Tuesday, November 20, 2012
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| Travel Mug with Fabric Stocking Tag |
I see others carrying their mugs too, so I thought that a travel mug would make a good Christmas gift or teacher gift. I always try to have extra gifts already made, since you never know when you might need one. I always need a little something!
This project was super easy and you can customized any way you want.
I purchased the travel mugs at the Dollar Tree. On the first mug, I added some ribbon that I had and a small ornament tree (I found these in my stash of things I purchased at the end of Christmas last year for 25 cents each.) I also added a sprig of berries.
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| Decorated Travel Mug as Gift |
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| Ribbon, Berries & Small Decoration |
Cost for this travel mug:
- Travel mug - $1.00
- Ribbon - about 10
cents (I used a piece from a roll that I originally purchased for $1.00)
- Small ornament - 25 cents
- Total cost - $1.35 ( this
will very depending on what you add as decorations)
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| Travel Mug Gift with Fabric Stocking Tag |
I have added the patterns for the stocking tags
in two sizes. The one I used on the mug is the larger size stocking.
There are two printables: one to make the fabric front of the stocking and the second is the to/from tag for the back. You can print them out by clicking on the links below.
Note that you should print the to/from tag on card stock, as you will see later.
Free Stocking Tag Printables: When you click on the link below, there will be a button on that page that allows you to print the pdf file.
Free Fabric Stocking Tag and Free Stocking Tag To/From Label
1. Gather fabric scraps - I had plenty of Christmas fabric, but you could use anything.
2. Print the stocking pattern - the printable pattern includes the pieces for making two different fabric front stocking sizes
3. Cut out your pattern pieces.
4. Place the stocking pattern piece on your fabric and cut it out.
5. Cut out the leaves - here I used felt, but you can use what you like.
6. Cut out some berries - I used felt here also (I don't really use a pattern for the berries, I just start cutting.)
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| Christmas Fabric Stocking Tag |
Free Stocking Tag Printables: When you click on the link below, there will be a button on that page that allows you to print the pdf file.
Free Fabric Stocking Tag and Free Stocking Tag To/From Label
1. Gather fabric scraps - I had plenty of Christmas fabric, but you could use anything.
2. Print the stocking pattern - the printable pattern includes the pieces for making two different fabric front stocking sizes
3. Cut out your pattern pieces.
4. Place the stocking pattern piece on your fabric and cut it out.
5. Cut out the leaves - here I used felt, but you can use what you like.
6. Cut out some berries - I used felt here also (I don't really use a pattern for the berries, I just start cutting.)
7. Cut the cuff or top of the
stocking - I used white felt here.
8. Cut the heel out - I did
not use the heel on this one, I alternated using some with heels and some
without.
9. At this point, I iron the cut out stocking onto fabric interface. If
you don’t have fabric interface, you can use Aleene’s Fabric Stiffener that you
can purchase at your craft store. If you don’t want to buy this, you can make
your own stiffener. Mix 1 part Elmer’s glue with 2 parts water. Use a
small paintbrush and paint the glue mixture on. Let it dry and it will become
somewhat stiff. The goal is not to have it stiff as a board, but stabilized.
10. Next I add the cuff to
the top and put the heel on if you are using it.
11. Lastly, I add the leaves
and the berries.
12. For the to/from back
tags, I printed the tags onto card stock. There are two types of tags, one
where you can color in the Ho Ho and one where it is already blackened in.
You may have to adjust them a
little, depending on how you cut them out. Cut off the black lines.
* For the smaller stocking,
reduce the print out so it will fit, or let me know and I can send a reduced
back to you.
13. Glue the tag to the back
of the stocking using Elmer's glue, spray adhesive, or other adhesive.
14. Using a hole punch, make
a hole, attach a piece of ribbon or string.
Well that's all there is to
it. You have a cute name tag and an inexpensive gift. If you are thinking that
maybe it doesn't seem like much of a gift, how about adding one of these
options inside the mug:
- Some instant coffee
packets. There are many of these on the market, just put several inside tied
with a ribbon.
- Not coffee drinkers; wrap
up some specialty tea packets.
- Something sweet - mints,
candy, etc.
- Put a lovely hanky
inside
- Still not sure, why not
give a gift card - Starbucks or others
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| Christmas Travel Gift with Fabric Stocking Tag |
Hope some of these ideas
help.
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Very festive! The price is right too :)
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This is a great gift idea~! Thanks for sharing..I'm going to use it..lol
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