{"id":1518,"date":"2017-11-27T18:23:55","date_gmt":"2017-11-27T23:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/?p=1518"},"modified":"2025-09-24T02:50:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T06:50:32","slug":"selling-personalized-mugs-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/selling-personalized-mugs-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"The trick to designing a custom printed mug that sells"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Designing your own&nbsp;personalized mug is pretty awesome, you can fill the canvas with your slogans, art and ideas and if you make the right design, you&rsquo;ll make a profit selling your custom mugs online and in stores.<\/p><h2>Designing mugs to sell to a niche audience<\/h2><p>Creating&nbsp;funny printed mugs that will sell is tricky &ndash;&nbsp;the most popular custom printed mugs&nbsp;aren&rsquo;t always the funniest designs. Top selling custom printed mugs are usually designed&nbsp;for&nbsp;a certain niche audience.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><h2>1. First of all, <strong>understand your audience<\/strong>.<\/h2><p>Are you selling&nbsp;personalized&nbsp;mugs to Canada lovers? To fans of your podcast? To yoga lovers? Think about who your audience is and what sets them apart from everyone else. If you love the same thing your target audience loves, you&rsquo;ll have an easy time designing popular custom mugs for them.<\/p><p><strong>Example:&nbsp;Making a custom mug for sloth lovers<\/strong><\/p><p>If you love sloths and want to design mugs for fellow sloth-heads, think about who your audience is and why they love these slo-mo animals. Well sloths are cute, slow and kinda funny.<\/p><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bbxw5F5jgJb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Noteworthy Gifts (@noteworthygifts)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-11-22T00:33:54+00:00\">Nov 21, 2017 at 4:33pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote><p><script async=\"\" defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p><p>This first mug has a cute illustration of a sloth with a&nbsp;dorky joke about how slow they are. Pretty much checks off all three boxes!<\/p><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BbzW4VLASse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Mugsby (@mugsbymugs)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-11-22T15:25:05+00:00\">Nov 22, 2017 at 7:25am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote><p><script async=\"\" defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p><p>This second mug captures the same vibe and includes a sloth in the instagram post. Think about your audience and it&rsquo;s not too hard to reach them!<\/p><h2>2. L<strong>ook for community lingo<\/strong><\/h2><p>Find the inside jokes, the secret codes and the funny things that only your audience will relate to.<\/p><h4>Example: Designing a custom mug for teachers<\/h4><p>Teachers&nbsp;don&rsquo;t love grading&nbsp;plagiarized essays or lazy test answers. At some point that exhaustion and frustration has to be expressed!<\/p><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BcA1Z7gDK_8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Wit and Wisdom Boutique (@witandwisdomboutique)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-11-27T21:01:57+00:00\">Nov 27, 2017 at 1:01pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote><p><script async=\"\" defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p><p>This custom printed mug was made by Wit and Wisdom Boutique with plenty of sparkles. It&rsquo;s a joke that only teachers can relate to, expressed in a short, pretty and unique way. Awesome custom mug design that speaks directly to teachers!<\/p><h2><strong>3. Check out the competition<\/strong><\/h2><p>To see what other artists, fans and entrepreneurs are creating. What&rsquo;s trending in your community?<\/p><p><strong>Example: Designing a custom mug for yoga lovers<\/strong><\/p><p>If you wanna make a mug to sell to yoga enthusiasts, take a look at what&rsquo;s on the market:<\/p><p>We have funny yoga mugs<\/p><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bb-FJ_5Fp_s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Arise Society (@arise_society)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-11-26T19:21:51+00:00\">Nov 26, 2017 at 11:21am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote><p><script async=\"\" defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p><p>Informative yoga mugs<\/p><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 55.46296296296296% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BaJpJ8xnDAT\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Diana Salazar (@dianniki)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-10-12T14:05:17+00:00\">Oct 12, 2017 at 7:05am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote><p><script async=\"\" defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p><p>And simple yoga mugs<\/p><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bay73qRDYwT\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Maria Valentin (@milagros71)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-10-28T14:57:40+00:00\">Oct 28, 2017 at 7:57am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote><p><script async=\"\" defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p><p>Consider which type of mug you want to create and which type is missing!<\/p><h2><strong>4. Design your own custom printed mug<\/strong><\/h2><p>Create a design that is unique and playful and matches your audience&rsquo;s aesthetic. If you&rsquo;re making merchandise for your fans,&nbsp;use art that they&rsquo;ll recognize.