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Coffee Mug Crafts - SURF Cups

Spruce up a quartet of mugs using fun, funky fonts and some Mod Podge magic. Add these customized mugs to your beach home kitchen for a colorful cup of coffee each morning.

At a Glance:

#6413 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • Mod Podge Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Pink Melon, 2 oz. - 2897

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Lemon Custard, 2 oz. - 2913

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Aqua, 2 oz. - 2921

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

F/A MULTI-SURFACE GREEN SEA 2 OZ. (DISC)

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Mod Podge ® Dishwasher Safe Gloss, 8 oz. - CS15059

Number Needed: 1 $8.99
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instructions

Other Supplies

4 Large mugs, Craft knife, 4 Different computer fonts, Tracing paper, Transfer paper, Scrapbook paper, Rubbing alcohol

Instructions

  1. Clean cups with rubbing alcohol.
  2. Print out the fonts in a size that will work with the coffee mug size.
  3. Trace the letters onto the back of the scrapbook paper backwards using the transfer paper.
  4. Cut out the letters with the craft knife.
  5. Paint the handles of each mug in each color listed in supplies. Allow to dry.
  6. Mod Podge the letters onto the cups. Apply a couple of topcoats on top of letters making sure they are completely covered around the edges so that when washed the paper will stay protected.  

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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