DIY Mug Gift – Hot Cocoa Mug Kit + Printable Gift Tag
Are you looking for an easy, affordable DIY Mug Gift or DIY Christmas gift idea? This Hot Cocoa Mug Kit is exactly what you need! You can quickly make one, several, or many of these homemade presents, and we've included a Free Printable Gift Tag to make the final assembly simple and beautiful.
This cozy gift is incredibly versatile, making it the perfect DIY gift idea for a boyfriend, girlfriend, friends, or as a thoughtful holiday hostess or teacher's gift. Everyone loves a warm cup of hot chocolate in the winter, right? Especially the grandkids!
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DIY Hot Cocoa Mug Kit

Are you looking for an affordable Christmas gift idea? Make cute and tasty mug gifts! DIY includes free printable gift tags.
All you need is a cute mug and a few supplies. You can fill the mug with goodies such as hot chocolate, candy canes, and gift items.
This DIY includes a printable gift tag for you to use!
DIY Mug Gift
You can make this Christmas gift by using seasonal mugs and the printable gift tag which is perfect for the holidays. Or use this same idea for a winter gift or Valentine's day gift just by using other cups and other gift tags. Just think of all the options for this easy homemade gift!
How To Make a Mug Gift

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Supplies Checklist for the Hot Cocoa Mug Kit
Gift Contents and Ingredients
- Find a cute mug like these holiday mugs, this set of 4 Christmas mugs, or Santa Mug, elf mug, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Mug, or Check out these Christmas Mugs on Target.
- Instant hot chocolate packets
- Snow Caps
- Mini marshmallows
- Mini candy canes
Tools and Printable Prep
- Small plastic bags
- Twine
- Scissors
- Hole Punch
- Printable warm wishes this holiday season gift tags (after the instructions)
Warm Wishes

Warm Wishes This Holiday Season!
How To Assemble The Mug Gift

Instructions: Assembling Your DIY Hot Cocoa Mug Gift
Step 1: Layering the Hot Cocoa Ingredients
- Fill one plastic bag with mini marshmallows. Tie the top closed with a piece of twine.
- Fill another bag with Snow Caps. Tie the top closed with a piece of twine.
- Place three packets of hot chocolate in the mug. Put the bags of marshmallows and Snow Caps in front of the hot chocolate packets.
- Add mini candy canes.
Step 3: Prepare and Cut the Printable Gift Tag
- Print out the gift tags on card stock and cut out the tags around the outer border.
Step 3: Final Assembly and Attaching the Tag
- Punch a hole.
- At the end of the tag tie it to the handle of the mug with twine.
Free Download: “Warm Wishes This Holiday Season” Gift Tag
Hot Cocoa Mug Gift Tag Printable PDF
You can find items for making gifts like this for Christmas at Dollar Tree, Target, and Amazon…
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