I am wrapping up handmade gift week today with this cross stitch monogram mug. This fun twist on a monogram mug is perfect for everyone on your gift giving list. Plus y’all it only takes minutes to turn a plain mug into something extra special. This budget friendly gift idea is perfect for the upcoming holidays. Add a few of these to a coffee gift basket for a larger gift or just give the mug filled with candy.
Items needed to make your own cross stitch monogram mug:
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- Plain mugs in the color of your choice
- DecoArt Glass Paint Markers (these come in a variety of colors and are so easy to use!)
- Letter stencils (I used a 2 inch letter stencil and it was just the right size for the mug I used.)
- Painter’s tape
- Rubbing alcohol
- Oven
Clean your mug surface well with rubbing alcohol. Allow to dry. Then apply your stencil using some painter’s tape. To use the glass paint marker, press down on the tip on cardboard or scrap paper until the paint is flowing through the marker.
Start making small “X” marks inside the stencil until the entire monogram is full. Remove the stencil. Fill any additional areas in with “X” marks. Allow the paint to dry completely. Bake your mug according to the directions on the glass paint marker to make sure your monogram will not come off with washing. Yes these markers are even dishwasher safe. You can visit Craft Test Dummies for a review of these markers if you want to see them really put to the test.
Your handmade gift will be ready in just minutes. These markers will last a long time and can be used to make several mugs. Between the markers and package of stencils, you will be making cross stitch monogram mugs for everyone on your gift giving list this holiday season.
Love the idea of giving mugs this holiday season? Click here to see our marbled mug craft idea as well.
You can also add your custom mugs to a gift basket. Click here to check out this gift basket which costs less than $20 to put together.
These are beautiful! I love the idea of making your own glasses like this, but I don’t think my hand is steady enough. Good thing I can still admire other people’s work! 🙂
This would make such a fun homemade gift idea! What a great project! Pinning and stopping by from the One Project at a Time link party.
Hi Angie, this is a fantastic gift idea, I love markers and stencils, and to personalize mugs is great! These turned out beautifully!
This is a great idea, makes a lovely unique gift 🙂
Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays
This is such a cute DIY gift idea! I love easy crafts.
I stopped by from Hit Me With Your Best Shot.
I’m definitely going to make some of these for the holidays! I’ve been looking for a dishwasher safe marker! THANK YOU!!!! #ThrivingOnThursday
This is such a cute idea! Reminds me of my mom, who sews all the time 🙂
I am going to have to give this a try for a few Christmas gifts this year!!!
I’m stopping in from the I Heart Nap Time Link Party. These mugs are so cute – I have been wanting to make a few gifts this Christmas, but wasn’t sure on which markets to use.
What a nice idea, really cute teacher gift or for a special friend who likes coffee, tea or cocoa. Very county chic! 🙂 Found you at Friday Favorites!
This could easily be my new favourite coffee mug!
What a great idea. So easy and simple. I think I might do this for Teacher presents this year.
This would be a perfect gift for my cousin who loves to cross stitch! Thanks for sharing on the #SmallVictoriesSundayLinkup!
I love the cross stitch pattern, such a fun variation on the monogram mug! I just made my fiancé a hot sauce bottle using these techniques a week ago. I love hand painting glassware and ceramics!
Hi Angie, Thanks for sharing at the party. Cute Idea. Pinned & shared.
This is such a great idea with stunning results! I’m featuring it at this week’s link party. http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2015/12/diy-kitchen-gift-ideas-and-little-bird.html