Father’s Day is coming up, so let’s make some custom beer mugs for dad! Of course, dad isn’t the only one who enjoys a cold beer, so you can also make these sublimation beer mugs for anyone who loves a frosty brew! Sublimation beer steins are the perfect way to customize something special for the beer-fan in your life.

Today I’m going to show you how to sublimate beer mugs two ways—using a tumbler press and using a sublimation oven. That way, no matter which heat source you have, you’ll be able to make this fun and easy gift! This is one of the easiest sublimation projects and I was really impressed with the quality of the final image on these blanks!

I have two images for you today—one in color and one in black. Normally I like a lot of color in my sublimation images, but I think some guys are pretty straightforward and black might work better for them. Of course, depending on who you are making these mugs for, you could use any image you’d like! I have a funny beer-themed SVG bundle that you might like, too.

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Want to watch my step-by-step process for sublimating beer mugs? Hit play below! Or keep reading for a written tutorial.

Supplies for Sublimation Beer Mugs

You can get everything you need to make these sublimated beer mugs in my Amazon store!

• Sublimation beer mugs
• Sublimation printer
• Sublimation paper
• Tumbler press OR
• Sublimation oven
• Alcohol + microfiber cloth
• Heat-resistant tape
• Heat-resistant gloves
• Butcher paper (if using tumbler press)
• Shrink wrap (if using oven)
• Heat-resistant mat
• Paper trimmer or scissors

How to Sublimate Beer Mugs in a Tumbler Press

Start by cleaning your blank using alcohol and a microfiber cloth.

Use a paper trimmer or scissors to cut out your design.

Tape your design to your clean blank (make sure the alcohol has evaporated) using heat-resistant tape.

Tape two pieces of butcher paper over your design. This will protect your tumbler press from any ink blowing through the transfer paper.

Press your mug for 240 seconds at 360° with medium pressure

Remove the butcher paper and transfer to reveal your final image!

How to Sublimate Beer Mugs in a Sublimation Oven

We’re going to prepare this blank similarly. Start by cleaning off your blank using alcohol and a microfiber cloth.

Use a paper trimmer or scissors to cut out your design.

Tape your design to your mug using heat-resistant tape.

Instead of using butcher paper, we’re going to use shrink wrap. I found the 12″ x 8″ sublimation shrink wrapped worked well for this project.

Cut out a hole for your handle. It doesn’t have to be neat—just enough to allow the shrink wrap to sit flat against the mug.

Add a piece of tape to connect the two sides of the butcher paper.

Now a lot of people would have you use your heat gun here to pre-shrink the shrink wrap, but I haven’t found it necessary. I put it right into my oven! I baked at 385° for 12 minutes.

Remove the shrink wrap right away (it’s so much easier to remove when it’s hot!) and then remove your transfer to see your final mug. It turned out great!

These sublimation beer mugs really are easy to make and are an easy gift for dad or any other beer lover in your life!

I hope you found this tutorial to sublimate beer mugs helpful! If you have any questions or need help troubleshooting your sublimation project, drop me a comment below!

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SUBLIMATING BEER MUGS

Sublimation beer steins are the perfect way to customize something special for the beer-fan in your life.

Author Cori George

Equipment

• Sublimation printer
• Tumbler press OR
• Sublimation oven
• Heat-resistant gloves
• Heat-resistant mat
• Paper trimmer Or
• Scissors

Ingredients

• Sublimation beer mugs
• Sublimation paper
• Alcohol
• microfiber cloth
• Heat-resistant tape
• Heat-resistant gloves
• Butcher paper (if using tumbler press)
• Shrink wrap (if using oven)
• Dad Jokes Sublimation File #S34

Instructions

• How to Sublimate Beer Mugs in a Tumbler Press

  Start by cleaning your blank using alcohol and a microfiber cloth.
  
• Use a paper trimmer or scissors to cut out your design.
  
• Tape your design to your clean blank (make sure the alcohol has evaporated) using heat-resistant tape.
  
