DIY Dishwasher Safe Monogram Cat Mug Gift Card Basket

Looking for a cute way to give a gift card? Why not DIY this cute, dishwasher safe kitty mug as a mini gift basket.

I'm still not feeling very creative since the move.  Hence the lack of regular posts.  However when some of my best friends' daughter graduated high school it became somewhat of a necessity.  She (a girl after my own heart) loves makeup, cats and coffee which gave me plenty of options.  Since I really didn't know what she needed in the way of makeup I decided to get her an Ulta Beauty store gift card.  I didn't really want to just hand her the cliched envelope containing the gift card so I got the idea to put it inside a cat coffee mug.  I went searching for a cute kitty mug but couldn't find one around town that I liked at the time.....so diy it is!

I decided I wanted a simple kitty face sketched in black and a monogram on the bottom of a white mug. Here's how I did it and what you will need.

DIY Mug Supplies:

Black Sharpie 

White Coffee Mug (mine was stoneware)

Mod Podge Dishwasher Safe Gloss

Recollections Monogram Stickers (Purchased for $1 at Michaels Arts and Crafts store)

Foam Brush

Gift Mug Filler:

Gift Card

Any other small gift items you wish to add

Wrapping Supplies:

Clear plastic party "goody" or treat bags.  (I picked up a pack at Walmart for around $1)

Twist Tie (mine were included with the goody bags but you can always reuse one from a loaf of bread)

Curly Gift Ribbon Bow (Dollar Tree)

First I sketched out the kitty face on the front of the mug using the sharpie. I also I added drew a little paw print on the handle.  

I then added a layer of the dishwasher safe Mod Podge to the bottom of the cup, added the monogram sticker (I used the letter of recipient's first name) on top of the Mod Podge and allowed entire mug dry for one hour.

I then coated the top of the monogram sticker and sketched design with a layer of the dishwasher safe Mod Podge and allowed to dry for an hour.  I then added two more layers, drying one hour between each layer.

(Note: While the project will be safe for wrapping a couple hours after the final layer, according to the manufacturer directions this Modge Podge needs to cure for 28 days prior to washing.)

Once the the Mod Podge was dry I stuffed a piece of gift tissue in the bottom.  I then added the gift card, a facial mask packet and some lip balm.

To wrap it, I put he mug into the clear bag, closed it with the twist tie and ribbon and it was all done.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial.  While you have to allow for a good bit a dry time the actual work to for this project is quick and easy.

Until next time, happy crafting!

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DIY Dishwasher Safe Monogram Cat Mug Gift Card Basket Tutorial

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Additional Information On Supplies:

Some of the supplies I used are available at Amazon via the affiliate picture links below.

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