In my ongoing quest to re-use my obscene number of used K-Cups, I have come up with another one of my cute K-Cup crafts! This time I’ve made some adorable DIY K-Cup Valentine Candy Critters!
K-Cup Valentine Candy Critters:
These cute little critters are a perfect Valentine treat and they are super easy to make!
For each K-Cup Valentine Critter:
- An empty K-Cup (cleaned and dried)
- 1 piece of construction paper
- Non-toxic glue and scissors
- 1 pipe cleaner
- 2 poms
- 2 googly eyes
- 1 festive foam sticker
- A special Valentine treat for the inside! (Kisses, Reese’s, Raisins, even small toys would work!
The first thing you do is cut a heart out of the construction paper. You’ll want to make sure that your heart will completely cover the top of your empty k-cup.
Next, fill the k-cup with candy and line the rim with glue. Gently place the heart on the k-cup and then let it dry completely before flipping it over and continuing.
Next, you will want to assemble and glue the eyes on to your critter!
Once the eyes have dried, you’ll want to bend and add your antennae! I simply bent the pipe cleaner in half, formed the ends in to hearts and then stuck it into the premade hole in the k-cup. No need for glue, it will fit right in.
After that, apply your festive sticker to “dress” your critter and you will be done! A perfect little K-Cup craft that ends with an adorable K-Cup Valentine filled with treats! On Valentine’s Day, let your Valentine pull off the heart and enjoy the candy inside of these K-Cup Valentine Candy Critters!
Janine Huldie says
February 8, 2015 at 7:26 amI keep forgetting to save used K-Cups around here for projects such as this. Great job once again, Echo 🙂
Echo says
February 8, 2015 at 9:13 amThanks Janine! This one was really fun!
Herchel S says
February 8, 2015 at 9:02 amI love these! I’ve been saving old kcups so that I can craft with them since you started showing yours :).
Echo says
February 8, 2015 at 9:13 amAwesome, Herchel! I’d love to see what you come up with! I thought these turned out so cute!
Kristen says
February 8, 2015 at 9:37 amI don’t have k cups but our paper cups will do just fine. And score I have all the supplies to do this right now. Thank you! Pinning!
Echo says
February 8, 2015 at 12:25 pmWoo-hoo! You’ll have to show me how they turn out!
Lauren says
February 8, 2015 at 11:06 amThese are so adorable!! I am one of the only people that still use a regular old coffee pot!! haha!
Echo says
February 8, 2015 at 12:26 pmLittle dixie cups or paper cups could work too!
becka says
February 8, 2015 at 4:56 pmThose are TOO cute! I love the idea!
Echo says
February 10, 2015 at 4:35 pmThanks Becka! I thought they turned out cute!
Dawn at Momsanity says
February 8, 2015 at 9:23 pmSo cute! And it looks easy enough for even me to do right! 😉
Echo says
February 10, 2015 at 4:35 pmVery easy! 😉
Catherine Holt says
February 9, 2015 at 5:10 amThese are SO cute and definitely a craft that the kids would love making.
Thanks for linking up to Marvelous Monday on Smart Party Planning.
Echo says
February 10, 2015 at 4:35 pmThey are super fun!
Zaby @ Zaby's Perspective says
February 9, 2015 at 5:22 amthis is an amazing project for cups, i didnt think i could come up with anything as creative
Echo says
February 10, 2015 at 4:36 pmThanks Zaby!
aimee fauci says
February 9, 2015 at 9:34 amLove these and a perfect way to use ALL the K Cups! Linking up from Marvelous Monday.
Echo says
February 10, 2015 at 4:36 pmYes! Use them instead of tossing them!
Jen says
February 9, 2015 at 4:35 pmThese are cute! I think each and every one of the candies would be licked before being glued. That is how my kids tend to do crafts…..
Echo says
February 10, 2015 at 4:37 pmWell, you don’t want glue on these candies anyway! 😉
Mary O'Malley (The O'Malley Review) says
February 9, 2015 at 4:55 pmThese are seriously cute. I bet this would be a great way to do a Valentine’s Day craft with the kids.
Echo says
February 10, 2015 at 4:37 pmThey are super fun and quite simple!
Alexandra says
February 9, 2015 at 7:36 pmThese K Cup Critters are adorable! Perfect project to work on with the kids.