• Tape two pieces of butcher paper over your design. This will protect your tumbler press from any ink blowing through the transfer paper.
  
• Press your mug for 240 seconds at 360° with medium pressure
  
• Remove the butcher paper and transfer to reveal your final image!
  
• How to Sublimate Beer Mugs in a Sublimation Oven

  Prepare this blank similarly. Start by cleaning off your blank using alcohol and a microfiber cloth.
  
• Use a paper trimmer or scissors to cut out your design.
  
• Tape your design to your mug using heat-resistant tape.
  
• Instead of using butcher paper, use shrink wrap. The 12" x 8" sublimation shrink wrapped worked well for this project.
  
• Cut out a hole for your handle. It doesn't have to be neat—just enough to allow the shrink wrap to sit flat against the mug.
  
• Add a piece of tape to connect the two sides of the butcher paper.
  
• At this point a lot of people would have you use your heat gun here to pre-shrink the shrink wrap, but it isn't necessary. Just put it right into the oven and bake at 385° for 12 minutes.

  Remove the shrink wrap right away (it's so much easier to remove when it's hot!) and then remove your transfer to see your final mug. It turned out great!

  These sublimation beer mugs really are easy to make and are an easy gift for dad or any other beer lover in your life!
  

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Ever wonder what your child(ren) remember the most about their daddy? Apparently my boys think their dad is really good at laundry. I mean, he is…but it’s such a random thing for them to remember! I love seeing their funny answers and I always get a good laugh.

To celebrate Father’s Day this year, I created this free Father’s Day questionnaire printable for you to have your own little ones fill in. The answers to the prompts are usually pretty hilarious or super sweet. It’s a great surprise for any father!

This free All About My Dad PDF download is perfect for any age and makes a great gift. It’s an easy way to give a memorable gift. The best part? Minimal effort needed from mom or other caregivers!

It’s always fun to see the little doodles they come up with. I created the “Drawing of my dad” section of this printable so your little one(s) can personalize it even more. Some kids may still need help with the writing sections, so this is part they can do 100% on their own!

Questions Included in the All About My Dad Questionnaire

• My dad’s name is:
• He is __ years old
• My dad always says:
• My dad is really good at:
• My dad makes me feel:
• My dad makes the best:
• My favorite thing to do with my dad is:
• I love my dad because:
• Plus space for a drawing of dad!

It’s great for classroom use, too, though I think we should always be aware that not all kids have fathers for any number of reasons (or good relationships with their fathers)—this is definitely one to use cautiously!

If you’re looking for a simple, memorable keepsake this Father’s Day, this printable questionnaire is the perfect printable Father’s Day gift! I hope however you and your family decide to spend the day, it’s enjoyable for all! Happy Father’s Day to all the dads!

Print this dad worksheet on a high-quality paper on your home printer, and use your favorite pens, markers, colored pencils, or crayons to color!

Also check out these other fun Father’s Day free printables: Father’s Day Word Search, Printable Funny Father’s Day Cards, Father’s Day Coloring Page, and Father’s Day Card & Gift Tags!

I also have an Free “All About My Mom” Printable for Mother’s Day!

Funny Father’s Day Gifts

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As a dad of twin boys, my husband had to step up and figure out what it meant to be a stellar parent from day one. Two babies? Whoa. I needed some serious help, and I am so thankful that he decided to be the best dad possible for our boys!

Now that they are turning five (TODAY, oh my goodness), long gone are the diaper changes, midnight feedings, and pacing up and down the hallway trying to soothe teething babies. Now my husband is a LEGO master, snack-getter, and bedtime story boss.

If you have an awesome father in your life (partner, your own dad, etc.), make him a shirt with this free fatherhood SVG! This simple but graphic design is perfect for t-shirts, hats, and mugs for your favorite dad. You’ll be able to craft him perfect Father’s Day gift! Then check out the end of this post to see even more free dad-themed cut files.

