Mr. Sugarplum and I don’t exchange gifts for Valentine’s Day, but I wanted to make a little something sweet for him. The Sharpie and ceramic mug project is not new, or original, but that doesn’t make it any less fun or adorable. I’ve been dying to try it for myself, so I decided it was the perfect inexpensive gift for Valentine’s Day.
All you need is a basic ceramic mug (mine was $2 at Ikea), and a Sharpie.
I am not artistic, but Mr. Sugarplum always claims to like my ‘quirky drawings,’ so I went for it. I suggest you practice, practice, practice your design on paper first, and draw it at the same size you want for your mug.
Most posts I found online said their mugs weren’t dishwasher safe, or you need a special pen just for drawing on porcelain, but I experimented a little and found a method that works great. I’ve run this through the dishwasher twice (top rack), and the design hasn’t budged.
I already gave it to my Valentine, and the conversation went like this:
Obviously the success of this project hinges on your ability to draw and write legibly, but the sentiment is the same either way. Are you making any little gifts for your Valentine? Have you tried the Sharpie/Mug project? Did you get that my mug said, ‘Be Mine’???
So cute! Congrats and good luck on the Homie nominations. I'm voting for ya!
Such a great and easy craft!!
Totally got it! So cute!
Men are so funny -how did he not notice the bee – I noticed it first thing and thought, "How cute is that?!"
I love it! And too funny about the conversation. Sometimes husbands just don't "get it" on the first try.
I've heard if you use a sharpie and bake in the oven 350* for 1 hr, then it is dishwasher safe. But I haven't tried.
It turned out so cute!! We don't drink coffee and we don't exchange gifts, but I still love this idea 🙂
~lisa
Floating Along
cool, easy craft! thanks a bunch Cassie!
so cute!!!
Cute little bee 🙂 Love me some tea cups!
That convo between you and the mister is priceless…honestly the whole project was worth it just for that conversation (c: And this is so great for a plethora of different occasions! I think I might just make one that says just "MINE" so people will leave my drinks alone…do you think that's sending the wrong message to my kids??? (c;
haha, that conversation cracked me up!! I guess 'mine' applies too since it's his mug.
I noticed your convo w/ the Mr. is in italics…sarcasm never looked so sweet. I love this idea.
We don't exchange V-day gifts either! We just do a nice dinner out, get wasted, & then pass out. Romantical.
TOTALLY VOTING FOR YOU FOR THE HOMIES!!
These are so cute and happy. I constantly have a cup of tea in my hand, so I'm always telling people, mugs are always a good gift for me. Also, congrats on the Homie Nomination 🙂
This totally inspires me! My hubby is a coffee addict and also a little o.c.d. about the mugs he uses. I'm definitely doing this….I have a feeling his personalized sharpie mug will soon become his cup of choice. Love your blog and tutorials! Keep up the awesomeness! 🙂