Hey, friends! I don't know about you, but I am so glad it's finally Spring! Now, if only someone would tell the weather it's time to warm up...
In honor of the season and the upcoming Easter holiday, Little Crafter and I decided to break out the paint and make a cute springtime mug using his adorable little thumbprints {which are getting bigger by the day!}.
Take a look...
Materials:
- plain white coffee mug {you can get these for less than $3 at Walmart or the Dollar store}
- glass paint {we used Martha Stewart brand: yellow, orange, blue, black, white, and purple}
- small paintbrush
- thumb :)
- rubbing alcohol and paper towel or cotton swab
STEP 1: Clean the mug surface with rubbing alcohol. Little Crafter said he was "giving it a bath."
STEP 2: Dip child's thumb into the yellow paint and press onto the mug. We left space in between for the bunnies. On our mug, we got four chicks and four bunnies.
STEP 3: Repeat process using whatever color{s} you want for the bunnies.
STEP 4: Add details using a small paintbrush. For the chicks, I added an orange beak and feet and two black eyes. For the bunnies, I drew ears and added little tails.
All that's left is to let it dry completely and cure. It will air cure in 21 days, or you can bake it for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. It's best to place the mug on a cookie sheet in the oven without preheating so it can heat gradually rather than suddenly. Also, let it cool in the oven before you remove it. These paints are non-toxic, but not necessarily "food safe," so be sure you keep your design 0.8" from the top of the mug.
I think the finished product is simply adorable!!
...but not as adorable as the Little Crafter who made it!
Hugs & Glitter,
