Looking for a great gift for a friend or teacher this upcoming Valentine’s Day? Look no further! Today I am going to share a cute and easy tutorial for a DIY Valentine Glitter Heart Mug. I was totally inspired on Pinterest by this post here, but I did things a little differently as you will see below.
These Valentine’s Day gifts are great for the kids give, and an easy project for you and the little one to make. It doesn’t take too much time, and once cured can even be dishwasher safe!
DIY Valentine Glitter Heart Mug
Here is a quick list of the items you will need (some optional):
- mug(s)
- Americana Crystal Glitter Gloss Enamels in Red
- vinyl
- optional: vinyl cutting machine to cut the heart, or you can hand cut if you do not have access to a vinyl cutting machine
- access to an oven
Step 1: The first thing you will need to do is clean your mugs, and then clean the surface you are placing the stencil on with alcohol.
Step 2: Next you will want to cut out your vinyl and then place on the mug in the desired spot.
Step 3: Paint (by dabbing, not brushing) on your glitter enamel.
Step 4: Remove the vinyl once painted, and then carefully using a Q-Tip remove any bleed thru paint you may have encountered.
Step 5: Allow the mug to dry for 4 days. Then bake in an non-preheated oven on 275 degrees for 30 minutes. Open the oven door and allow to completely cool.
Once you have completed all of these steps, your mug is now dishwasher safe! Just make sure not to eat or drink off of the painted portion. (Which could be hard, but not impossible!)
This is such a cute and simple gift, and one that will have the Teacher Appreciation level elevated when they receive their thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift!
Make sure to give this sweet DIY Valentine Glitter Heart Mug a try for this Valentine’s Day! Are you making teacher Valentine’s Day gifts?
You might also like this recipe for Chocolate Strawberry Hearts!
Michelle says
January 15, 2014 at 08:07Very cute and looks fairly easy too!
Jennifer says
January 15, 2014 at 17:11Awe, thanks Michelle! It’s quite easy, actually!
Tamara says
January 15, 2014 at 10:58Gorgeous, gorgeous! You should do a giveaway for one! (I say because I like yours and don’t believe my own would look that good)
Jennifer says
January 15, 2014 at 17:12You could totally make one JUST like this. All you have to do is cut out a heart, or go and buy one already cut out! Simple. You CAN do this! 🙂
Marcy @ day2day SuperMom says
January 15, 2014 at 14:30Love this, seriously! Great tutorial too. Thanks for thinking of us sad girls who don’t have a vinyl machine =( yet! hahahah! Pin’ing & sharing!
Jennifer says
January 15, 2014 at 17:12Haha! You could totally do this without vinyl 🙂
Crystal @ Sew Creative says
January 15, 2014 at 14:37Thank you so much for sharing this Jen! I tried making a DIY Sharpie decorated mug that you baked in the oven but the sharpie wiped right off. I’m very excited to try this one out. I would love to whip up a batch of adorable mugs.
Jennifer says
January 15, 2014 at 17:13Ohhh…I hate it when things like that happen. DIY fails…grrrr. So glad you like this, I have a glass company here so I can get these relatively cheap~
Kimber says
January 15, 2014 at 19:33I love these! I just had a fun mug idea swirling around in my mind too!
Jennifer says
January 15, 2014 at 19:44Aren’t these cool! The little one always wants hers to drink out of!
Amee @ didsomeonesaychocolate.com says
January 16, 2014 at 00:38Ahhhh so cute! I think I want to make these for my girls!
Jennifer says
January 16, 2014 at 07:39Thanks Amee, my little one is LOVING hers!
Shana Norris says
January 16, 2014 at 09:40I’m going to be near a Michaels tomorrow and am totally buying some of that glitter enamel!
Jennifer says
January 16, 2014 at 14:46Haha! You are going to LOVE this! Just remember, even though they are dry to the touch, let them dry for FOUR days before you place them in the oven. 🙂
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
January 16, 2014 at 11:07These are perfect, Jennifer! Thanks so much for sharing such an adorable idea!!
Jennifer says
January 16, 2014 at 14:43Thanks Cathy! So happy you like them 🙂
Meme says
January 16, 2014 at 15:29I am obsessed with these!!! I must make them. I must, I must!
Jennifer says
January 16, 2014 at 15:33Haha! I love it. My toddler is also obsessed with these….every day…first thing in the morning…”Mommy I want my Heart cup!”
Angela @Little Apple Tree says
January 18, 2014 at 17:30These are so pretty! I have no idea if I can get the paint over here…will have to keep an eye out for it. Great idea!
Jennifer says
January 19, 2014 at 08:32Thanks Angela, they are soooo cute! Hopefully you can order it if you can’t find it.
popcosmo says
January 19, 2014 at 16:49Love this bold and simple design! What a great teacher’s gift!
Corey @ Tinysidekick says
January 21, 2014 at 23:00These are super cute! I’d love for you to come link up at The Makers going on now at TinySidekick.com! Hope to see you there!
Jillian Tohber Leslie says
January 29, 2014 at 11:45They looks so gorgeous!
Jennifer says
January 29, 2014 at 12:46Thanks Jillian!
Ashley says
January 13, 2016 at 07:34My kids would go crazy over these… making them and using them! Stopping by from the Dream. Create. Inspire linky party. Have a great day!
Johlene@FlavoursandFrosting says
January 13, 2016 at 07:37I think this is so cute!! I don´t have a vinyl machine and not even sure where I would find vinyl here in Spain where I live, could I use something else?
Jennifer says
January 13, 2016 at 14:00You could possibly order online and have it delivered? You could hand cut tape and use that as your baseline as you paint. It would be a little harder, but give you similar results. 🙂
Cara says
January 13, 2016 at 09:25So cute! Such an easy valentines DIY. Thanks for sharing!
lauren says
January 14, 2016 at 14:43These are adorable! I need to try these one day!
Holly says
January 14, 2016 at 23:03Adorable! You make it look way to easy! Holly 🙂
Tori Cole says
January 18, 2016 at 13:58Seriously awesome!! I’m definitely going to be doing this! Thank you!