DIY: customize a mug

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So for my best friends birthday, one of the gifts I got her
are these mugs with my own doodles on it. I always
make a personal gift for someones birthday. This year I
decided to create this super easy DIY. All you need
is an ovenproof mug, markers and some creativity.
Bake it in the oven for 30 mins 175°C when you are done.
Don't wash the mugs in the dishwasher as it will wash the
markers away!

And what I like about this DIY is that you don't
need to have super talent for it, kiddish/cartoonish style are totally 
acceptable and it creates a real fun, quirky look!

 This year
is also a special year because me and my bestie are
buddies for over 10 years ^_^

You can use a pencil for extra guidelines. But if you messed up, don't panic. All you need is a scourer to rub it off. 

She likes goldfishes so I drew some for her!

 10 years of friendship c: 


Comments

  1. Yak ManSeptember 29, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Aaawwh dat is zo schattig en lief zeg!^^

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  2. UnknownSeptember 29, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    Such a cute DIY gift (:
    I love making my gifts personal too! I might use this idea during Christmas time (:
    Thanks for the inspiration <3

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  3. MakeableSeptember 29, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    Heel leuk!! Ik heb de komende periode veel verjaardagen aankomen dus zo'n DIY komt goed van pas!
    thanks haha :)

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  4. UnknownSeptember 29, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    This is so adorable! Love the idea !
    Sara,
    http://thecrimeofashion.blospot.fr

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  5. UnknownSeptember 29, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    Super schattig. Gaat dat permanent marker er niet af als je het wast? of in de vaatwasser zet?

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  6. JoanySeptember 29, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    This is an AWESOME idea! the cups turned out great and they make a wonderful gift for your friend.

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    I love the mugs, they're so cute! I know it's idiot proof DIY but my art skills would make it extremely ugly, haha. I'm def. coming back to this DIY in the future though!

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  8. IzzySeptember 29, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    aww you are so sweet with giving personalised gifts! the mug is so cute and I love your doodles on it! :)

    Metallic Paws

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  9. SANDYSeptember 29, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    Your drawings are adorable! I've seen a few post about making this and I always want to do it when I see them. But I never get a chance to do it because I'm always so busy LOL.

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  10. mariangSeptember 29, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    That's such a cute DIY! And a really nice personal gift for your friend :)

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  11. Bitacora de luaSeptember 30, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    Awww so cute!!

    http://bitacoradelua.blogspot.com/

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  12. lizchewySeptember 30, 2013 at 1:35 AM

    This is such a cool but simple DIY!! Thank you for sharing~~

    Liz
    www.lizchewy.com

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  13. NicolSeptember 30, 2013 at 1:54 AM

    cute idea. got to love diys

    yukluistyle

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  14. The Mad TwinsSeptember 30, 2013 at 2:23 AM

    Dit is echt super! Ik wist niet dat je die stiften bij de Hema had; Ik ga ze zeker halen om ook zoiets uit te proberen. ^_^

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  15. JaneSeptember 30, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    Oh wow I didn't know you could decorate a mug permanently by heating it in the oven! These are adorable :)

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  16. LouiseSeptember 30, 2013 at 3:59 AM

    This is adorable! Dankjewel voor de tip, definitely doing this sometime soon! Ik ben verslaafd aan fijne mokken met tekeningen/teksten erop.

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  17. roothSeptember 30, 2013 at 4:31 AM

    That's really cute (and sweet) of you!

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    Oh this looks like so much FUN! I am usually not much of a DIY person but this is something I would like to try.

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  19. KatSeptember 30, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    ooh this is such a cute idea!! love it!! itd make perfect gifts for the holidays :D

    katslovefashion.blogspot.com

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  20. BethanySeptember 30, 2013 at 5:50 AM

    These are so adorable. *w* And really easy, too. I have to try it some time.

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  21. STSeptember 30, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    Ah super leuk gedaan! X

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  22. Sharlynn September 30, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    Awesome DIY! One of the best ones I've seen recently! I really want to try this!

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  23. JaneSeptember 30, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    this is super sweet and i wanted to make one myself but my handwriting and doodling skills are so horrible. when i was younger i used to love my handwriting and then college happened and it all went downhill. this is so cute. happy 10 years of friendship! i have a best friend and we've been friends for 27 years. met her in 2nd grade and we've been friends ever since :)

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  24. arttuSeptember 30, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    i love this idea!! i've thought about it aswell :) diy gifts for friends are the best xx

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  25. JustinaSeptember 30, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    This is such a good idea!
    xx,
    Justina
    www.abentpieceofwire.com

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  26. jiruSeptember 30, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Super leuk!

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  27. AbigailSeptember 30, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    These look absolutely amazing!

    http://abigailalicex.blogspot.co.uk

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  28. Damaris // The cat, you and usSeptember 30, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    Great idea for a gift! Love your little heart with the dotted tail :) :)

    The cat, you and us

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  29. Denysia YuSeptember 30, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    This is such a cute idea! :)

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  30. snowSeptember 30, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    This is adorable!! :) ♥

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  31. WinnieSeptember 30, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    This is the sweetest idea ever, I'll totally try this one day!

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  32. JunjunSeptember 30, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    So cute! I've done this before~ It's really fun, but the sharpie wears off for me after a while. :c It might be the mug I used as a base though. I want to try it again now~ >u<
    The mug you made for your friend is so adorable! *A*

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  33. mizzsandychauSeptember 30, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    This is very cute! it's so thoughtful when it's handmade like that. you are so creative!

    mizzsandychau.blogspot.com

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  34. Charlotte's FrameOctober 1, 2013 at 2:46 AM

    Heel erg leuk! Handmade is the best! :]

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  35. MichelleOctober 1, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    that's amazing :) Will prolly try it, Thank you!

    info@geocolouredlenses.com

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  36. ChloéOctober 9, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    What a great and simple idea!! This is perfect, i have a friend's birthday coming up and i wanted to add something more personal to her presents, thanks for sharing!

    à la foliee

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  37. AnonymousDecember 7, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    if the dishwasher takes the marker off wouldn't simply washing the cup by hand take it off too, eventually?

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    1. ice pandoraDecember 8, 2013 at 5:23 AM

      I'm not so sure, but I think it will and its the best you use
      a soft sponge to wash it c: Xx

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  38. Custom MugDecember 18, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    Hello. thanks for the post. :)
    I don’t have an oven :( Can I use the microwave? If yes, can you please advise for how long? thanks!
    Cheers! A

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  39. Personalized Custom MugFebruary 28, 2014 at 2:08 AM

    Good quality of engraved customized logo mugs with different sets of sizes and it is the great item to sale and for business branding purpose too.

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