Artist transforms ordinary Starbucks cups into colorful masterpieces

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Chloe Bryan
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Carrah Aldridge is turning her Starbucks lattes into masterpieces -- and they're way better than any old holiday cup.

The 20-year-old artist creates intricate designs with Sharpie, white gel pen and Copic markers -- using paper cups as her canvas. She even makes sure to add a little sparkle to the iconic Starbucks siren.

"I got my inspiration from an artist named Kristina Webb who drew on a cup and then I decided to try it out for myself," Aldridge wrote in a BoredPanda submission. "To say the least, it turned out to be one of my favorite things to do, and now I have a little collection growing."

Aldridge suggests using her pieces to hold pens, pencils or art supplies. "[The cups] definitely add a pop of color and creativity into my bedroom," she wrote.

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