Holiday Snacks for Delivery Drivers: How to Craft a Giant Mug
The holiday season is all about spreading kindness, and what better way to do that than with a giant mug filled with tasty treats?
This diy giant hot cocoa mug project is a fun way to thank your delivery drivers while adding some festive flair to your home.
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Tools and Materials
- Pool noodle (red works well)
- White duct tape
- Scissors
- Foam board
- Paint markers (brown and white)
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Brown flower pot (large size)
- Snacks to fill the mug
- Pencil
- Craft knife
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1. Create the Straw
Start by taking your pool noodle and cutting one piece that is straight on one end and tapered on the other.
You want it to look like a straw, so make sure the tapered end is at least a little pointed.
Since I used a red pool noodle, I wrapped it with white duct tape to make it look like a straw. It’s a quick and easy way to add some color and texture.
2. Make the Marshmallows
Next, cut three small sections from the same pool noodle.
You want these to be shorter pieces that will resemble marshmallows.
You could paint them white, but since I had white duct tape on hand, I wrapped the noodle pieces with it to give them a nice, smooth finish.
3. Cut the Foam Board
Grab your foam board and cut out a large circle. This will serve as the top of your giant hot cocoa mug.
I decided to write a small message on it for the delivery drivers. I used a pencil to sketch it out first and then filled it in with paint markers. You could write something like "Thanks for your delivery!" to show your appreciation.
4. Create the Handle
Using the same foam board, cut out a handle shape for the mug.
I painted mine brown with a brown paint marker to match the flower pot base. This will help give your giant mug the full look, complete with a sturdy handle.
5. Assemble Your Giant Mug
It’s time to put everything together. Start by attaching the straw and marshmallows to the foam board circle with hot glue. This will be the top of your mug.
Then, glue the handle to the side of a brown flower pot, which will act as the base of the mug.
6. Fill the Giant Mug with Snacks
Place the giant hot chocolate mugs (flower pot) on your front porch and fill it with snacks.
You can include things like individually wrapped cookies, candies, or even small treats like granola bars.
Once the snacks are in, put the foam circle on top, securing it with a little piece of duct tape to act as a handle for easy removal.
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Your DIY giant hot cocoa mug is ready to wow your delivery drivers!
This oversize Christmas decoration filled with yummy snacks is a perfect way to brighten their day with a thoughtful gesture.
What unique touch would you add to your surprise delivery driver gift?
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My delivery people rarely make it to the porch - drop off on my steps!!!!
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Then I guess they’ll get left out!🥲
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I would have used the rest of the pool noodle for the handle. It could be wrapped in brown tape also, or what ever color the pot is. I think I might add some xmas decals or cutouts on the front of the cup. Maybe from xmas cards or calendars. Just a thought. I really like this and it might inspire those less than energetic drivers to come all the way to the porch! Some just throw boxes in my yard. Not much further to the porch!
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