This pretty pink cactus looks perfect in the jumbo coffee mug I gave a pretty pink floral makeover, right?
This jumbo mug was actually a planter that I bought for my MIL for Mother's Day a few years back with 3 plants in it. She propagated the plants into new pots and offered me the mug back.
It along with a few other things needed a makeover so were scrubbed up well ready to paint.
The secret to painting shiny smooth glossy surfaces is Dixie Belle Slick Stick. This product allows paint to stick to anything.
Stir well (I use chopsticks we always seem to have in excess) and brush on 2 coats then let dry 24 hours. Below they all get 1 coat.
Then a second coat was applied and left for 24 hours to dry well.
A few more pieces were added to the slick stick line up. I will be sharing the Christmas plant pot and square planter tutorial soon. Here is another jumbo cup/saucer and the tin tutorials.
Flowers from the translucent garden Dixie Belle transfer were cut and arranged in a pattern on the mug applying 1 at a time.
A pretty butterfly was the last to be put on the mug. The protective clear paper is still on above.
All sides showing the graphics I chose from the Dixie Belle transfer set.
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Oh wow, would love a pink butterfly mug , it's so so pretty.
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DeleteYou did a great job of this! It looks so pretty. I wondered how you made a hole in the cup for drainage, then you said it was originally a planter. Lovely!
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DeleteI am loving your mug so much!!! I never even thought to put my plants in my old mugs. Great idea. I would love it if you could share it on my new Serenity Saturday link party at www.serenityyou.com
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