A mug is the one gift that gets used every single morning — which makes it the perfect thing to personalize. Upload a photo and a real face lands on a cute cartoon Christmas character, wrapped around a glossy mug and printed on both sides. It's the funniest, most personal mug at the breakfast table, and the one everyone ends up wanting their own of.
How it works
- Pick your character — Santa, a snowman, a fairy and the whole festive cast below.
- Upload a clear, front-facing photo. The face is cut out automatically — no cropping. A person's photo or a pet's both work.
- Preview it live, then order. Made to order, dishwasher-safe, shipped free from the USA.
Printed on both sides — why it matters
Most photo mugs put the design on one side, so half the time you're looking at a blank curve. Ours is printed on both sides, so your character always faces out — whether you hold the mug in your left hand or your right. No "wrong way round" mug.
Meet the characters
The same festive cast as our ornaments — now a full line-up of nineteen. Grown-up favourites like Santa and Mrs Claus (pair the two for a couple's set), the smart toy soldier and nutcracker, an elf, and a cheeky Scandi gnome. Cute onesies for the little ones: reindeer, penguin, polar bear, bunny and snowman. Festive icons like the Christmas tree, gingerbread man and Christmas pudding. The two Christmas birds — a robin and a cardinal. A sparkly fairy and a choir-boy angel for a magical look. And, of course, a proper ugly Christmas sweater for the office party. Browse them all in personalized mugs.
Or put your pet's face on it
Dogs and cats get their own line-up too. Turn your pet into Santa, a snowman, a polar bear, a gingerbread pup, a gnome, an elf, a penguin or a reindeer — their real face peeking out of a cosy cartoon onesie, printed on both sides. It's the mug every dog mom and cat dad secretly wants, and it makes a brilliant pairing with the human versions for a whole-household set. Find them in personalized mugs.
The perfect family set
Do the whole household: mum as Mrs Claus, dad as Santa, the kids as a reindeer and a penguin — and the dog in a onesie of their own. Everyone with their own mug on Christmas morning. Buy two and save 10%, buy three and save 20%, and because they all come from one place, they ship together.
Who it's for
Secret Santa, stocking fillers, office and team gifts, grandparents, couples, dog moms and cat dads — and anyone who'd rather have a gift they actually use than another candle. A photo-face mug earns its place in the cupboard.
How to pick the right one
Same rule as the ornaments: onesie animals for the little ones (and for pets), humanoid costumes (Santa, Mrs Claus, nutcracker) for the grown-ups. Then think about the set — a mug each for the whole family is a stronger gift, and a better price, than one on its own.
Ready to make one? Browse our personalized photo-face mugs — personalized in minutes, printed both sides, and shipped free.
Frequently asked questions
Is it printed on both sides? Yes — the character faces out whichever hand you hold it in.
Can I use my pet's photo? Yes — we make pet versions of the favourites (Santa, snowman, polar bear, gingerbread and more). Upload a clear, front-facing photo of your dog or cat's face and they'll star on the mug, printed both sides.
Is it dishwasher-safe? Yes, dishwasher- and microwave-safe glossy ceramic, made to last.
Will it look like the person? Yes — it's their real photo, background removed, not a cartoon version.
What size is it? An 11oz glossy mug, with larger sizes on the way.
How far ahead should I order? Made to order, so allow a couple of weeks — order early in the Christmas run-up.
Related reading: Personalized Photo-Face Christmas Ornaments, Why Personalized Keepsakes Mean More.
