So, you want to repurpose your old coffee mugs into mini planters. You probably already know that plant pots need drainage holes, and the easiest way to add drainage holes is, well, using a drill.

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Some Sharpie mug DIYers may advise you to spray the mug with acrylic sealing spray to make sure the Sharpie etchings doesn't rub off. I personally didn't want to do that because the spray can be toxic ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. bird poised on edge of white mug - Kelly Marken/Shutterstock Coffee mugs can be some of the most treasured objects in any home.