This couldn’t be easier for crafters with a steady hand. And it only takes two supplies: a Sharpie pen in black (or various colors, if you have them) and a plain white ceramic mug – I bought mine at Z ...

DIY projects are a wonderful way to express your creativity—but sometimes they end in disaster. These DIY sharpie mugs are proof that when crafting goes wrong, all you can do is laugh.

This is part of a regular series in which I attempt (operative word) D.I.Y. projects and bring you, dear reader, the results. The good. The bad. And the hideous. I’ll offer step-by-step instructions ...

1) Choose a letter and stick it firmly to the glass. 2) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 2) With your oil based paint pens, make small dots surrounding the letter sticker. Make sure to be consistent ...