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7.29.2012

InstaMUG is instalove!

As a photo enthusiast and a self-confessed camwhore, it's no surprise that I'm also an Instagram user - and an avid one, at that. With the exclusion of Facebook and Twitter, this has got to be the most used app on my phone. Now almost one-year-old and with nearly 700 photos, my Instagram account has become an appendage to this blog, and posting photos has become some sort of daily habit.


Now if you think Instagram is pretty cool, here's something way cooler. Meet InstaMUG - the best thing that has ever happened to Instagram photos!


75 thumbnails + pink inner color.
Simply put, it's your Instagram profile come to life on a ceramic mug. InstaMUG gives a whole new meaning to coffee breaks and tea time as you get to enjoy memorable Instagram snapshots in between sips.

Mugged!
By default, InstaMUG captures the most recent 'look' of your Instagram profile.
That means 75 of your most recent photos as they appear on your Instagram. With the Thumbnails 75 option, you can choose the photos that will appear on your InstaMUG, at no extra cost. (75 photos on a white mug, Php 280. With inner color on mug, Php 300.)

Other print options are also available. The 4iG is a large print of four Instagram photos. (4 photos on a white mug, Php 250. With inner color on mug, Php 270.) The newest offering is the Mid, which is a mix of the first two layout options. With Mid, you get more photos at a bigger size. (27 photos on a white mug, Php 280. With inner color on mug, Php 300.)

Photo credit: InstaMUG
At present, InstaMUG ships within the Philippines only. The business is fairly new (they began operations last May only), and with the mugs now gaining attention and becoming popular, I'm pretty sure they'll be shipping internationally in no time.

Speaking of shipping, my first InstaMUG arrived in this state. I wasn't home when the delivery guy came, and a relative received it in my behalf. When she handed me the package, I heard a clinking sound and I had a feeling that something's wrong with my mug.


I guessed correctly, and the clinking sound came from the broken pieces of the handle. Luckily, the mug itself was unscathed. The little man was so happy to see his photos on the mug, but excitement turned to disappointment when he saw the broken handle. "Hindi ka pwede maglagay ng coffee jan, Mommy," he pointed out. (You can't put coffee in there, Mommy.)

I informed the InstaMUG team right away and Ms. Miracle was very apologetic, despite the fact that the courier should also be taking the blame. And with that, Ms. Miracle sent me another mug, this time with thrice the protective packaging. The tiny thank-you note is present, as always.

I like receiving sweet little notes such as this. To me, it's a sign of sincerity and being customer-friendly.
So now I have two InstaMUGs, much to the delight of the little man.



He took the broken mug, which now holds his pencils, crayons, and markers. As for the other InstaMUG, it's now sitting beside me as I write and filled to the brim with my favorite Korean coffee.

Want your own InstaMUG?
Like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter!
And of course, they're also on Instagram (@insta_mug).
You'll be surprise to seed celebrities who are proud owners of InstaMUGs, too!

Product/s was sent to me for review. Thoughts and opinions are my own.


Sharing with InstaFriday, Photostory Friday, Simple Things and Great Finds Sunday.

25 comments:

  1. Uh oh... the mug broke...
    That's so cool! The Insta-mug, I mean... not the breaking part :). The price isn't so bad at all.

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  2. Looks wondeful!! Definitely a nice way to start your mornings or to have your coffee break...
    I´ve never used Instagram so guess I´m going to have to check if I can download it on a Blackberry phone and start practicing, lol
    It´s great that you got a new mug

    See you around, your friend from VoiceBoks

    Lolo
    http://www.detodounlolo.blogspot.com

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  3. Thanks for sharing. These would make great gifts for grandparents.

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  4. Gosh this mug is so cute that I want to own one too :)) But I have to be a pro first with Instagram thing before having this mug as a trophy :)

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  5. I love this! The mug that has everything on it. It's like a mug collage.

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  6. Now this is a day I wish I lived in the Phillipines...I want one!! And I hope you're right about shipping elsewhere soon- such a cool mug!!

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  7. I have several Insta-apps but probably only two pictures in Instagram. I really need to play around with it. I LOVE COFFEE MUGS!

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  8. This is really cute! I don't have an Instagram account though. :)

    http://www.dekaphobe.com/

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  9. I still haven't tried instagram! Am I the only one?
    The mug turned out great! Glad they sent you a replacement. Nice to see you again - it's been a while!
    Leigh
    www.oneandoneequalstwinfun.com

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  10. That's so cool! I feel like such a loser because I don't have Instagram. Haha! But if I will, I will have one of these mugs too =)

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  11. This is soo awesome!

    Would make a good Xmas giveaways!

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  12. This mug is really awesome....Thanks for joining our meme...

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  13. those instamugs are just ♥! i wish i can own one, only i need to get me an instagram account to go with that, too! oh well, maybe i should chuck my old jurassic mobile phone so i can get one of those chic-looking ones that actually have the instagram app in them...must.save.for.that.one! ;)

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  14. Oh that mug is just adorable!! I have been seeing instagram from my friends, haven't jumped the wagon yet coz I don't own an iphone.

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  15. that is one pretty and cute mug Sis :-) I never use instagram coz I do not use Facebook or Twitter in my cell phone :-) Dropping by from Great Finds Sunday.

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  16. SOOO CUTE!!!! hahahahahaha I don't own a smartphone so no instagram account :( So sad! hahaha I'm so behind na! hahaha :)) Glad they sent you a new mug, though. Sayang naman if you can't use something as cute as that, di ba? :D

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  17. I'm an avid instagram user myself and these look good! :D

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  18. So nice of them to replace the broken mug! I want one too. hehe. Did you get this for free?

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  19. Cuuute!!! I want one! BUt I don;t have 75 photos yet :))) I just joined the Instagram mania and I'm loving every bit of it!

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  20. This is so cute! :D Perfect gift for avid instagram users. Anyway, I've always wanted to join the fun in instagram, but first I'll have to buy me a new phone.. XD

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  21. Wow great products.. Will try ordering too.. this is perfect for gift giving.. :)

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  22. Lovely InstaMUG collection .I love them,colorful and personalized.

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