All you need are a few supplies to make these thumbprint butterfly mugs. You can find plain white mugs at the dollar store so making this craft can be very frugal to make!
SUPPLIES:
-White Mug
– Enamel Acrylic Paint (it can be used on glass or ceramic surfaces)
- Check the label for the type of acrylic paint that it can be used on glass or ceramic surfaces. Some paints require that the paint be cured. Be sure to read the instructions of the paint you purchase.
– Small Paint Brush
– Mod Podge Dishwasher Safe Sealer
DIRECTIONS:
1. Dip your child’s thumb into the paint and stamp it once or twice on a scrap piece of paper to ensure that the paint is not too thick. Carefully stamp it on the mug, being sure to stay 1-2 inches away from the top.
2. Clean off the child’s thumb and dip it into another color and stamp the thumb twice on either side of the first thumbprint to create the wings.
3. With a very small paint brush, paint on some lines to create the antennae.
4. Allow the mug to dry or bake it at a low temperature according to the enamel acrylic paint directions and your mug is ready to use!
5. For extra protection, use the MOD Podge which will help keep the paint from coming off. It’s safe for top rack dishwasher use however, to be extra careful we would recommend hand washing these mugs (you wouldn’t want to wash away one of those cute butterflies!). Allow the sealer to dry completely before using.
