Creative Guest: Chalkboard Mugs Tutorial by Fireflies and Jellybeans

Hello U Create! I am SO excited to be here, guest blogging, today! I feel like I am on the Oprah Show! I love U Create and I am honored to be part of it!

Let me introduce myself!

I am Fawnda from Fireflies and Jellybeans a little DIY blog that I co-author with my best friend Jeannine.

We have all sorts of fun projects to try and we love to figure out new things!

Today I have a very special project just for you! I know that Christmas is only 2 days away... and New Years is right around the corner!

These CUTE chalkboard mugs will be perfect for any party!

They are easy to make!

Here is what you will need:

Mugs (either new or ones you already have!)

Painter's tape

Sand paper (Probably not really needed- But some primers suggest to sand before you put next layer of paint on)

Primer (not pictured)

Chalkboard paint (you can get this at most hardware, or craft stores)

1. Tape off your mug where you want your chalkboard rectangle to be.

2. Prime you mug in the area you taped off. Let primer dry according to the label. (I tried to sand before I primed to "rough up" the surface of the mug... but it did not work that great...I don't think that it is needed.. Also some primers suggest sanding between layers)

3. After the primer is dry, paint on your first layer of chalkboard paint. Let dry according to label.

4. Paint on your second coat of chalk board paint. Let dry and cure according to the label.

5. Remove the painter's tape.

6. Rub some chalk all over the area you painted and wipe off to set the chalkboard paint up.

Invite your friend over for some nice warm drinks!

Or you can write the name of the drink on the mug...

Or write your blog name!

Thanks Kari for letting me come to your blog today! It was great fun!

Be sure to stop by Fireflies and Jellybeans for more fun and creating!

**Note: these mugs are now HAND wash only***