USA 250 Sublimation Mug + Gift Box Tutorial | Cricut Mug Press Project
Today I’m making a USA 250 sublimation mug and matching gift box using the Cricut Mug Press!
For this project, I used one of the newer sublimation mug blanks with a removable cork base and lid, then paired it with a vintage-inspired America 250 design to create a patriotic gift idea perfect for summer, craft fairs, office gifts, coffee bars, and the upcoming 250th anniversary celebration in 2026.
I also created a matching sublimated gift box to complete the presentation and make the finished project feel even more elevated and gift-ready.
In this tutorial I’ll show:
• the sublimation mug blank up close
• how the removable cork base works
• Cricut Mug Press compatibility
• how I applied the USA 250 design
• sublimating the matching gift box
• final reveal and styling ideas
The free USA 250 graphic is available for newsletter subscribers on my blog. https://michellespartyplanit.com/2026/05/how-to-make-a-usa-250-sublimation-mug-with-the-cricut-mug-press/
Supplies Used: (affiliate link)
• Sublimation mug with removable cork base with gift box https://amzn.to/48PvWk4
• Cricut Mug Press https://amzn.to/4wDOwpA
• Sublimation printer https://go.makerflo.com/426md5O
• Sublimation paper https://amzn.to/4nnkMJf
• Heat resistant tape https://amzn.to/4d3sx1w
• Butcher paper
• Mini Heat Press
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