Teapot storage solutions

After Christmas last year, I found a cute "toy" wicker teapot and teacup set on sale at T.J. Maxx. I thought it would be ideal for planting herbs in the spring, and it would be, but every time I thought about doing that, I realized I was concerned about dirt and water ruining the wicker, as would be the likely outcome. So instead of just moving the tea set around some more, I decided I needed a solution that would be less likely to sully it, and so … it's now sitting on my craft table, but that's only a partial solution. The teapot, it turns out, is great for holding the larger markers I've been acquiring for coloring cards.

I thought the cup would hold a few of the smaller markers, and it would, but it's so lightweight that it tips over! Another idea I've had is that I can simply use the cups to store those small paper bits that pile up when I'm crafting: tiny leaves, small flower buds, and that sort of thing.

Another thought is that I could hot glue the teacup to the saucer, and maybe that would provide some stability. Any of you crafty friends have other ideas? I'd love to hear them! (But I have found no crafty uses for wicker teaspoons!)