Happy Wednesday everyone! Are you getting ready for the weekend? What are your plans this weekend? Today's Been there. Pinned it. Did that. is Best Friend Long Distances Mugs.
This one was quite challenging since I'm artistically handicapped when it comes to drawing, it's by far my favorite one because it's so close to my heart. My cousin, maid of honor and best friend Caitlyn is moving to Boston, Massachusetts. Which is on the other side of the United States from California. 3,006 miles to be exact. I am so proud of her and excited for what the future has in store for her. I will miss her dearly.....teary eyed. Her going away party is this Saturday and I wanted to give her something I put a lot of time and thought into. I found a best friend long distance mug on good ol' Pinterest. (Seriously, what can't you find on Pinterest?)
What you'll need:
2 white coffee mugs (Dollar Tree)
Sharpies (whichever color you prefer)
An oven
First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and then teach yourself to draw your state and their state. Warning: Drawing states is NOT an easy task. Actually, I am terrible at it.
I printed out the states I wanted to draw and traced them onto the mugs with eyeliner. I highly recommend this if you are anything like me when it comes to drawing because you can wipe off your mistakes. Unless, you're just ridiculously talented.
Once you have completed drawing your states with eyeliner. Trace the outside of the eyeliner with your sharpie. Allow your markings to dry and use a wet cloth to remove your old eyeliner.
Add whatever final touches you like. I added a quote on the back of my mugs. Stick those puppies in the oven and bake for 45 minutes. When you bake them, it seals the marker into the mugs so you can wash them over and over again.
This way Caitlyn can think of yours truly everyday when she has her morning coffee, you're welcome!
I am so shocked how adorable these turned out.
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