17+ Clever Ways To Upcycle Your Keurig K-Cups

We know, you're addicted to your Keurig, but unfortunately those convenient cups aren't recyclable. Help the environment and tap into your crafty side at the same time with these clever ways to up-cycle that huge collection of K-Cups you have.

K-Cup Bath Bombs

After brewing a cup of joe, try using these fun and soothing bath bombs made with your K-Cups. K-Cup Bath Bombs

DIY Garland

Add some fun flair to your twinkly lights with this easy DIY project (the original calls for Dixie Cups but K-Cups makes a great substitution). Customize the paper to make lights for every occasion! DIY Garland

Bohemian Sandals

For the extra crafty fashionista, embroider the K-Cup filter to update an ordinary pair of sandals. You could also fashion jewelry, or if you’re really ambitious, a fun belt! Bohemian Sandals

Tiny Tabletop Planters

Not only do they make perfect seed starters, but they work perfectly as mini planters! Decorate with fabric and ribbon to make a darling table setting or decoration.

Candle Holder Molds

Make a stop at your local craft and hardware stores for this project. Mix up a little cement and use the K-Cup as the mold.

Advent Calendar

The kids will love helping (and opening) this fun and festive Advent calendar. This blogger placed fun-sized candy in each cup but get creative and come up with your own fillers. Advent Calendar

K-Cupsicles

Craft the perfect small afternoon treat with K-Cups as the mold! This blogger appropriately made a mocha flavored icy treat, but you can certainly use your own favorite flavor or recipe. K-Cupsicles

Spring Daffodils

Make some 3-D art to add a pop of color and fun to your spring decorating. Spring Daffodils

K-Cup Flower Wreath

Make adorable K-Cup flowers to adorn a wreath or crafty project of your choice. K-Cup Flower Wreath

K-Cup Seed Starters

K-Cups’ size is absolutely perfect for starting those seeds to place in your garden. As an added bonus, coffee grounds work great in your compost! Seed Starters

K-Cup Trinket Box

Once you’ve finished this craft you’ll have a precious trinket box that also makes the perfect vessel for small gifts. K-Cup Trinket Box

K-Cup Organizers

Once clean, these small cups work perfectly for organizing all the small things in your life, from the office to crafts and even hair accessories. Get creative!

Frozen Herb Cups

Fresh herbs really make recipes pop, but more often than not, you end up with way more than you need for your recipe. Simply make these individual-sized frozen herbs that you can easily throw into soups or sauces later on. Frozen Herb Cups

Toadstool Pincushion

This adorable pincushion also has the bonus of some extra storage inside, perfect for keeping a thimble. Toadstool Pincushion

Homemade Stampers

Take your stamping game to the next level and use your discarded K-cups to create fun stampers the kids are sure to love. Homemade Stampers

Reuse Them As K-Cups

This might seem almost too obvious, but you can reuse your K-Cups to make even more coffee! This blogger likes it more than the reusable cups they sell in the store. Reuse K-Cups