How to Use These Files

You can cut these files on a Cricut Maker 3, Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore 3, Cricut Explore Air 2, Cricut Joy, Silhouette, Glowforge, or other cutting machine! Here are detailed tutorials that will help you use these SVG files in your crafting:

• How to Upload an SVG to Cricut Design Space
• How to Upload an SVG to Silhouette Studio
• How to Organize Your SVG Files
• Best Blanks for Cricut & Silhouette Projects
• Best Places to Buy Cricut Supplies
• Learn Your Specific Cricut Machine

Iron On Vinyl (also called Heat-Transfer Vinyl or HTV)

• Using Iron On Vinyl
• Layering Iron On Vinyl
• Warm Peel vs Cool Peel Iron On Vinyl
• Weeding Iron On Vinyl
• All About the Cricut EasyPress
• Iron vs. EasyPress vs. HeatPress

Adhesive Vinyl

• How to Use Adhesive Vinyl
• Weeding Adhesive Vinyl
• Layering Adhesive Vinyl

Cardstock

• How to Cut Cardstock and Paper

Other

• How to Use Print then Cut

More Free “Fun Dad” SVG Files

I’ve joined up with some of my favorite blogging friends to offer you a ton of free dad-themed cut files! These SVGs are perfect for crafting for Father’s Day. Just head to each blog and follow the instructions there to grab these freebies.

GRILL MASTER

Know a dad who loves to grill? Make a great handmade dad gift for Father’s Day, Christmas and birthdays with our Free Dad BBQ Cut Files!

GET THE FILE FROM HELLO CREATIVE FAMILY

FUNNIER THAN YOUR AVERAGE DAD

Use this SVG to decorate a shirt, sweatshirt, mug, or can koozie which would be perfect for Father’s Day or other gifts for your Funnier Than Average Dad!

GET THE FILE FROM CRAFTING IN THE RAIN

ASK YOUR MOM

Grab this free SVG "Ask Your Mom" file and make a shirt that any dad would be proud to wear!!

GET THE FILE FROM EVERYDAY PARTY MAGAZINE

DAD JOKES?

Quick, easy, and totally fun! This would make a great gift for Dad for Father’s Day, Christmas, birthdays, and more!

GET THE FILE FROM HAPPINESS IS HOMEMADE

DAD BOD

You can use this free SVG file any time of the year, but it would be especially useful for homemade Father’s Day gifts like this can koozie!

GET THE FILE FROM MAD IN CRAFTS

HI HUNGRY, I’M DAD

Let's be honest, dads have a reputation for being the funny ones. This is all about those goofy men in our lives, and here's something special to create just in time for Father's Day! There is so much you can create with this cut file like shirts, mugs, BBQ aprons, and so much more!

GET THE FILE FROM ARTSY FARTSY MAMA

GRILL SKILLZ

Father’s Day is fast approaching and what better way to celebrate than with a gift made with this free grill SVG. You can fire up the grill with some grill skillz and celebrate your Dad!

GET THE FILE FROM THE COUNTRY CHIC COTTAGE

WORLD’S BEST FATHER

If you have a fun-loving dad in your life, this free "World's Best Farter…..Father" SVG file, is a must-have.

GET THE FILE FROM THAT’S WHAT CHE SAID

NACHO AVERAGE DAD

There is no bad joke like a dad joke, so thought it would be fun to share a punny joke. Every awesome dad will love being a Nacho Average Dad and can wear it with pride on a shirt or hat that you made for him.

GET THE FILE FROM BROOKLYN BERRY DESIGNS

GREAT JOB DAD

This SVG is a fun way to let dad know that you turned out awesome thanks to him and it’s time to show dad how much we love him with a fun DIY project. 

GET THE FILE FROM KARA CREATES

DAD PUNS

Yes, you could make your dad a #1 dad tee, and he’ll proudly wear it every Father’s Day. But if you want a tee that he’ll sport more than one day a year, make him a funny tee like this Dad Puns That’s How Eye Roll shirt! 

GET THE FILE FROM 30 MINUTE CRAFTS

LAUGH AT MY DAD JOKES

This quick gift idea for Dad is can be customized using your choice of mug, water bottle or even a stein. You can also use this Cut file for a variety of other projects like a greeting card or t-shirt. You decide and get creative with your own fun ideas!

