On Sunday I posted about the upcoming 2011 MugSwap, where we bloggers create a coffee mug complete with our bloggy brand and secretly send it to its designated recipient. For all intents and purposes, this is a “Secret Santa”-type swap, so keeping secret the name of the person you’re creating the mug for is essential (To read more about the swap, follow the link above to Sunday’s post.).
The main #MugSwap2011 is among U.S. residents only, though I’m also organizing a swap among a smaller group of Canadian bloggers, so if that’s you, please send your info along to me.
It’s also important that those taking part are currently active on their blogs and in the social media realm (For more on this, take a peek back at the first post.).
What I need from you
- Your REAL name (Sorry, but I don’t think the U.S. Postmaster accepts Booyah’s Momma or The Mother of the Chalupa as a recipient name)
- Your Blog URL
- Your Twitter handle
- Your snail mail address
- Type “Mug Swap” in the Subject line
- Send the email to: BelleBeanDog@Gmail.com
Important Dates
To make this process as simple and straight-forward as possible, the below dates are firm. If you miss the deadline for submission, you will not be able to take part in #MugSwap2011.
- By Friday, November 11th – I need all of the above information from all those who want to take part in #MugSwap2011. Once I receive everyone’s information, I have to designate the “who is sending to who” portion of the swap, so it’s not easy to add in new names after the fact. This means that if you come to me on the 12th, I’ll going to need to say “No.”
- By Tuesday, November 15th – I’ll send you the name and information of your secret blogger so you can get to work on your coffee mug design.
- By Friday, December 2nd – You need to have completed your mug design and your purchase. This will ensure that Zazzle, or whatever mug-making store you use, has plenty of time to make and ship out your mug. Those who took part in #MugSwap2010 know that Zazzle became VERY backed up, with some mugs taking weeks to reach their destination.
How do I design my mug?
Last year we all used Zazzle.com (this link takes you straight to their U.S. custom coffee mug page.). Zazzle also has a Canadian site.
Prices (U.S.) start at $13.95, and last year, many of us opted for the 15 oz mug vs. the 11 oz mug, but that’s completely your discretion.
Most of us also uploaded a “front” and “back” to our mug, and could do so for no extra charge.
What do I put on my mug?
The creative vision is all you but for those who want a bit of help, here are a couple front and back examples of 2 mugs.
Front of mug
Back of mug
Front of mug
Back of mug
Can I stuff my mug with something and send it myself?
Yes, you definitely can! It’s a great way to personalize your gift, but do keep in mind that this adds time and cost. Due to Zazzle’s delays last year, the couple people who shipped the mug to their own home in order to stuff it with extra goodies felt a lot of pressure to get it turned around in time.
Why should I take part in #MugSwap2011?
Because it’s #ALLCAPSAWESOME and going to be fabulous! Just based on my initial post on Sunday, I already have 35 confirmed participants!
If you have any further questions, please leave them in the comments so I can answer them for all to read.
Thanks and Merry Mugging!
You can’t get enough Canucks together, I have a US address. I gave you my Canadian one already but if you need my US one shoot me an email
I really want to play!!!
KIMBERLY!!!
I’m Canadian and I AM TAKING PART
Me too!
What a cute swap!
I’m sad
But so excited to see who sends who what!!!
I have been getting so many inquiries about including you, and I wanted you to know that someone did look up what it would cost to send even just a 1 lb package to you from the States, and it was $200. As much as I’d love to find a way to incorporate you, it obviously isn’t financially feasible. I’m SO sorry, Alison!
I’m so touched!!!
No worries, Liz. I do appreciate you looking into it, that’s just so sweet. That’s enough of a gift for me, seriously.
I am so excited for this. I need a new mug! I think I sent you my info.
I’m in. Sending info now. By the way, Costco.com has a basic mug starting at $6.99. I’m sure you have to pick it up at the store, but it would be great for the people who want to stuff theirs with goodies!
Awesome Ali!
This is good to know!
SO excited!!!
Just sent you an email! Woo-hoo!
Awesome!
OH I definitely want in on this!!! How fun!!
So glad you are joining!
I just emailed you!!
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Also, Zazzle has a sale every other day. Seriously, they spam the heck out of you with all their email so watch for coupon codes from fellow mugswappers.
I am so excited to do this! Thanks for organizing such a fun swap.
I am so excited to take part this year!
Oh I cant wait to take part in this! What a fun swap!!
Glad you are excited!
What a fun idea, how did I miss this?
You mean last year?
This sounds like fun, but I will just be a cheerleader. To get something in the mail… on time.. is just not in my genetic code. It’s important to know one’s strengths.
Dana
We’d love you to join in! Are you sure you just want to be a cheerleader?
This does sound like fun! Just to see how big it will get is half the fun, don’t you think? I’ll be e-mailing you…
I am so interested to see how many join in!
the ideas are a-flowing…
too bad most of them include swear words….
There were a few bloggers in that boat last year.
I’m in! xoxo
Yippee!
Ooh, I like seeing the examples – gives me more ideas for my mug!
I knew it would help you, so I snapped a few shots.
I’m in yo!!
Can’t wait!
Dude, it’s going to be so awesome!
Liz, thank you so much for organizing this!! Can’t wait to see who I get and who gets me.
For the record, I want that Funny or Snot mug!
Glad you are joining in! Yes, the anticipation makes it fun!
I don’t know what was more fun, the mug swap or the emails. And just so you know, Liz, I have become much more skilled at mug designing. This year, I am going to dazzle. Gotta go think up a new poem.
Just sent my email – WHOOP!
Mugswap-arama! How fun. Email forthcoming. And yes, I’m very behind in my reader.
Blast, I missed it! So bummed! Well if you decide to add late comers I’d love to be a part of the better late than never club
Happy Holidays!
Oh shoot, did I not send you my info? Cuz I didn’t get an emaii from you yesterday. Now I’m sad.
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