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November 10, 2016

Gift Idea: Creative Photo Mug Ideas

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It’s the gift-giving season! It’s the time when we all try and get creative with gifts for neighbors, friends, grandparents and even the kids. Every year, I feel like I’m trying to think of something fun and different to give grandparents. But in the end, you can’t go wrong with adorable pictures of the grandkids! I partnered up with Walmart Photo to create these adorable and creative Photo Mug Gifts. I mean, who doesn’t want to turn their kids into reindeer sometimes ;)

Creative Christmas Gift Ideas With Kids

I wanted to make something a little unexpected, rather than just putting a pretty picture on a mug (although those are great too!). My kids are goofy and funny and I wanted to make a gift that matched their personalities. So I decide to turn them into Rudolph and I think they turned out pretty cute!

Creative Photo Mug IdeasCreating the pictures was super simple using Walmart Photo. Anyone can do it. I had them stand in front of a blank wall and then I shot the photos in black and white (encouraging goofy faces!). This can be done on an iPhone and you can actually transfer images from your mobile device at a Walmart Store using the Fujifilm Kiosk Photo Transfer App or connecting with a cable at the kiosk. It’s quick and easy!

If you didn’t take the photo in black and white, you can change the color of the photo within Walmart Photo while you are creating your $10 mug. Once I uploaded the images, I used the text tool to add a red nose by placing a ‘period’ on it.

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To really complete the full gift, I added little bags of hot cocoa and marshmallows!

Creative Photo Mug Ideas

As I tied the bags, I inserted two twigs to act as the ‘antlers’.

Creative Photo Mug Ideas

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Oh these are so cute! But I guess I’m a little biased. And the best part is, my kids LOVED them! They thought it was so fun to see their faces on the mugs. Who knows, these might even be great gifts to give your own kids :)

Walmart Photo has tons of great gift options for the holidays, with 3,500 stores nationwide you can often pick up your personalized gifts on the same day, or order online if you need to!

You could win a $50 gift card in this to make your own photo gift! Leave a blog post comment below and share how you would create a Walmart Photo gift for someone this holiday season. Be sure to use #sweepstakes in your comment.
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About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. Courtney says

    November 10, 2016 at 9:58 am

    These are darling! My family would love them.
    #sweepstakes

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  2. Cheryl says

    November 10, 2016 at 10:14 am

    Cute idea … very fun!

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  3. valarie sanford says

    November 10, 2016 at 10:34 am

    My grandkids are also goof, what a great way to put a smile on your face in the morning!

    Reply
  4. Delilah says

    November 10, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    We would take funny Santa’s elves pictures! Thanks for the chance to win!
    #sweepstakes

    Reply
  5. Stephanie Guzardo says

    November 10, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    These are so cute! I have been debating on what to get the grandparents and I think this is a great idea! I want to see what else Walmart offers in the photo department for gift ideas! Thanks for a chance to win!!

    Reply
  6. Cindy Lucarotti says

    November 11, 2016 at 4:48 am

    I AM SOOOOOO EXCITED TO DO THESE FOR MY GRANDKIDS….6 and 4 ……. And put them out on Christmas morning as if the reindeer left them!! LOVE! thank you. Cindy Lucarotti

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    • Cindy Lucarotti says

      November 11, 2016 at 4:53 am

      I AM SOOOOOO EXCITED TOMDO THIS FOR MY GRANDKIDS…6 and 4. And I will put them out Christmas morning as if the reindeer left them! LOVE! Thank you. Cindy Lucarotti #sweepstakes

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  7. Sonja says

    November 14, 2016 at 6:14 pm

    There are 4 grandkids in our family, so creating these Rudolph photos and placing them in a 4-photo frame would be darling! I may put it on a stand, add antlers coming out the back of the frame, and tie a red bow around the bottom. I love the silly faces idea! #sweepstakes

    Reply
  8. mary springer says

    November 16, 2016 at 12:46 pm

    Love this idea!! And how simple, but looks so good what a great gift!

    Reply

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