Thrifted Teacup Upcycle with IOD Transfers | DIY Gift Ideas

Turn thrifted cups and saucers into charming, handmade gifts with this creative makeover using leftover IOD transfers. The perfect last minute giftable thrift for occasions like Mother’s Day.

Ever find yourself struggling to apply transfer on curved surfaces? You're in the right place.

Connie shares a few core tips like trimming excess material and cutting small slits will help the design wrap smoothly around the cup, but this is a skill you can carry over to any curved surface.

Connie also shares how to burnish transfers properly for a seamless finish and how to fix mistakes by removing and replacing sections when needed.

For added durability, you can use an outdoor sealer, though skipping it allows flexibility to refresh your design later for a new seasonal look.

This project offers two beautiful ways to use your finished pieces. You can create a whimsical bird feeder by attaching the teacup to a saucer using epoxy glue, then filling it with bird seed and hanging it outdoors. Or, keep things indoors by turning your teacup into a decorative pedestal, perfect for styling with floral foam, Spanish moss, and seasonal picks.

IOD Products:

IOD Transfers (floral & decorative designs)
IOD Transfer Madeleine
IOD Transfer Flora Greca
IOD Transfer By Any Other Name
IOD Transfer Saint Ouen

Other Supplies:

Thrifted Teacups & Saucers
Scissors
Burnishing Tool or Transfer Sheet
Outdoor Epoxy Glue
Non-Round Pencils (for support while gluing)
Bird Seed
Natural Peanut Butter
Hook for Hanging
Outdoor Spray Sealer (optional)
Floral Foam
Spanish Moss
Floral Picks

If you loved this project tutorial and want to see more from Connie, visit her at @ThePaintedPhotographer

Grab your IOD goodies from your local stockist! If you're not sure where to find one, use our store locator: https://ironorchiddesigns.com/pages/retailers

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