So you have decided to have a little kitchen cupboard clearout. You discover old spices, tins of prunes and several cups and mugs you might never use. But before you donate them to a charity shop, why not take a look at some of these ideas that will make great use of them…
![Old Mug Or Cup Used To Make a Floating Magic Cup](https://i0.wp.com/theverybesttop10.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Top-10-Ways-To-Recycle-and-Reuse-Cups-Mugs-10-510x610.jpg?resize=600%2C718)
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Not only does it look magical, if you use scented flowers it would also smell magical!
![Old Mug Or Cup Used To Make a Decorative Clock](https://i0.wp.com/theverybesttop10.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Top-10-Ways-To-Recycle-and-Reuse-Cups-Mugs-9-510x345.jpg?resize=600%2C406)
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It looks amazing, is very practical and is not quite as hard to make as you might think!
![Old Mug Or Cup Used To Make Arm Bracelets](https://i0.wp.com/theverybesttop10.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Top-10-Ways-To-Recycle-and-Reuse-Cups-Mugs-8.jpg?resize=600%2C433)
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This is one of those ideas that looks amazing, but practical use might not be as good. Make sure you don’t swing those arms!
![Old Mug Or Cup Used To Make Planters](https://i0.wp.com/theverybesttop10.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Top-10-Ways-To-Recycle-and-Reuse-Cups-Mugs-7.jpg?resize=600%2C600)
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Now, this is a good idea and very little work involved to make them. Little cactuses are the best for these teacup planters.
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![Old Mug Or Cup Used To Make Pincushion](https://i0.wp.com/theverybesttop10.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Top-10-Ways-To-Recycle-and-Reuse-Cups-Mugs-6.jpg?resize=600%2C612)
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If you’re a dressmaker or just someone who does a lot of sewing & knitting work, this could come is rather handy.
![Old Mug Or Cup Used To Make A Cake Stand](https://i0.wp.com/theverybesttop10.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Top-10-Ways-To-Recycle-and-Reuse-Cups-Mugs-5.jpg?resize=600%2C464)
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Great for serving cake at a tea party, but make sure you don’t put rock cakes on it.
![Old Mug Or Cup Used To Make a Lamp](https://i0.wp.com/theverybesttop10.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Top-10-Ways-To-Recycle-and-Reuse-Cups-Mugs-4.jpg?resize=600%2C887)
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I’m not sure how easy it is to make, but it makes a great talking point for the living room.
![Old Mug Or Cup Used To Make a Fairy Garden](https://i0.wp.com/theverybesttop10.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Top-10-Ways-To-Recycle-and-Reuse-Cups-Mugs-3-510x380.jpg?resize=600%2C447)
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This is a good idea for selling at craft fairs or maybe placed in the garden for the little ones to find. Or maybe just for decoration somewhere.
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![Old Mug Or Cup Used To Make Candles](https://i0.wp.com/theverybesttop10.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Top-10-Ways-To-Recycle-and-Reuse-Cups-Mugs-2-510x384.jpg?resize=600%2C451)
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Quite a simple idea, but you could also sell them at craft fairs if you got really good at them.
![Old Mug Or Cup Used To Make a Bird Feeder](https://i0.wp.com/theverybesttop10.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Top-10-Ways-To-Recycle-and-Reuse-Cups-Mugs-1-510x507.jpg?resize=600%2C596)
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For one last idea, why not turn those old mugs into a neat little bird feeder! Just so long as the food inside is fat-packed, it won’t spill out and will keep the birds for weeks!