DIY Coffee Mug Sleeve: Customize with Your Cricut

A DIY coffee mug sleeve makes a really great, eco-friendly, and inexpensive gift idea. Plus, it is easy to make and can be customized to anyone’s preferences!

I thought I would show you how to both cut one and customize it with your Cricut machine today. Of course, if you just want a plain version it would be super simple to cut from felt with scissors. But who doesn’t enjoy a little bling?

This is a part of Craft Lightning week where we are sharing felt projects all week that can be made in 15 minutes or less. If you want to catch all the other ideas (and believe me, you DO!), I rounded up all the felt craft ideas for you.

Supplies Needed to Make DIY Coffee Mug Sleeve

• Felt (I used the Cricut felt sheets)
• Iron On Vinyl (I used the glitter vinyl in silver)
• Cricut Cutting Machine (Want to see the difference between the machines? I compared the Cricut Maker and Explore here.) 
• Weeding tools (optional)
• Cricut EasyPress (optional but recommended – see below for details)
• Velcro
• Fabric glue or sewing machine
• Cut file

How To Make DIY Coffee Mug Sleeve

I am listing out each step of the process and including images to help guide you from start to finish! Also, at the end of the post, I answered some of the most common questions I receive about this project and felt.

Step 1: Upload Files To Cricut Design Space

Start by uploading the files to Cricut Design Space. When you upload the file, you will have 3 pieces. One is the wording and the other two are coffee mug sleeves (so you can make two individual coffee mug sleeves).

Step 2: Cut Wording Using Iron-On Vinyl

Cut the words from glitter iron-on vinyl using your fine point blade. Remember to mirror the cuts on the iron-on vinyl and place it shiny side down on your mat.

Step 3: Cut Coffee Mug Sleeve Using Felt

Cut the sleeve itself from felt. I use my rotary blade and the Cricut Maker for all felt cutting to get those lovely clean edges. 

If you’re cutting two sleeves at a time, you may want to alter the position within Design Space to make the most of your material. This is because Cricut will want to cut each sleeve from one sheet of felt (shown below).

If you want to make the most of your materials, keep reading below to see how to cut two coffee mug sleeves at one time.

How to Cut Two Coffee Mug Sleeves at One Time (Optional)

Step 1: Highlight Your First Mat With A Coffee Mug Sleeve

Start by highlighting your first mat with a sleeve. Then click on the sleeve itself. Click the round arrow and rotate it to take up less space on the felt.

Step 2: Click The Second Mat With A Cofee Mug Sleeve

Next, click the second mat that has a sleeve. Click the sleeve itself and click the three dots. Then choose “move to another mat”.

Pick the mat with the first sleeve.

Step 3: Rotate Your Coffee Mug Sleeve On Mat

Now you just need to rotate it and move the position so it’s not overlapping the first coffee mug sleeve. You can now cut two sleeves from one sheet of felt.

Step 4: Weed Vinyl

Remove all excess from your vinyl cutout including the centers of your letters. I recommend using weeding tools to make this task easier.

Step 5: Add Vinyl To Felt Coffee Mug Sleeve Using EasyPress

Then it is time to add your vinyl to the coffee sleeve.

To make this task easy, I use the Cricut EasyPress. Just be sure to follow all of the instructions that come with the EasyPress that you are using.

Also, if you want to see me add the vinyl for this project to the coffee sleeve, check out the video below!

In the video, I explain everything you need to know about the Cricut EasyPress, and I share this DIY coffee mug sleeve, briefly. I highly recommend that you watch the full video to learn all about the EasyPress. However, if you just want to see this project, you can skip to 5:30 in the video.

Personally, I will not do a vinyl project without cranking up the EasyPress! It has been a lifesaver for iron-on vinyl projects around my home. 

If you have never used a Cricut EasyPress and want to learn more scroll down to the section titled ”Cricut EasyPress Resources”. In that section, I share helpful resources about the EasyPress and how to use it in your crafting projects.

Step 6: Add Velcro To Coffee Mug Sleeve

Cut two pieces of Velcro to fit your sleeve and then add them to the ends of your coffee sleeves using glue intended for fabric. Allow this to dry completely before continuing. 

You could also sew this into place with your sewing machine. I found it easiest to wrap the sleeve around the cup that I intended to use when adding the Velcro to get proper placement.

Once everything is dry, you have a great gift or just something for you to wrap around your morning cup of joe!

FAQs About DIY Coffee Mug Sleeve

Here are the answers to some common questions I often get about this project.

What Cricut Machine Did You Use For This Project?

I used the Cricut Maker because it was designed to cut a variety of materials, including fabric and felt.

However, you can use the Cricut Explore series, Cricut Joy, Cricut Joy Xtra, and Cricut Venture to cut felt as well.

The important thing to keep in mind is that all Cricut machines are different! Due to that, if you are not using the Maker, you will have to use the correct type of felt, the correct blade, and the correct material setting for your machine.

How Do I Know What Felt Or Blade To Use With My Cricut Machine?

As I mentioned above, using the correct type of felt and blade is so important when making your felt projects. If you have never made a felt project before, check out my blog post titled Cutting Felt With A Cricut: How To Guide.

In the guide, I go over everything you need to know about cutting felt and share the type of felt and blade you will need to use for each Cricut machine.

What Coffee Cup Size Is This Sleeve Designed For?

This coffee mug sleeve is designed for your standard 12oz cup. However, you can adjust the size in Cricut Design Space.

Can I Change The Good Morning To Another Design?

Yes, you can!

You can add whatever you would like to the front of the coffee mug sleeve and can even customize it if you are giving it as a gift!

In Cricut Design Space, you have a ton of options when it comes to designs and phrases. If you are looking for something specific, I recommend typing what you are looking for in the search bar and then scrolling through all the designs.

One design that I think would be really cute, is this Coffee Bean Monogram!

The only thing to remember is that you may have to resize the design to fit it onto your coffee mug sleeve.

Do You Have Any Coffee-Themed or Coffee Mug SVGs I Can Use For This Project?

Yes, I do!

If you want to change the ”Good Morning” to a coffee-themed or coffee mug design, check out my free SVGs below!

• Free Coffee SVG: 12 Free Files for Your Crafts
• 12 Free Coffee Cup SVG Files

Cricut EasyPress Resources

As I mentioned in step 5, I always crank up my Cricut EasyPress when I am working on a vinyl project! That is because it can be used in so many ways whether it adding vinyl to a project, prepping a surface, or simply ironing out wrinkles in fabric.

If you have never used a Cricut EasyPress and don’t know where to begin, I recommend checking out the following resources below!

• Cricut EasyPress Versus Iron: Which is Better?
• How to Use Cricut Iron-On Vinyl with the EasyPress
• Cricut EasyPress Mini: Everything You Need to Know
• Cricut EasyPress versus EasyPress 2
• Mini Heat Press Review: 6×7 EasyPress Alternative
• Cricut EasyPress 3: What is new? Do you need it?
• Cricut EasyPress 3 Review: New Features and Upgrading

40 More Felt Projects

Now that you know how easy it is to make a DIY coffee mug sleeve, will you be making one for everyone on your list?! This is a quick and easy felt craft that everyone will love!

Also, speaking of felt crafts, if you are looking for even more felt projects to make, check out my Felt Crafts: Over 40 Felt Craft Ideas to Make Today blog post!