Always on the hunt for something DIY-able and never one to turn down anything coffee related, I found these mugs at Goodwill for 50 cents each. They’re simple & cute, but had an engraved company logo on the side. For 50 cents I could risk an attempt at a DIY to cover that up!
And the incredibly easy spray painted coffee mugs DIY came to life!
First step is to wash and dry your cups. Always good to start with a “clean” slate! Then pull out the painters tape and start applying based on the design you like. I opted for each mug to intentionally have a different design because I knew I wouldn’t be able to replicate each one exactly. I highly recommend choosing a design that keeps the spray paint on the lower half of the mug if you’re intending to drink out of these. (I definitely will be.)
The taping part is the most important step, so make sure to take care when applying. Don’t forget about the handles (I almost did!) and cover the top of the mug as well. You could even cut your tape in to different designs if you’re really ambitious!
Next I went outside to start the spray painting. In addition to putting plastic garbage bags all over the ground where I was going to spray paint, I also put the mugs in a paper grocery bag to contain the spray paint even more. Highly recommend doing this as it worked great! I did two coats an hour apart and let dry overnight.
Remove the tape slowly to see your design!
Now you’re ready to cook! Seriously. This will help seal the spray paint on to the mug. Place the mugs on a baking sheet upside down (so that the spray paint doesn’t touch the pan). Place the baking sheet in a COOL oven. THEN turn on the heat to 300. Keep in the oven for 40 minutes. Then turn off the oven while the mugs are still inside. Wait 30 minutes before taking the mugs out. This will ensure that the temperature change isn’t too drastic which could cause cracking.
Your coffee cups are ready to go! These are great as a fun decoration or for everyday use. I can never have enough coffee cups! (hand washing only)
Nikki Frank-Hamilton says
Simple treatment, but the mugs ended up so cool! Love it, and I don’t mind a little work, or a little hand washing to have a gorgeous cup for my coffee!
ARTantana says
Really cool idea! Have a great week ahead!
Danita Carr says
Love how these came out! #SmallVictories
Mary-the boondocks blog says
These look so cool and up to date!! What a great way to transform something. At the risk of over repeating myself I am a big believer in the power of paint.
Claire says
Love how these turned out 🙂
Denise/DIY Crush says
VERY cute mugs!! I have always wanted to spray paint some mugs, in fact, I have some sitting here, ready to become something prettier lol. Thank you so much for sharing at my craft party on Thursday! Hope to see your newest posts this week, which starts at 7pm EST.
Sarah says
So easy but such a great idea! 😀
Christine | Mid-Life Croissant says
Lovely! I plan to get crafty over the holidays, putting this on my list! Thanks for linking up at #SaucySaturdays.
Renee Franklin says
Beautiful! I will have to try this. Looks so easy yet classy.
Jess says
I TOTALLY love these! They’s SO cute!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Donna Wirthlin says
Those are really cute, Lindsay! I love how spray paint works on just about any surface.
Lindsay @ Crazy Organized says
I could seriously spray paint EVERYTHING 🙂
Lisa @ Recreated Designs says
Lindsay I just love this idea! What a great way to change up a stock item and make it your own. I have to add too that I love the idea of spray painting inside of the paper bag! I use spray paint all of the time and would have never thought to do that… will definitely be using that tip in the future 🙂 Thanks for linking this up at the Bewitchin’ Projects Block Party last week. You are one of my feature picks over at Recreated Designs tomorrow. Hugs, Lisa
Lindsay @ Crazy Organized says
Awww! thanks so much for featuring me! I was so excited to see that as I LOVE your weekly link party!!!
Michelle Reeves (The Essex Barn) says
Wow these are really awesome! What a great idea to use the paper bag too. #AllAboutYou
Lisa Savage says
So cute! I love them! #AllAboutYou
Mama and More aka Zaz says
Ooh, these are turned into a swish set of mugs!! Clever you!! Thanks for linking up to #AllAboutYou