Looking for the right gift to give a friend or colleague? The personalized coffee mug has long been a favorite gift. Today it is easier than ever to give a truly unique mug to anyone and many times you don’t have to leave the comfort of you home to create it.

The Photograph

Putting a picture on a mug is always a great idea. You can find a mug with a picture on it you like or you go that extra step to create your own personalized coffee mug containing a photograph that is special to you or someone else.

Today it is easier than it has ever been to create your own personalized coffee mug even by using your own images. You can find many useful companies online that will let you upload your digital file, layout the image on the mug, and then order a mug from the comfort of your home. This is a wonderful way to create a personalized coffee mug that few people take advantage of.

Not Only Pictures

Why limit yourself to the mugs in the store with generic quotes on them? You can put whatever you like on that mug! Have some favorite song lyrics? Perhaps a little Shakespeare? The options are limitless when it comes to putting words on a personalized coffee mug. Again, many websites will help you layout a thoughtful design for you words. Choose something special for yourself or for a friend or coworker.

Artwork Makes The Ultimate Personalized Coffee Mug

A quick and cheap way to make a personalized coffee mug is to buy a plastic mug with a built in plastic viewing layer. These mugs have been around for many years and they allow you to insert a piece of paper with whatever artwork you like on it to create a quick personalized gift. These mugs could be a bit tacky for some but they are great gift ideas for those with kids because your children can have fun decorating the mugs themselves.

For a much more refined artwork coffee mug you might consider commissioning an artist to make you one. Some art studios will even let you make your own clay mug or they will let you decorate a clay mug with glaze or stencil work and then finalize it for you to ensure optimal quality. Nothing is more impressive than a properly glazed and kiln-fired personalized coffee mug. This is a gift fitting for almost any occasion.

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