With Valentine’s day coming soon, I wanted to share a fun (and frugal) gift idea using items from the dollar store. I made this project at the CHA show last week and I wanted to share because it is simple, frugal and quick. My kind of craft!
Valentine’s Gift Idea – Painted Cup
What you need: dollar store or similar ceramic mug Marvy Uchida Paint Markers 15 minutes Using the markers, you can create a design on your mug. I decided to keep it super simple and draw hearts all over the mug.
Once you have finished, seal your project in a 300 oven for 30 minutes. This is important to set the paint on your Valentine’s mug. You can even add a few decorative hears on the handle.
They are fun to make and do not require you to be a great artist (thank goodness!)
For more Valentine’s Day gift and celebration ideas,
click on the photos below:
Valentine’s day dollar store decorations
Valentine’s Day Family Style
How are you celebrating Valentine’s Day? 
LuAnn Braley says
Dollar store here I come!!! (Oh, where can I get those markers?)
Raquel says
Yes LuAnn – dollar stores for the cups and JoAnn’s or Michael’s for the markers 🙂
Tamara says
It’s a GREAT gift! And you make such neat hearts. I don’t have as much faith in my heart-drawing ability.
Raquel says
Thank you Tamara! It’s about the only thing I can draw!
Akaleistar says
You draw such pretty hearts!
Happy Kids, Inc says
LOVE this idea!
Raquel says
Thank you!
Sharon says
How neat! One year, when I was a public school teacher, one of my parents gave me a cup that was decorated with a marker. It was so cute! I love this one too!
Raquel says
Thank you Sharon! Yes, these make great teacher gifts too. 🙂
Emily says
Wait, this is awesome, and I love the hearts, but is it dishwasher safe? If so, I’m running out to buy some! 🙂
Raquel says
Yes, top shelf recommended, but you have to cure it first. 30 minutes in a 300° oven.
debbiedoos says
My kinda crafting right here..cute, simple and cheap. LOVE it.
Easy Life Meal & Party Planning says
The coffee cups are so cute and easy! Love your tablescape too! Stopping by from the Create, Love & Share party.
Easy Life Meal & Party Planning says
Love the coffee cups and they are so easy to do which is a bonus. I also think the tablescape is great and affordable@ Very nice
Tara says
I have been searching for a pen that won’t disappear with dishwashing or rubbing. Have you washed this mug a few times now and how is it holding up? If it has proven durable, you have made my day!!
Raquel says
Yes, I have handwashed this mug and it is still good. I use a sponge as opposed to a brush, but may try it just to see if it affects it.
Dee says
These are so cute! I’ve made decorated plates before but haven’t tried mugs. Have a great day! Dee 🙂
Raquel says
Thanks Dee. I love these markers and can’t wait to try them on other dishes.
LISA DIAZ says
Great Idea! Thanks for sharing!
Raquel says
I love doing dollar store crafts. Thanks for stopping by.
Triveni says
So NICE 🙂 THANK U for sharing
Raquel says
My pleasure – it was so simple (and inexpensive) I had to share! 🙂