10 Adorably Cute DIY Mugs

We’ve rounded up our favorite designs for inexpensive, custom-made, DIY mugs! Some are kid-friendly projects, and others would make a great craft for a Moms’-night-in or a baby/wedding shower!

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Before you get started, a few helpful tips:

• Cheap mugs work best due to the inexpensive glaze used. These mugs here seem to be popular for DIY mug projects.
• Put mugs in COLD oven, then turn oven to 450 (not 350). AFTER oven reaches temp, bake for 30 minutes.
• Leave the mugs in the cooled oven overnight.
• If you have trouble with fading or rubbing off, try a different type of marker/paint pen. I’ve seen everything recommended, from plain sharpies to oil-based sharpies, regular paint pens to porcelain paint pens. Start with one, and figure out what works best with the mug you bought!

Top 10 DIY Mug Ideas:

1. Best Gift Mug – for Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Grandma . . . everyone will love this!

2. Most Versatile – because you can change its look every day!

3. Best Kid-Created – your kids help, but it’s still adorable! Win-win.

4. Most Practical – initial mugs mean no more fighting over a favorite cup.

5. Most Classy for Mom – this one would be a perfect craft for ladies’ night.

6. Best Color Mug – for those who think white is blah.

7. Best for Mass Production – think party favors or holiday gifts. Classy and simple.

8. Perfect Wedding Gift – his and hers mugs (also great for an anniversary). It doesn’t get cuter than this! Include their favorite beverages with the gift.

9. Best Surprise – sneak these into your cabinet and see how long it takes the kiddos to notice (and be ready for giggles)! *directions for this one are in French, but the photos were sufficient for me to figure it out*

10. And last but not least, The Most Realistic – If you aren’t a morning person this mug is for you!

Which design is your favorite? I don’t know about you, but in my real life, coffee is a must, with or without a cute mug!

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