Are you like me and have mixed feelings about the holiday season coming up? I love the holidays, but it’s always so much work. I am still trying to learn how to get everything done earlier, but there’s always those last minute things you have to do. So, I’ve been thinking about some gift ideas for neighbors and friends and think I’ve come up with a good idea…..personalizing and stenciling plates and mugs.
I’ve found some nice, heavy dishes at the Dollar Store (I love a good deal!). They will be perfect for my farmhouse style loving friends. I grabbed some stencils on sale at Hobby Lobby and some of this paint.
Stenciled Dish Supply List
- Plain plates and mugs
- Desired stencils
- Enamel paint
- Makeup sponge
- Tape
- Paper plate and paper towels
- Oven
Stenciled Dish Instructions
- Measure your plate and mug to find the middle.
- Center your stencils and adhere the edges with tape. (You may need to hold down areas of the stencil with your fingers.)
- Dip your sponge into the paint and dab some off on the paper towels.
- Lightly tap, tap, tap the sponge over the stencil. (Do not brush the sponge back and forth.)
- Let the paint dry. (Enamel paint is thicker than acrylic paint so you shouldn’t need two coats. If it looks light in places go over the stencil again.)
- Air dry the dishes for at least four hours.
- Place dishes on a cooking sheet into a preheated 325 degree oven for 30 minutes. This cures the paint and makes it permanent. They are now dishwasher safe and ready to eat on.
That’s it. Can you just imagine the possibilities and the different ways you can personalize these gifts? How about filling the mug with a dry soup mix or hot chocolate or add a nice plate stand to the plate to display it with.
If you all have ways to simplify your holidays I’d love to hear. Please let me know in the comments below.
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This DIY tutorial is amazing! It’s such a great gift idea. The steps are detailed and clear, even I, with clumsy hands, want to try it! Thanks for sharing such a creative idea and practical tutorial! Don’t miss Doodle Baseball—cute doodle art meets addictive baseball gameplay!
The tutorial seems simple, but I have a question: can the stencils be washed and reused? Also, besides oven curing, are there any no-bake paint recommendations? Looking forward to your reply! Speaking of fun games, Ragdoll Archers offers unique arrows and exciting battles—give it a shot!
I’ve tried this method, and it works wonderfully! A little tip: dab the paint lightly with the sponge, don’t apply it too thick, so the pattern will be clearer. Dollar Store is a treasure trove; you always find good stuff there! Looking for an addictive game? drive mad serves up crazy tracks and non-stop driving thrills!
Great idea! Low cost and full of heart. I’m going to make a few for my kids too, letting them design their own mugs. Thanks for sharing! Incidentally, Drift Boss blends realistic physics with flashy drifts—start your engine now!
Finally found a way to make my cheap mugs look high-end! Next time friends come over, I’ll tell them these are my handmade ‘limited edition’ pieces! Haha, awesome tutorial! If you’re struggling with naming, why not try using Wheel of Names?
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Personalize plates and cups using molds. That’s a great idea!