GET THE FILE FROM 100 DIRECTIONS

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Our funny Mother’s Day SVG files were a hit, so we wanted to make a set for the dads!

Dads just have a way of cheering us up through laughter. It seems my husband can always make our boys laugh, no matter what kind of mood they are in.

He would never wear a #1 Dad t-shirt, but he would absolutely rock a hat or shirt with one of these funny Father’s Day SVG files!

I’m so excited to gift him this custom-made t-shirt for Father’s Day that he can wear all year long!

Dad jokes really are the best, right? It seems like having a few good dad jokes up their sleeve is just a rite of passage into fatherhood.

Make your dad or husband a t-shirt or beer mug using these awesome Father’s Day files for a custom gift he’ll love!

Buy the Funny Father’s Day Bundle Here

Grab the whole funny Father’s Day SVG bundle here. There’s something for every kind of dad, from the Star Wars fanatic to the Dad of the Freakin’ Year!

The bundle includes the following funny Father’s Day SVG files:

• It’s Not A Dad Bod, It’s A Father Figure
• Ask Me About My Dad Jokes
• Dad, You are My Father
• Dad of the Freakin’ Year

How to Use These Files

You can cut these files on a Cricut Maker 3, Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore 3, Cricut Explore Air 2, Cricut Joy, Silhouette, Glowforge, or other cutting machine! Here are detailed tutorials that will help you use these SVG files in your crafting:

• How to Upload an SVG to Cricut Design Space
• How to Upload an SVG to Silhouette Studio
• How to Organize Your SVG Files
• Best Blanks for Cricut & Silhouette Projects
• Best Places to Buy Cricut Supplies
• Learn Your Specific Cricut Machine

Iron On Vinyl (also called Heat-Transfer Vinyl or HTV)

• Using Iron On Vinyl
• Layering Iron On Vinyl
• Warm Peel vs Cool Peel Iron On Vinyl
• Weeding Iron On Vinyl
• All About the Cricut EasyPress
• Iron vs. EasyPress vs. HeatPress

Adhesive Vinyl

• How to Use Adhesive Vinyl
• Weeding Adhesive Vinyl
• Layering Adhesive Vinyl

Cardstock

• How to Cut Cardstock and Paper

Other

• How to Use Print then Cut

Enjoy crafting something that will make dad laugh with these SVG files and Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there!

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Dads love to color—just ask my husband! With two four-year-old kids in the house, he has become the master ninja colorer. (He’s also become a pro at hiding permanent markers, ripping pages out of coloring books and hanging them on the fridge, and wiping crayons off of walls and furniture and everything that’s not paper. But hey—that’s all part of dad duty!)

My boys and their dad will love sitting down together and filling in all the creative details on this free Father’s Day coloring page this year. You can even get grandpa in on the action—he’s a father too!

You can also have your kids (toddlers to teens!) color this coloring sheet and give it to daddy along with a gift! Dads love heartfelt fathers day gifts—this coloring page is perfect.

Father’s Day is on the third Sunday in June! If you’re looking for a fun activity that you can do after dad’s done grilling in the backyard, afternoon pool time, a ballgame, or other Father’s Day activity, this free printable coloring page is perfect!

This printable coloring page fun for all ages—lots of fun details to color! Print the PDF on a high-quality paper or cardstock and use your favorite pens, colored pencils, or Crayola crayons to color! Happy Father’s Day!

You can also grab my free mothers day coloring page!

Want more coloring page fun? Check out these coloring pages for other times of the year!

• Valentine’s Day
• St. Patrick’s Day
• Easter
• Mother’s Day
• Father’s Day
• 4th of July
• Summertime
• Back to School
• Halloween
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas
• New Year’s Eve

And here’s a Father’s Day Word Search that is fun to do!

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If Mother’s Day is a hard holiday to shop for, I think Father’s Day is even worse! While a store-bought gift is nice, I think it’s so much nicer to give your dad something handmade! I mean, does your dad really need another tie? Probably not.