I would love if you shared that at my 14 Days of Valentine Craft Link Up – http://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2015/02/14-days-of-valentine-inspired-craft.html.
Echo says
February 10, 2015 at 4:37 pmThank you and I already stopped by to link up!
Diane Sullivan says
February 10, 2015 at 8:52 amWhat an adorable craft! Looks like the instructions are super clear and easy to follow. My kids would love it!
Echo says
February 10, 2015 at 4:38 pmThanks! I tried to make them as easy as possible!
Franc Ramon says
February 10, 2015 at 9:01 amThis looks really cute and easy to do. This would be great decors and table centerpiece.
Echo says
February 10, 2015 at 4:38 pmI have them on my mantle right now!
Liz Mays says
February 10, 2015 at 10:07 amThis is such a cute project. I love the critters’ big pink shoes! These things are awesome!
Echo says
February 10, 2015 at 4:39 pmAren’t they cute?!
Sandy Sandmeyer says
February 10, 2015 at 11:39 amThank you visiting Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party this week and sharing your post! I have pinned your post to the BBPP Pinterest Board. Have a fabulous week!
Echo says
February 10, 2015 at 4:40 pmThanks Sandy!
Rosey says
February 10, 2015 at 11:52 amWhat a fun way to use the K-Cups! My daughter and son would like doing this one!
Echo says
February 10, 2015 at 4:40 pmIt’s so much fun!
michele d says
February 10, 2015 at 2:55 pmThose are so cute and very creative! I would of never thought of doing that. Excellent.. Gonna try this with my kiddos!
Echo says
February 10, 2015 at 4:40 pmI hope you enjoy it!
tammileetips says
February 10, 2015 at 7:19 pmOh my gosh those are adorable!!! I love that they are made from recycled K cups!
vidya sudarsan says
February 10, 2015 at 7:49 pmThat is so cute! such a nice way to engage kids and create something that they can give for valentines day.
Felice rAina says
February 10, 2015 at 8:20 pmThese are so amazing. Can I come over for craft night lol?
Tami Q. says
February 10, 2015 at 10:13 pmThis is such a cute idea! I’m sure it justifies your coffee addiction! Lol
Brandi says
February 10, 2015 at 11:19 pmThis would be such a great rainy day craft! Not just as a valentines love bug, but as just a fun candy (or surprise inside) bug. Thanks for sharing.
Lauren says
February 11, 2015 at 1:11 amthese are the cutest little critters I’ve ever seen! I am definitely going to do this craft with my nieces when I see them!
Tonya Coleman says
February 11, 2015 at 7:46 pmWhat a clever idea for the leftover Kcups. I admit I have way to many that we could make quite a few candy critters! Thanks for the tutorial, I’m sure the kids would love this.
Debi says
February 11, 2015 at 8:43 pmThese might just be cutest things I have ever seen. I go through a lot of K cups so I can make a bunch of them with the kids
Chene says
February 11, 2015 at 10:36 pmThis is such a great craft. I love creating projects for the kids to do with recycled containers and this looks super easy
Fi Ní Neachtáin says
February 12, 2015 at 4:51 amThis is such a sweet little craft project to do with the little ones. I think these would look so adorable sitting on my Valentines mantle.
Sara-Jayne says
February 12, 2015 at 6:05 amOhhhh! So cute! My boys and I are so going to make these, I love colourful cute crafts!
Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom says
February 12, 2015 at 3:22 pmI love your K-Cup crafts Echo! They’re so cute and clever!
Thanks for sharing (and for co-hosting the #SHINEbloghop with me)!
Wishing you a lovely day.
xoxo
Kate says
February 12, 2015 at 5:15 pmThese are really cute! I wonder if my Keurig Vue cups will work the same. They’re a different shape and size, but it’s worth a try right? Thanks for linking up at the Wake Up Wednesday link party! Hope to see you next week! Kate | The Organized Dream
Savanna says
February 13, 2015 at 9:47 amThis is seriously the best idea ever!! I waste too many k-cups!!!
Michelle from Weekend Craft says
February 19, 2015 at 6:58 amHaha what a great and cute way to use K Cups! Brought a smile to my face 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by Creative Spark Link Party last week. Hope you stop by again today! http://bit.ly/17pM9dP
Mommy Pehpot says
March 13, 2015 at 2:51 amOh! This is really cute! My kids would love to make one of these 🙂 Thanks for sharing!