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Father's Day, holiday, kids, kids create · June 2, 2010

Hands On Father’s Day project

My Dad likes hot drinks so when I saw Momma Makes make this etched mug I knew this would be great for Father’s Day for him. We get to see him the week before Father’s Day so I don’t have to worry about mailing this thing really breakable thing too!

It is pretty simple but here is some how to:

Trace your kids’ hands on contact paper. Mine is some ugly stuff from the dollar store.

Cut the hands out. Wash and dry your mug. {I was hoping for a more manly mug but couldn’t find one sold near me. shrug.}

Carefully apply the contact paper to the mug. Be sure that you make a nice seal around the hand print. I thought I did but I still had some leaks that I found when I was done. So double check.

Apply etching cream thickly {I found that Hobby Lobby has it cheaper than Michaels in case you wanted to know – and use your coupon because this stuff is NOT cheap} and let it sit for 15 minutes or so. Wash off with water and dry with a clean cloth. Do a second application if you desire. I didn’t and wish I had…but it still turned nice enough.

Now all we need to do is fill it with fun Grandpa treats. 🙂

I love that it is kind of like my boys are holding the mug with him. Every time he gets a drink he can be reminded of how much they love him.

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  1. Wades says

    June 3, 2010 at 9:43 PM

    I just found your blog last night. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! I already has this project in the works for Father's Day, and I CAN'T wait to try the distressed canvas art. Thanks for all the wonderful ideas!!

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  2. Alyssa says

    June 4, 2010 at 2:57 AM

    Delia, the mug turned out beautiful! I am so happy I was able to inspire a Father's Day gift! Thanks for posting to my blog. <3 Alyssa

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  3. Whitney & McKayla says

    October 16, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    I found your blog doing different searches for cute new craft projects. You are super fun & completely adorable! I love that you mention how pricey etching cream is…especially since it can take a lot. Did you know you can scrape the majority of it back into the bottle and re-use it? It saves a ton.

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  4. Nicole says

    May 18, 2014 at 6:38 AM

    I was wondering what size of etching cream you bought? I am going to be making 6 different glasses for Father’s Day and am not sure on what size etching cream to purchase.

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    • Delia says

      May 18, 2014 at 3:59 PM

      You don’t really need too much. You can reuse it and a little goes a long way. It has been a while since I have bought a new jar so I don’t remember what sizes they come in. But if you feel like you won’t use it for more projects in the future, you could probably get away with a small jar. Hope that helps! 🙂

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