“Coffee Cup Making Kit” that featured a thin marker and some of these…
2) Take cups home, and tryout your new French roast coffee and chocolate-covered Biscotti which happened to find its way into your cart at Dollar Tree.
3) Stick chosen letters onto cup. Get a little aggravated that the sticker package you bought doesn’t contain numbers. Call Martha Stewart a “wirty-dord.”
4) Eat another biscotti.
5) Decide that you can wing it with the numbers.
6) Using a very tiny tip Sharpie, trace around the sticker.
7) Wipe biscotti chocolate off side of cup.
8) Remove sticker carefully, then color in the letters.
9) Practice the numbers nine times on a piece of paper before feeling comfortable about writing it on the cup.
10) Feel remorse for drinking second cup of French Roast and wishing you had a steadier hand.
11) Freehand the number once twice until you are satisfied with the look.
12) Place in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
Enjoy your baked cups.
Yep, that is exactly how the instructions would read.
I just know the Sharpie Marker Makers knew we Bloggers and DIY’ers would find random uses for their markers, so I am sure that is why they also created pretty, metallic colors.
I am 100% sure they knew I would want to write “Autumn Blessings” on the tops of more Dollar Tree cups.
Or, that I would want to take cheap inexpensive, plain candles –
– and write a quote about Autumn by Emily Bronte to create script candles.
So, while I have nooooo earthly idea why they named this versatile little writing tool a “Sharpie”-
I am so happy they not name it a “Dull-ie” because
we would have missed out on so many cute projects. Don’tcha think?
XXOO
Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME/Doublewide Decor says
CA-ute! I am so doing this…I saw the plates on another blog….
View CommentBut your tute is definately more life like…especially the chocolate smudge on the cup…I mean, we must have ALL the steps!!
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says
I never knew you could write and bake it on. Cool idea. I wouldn’t write very well free hand though. It would look like a child did it.
View CommentShenita @ Embellishments by SLR says
Barb, these are too cute!! LOVE the mugs, especially! You are so crafty!!
View CommentJane@Cottage at the Crossroads says
Barb, I can’t wait to try this. And I must say that you have a beautiful script!
View Commentfixitfaerie says
I wondered where you got these. I need to go to the store and get some. They look great.
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View CommentHouse on the Way says
I love these! Great Idea! I’d like to invite you to share this post at my party, Twirl & take a Bow at http://www.houseontheway.com. They would make a great addition!
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Kathysue says
Hi Barb!!
View CommentI just posted this on my Great Idea Pinboard. I read this before, but not sure if I saved it. I love the way you described how to do it and great images!!
xo Kathysue
Bliss says
I wonder if there was a dessert you could of baked inside the cups as they cured. Make another set and try that.
~Bliss~
View CommentErin Kaven says
You are too blasted funny. If you were in FL or I was in NC (oh I wish) I would so hang with you!
View Commentthistlewoodfarm says
Ummmmm….a wierdy dort? Seriously. That is the funniest thing I’ve heard in a long time!
Have a great day rock star!
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Dee @ A Lapin Life says
Very cute idea! I did not know you could bake it on.
Dee
View CommentShirley@Housepitality Designs says
Love sharpies…saw plates done like the mugs…love the mugs with the inscriptions! Waay to cute!!!
View CommentBarbara Bussey {The Treasured Home} says
Darn! These are cute! You did these all by yourself? YOU must be the Sharpie! (that was a good one, eh?)
View CommentPat@Life At Lydias House says
What a great tutorial! I can’t wait to try this. I wonder if it works with Sharpie paint markers too?
View CommentDesigns By Pinky says
This is BRILLIANT!!!!!!! I never knew you cold do this, how did you ever think of this????????? I am SO maing some dishes, mugs, candles……….oh Lord! Someone stop me:):) XO, Pinky
View Commentmay lim says
This is a very clever idea. I never thought you can do this. I’ll definitely try this one. Thanks!
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Babs says
Wow! Love your idea..and I had NO idea that Sharpies came in metallic colors. I’m headed to the store right now! Thanks for the tip…and I love your cups and candles.
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Peppermint_Patt says
Hi Barb!
View CommentSaw this on your Pinterest board and came to investigate.
I love step-by-step tutorials, always guarantees success,
that is,unless a step was left out. Joking.
Neat idea for gifts when you go somewhere over the holidays
where gifts are not expected or required, but a nice surprise.
We have to get together for lunch since we live so close to
each other! Glad the grip of “Sandy” has stayed off our coast,
but praying for those up North who are preparing for her arrival.
Loved the Southern Bloggers Convention and all of you who hosted
are the “Rock Stars of the blogging world.” Working on my
soon-to-be blog.
Jacalyn says
Posts like this brthgien up my day. Thanks for taking the time.
View CommentChristy says
Another site said this could only be done with oil based Sharpies. Is this true? And can this technique be used on ceramic tile?
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