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I recently found a pouch of mug cake mix in the pantry and started thinking about a fun way to make it a little teacher appreciation gift. I came up with a little mug holder with images that are currently free in Design Space. As of this writing, this project will cut for FREE without a Cricut Access subscription.

I sized the mugs so that two can fit on a 12″x 12″ sheet of cardstock.
Supply List
- Cardstock
- Cricut Pen (I used a red glitter gel pen.)
- Art Glitter Glue
- Glue Bottle Applicator, 30ml Needle Tip
- Therm O Web Zots Singles-Medium
- Mini Ink Blending Tool Set (optional)
- ColorBox Pigment Petal Point 8 Color Ink pad (optional)


I inked the top layer of the koala before assembling it.

I folded over the edge of the cake mix pouch before sliding it into the front of the holder.

I used Zots glue dots on the inside of the handle and the bottom of the mug piece.


I hope you can use this to show your appreciation to a hard-working teacher!
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