Families seeking an affordable and creative way to entertain children during the half-term break are turning to a popular at-home activity that shoppers describe as 'absolutely brilliant'. The Pott'd Paint a Mug Kit offers a hands-on craft experience, allowing families to design and paint their own mugs from the comfort of home.
Currently reduced from £49 to £39, the kit includes all necessary materials, making it an easy and engaging activity for both children and adults. As households continue to look 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, this kit provides 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.
What's in the Kit?
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, this kit offers 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.
Alternative Options
There is a wide range of other kits available 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, which 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 reduced from £179 to £149. This 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.
Customer Reviews
Shoppers who have already tried the Pott'd kits have given them glowing reviews online. 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 grandfathers. 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 they 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!'
