• Bright Stripes 11oz standard ceramic hidden message , " I do not have time for your bullshit" mug with retro embroidery-pattern design in teal, blue, purple, and hot pink
  • Product details graphic listing specifications for hidden message mug: two sizes (11oz and 15oz), two colorways (Gray Stripes and Bright Stripes), microwave- and dishwasher-safe, BPA-free
  • Close-up of embroidery pattern mug design in bright teal, blue, purple, and pink showing dense stitch-style rows of chain, eyelet, and cross-hatch motifs with hidden message lettering, "I do not have time or your bullshit"
  • Close-up of hidden swear word mug design in gray and black showing stitch-style embroidery pattern rows with concealed phrase," I do not have time for your bullshit" disguised as needlework texture
  • 15oz white ceramic hidden message mug with bright stripe embroidery pattern in teal, blue, purple, and pink, that spells out, "I do not have time for your bullshit" handle facing right, Bright Stripes colorway
  • Bright stripe embroidery pattern hidden message mug in both size options: 15oz on left, 11oz on right, teal to pink color gradient visible on both
  • Hidden message mug in gray stripe embroidery pattern spelling, "I do not hav etime for your bullshit" shown in both size options side by side: 15oz taller mug on the left, 11oz standard mug on the right
  • 15oz white ceramic hidden message mug with gray stripe embroidery pattern design, handle facing right, Gray Stripes colorway
  • Young woman with dark hair sipping from white ceramic hidden message mug with gray and black embroidery stripe pattern, spelling, " i do not have for your bullshit"
  • Two hands holding a 15oz bright stripe embroidery pattern ceramic mug filled with coffee on a wooden surface, showing the full teal to pink gradient "I do not have time for your bullshit" hidden design
  • Woman with curly hair and nose ring drinking from white ceramic hidden message mug with gray and black embroidery stripe pattern, arm tattoo visible
  • White ceramic hidden message mug with dense embroidery-style gray stripe pattern held in two hands against a gray cable-knit sweater
  • Person with white beard and tattoos brewing loose leaf tea in gray stripe embroidery pattern ceramic mug using a metal tea ball strainer
  • Bright embroidery pattern hidden message mug in teal, blue, purple, and pink " i do not have time for your bullshit" held in front of a dark humor slogan t-shirt, lifestyle shot
  • Tattooed woman in black lace top holding hidden message mug with bright embroidery stripe pattern in teal, blue, purple, and pink that spells out, "I do not have time for your bullshit"
  • Product details graphic listing specifications for hidden message mug: two sizes (11oz and 15oz), two colorways (Gray Stripes and Bright Stripes), microwave- and dishwasher-safe, BPA-free
  • Gray Stripes 11oz standard ceramic hidden message mug with dense embroidery-style stripe pattern in gray and black
  • Bright Stripes 15oz ceramic hidden message mug with embroidery-style pattern in graduated teal, cobalt, violet, and magenta spelling, " i do not have time for your bullshit"
  • Gray Stripes 15oz ceramic hidden message mug with embroidery-style cross-stitch pattern in charcoal and silver, product label shown
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Hidden Message Mugs Mother's Day

Hidden Message Mug — Embroidery Pattern No Time For Bullsh*t

Hidden Message Mug — Embroidery Pattern No Time For Bullsh*t

$19.99 USD
$19.99 USD
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This hidden message mug is the most diplomatic way to communicate your feelings before 9am.

Woven into the intricate rows of this embroidery-pattern ceramic mug is a message most people will completely miss: "I do not have time for your bullshit." The design mimics a needlework sampler so convincingly that it looks right at home on a coworker's desk, a mother's kitchen shelf, or a friend's carefully curated maximalist home — right up until someone looks closely enough.

It’s a work of textile art until someone leans in. Then it’s a confession. Choose your color, choose your size, and let the stitching do the talking.

design ©Olivia Phillips Design 2026.This is my original artwork (combination of colors, style and font choices) and should not be used or copied without my permission.

Design Details

  • Hand-crafted, not clip art
  • Dense horizontal bands of embroidery-style linework — chain stitch, eyelet, cross-hatch, ladder stitch, and chevron rows — wrap the full body of the mug
  • Hidden phrase "I do not have time for your bullshit" is rendered in the same stitch-style lettering as the surrounding pattern — seamlessly disguised at a glance
  • Gray Stripes colorway: alternating light silver-gray and charcoal bands — minimalist, gothic-adjacent, desk-appropriate
  • Bright Stripes colorway: teal → cobalt blue → violet → hot pink gradient — retro-craft energy with teeth

Materials & Care

  • Available in 11oz (0.33L) and 15oz (0.44L)
  • Durable white ceramic with glossy finish and comfortable C-handle
  • BPA and lead-free
  • Microwave and dishwasher safe

Made for You

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions.

Perfect For

  • The coworker who keeps their opinions very, very close
  • Anyone who communicates primarily through subtext
  • The mom who has earned the right to say exactly this
  • White elephant, secret santa, or "I saw this and thought of you" gifts
  • Fans of dark humor, subversive home decor, or alternative kitchen gifts
  • People who love embroidery, needlework, and craft aesthetics — with a twist
  • Stocking stuffers that will actually get a reaction

Shipping and Returns

Shipping

  • Ships from Kentucky - UPS does the first half then USPS will deliver)
  • Item ships 3 to 6 days AFTER you place your order (this is the time it takes to produce the mug)

Returns

Returns are only accepted on damaged or incorrect products.

You have 20 days after your order is delivered to contact dubious doodles and ask for a return.

Returns should be requested by completing this form. Request a Refund

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