I personally don't use k-cups, but that's because I'm pretty stuck in my ways about grinding my coffee, and having a full pot going at all times.
However, after a reader asked me about how to reuse these, so at least they were getting a second life, instead of going into the trash, I came up with some ideas that I think you'll like....
1.) For the Holidays:
*Slip those little cups over your outdoor Christmas lights to create little lamp shades. I tried this out, and they look adorable, and since the outdoor lights don't get very warm, there's no fear of melting.
*Use them to make a wreath. Grab some floral wire, and a wreath base. Wrap the wreath base in pretty ribbon, then attach the K-cups with the wire. They look like little bells. You can also paint the cups to add a little more "Flare".
*Garland for your tree. You an use pretty ribbon, or even yarn. If your little ones decorate the cups, this will give you a special decoration for your tree, stairway, or above a window.
2.) Crafts.
*There are a variety of colors of K-cups. I recently saw a picture of someone that created a 3D wall hanging from them. The great thing about Art is that it doesn't need to be perfect. Abstract has always been hot!
*Little people. Have your child glue the two bottoms together, and add a large pom-pom as a head. You can decorate these little people with clothes, google eyes, whatever you'd like. This is not only cute, but the kids love playing with their new "Toy".
*Doll Purse. If your child has a Barbie, this can be turned into a cute little tote bag for her. Poke two holes, for the handles. Use a piece of yarn to thread through. Tie a knot, and decorate the cup. Cute little purse.
*Mini flower pots. Fill with top soil, and add a few seeds for your favorite flower. (This is great to do with kids) Within a few days, the seedlings will start to sprout. When the plant outgrows the little planter (this is great for a starter), just transfer them to your garden or a large planter.
3.) For the home:
*Popsicle drip catchers. Make a slit on the bottom(Make sire it's big enough for the stick). Slide it about 3/4 of the way up the Popsicle stick, and all those drips from the bottom, will be caught in the cup.
*Curtain Tie Backs. Paint the cup to match your colors. thread the loop of a tassel, through the hole on the bottom. This adds that little "extra" to that once boring tie back.
*Treat baskets for parties. Decorate the little k-cups, add a cut little handle (Or not) with ribbon, and fill with treats (Nuts, candies, dried fruit).
