
Have the cutest “cup” at the party with these anything but a cup party ideas! Trust me, these are the funniest and easiest cup ideas that won’t cost you too much (or anything at all!)

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An anything but a cup party is an amazing party theme until you have to come up with an idea for the party. Then, it’s annoying because you can never think of anything…
I’ve got you covered for your anything but a cup party. Here’s over 30 ideas for creative, hilarious, and easy ideas to drink out of instead of your cup.
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What is an anything but a cup party
An anything but a cup party is exactly what it sounds like… a party with anything but cups!
The only rule of these parties is that you can’t have your drink in a cup. Instead, everyone has to get creative and bring funny items to drink out of instead. Don’t worry if you can’t think of anything, I’ve got you covered with over 30 ideas!
If you are the host of an anything but a cup party, the only thing you have to tell your guests is to bring something creative! If you are a guest, that’s your one job.
These parties are so much fun to see everyone’s funny ideas for things to drink out of.
Tips for choosing a “cup”
When you are thinking about picking what “cup” you want to bring, keep in mind that you are going to want it to be able to hold a decent amount of liquid. Some of these will hold less, but are funnier, so it’s up to you to decide what you want!
Anything but a cup party ideas
- dog bowl
- chem equipment
- vase
- shampoo bottle
- frisbee
- IV bag
- test tube
- bike helmet
- watering can
- garbage can
- water balloon
- fish bowl
- traffic cone
- baby bottle



- watergun
- pots and pans
- teapot
- spray bottle
- coffee pot
- brita water pitcher
- milk carton
- conch shell
- soap dispenser
- turkey baster
- rubber glove
- crocs
- flowerpot
- fanny pack
- beer drinking hat
- toilet plunger
- Mr. Potato Head (or other toy)
- cereal bowl w/ straw
- ketchup bottle
- coconut shell
- empty pill bottle
- piggy bank
- sunscreen bottle
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