Large Coffee MugsGreat For Coffee Basket Ideas
Clay or other large coffee mugs or soup mugs make very nice containers to hold a selection of small food items or gifts. Mugs are readily available, easy to work with, and can make an inexpensive gift. Start by choosing an appropriate mug; for example, a sports theme or any theme that would mean something to the recipient. Include several dipped pretzel rods, individual wrapped biscotti, or beef jerkey to give your finished gift some height.. When you go shopping, choose a soup, beer, or large coffee mug that will hold the gifts you intend to include. Place tissue paper, purchased shred, clean straw, or some other filler in the bottom to hold the gift items in place. Instead of these filler materials, small wrapped candies is another option. For example, place several wrapped red and green Hershey's Kisses in the mug for a Christmas gift. For more wrapped candy ideas, stroll the aisles of your local drug store or supermarket for items that will add eye appeal to your gift. This is particularly attractive when using a see through mug. 
Don't forget the children. Start with a unique theme or photo insert mug that means something to him or her; such as their favorite tv celebrity, cartoon, pet, etc. Then fill the mug with small items that you know they will enjoy; school supplies, make up for girls, and their favorite candy bars or gum.There are many different theme gifts you can make using large coffee mugs, soup mugs or even wide cups. One idea is to use clay coffee mugs as gifts for gardeners or someone who loves plants or flowers. Fill the mug with herbal tea bags, sweets, and a pretty notepad. Wrap the finished gift in cello paper, tie it with raffia or curly ribbon, and add a small decorative item or silk flower. For a nice presentation, select at least one gift item that is 3-4 inches taller than the mug. Dollar stores usually have a nice selection of unique or other large coffee mugs as well as gifts in place in the mugs. You aren't limited to ceramic mugs; look for heavy plastic or metal mugs, too. You can find lots of suggestions for a gift in a mug at this page of my website. I've also given several methods of decorating the finished gifts.
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