Chalkboard Coffee Mugs

THE TOOLS

• 8 oz white coffee mug with handle
• ScotchBlue Painter's Tape
• 1-2 small-bristle paintbrushes
• Black chalkboard paint
• White chalk ink pen

HOW-TO

1. Rip four strips of tape from the roll and stick them onto the mug, forming a large box.

2. Dip brush into black paint and color the inside of the box until the area resembles a chalkboard.

3. Let mug dry for two to three days, so the paint has time to cure.

4. Remove tape (don't fuss over blurred edges). Then take an ink pen and draw a design, like the heart shown here, inside the painted box.

Tip: These mugs are hand-wash only and cannot be preserved with sealant (it damages the chalkboard paint).