Here's a quick little DIY/restyle that took me all of 15 minutes. I had these plain jane mugs we got for our wedding almost 4 years ago, and I was feeling pretty over them. Or at least I felt like they needed to match everything else in my house and be a little more tacky and kitschy. Thus, this restyle.
All you need is some ugly mugs, some chalkboard paint, and a brush.
I just freestyled my designs, but you could most definitely make stencils. The circle wasn't too bad to make--I just put my brush in the center and kind of swirled it like a protractor. Not perfect, but good enough for me!
I let my first coat dry for an hour and then applied a second coat. After drying overnight, they were ready to write on and already infinitely cooler than they were before.
Sometimes everyone needs a good old-fashioned YEAH BABY! first thing in the morning with your hot chocolate. It makes the Wednesday morning blues that much easier. Enjoy your chalkboard mugs!
This is SO cute! Love it!
Awwwh cute ! i'd write reminders that i was bound to forget onto mine
xo
Oh this makes me happy today! Gonna give this a go when I get some paint! Lovely little DIY
Thanks for sharing!
AH this is SO cute! I want to make these, and when making my boyfriend his coffee while he's in the shower, write him a little note! How sweet.
Thanks for the tutorial!!
Sally
sallyannk.com
Aww, very cute, and brilliant.
I bought matching anthro mugs for my man and I this Christmas but he still hasn't used his. Haha, that boy doesn't drink coffee or tea so my love of adorable mugs is completely lost on him.
Cuteeee! I once bought beer glasses for my dad that had chalkboard on them....to write your name so no one would steal your drink. I could have made those for soooo much less. Dangit. Now I know!
I've been planning this little diy is for awhile, but I love yours!
This is so cute I love it!
cute idea amy! I like it and i have chalkboard paint...perfect combination.
such a cute idea!
Likeeee this!
Can't wait to get some chalkboard paint and use it on many things possible.
I need to get some chalkboard paint ASAP!!
such a cute way to update an old... anything, really. i love how chalkboard paint is so versatile and it makes anything so much fun!
xo,
cb
Cute and easy!
so cute amy!
i love this idea.
Cute idea. They came out great!
Mary from ♥ meowwzie.blogspot.com ♥
a "yeah baby!" in the morning would definitely set a great mood for the day. i'm going to think about this whenever i find some "could be cute..." thrift store mugs!
xo, corinne
brilliantnature.blogspot.com
So cute!
Such a cute idea! x
Very cool!
SO cute! I'm in love with the idea (plus the hot chocolate with marshmallows!)
Super cute.
♥ sécia http://www.petiteinsanities.blogspot.com
Eep!! These are so cute! I am so totally going to make one myself! <3
Thanks so much for sharing this!
I just bought purple chalkboard paint last week! Can't wait to do this. I'm guessing that they're hand wash only, right?
You know Tracy, I didn't even think of it but yes! I would assume hand wash only. Bummer.
so cute and fun! i LOVE this idea
Uh, hello. This is PERFECT!
I can't wait to do this myself!!
Oh i love chalkboard paint! It's so tempting to put it on everything. This idea is great
I just made some of those! One of mine has a heart just like yours!
Yay!! I'm so glad you tried it!! I hope they work well for you and make you happy every morning.
I really want to do this!!!
i found your blog today and i'm obsessed. girrrrl, you've got a good thing goin' here!
Eeek thank you so much, Kim! I'm glad you like it. You're a gem!
So funny and true story...I had just turned on the telly to Austin Powers, no sooner than i found this post and saw the mug that says "Yeah Baby!" haha!
Oh and I already have some paint, and an ugly mug, so I'm going to do this right now
Thanks for the inspiration Amy!