I know, I know. It’s Halloween and you’re probably not even home from Trick-or-Treating yet and here I am talking about Christmas. But hey, I held out a lot longer than most stores did, right? I’m on the Blogland calendar where holiday preparations were well underway over a month ago (as evidenced by my Christmas decorations spread out all over the basement). Even though thinking about Christmas this early might make some of us have palpitations, honestly it’s not too early, especially if you want to make DIY holiday gifts. Today I’m sharing these DIY Christmas coffee mugs; a quick Christmas gift idea that is embarrassingly easy to make. Oh, and when I say quick, I mean like 10 minutes quick. Are you down?
DIY Christmas Coffee Mugs
These DIY Christmas coffee mugs were my first project with my sparkly new Mint Cricut Explore Air 2. Did you see my IG story unboxing it? Isn’t she a beauty? How nice of Cricut to design a new machine to match the colors that I’m re-doing my office in! ;
Ok, back to the DIY!
Supplies
- Coffee mugs (I got these at the dollar store)
- All I Want for Christmas Coffee Mugs cut file
- Cricut Explore Air 2
- Silver Premium Vinyl
- Silver Glitter Vinyl
- Weeder tool
- Cricut Transfer Tape
Directions
Open the cut file in Design Space and adjust the number of colors/materials as you like. I used Silver Metallic Vinyl for the lettering and Silver Glitter Vinyl for the coffee mug. Press “Go”.
Set the dial on the machine to select the material you’re cutting. Here’s where the new Cricut Explore Air 2 blew my mind. See that red arrow? This is a new feature that cuts and writes up to 2x faster. 2.times.faster. Mind = blown. What that means to me (especially at this time of year) is that I can make twice as many gifts in the same amount of time with the new Cricut Explore Air 2.
Cut vinyl lettering and glitter vinyl mug; apply with transfer tape.
Pop these DIY Christmas Mugs in a box or basket with some coffee and you have a lovely, inexpensive and easy hostess or holiday gift!
I received the Cricut Explore Air 2 at no cost for review purposes. All opinions are mine.
Lorraine Zepeda says
I can’t open the cut file.
Lydia says
Hi Lorraine! I’ve been trying to figure this out and it looks like they don’t make that font anymore. 🙁 Let me know if you have any questions about recreating it. The image is just called “COFFEE CUP” and I used the slice tool to make the heart in the middle. Sorry about that!
Nicole says
How do you clean them without ruining the vinyl Cricut embellishments?
Lydia says
Hi Nicole! I suggest hand washing unless they’ve been treated with a sealer.
Jodi says
So cool!! I really want one!!! Love it!!
Lydia says
Thanks so much Jodi! Yeah I’m obsessed with my Cricut! 😉
Sue says
I want one of these machines. So many possibilities!