<\/p><p><strong>Example 1: Merchandise for a webcomic<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/gunshowcomic.com\/index.php\">The Gunshow webcomic<\/a>&nbsp;is most famous for one strip, you know the one:<\/p><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BQziHv7laop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Tim Wrathall (@oztimmay79)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-02-22T07:17:58+00:00\">Feb 21, 2017 at 11:17pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote><p><script async=\"\" defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p><p>Designing their custom mug was simple, no need to create new arts when Gunshow lovers want a specific strip. (You can get this mug on their&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/topatoco.com\/collections\/this-is-fine\">merch<\/a>&nbsp;page)<\/p><p><strong>Example 2: Designing a mug for knitters<\/strong><\/p><p>If you were creating custom mugs that knitters would love to buy, what aesthetic would you go for? Perhaps something elegant like this mug:<\/p><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BG9V36eoy8M\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Rescued Paw Designs &#9749; Krista (@rescuedpawdesigns)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-06-22T13:29:25+00:00\">Jun 22, 2016 at 6:29am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote><p><script async=\"\" defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p><p>Or something playful like this custom printed mug for knitters:<\/p><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BVIZ_s3AbV5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Chantal Miyagishima (@knitatude)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-06-09T19:56:36+00:00\">Jun 9, 2017 at 12:56pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote><p><script async=\"\" defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p><h2><strong>5. Find a good custom mug printing shop<\/strong><\/h2><p>Find a place with great pricing and the best mugs. We may be biased, but we&rsquo;d recommend ourselves,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.artik.com\/drinkware\/custom-ceramic-mugs-toronto.html\">Artik for custom printed mugs<\/a>. Our friendly&nbsp;staff will make sure your design is ready and the print is perfect. We&rsquo;ll give you tips to lower your prices too!<\/p><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bab2gPug7wy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Artik Toronto (@artiktoronto)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-10-19T15:48:15+00:00\">Oct 19, 2017 at 8:48am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote><p><script async=\"\" defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p><h2><strong>6. Finally, promote to your audience!<\/strong><\/h2><p>Find out where your niche hangs out. Promote your custom mugs with advertisements, social media posts and sponsored posts to influencers. You&rsquo;d be amazed at how fast your custom printed mug can find an audience online.<\/p><p><strong>Example 1: This Escher custom mug from the New Yorker<\/strong><\/p><p>This custom printed mug was made by the New Yorker. Again, the dorkiest jokes are funnier on custom mugs.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-4.47.06-PM.png\" alt=\"Custom printed mug with Escher design\" width=\"836\" height=\"920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-4.47.06-PM.png 836w, https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-4.47.06-PM-273x300.png 273w, https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-4.47.06-PM-768x845.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\"><\/p><p>To reach their audience, the New Yorker shared this mug on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NewYorkerCartoons\/\">New Yorker Cartoons<\/a> facebook page. If I were them, I&rsquo;d promote this mug to architecture and art fans too, and offer giveaways around the holidays.<\/p><p><strong>Example 2: Promote your mugs with contests and giveaways<\/strong><\/p><p>@Fayefinn promoted their tea lovin&rsquo; mugs with a sweet giveaway. Encouraging people to like, share and post pictures with your custom mugs is a super effective way of getting more attention and sales!<\/p><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 47.5462962962963% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BXUqFNUAp_7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Faye Finney (@fayefinn)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-08-03T07:10:50+00:00\">Aug 3, 2017 at 12:10am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote><p><script async=\"\" defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p><p><strong>Example 3:&nbsp;Take beautiful pictures!<\/strong><\/p><p>Whether you&rsquo;re making funny mugs, nichey mugs or beautiful art mugs, posting stunning pictures online is a great way to get more sales. Check out these simple winter mugs:<\/p><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BY6MEbTA2Xm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Susan Windsor (@susanwindsor)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-09-11T17:31:07+00:00\">Sep 11, 2017 at 10:31am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote><p><script async=\"\" defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p><p>With some nice lighting and a hard wood backing, this post got more love than it&rsquo;d attract with poor lighting and an ugly background. Check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.verticalresponse.com\/blog\/9-tips-for-taking-top-notch-smartphone-photos\/\">this article<\/a> for tips on taking product pics with your smart phone!<\/p><h2><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2><p>Here at Artik, we print custom mugs for people all across Canada. We&rsquo;ve seen some mugs sell out quickly while others gather dust. 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