I LOVE Target– I love everything about it– the shopping, the atmosphere, the people….
Well, except for last week when this lady behind me, who didn’t use a divider– and put her stuff right next to mine, and got mad at me when one of her things got rung out with my stuff. Literally, she raised her voice and everything. I was kind, and sweet back to her though I didn’t want to be– I was taught to be kind even when people are being hateful. It’s not always easy! Anyway, I digress.
I love Target- I love that there is a Starbucks right inside the door–which probably makes shopping that much more soothing for me….I like their clearance prices- I can always seem to find something awesome at 70% off or more! Yesterday I picked up a cute pair of earrings at 75% off.
Also, like many others- like my friend Liz from 217 Creations, I love their Dollar Spot….which also has a $2.50 section now (I personally think it all should be $1) 😉 I tell you all of this- because I picked up this cute mug in the Dollar Spot in the $2.50 section…and thought it would be perfect to decorate.
So, I cut out my initials with Square 1 – my favorite vinyl alternative- and before I cut it, I made sure I cut a little rectangle around my initials so that I wouldn’t have to cut anything out later. I then used the negative space and put it on the mug. After that, I filled it in with paint using a small paint brush. I let it dry a little, and then peeled away the Square 1. So, easy right? And, it made my $2.50 cup look like a million bucks (not literally!)
The trick to making this is to make sure your Square 1 or vinyl is completely flat against the cut- so paint will not leak underneath. But– you can also use a qtip and paint thinner to clean it up a little if you have any slips!
I used FolkArt Enamel paint, by Plaid in Parisian Pink and the font I used is called Fashoion Victim.
I know you know the S H – stands for Sarah Hamer—any guesses on what the E stands for?
OH! I love Target, too! I think that’s probably one of the biggest things I miss about living in the States! When we move back, my hubby’s probably going to have to drag me out, kicking and screaming, just to get me to go home. 😉 For now, I guess I’ll just have to live vicariously through you, Sarah!
What kind of paint did you use? I glass etch a lot, even on color mugs, but I LOVE the painted look! =)
And I guess the E is for ELIZABETH
Great mug! I love the dollar spot too. Even when I am in a rush, I have to cruise around the dollar spot.
LOVE me some Target too! The Dollar Spot is my favorite place to start! I’m guessing Elizabeth! 🙂
I love Target, too–to bad the closest one is 1 1/2 hrs from my home. Your mug is so cute. My guess is Elizabeth.
That is sooooo cute! What a great idea for gifts too! I love the dollar spot at Target, I usually get the little gifts for my dance girls there to fill in their treat bags for whatever holiday is coming up! O and my guess is Elaine. 😉
Great job with your new pink mug Sarah! If I had to guess your middle name I would have to say Ellen or Eleanor.
I’ll. Guess Elaine…
Your mug looks really cute! I’m guessing the E is for Emily
Cute! E is for Elizabeth!
I think it is Elizabeth, Sarah Elizabeth sounds so nice 🙂
I love Target too, I was at mine last night. I do not have a Starbucks at mine but there is one close by in the same shopping center. I spend way too much money and time on the $1 section there but they always have the cutest stuff. Even my daughters (4 and 2) ask on a daily basis to go to Target, LOL. Love it.
My guess is Elizabeth. Cute mug!
Okay most are guessing Elizabeth, so I’ll guess all the other E names I can think of (lol) – Emma? Emily? Evelyn? Eve? Esther? Ellie? Edna? Endora? Oh I just know it’s Endora. Just kidding!
Cute pink mug by the way. Thanks for sharing.
I’m thinking it must be Elizabeth! Love your pink mug!
enrique??? nah, how about ERIN?
Very fun..Square one is a new product for me great.
Your Cup is so Cute! The Dollar Spot is my favorite! I always find things for the Grand Kids.
Eileen! Actually I thought Elizabeth but that might be too obvious 🙂 The mug looks great!