Comments on: Reader Question: What to Make from Empty Keurig Cups?

By: Theresa

Theresa — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:15:11 +0000

I was thinking of creating a Christmas ornament with them. With the black ones I figured they would make a great snowmans hat glued onto a styrofoam ball. With the hole already poked from the machine it is easy to insert wire hanger. For the white ones I was considering a small time capsule ornament. Kids could write a note and the two opened ends would be sealed (haven’t thought how just yet). Outside would be decorated with sequins and ribbon.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:49:25 +0000

I really liked what Amy suggested for these. Really cute and sounds like fun. I look forward to more suggestions for these. :)

By: Jackie

Jackie — Sun, 01 May 2011 21:01:50 +0000

Faux bamboo vases. Decide on how long to make the vases. For example, if you want to make one 5 Kerig cups long, cut out the bottoms of four of them (so there’s a little bit of a lip on the inside for the glue). Starting with the cup that doesn’t have the bottom cut out of it, glue one of the other cups to it (upside down so that the top of the first cup is glued to the top of the second cup. Add a third cup to the stack (bottom of third cup is glued down). For the fourth cup glue to the stack so that the top of the cup is glued to the stack. Fifth cup bottom is glued down. Paint the outside using light green acrylic paint. When dry add sand or pebbles to the bottom of the vase to stabilize and add a faux flower. Cute mother’s day present.

By: Lovina Freed

Lovina Freed — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:07:40 +0000

I’m saving some to make little flower pots. Cut a circle to fit the top and then poke holes to insert stems of flowers. Flowers can be made from: ribbon, paper, felt or chenille stem flowers. I frequently make tray favors for meals on wheels and these will be easy to make and inexpensive.

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:00:42 +0000

PS and glue the cups in on to the cut out shape :) forgot that part..

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:00:03 +0000

With the hole punched in the bottom of them it would make the ones with no filter in them perfect for a count down calender. Take a cardboard box, cut out the shape of a Christmas tree, or whatever relates to the holiday of the month. Cover with wrapping paper, then take your cups and place a small piece of hard candy in each cup, hot glue a new cover on them with scrap paper, number them to the count down and let the kids punch out a cup each day.. Great for Birthdays, big events, any holiday!

By: louisa @ Recycle This

louisa @ Recycle This — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:36:24 +0000

Someone asked the same question on our site last month -- there have been a few reuse suggestions so far but reducing is far more important if possible. Someone on our site has suggested the possibility of reusable/refillable cups -- might be worth exploring if you don't have the time to make filter/stove-top coffee.

By: sherry

sherry — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:34:56 +0000

I have been eyeing all of my tossed out k-cups for a year now trying to figure out what to do with them. While all of these suggestions are great … there is a small problem. Once one of these things are used there is a hole punched into the bottom of it, also a number of them have a small filter glued inside it that I found hard to remove. I have yet to figure something out.

By: Steff

Steff — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:41:13 +0000

If she has little ones, she could turn them into rattles with a few beads and bits of string. Or make some kind of hanging garden with little succulents- I reckon plastic cups are easier to hang up than clay pots. Pincushions, trinket holders (she could use multiple pots for some sort of stacked display), little scarecrows for a herb garden, a snake toy for the kids… hope this helps! x

By: Renee

Renee — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:14:19 +0000

I am going to make baskets and little purses (by crocheting around them)for barbie and bratz dolls for the granddaughters.