Faux Valentine’s Day Hot Cocoa Craft

Most people think of Valentine’s Day as a day for couples, but it can also be a fun day for families! If you’re looking for a festive activity to do with your kids, try making this Faux Valentine’s Day Hot Cocoa Craft. It’s a simple and easy way to show your little ones some love on February 14th. Plus, it’s just as delicious as the real thing!

Create your Faux Valentine’s Day Hot Cocoa Craft as part of a gal’s night, his and hers mug activity, or make one for your special Valentine’s decor in your home.

Materials Needed:

Clear glass mug*

6oz Lightweight Spackle*

Conversation hearts*

Small berries* (purchased during Fall)

Plastic spoon*

Pink acrylic paint

Brown acrylic paint

Small Paint brush

Medium paint brush

Mod podge*

Piping bag*

Decorative tip

Paper straw*

Scissors

Hot glue gun

Hot glue

*these items are from Dollar Tree

Directions:

Using the medium sized brush, paint an even layer of brown paint on the inside of the mug.

Allow to dry, overnight if possible, or at least 8 hours.

Once dry, open the spackle and using scissors, carefully cut the edge/lip of the lid off.

Carefully add hot glue to the spackle lid and quickly add the lid to the top of the mug upside down, press to secure.

Add pink paint to the spackle and mix well with a plastic spoon.

Add more paint as needed.

Using the smaller paint brush, add a thin layer of Mod Podge to the lid.

Set aside for a few minutes.

Add your pink spackle to a piping bag with decorative tip.

Pipe spackle onto the lid to resemble whipped cream, making sure to go around the edge of the lid.

Brush Mod Podge to the back of a conversation heart and press it very gently into the spackle “whipped cream”.

Repeat with the amount of hearts you would like.

Remove a berry from the bunch and remove stem.

Add Mod Podge to the berry and add to the top of the spackle, like a cherry.

Cut about ⅓ of the paper straw and insert it into the whipped cream on an angle.

Allow to air dry and don’t touch for 24-48 hours.

Tips/Tricks/Notes:

• When adding paint to the spackle, start off with about a tablespoon, add more as needed. Don’t exceed 2 tablespoons.
• Make sure to mix the spackle very well.
• Even after drying, handle gently, as the spackle can be temperamental.
• Change the paint colors to your liking.
• KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN!

Whether you make this mug for yourself or a loved one, we hope you have fun doing it!

This craft is sure to bring joy and love into your home, whether it be for yourself or someone special in your life. Thanks so much for following along with us! Don’t forget to post pictures of your finished masterpiece down below – we can’t wait to see what you create! If you’re looking for more ideas on how to spread the love this holiday season, check out our other great Valentines’ Day crafts. Have fun creating something unique and heartfelt that will last forever in memories. Happy Crafting!