DIY Sharpie MUGS! Adweebable.

Check this out. Do It Yourself customized sharpie mugs. 

Are they not so cute?

And, let me tell you, sooooo easy. 

The perfect little gift for literally anyone - you can put anything you want on these!
And, let's be honest, everyone drinks something. 

Allow me to show you how to make them :)

Since my boyfriend DJ was leaving for 2 years to serve an LDS mission in Bangkok, Thailand, I decided it would be a cute idea to make him a little mug to take with him. It took me about 45 minutes total, including baking time. The hardest part is getting the design to look just right.

What you need:
Sharpies
A plain mug
Rubbing Alcohol
Cotton Ball
 Oven
Creativity

The mug I have here was just from Target for about $3. I'm sure it wouldn't be hard to find one at Wal-Mart or Dollar Tree for close to the same amount. Just make sure the surface is flat enough to draw on.

The first thing I did was sketch out what I wanted on my mug so I already knew where to begin. You can put anything you want on the mug: designs, quotes, sayings, a picture, doodles...anything!

#1

First you're going to want to take your cotton ball, pour a decent amount of rubbing alcohol on it, and wipe off all surfaces of your mug that you will be drawing on.

This removes any oils from your hands and will ensure the design will go on smoothly and stay on!

If you make any mistakes while drawing, if you quickly wipe the marker off with this cotton ball you can start over! Nifty! Just make sure you act fast to remove the mistake, let it dry, and begin again. (one of my favorite Taylor Swift songs)

#2

Next. Draw, honey. Draw. Let your creativity loose and be free.

#3

Once you've gotten your design just how you want it, it's time to bake the mug.

Baking the mug will seal your drawing so that even if the mug is washed it will remain intact.

Heat your even to 425 degree and cook the mug for 30 minutes.

I just set mine on a cookie tray.

After the 30 minutes is up, you take it out annddd...it looks exactly the same as when you put it in. At least it should, or else you should be worried something went wrong. ;)

Let it cool for a while and then..

#4

Fill it with goodies and give it away! Or, hey, keep it for yourself!

I filled my mug with cookies and creme kisses, then tied a sparkly red bow around the top.

He absolutely loved it, and said he'd drink out of it everyday ;) Awww.

Hope you have fun trying this fun little crafty activity. I felt very accomplished afterword.

Virtual hugs from me to you.

Peace.