If you love giving loved ones a simple, sweet gift for Valentine’s Day, then these fit the bill perfectly. Pair with a favorite hot cocoa mix and you’re set. With just a few materials, you can make these for almost nothing at all! It would also be a great gift for a birthday, Mother’s Day, or any gift occasion, really. These little cups filled with chocolate will make a sweet (pun intended) little Valentine’s gift. After Valentine’s Day, you can use the cup to hold rings or jewelry.
Here is our version of decorating a mug,
To use a Sharpie pen to make a Valentine’s gift on a mug or cup, you will need:
- A mug or cup (preferably one that is white or light-colored, as this will allow the Sharpie ink to show up more clearly)
- A Sharpie pen
(choose a color that you think your recipient will enjoy) - A pencil or a light-colored pen (optional, but recommended as a guide)
Here’s how to create your Valentine’s gift on a mug or cup:
- Wash and dry the mug or cup to remove any dirt or grease that may prevent the Sharpie ink from adhering properly.
- Use the pencil or light-colored pen to sketch out the design that you want to create on the mug or cup. This can help you plan out the composition and ensure that your final design looks the way you want it to.
- Once you have your design planned out, start outlining it with the Sharpie pen. Use steady, even strokes to create clean, clear lines.
- If you want to add color to your design, you can use different colored Sharpie pens to fill in the different areas of your design.
- Once you have finished your design, set the mug or cup aside and let the ink dry completely. This may take a few hours, depending on the complexity of your design and the thickness of the Sharpie ink.
- Once the ink has dried, your mug or cup is ready to use! Be sure to hand wash it to ensure that the Sharpie ink stays in place.
I hope this tutorial was helpful! Let me know if you have any questions.
