A couple of months ago I got my hands on a set of dishes at
Homegoods for dirt cheap. I’ve been using the dishes for various crafts ever
since… it’s like the dish set that keeps giving back. What is even better is
that these dishes are plain white, so they’re a blank slate for anything I can
come up with to deco the hell out of them. The dish set was so cheap because it
was missing two mugs (big woop). The two mugs that were left have been sitting
in my spare bedroom/craft room/junk room/dump room (you get the idea).
On a recent trip to JoAnn’s I caved and bought a couple of
metallic oil-based paint pens. I’ve used these pens in past projects (here) and
(here). They work better than regular Sharpies because they STAY.
Flowers courtesy of Joe for Valentine's Day :) Makes me feel like Spring isn't too far away.
Make sure your dishes are clean and dry, then go to town.
Once painted, bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. When it’s this easy, I
don’t know how I haven’t added a little gold to all of my dishes.
Thanks for stopping by! Let me know how your mugs turn out, I love getting pictures and link-backs - you inspire me!
Cheers, Bridge
XOXO
How cute! Love the idea! Have you already tried washing them (especially in a dishwasher)? That's what I'm most afraid of, so I haven't tried any project like that =)
ReplyDeleteI have washed them several times and I've had absolutely no problems. HOWEVER, this apartment doesn't have a dishwasher so I don't know how they will do there. If you try it, I would love to know how they do!
DeleteSo cute! This is a fantastic project! Would you consider linking this up at my Pinworthy Projects Party? I hope to see you there!
ReplyDeleteI made myself some mugs just like this but with larger gold polka dots. I used Martha Stewart paints and they turned out great. I'd love for you to take a look at my DIY polka dot coffee mug!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these! great minds think alike, eh? I've been dying to try those Martha Stewart paints... I think I have an excuse to buy some now! Thanks for sharing!
DeleteLove these girl! I am totally on a gold accent kick! Would love for you to share at the party! xo bridgett
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LOVE IT!!! Looks like we had similar ideas... I just polka-dotted a bowl recently with one of these markers, then proceeded to go to Salvation Army to get some more white 99 cent dishes to play with
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