Painted China Gifts

It's easy to find plain, reasonably priced ceramic pieces at home goods stores; applying dot-painted designs transforms them into meaningful gifts. Add a friend's monogram or favorite motif, or design a pretty pattern yourself. Fill painted mugs with bags of candy, or tie a stack of flower-covered plates with a ribbon. You will need: Ceramic mugs or plates (available at home goods stores) Red transfer paper Tape Ballpoint pen Food-safe ceramic paint, such as Pebeo Porcelaine 150Small containers Wooden coffee stirrers Applicator bottle(s) Scrap paper Baby wipes You'll also need one of Martha's templates: Monogram Script Bird Block Letters Floral Design