Shoppers are raving about this DIY mug painting kit as a budget-friendly alternative to a pricey days out
Families searching for an affordable and creative way to keep entertained this half term are turning to a popular at-home activity being described as “absolutely brilliant” by shoppers. A great way to work together, the Pott’d Paint a Mug Kit is a hands-on craft set that allows families to design and paint their own mugs from the comfort of home.
Currently reduced from £49 to £39, the kit includes everything needed to get started, making it an easy and engaging activity for both children and adults during the school break. As households continue looking for ways to save money during the holidays, more parents are opting for budget-friendly activities they can enjoy together at home.
For many families, it also offers a much cheaper alternative to costly days out. By comparison, tickets to Alton Towers Resort start from around £32 per adult when booked in advance and can rise to as much as £68 on the day, before factoring in travel, food and other expenses, reports the Manchester Evening News.
The craft kit arrives with two distinctively shaped ceramic mugs, each boasting a generous 375ml capacity and delightful, handcrafted touches. It also features 12 vibrant ceramic paints, enabling bold and colourful creations that dry brilliantly once finished.
To help bring ideas to life, the set includes four paint brushes for both detailed and larger strokes, along with a guide packed with step-by-step tutorials and inspiration, making it easy for beginners to get started. Perfect for rainy days or creative afternoons, it’s a simple way to keep the whole family entertained while making something you can actually use – all for a fraction of the cost of a big day out.
The Paint-A-Mug X2 is available from Pott’d
The kit comes with two uniquely shaped ceramic mugs, each with a generous 375ml capacity and charming, handcrafted details.
There’s a wide range of other kits available to browse on the Pott’d website including the Home Pottery Kit for £44, a Tea and Biscuit Coaster Kit for £54 and a Home Pottery Candle Making Kit for £44. Alternatively, Amazon stocks the Craftizen Paint Your Own Mug Kit for £24.99. Described as a ‘complete DIY mug painting kit’, it comes with two matte ceramic mugs, 12 ceramic paints, four brushes, one colour palette, one sponge and a pencil for sketching.
For those willing to spend a bit more, the Cricut Joy Mug Press Starter Kit is available from Currys, now down from £179 to £149. This ‘mug press starter kit’ allows shoppers to personalise two blank mugs using the three inks and four pens included. Once the designs have been pressed on, the mugs are dishwasher-safe without any risk of the artwork fading or peeling.
Shoppers who have already tried the Pott’d kits have given them glowing reviews oneline. One customer said: “Absolutely brilliant bundle. Great sets which have everything you need to get creative. Me and my son have had so much fun painting. He even painted a vase for his teacher as a thank you present. Very impressed with the quality and value for money!”
Another added: “Last Father’s Day I had my girls paint mugs for their father and grandfather’s. They had a fun afternoon of decorating and we are going to do it again for Mother’s Day.”
However, some shoppers did dock a star, with one writing: “The mugs are nicely made. I will say that I wish the were made with a smooth surface instead of textured. They’re indented. But the paint worked beautifully and I use the mug everyday!”
On the whole, most customers were delighted, with one person saying: “We did this with our girls for Valentine’s Day and they absolutely loved it! So fun and a sweet time together as a family!”
The Paint a Mug Kit can be purchased from Pott’d.
