Thursday, January 3, 2013

DIY Polka Dot Tea Cup

photos taken by alyssa marie photography

If you know me, you know I'm obsessed with two things: tea & Kate Spade. We received these cute little white teacups from Megan's bridal shower as our favors. I loved them plain white, but got the crafty itch one day and headed out for some Martha Steward glass paint. A sparkly shade of gold and some round stamp brushes later, I have myself a polka dot tea cup.

Directions:
1. Clean your cup and saucer well. 
2. Paint your design on the cup
3. Cook your cup and saucer in the oven for 30 minutes at 350 degrees on the top rack.
4. Let sit for 24 hours, then wash in the dishwasher.
5. Enjoy your tea in your new tea cup.

This is one of the simplest little DIYs I've done...and I'm quite excited about it. Maybe it'll sit on my bookshelf when I'm not using it...just for decoration :) Have you done any simple DIYs lately?

Have a great Thursday!
Love,
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35 comments

  1. JessJanuary 3, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    This is adorable!!! I will definitely save this idea for gifts, it's so cute!

    I just made the nursery wall art for my expected son Billy... VERY excited about it!
    http://www.sparklesandcrafts.com/2012/12/nursery-name-wall-art.html

    Happy New Year :)

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  2. Beautifully Seaside // Formerly Chic Coastal Living January 3, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    This is too cute! I love the idea! Gold polka dots have been on my mind lately and I just bought a journal with them!

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  3. AllisonJanuary 3, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Oh my gosh...simple projects are often the best. This is adorable!!! I want to make one. :)

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  4. UnknownJanuary 3, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    ADORABLE! I'll have to try that... you're right.. super easy! And you know me, I love tea too! :)

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  5. UnknownJanuary 3, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    ADORABLE! I'll have to try that... you're right.. super easy! And you know me, I love tea too! :)

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  6. Simply LKJJanuary 3, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    What a great idea! Love the polka dots.

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  7. Amanda || Eclectic SnapshotsJanuary 3, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    Too cute! Over Christmas I actually tried out the gold polka dot coasters featured on theeverygirl ... so easy and so cute!

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  8. LeanneJanuary 3, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    I absolutely love this!! I think I am going to have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing :)

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  9. Jenn @ WLBJanuary 3, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    This is so adorable! I love the Kate Spade set, but this option seems a bit more affordable.
    Jenn
    With Luck

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  10. NicoleJanuary 3, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    So cute! I need to find a tea cup!

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  11. UnknownJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    super cute!!
    loving polkas right now.

    xo - heather
    This Life Is Yours Blog

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  12. Ashley SlaterJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    I love that you did the polka dots in different sizes! perfect! I want to do this with mine now!

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  13. VirginiaJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    This is so cute!! I'm definitely doing this soon!

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    i think i might need to do this. i love that martha stewart paint. :)

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  15. AlyssaJanuary 3, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    I did something similar and it was one of my favorite (and easiest!) DIY projects yet. So cute!

    Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

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  16. The Sister SophisticateJanuary 3, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    That's really cute! One of my favorite patterns.

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  17. UnknownJanuary 3, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    Very sweet! We both have gold polka dots on our minds!

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  18. UnknownJanuary 3, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    So creative, I am obsessed with gold dots :)

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  19. MeganJanuary 3, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    ah i love that!!!

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  20. LauraJanuary 3, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    I love this, so simple and fun!

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  21. UnknownJanuary 3, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    too cute! and easy. I love easy.

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  22. Jennifer@The Chronicles of HomeJanuary 3, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Great hack! It totally could be a Kate Spade piece. What an adorable way to drink your tea :)

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Super cute! I love having special cups for my tea :)

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  24. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomesticationJanuary 3, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    This is so cute! I absolutely love it! :)

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  25. AllisonJanuary 3, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    I love polka dots and gold ones are even better. So fun Michaela!

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  26. AllyssaJanuary 3, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    I love it! I happen to have a plain white tea cup that's taking up space. I think a makeover is in order!

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  27. MeganJanuary 3, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    So cute!! I love the polka dots!

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  28. Naomi GoodmanJanuary 3, 2013 at 9:58 PM

    Officially this weeks cutest DIY! Oh this is darling!

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  29. Naomi GoodmanJanuary 3, 2013 at 9:58 PM

    Oh my goodness this has got to be the cutest DIY of the week! Love it!
    www.atfirstblushandco.com/blog

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  30. emilyJanuary 3, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    This is adorable! I have a few plain white bowls and plates I may have to jazz up with this method!

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  31. IHeart OrganizingJanuary 4, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    I so need to do this! Just darling! I am all about this fabulous gold polka-dot trend that is happening! Love.

    xo!
    Jen

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  32. missmacymayJanuary 6, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Does Martha Stewart make glass paint? Or are you using Martha's Craft paint?

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  33. Michelle @ Ten JuneJanuary 13, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    I love that you and Courtney both posted gold polka dot projects! Great minds think alike because I LOVE them! So Kate Spade.

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  34. OLIVIAJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    I love how simple it is! I would love to have a cupboard full of those!
    I made a pretty simple craft the other day. It was some of my homemade chap stick!
    Check it out here
    http://withlov32012.blogspot.ca/2013/01/diy-lipbalmchapstickwhatever-you-want.html

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  35. UnknownFebruary 23, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    This is so neat! Did you use any sort of glaze over it once painted?

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