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Cup Crafts

Find many craft projects using cups. A great way to recycle plastic, paper, and styrofoam cups.
Christmas Cup Bell
Karen shares instructions for making a Christmas bell using a communion cup.
Edible Dirt Snack
A creative treat made with ice cream, crushed cookies, and gummy worms.
Edible Easter Basket Cup
A recipe to make tasty, edible easter basket using ice cream.
Grow your Own Leprechaun
Cindy explains how to make a unique leprechaun complete with growing hair!
Jellyfish Mobile
Find out how you can make a fun jellyfish using a styrofoam cup.
Liberty Bell Craft
Instructions for making a Liberty bell using a paper or styrofoam cup.
Mouse in a Cup
Instructions for making a pretend mouse in a tiny cup.
Mr. Harry Cup
Submitted by JHoll, this is a great project.
Peek-A-Boo Groundhog Craft
Instructions for making a Peek-A-Boo Groundhog puppet.
Potted Tissue Flowers
Instructions to make tissue paper flowers in a personalized pot.
Stained Glass Ornament
A great Christmas tree ornament or gift idea shared by Minno.
Styrofoam Cup Flower
Belva shows us how to make a unique flower using a styrofoam cup.
Styrofoam Leprechaun Hat
Follow these directions, inspired by suggestions from Donna, and you can make a leprechaun hat using a styrofoam cup.
Terrarium Craft
Instructions to make a home made terrarium using a couple of clear plastic cups.
Wind Pointer
Great project for scouting groups and anyone interested in learning more about wind.
Yogurt Cup Cake Photo
See a picture of a cute cake craft make using empty yogurt cups, submitted by Sylvie MacLean.
Chinese Red Lantern
Chinese New Year ends with a traditional Lantern Festival. Make your very own Chinese lantern and decorate it with glittery gold or whatever you choose! Hang your creation for all to see.
Cone Cup Bunny
Make a different kind of Easter basket from cone-shaped drinking cups.
Cupid Takes Aim
Create your own Cupid's quiver full of Valentine's Arrows!
Dragon Kites
Soaring dragon kites that will capture your imagination.
Holiday Light Ball
Here is a how-to for making a unique Christmas decoration using clear, plastic cups and a string of holiday lights.
Musha Dragon Puppet
Make a neat puppet using a paper cup and items you probably have maying around your house.
Nylon Snake
Here's a way to use up those colorful plastic cups and plates used at birthday parties and school events.
Pop-Up Pumpkin Puppet
A playful pumpkin figure that is a cinch to make!
St. Patrick's Day Shamrocks
Create your own beatiful basket of shamrocks.

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