I love using my Cricut for Father’s Day Crafts, because, let’s be real—there’s only so much time in the day.

When is Father’s Day?

Like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day always sneaks up on me, so if you want to put it on your calendar, here is where Father’s Day falls for the next few years:

• June 15, 2025
• June 21, 2026
• June 20, 2027
• June 18, 2028
• June 17, 2029
• June 16, 2030
• June 15, 2031
• June 20, 2032
• June 19, 2033
• June 18, 2034

Most Popular Father’s Day Gifts

If you’re trying to figure out what direction to head with your handmade Father’s Day gifts, here are some of the most popular ideas that can be made or embellished with your Cricut!

• Cards
• Coffee + Beer Mugs
• Grilling Aprons + Grilling Tools
• Tools + Toolbox (personalize with vinyl)
• Beer Labels (use Cricut Print Then Cut)
• Keychains
• Picture Frames

Father’s Day Craft Ideas with the Cricut

Now let’s get to some of the fun projects you can make for Father’s Day using your Cricut! There’s bound to be something perfect in here for any dad! Please pin from original sources.

GRILL SET HOLDER

Great grill set holder for Dad and his grillin' tools.

Get the file from Lil Luna

YODA BEST DAD IN THE GALAXY T-SHIRT

Use HTV from Expressions Vinyl to make dad a Yoda Father’s Day Shirt with free cut file!

Get the file from Artsy Fartsy Mama

BBQ APRON

DIY Father’s Day apron and dish cloths for the cook or BBQ King in your life.

Get the file from Lia Griffith

FATHER/KID BBQ T-SHIRTS

Know a guy (or gal) who’s crazy for BBQ? Whip the up one of 4 BBQ Shirts from Hello Creative Family. The perfect handmade guy gift!

Get the file from Hello Creative Family

SWELL POP GIFT TAGS

Our swell pop loves this easy Father’s Day gift idea. Especially because it involves his favorite soda!

Get the file from Liz On Call

MAN CAVE SIGN AND BOTTLE OPENER

Looking for a great Father’s Day project? Look no further. Make this great distressed wood “Man Cave” sign with an attached cast iron bottle opener.

Get the file from Board & Batten Design Co.

DRILL CARD

Perfect card to go along with a new drill bit set for Father's Day!

Get the file from Crafting in the Rain

PAINTED PINT GLASS (STENCIL PROJECT)

Father’s Day is the perfect time to get crafty for dad! He’ll love this painted pint glass highlighting when he became a dad.

Get the file from Laura’s Crafty Life

BAD ASS BBQ DAD GIFTS

Turn dollar store finds into DIY BBQ Gift Ideas For Dad with this amazing tutorial! This tutorial teaches you how to make a Bad Ass BBQ Dad apron and tray!

Get the file from Hello Creative Family

TOO HOT TO HANDLE OVEN MITTS

An Easy (and silly) Fathers Day Gift. Create this easy Father’s Day gift using a dollar store oven mitt and some vinyl heat transfer from Expressions Vinyl.

Get the file from The Crafting Chicks

FATHER’S DAY T-SHIRT

Make an awesome gift in just minutes with this Father’s Day T-Shirt Free Cutting File. Includes SVG and PDF versions of the file.

Get the file from Tried and True

KID MADE T-SHIRT IDEA

Time for a freezer paper stencil Cricut tutorial! 

Get the file from Swoodson Says

WE LOVE DAD SHADOW SIGN

Create this photo, then print and frame it for your husband's desk at work.

Get the file from Crafty Gator

PERSONALIZED HAMMER

Celebrate Father’s Day with this unique, personalized hammer for Dad or Grandpa (and attach the FREE printable “Thanks for Building Memories with Me” tag.

Get the file from Hip2Save

DIY GROWLER CASE

Learn how to make a DIY Growler Carrier out of upcycled wood. This project makes a great gift idea for beer drinkers and craft beer enthusiasts.

Get the file from Hello Creative Family

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