopping by my blog
I googled painted steps today and found your blog again! Love it!
Kari