Father’s Day crafts are always a favorite at our house. My kids love creating all sorts of things to give to their dad, they’re always so proud! I thought this Dad coffee mug would be a hit!
Their dad doesn’t drink coffee much. But we thought this would be cute to put on his work bench. He can store his extra nuts & bolts in there instead!
Here is everything you’ll need:
- A coffee mug – we picked up ours at Walmart for $1
- Paint – Enamel or oil based paint is best. We ended up using acrylic just because we knew Dad wasn’t going to be drinking out of it. Acrylic is a bit thicker – oil based paint will give you a smoother & more shiny look.
- Stickers
- An oven
Directions:
- Take your blank coffee mug and put your stickers on! I picked our stickers up from the dollar tree.
2. Paint away! However they choose to decorate it – makes it perfect.
3. Remove your stickers. I used a toothpick to loosen up an edge, and peeled the rest up using my fingers. (I did this part for my kids).
4. Line a pan with tin foil and place your mug in the oven. 300 degrees fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
5. You can always add a clear coat to the outside too!
6. You’re finished!
Reasons why I love this craft:
- There is total freedom for my kids to paint however they’d like!
- Handmade gifts are extra special <3
- Their dad will keep this on his work bench for years to come.
Here is a short video of us making our dad coffee mug:
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If you have any questions about the making of our Dad coffee mug – feel free to email us at kidscraftbarn@yahoo.com!
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