Today’s post is by Holly of Club Crafted
Spring is just a few short weeks away, so it’s time to start thinking florals! When Sarah came across these beautiful floral temporary tattoos designed by artist Jess Phoenix, we agreed they were the perfect decorations for a set of mugs. It’s very easy to create a set of temporary tattoo mugs sealed with Mod Podge to give as gifts for upcoming occasions! They’re hand washable and completely customizable with any temporary tattoo. Plus, everyone could use a new mug, right?
DIY Floral Temporary Tattoo Mugs
Supplies
Mugs
Floral temporary tattoos
Wet cloth/sponge
Mod Podge
Paintbrush
Step 1: Peel the plastic off of a temporary tattoo and carefully place the design down onto a dry mug.
Step 2: Press a wet cloth or sponge on top and hold for at least 30 seconds until you can peel away the paper with the tattoo completely stuck to the mug.
Step 3: Dab the wet cloth over the tattoo to set it. Let dry.
Step 4: Lastly, brush one layer of Mod Podge over the design and let dry. Hand wash only.
Kristin
Wow I love this!!! What a fantastic and creative idea!!!!!! I love the mug colors you chose too! It’s perfect for spring!!!
Lisa
What a great idea! And those are the prettiest temporary tattoos I’ve ever seen!
amy
SUCH a fun idea! They look awesome!
Felicity
I love this so, so much! It’s such a creative and personal gift idea, too. I can’t wait to make these for some of my friends.
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SB
Beautiful, can’t wait to try and give as gifts!
Dimana
The mugs are gorgeous!
Nina
These are beautiful! What a fun afternoon project! Just wondering how the design is holding up for you/those who have tried this project? Even with handwashing, is it chipping off at all? Also, has anyone tried microwaving the cups yet? Curious if that’s still ok to do with the tattoo and mod podge coating on it.
Love your blog! Thanks for sharing!
Sarah Khandjian
NinaHi Nina! Thank you so much! I asked Holly, who created the project, and she said, “I still use them and they’ve held up well with handwashing. I have not attempted to put them in the microwave because I used metallic tattoos, so I’m not sure how non-metallic ones would hold up. However, I learned there is a dishwasher safe version of Mod Podge that may work in the microwave as well.”
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Vanessa
We tried to hand wash ours a few hours after the mod Podge had dried so my daughter could use hers and the mod Podge all gummed up and washed off- not sure why or what to do?
Sarah Khandjian
VanessaHi Vanessa, it appears that it needs to dry longer. I recommend waiting at least a few days before trying to hand wash it. According to the directions on the Mod Podge bottle, it says the item must try for 21 days before being dishwasher safe.
Jenna Weight
Can we use something instead of mod podge?
Sarah Khandjian
Jenna WeightPossibly! Unfortunately we only tested it with ModPodge but I’d recommend checking your local craft supply store for another sealant that is washable once dry.
renz
This is great, Thanks for sharing! I’ll definitely try this. These are so cute. I’d love to copy my bloom temporary tattoo to my favorite mug. Check out: https://wannabeink.com/collections/bloom for cool and stunning designs.
Bob
I just made one it is so fun
Tanyadibble
Can I use dishwasher safe modge podge over a temporary tattoo on a drinking glass?
Sarah Khandjian
TanyadibbleI would think so but I would stop the Mod Lodge at least 1″ from the top rim of the glass.