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Got a bunch of wine bottles laying around?
Why not make something useful out of them?
Check out these beautiful wine bottle projects that will help you decorate your home.
After a particularly lively party, I find that I have a ton of empty wine bottles left over.
Well, if youre in the same boat, you know what I mean!
So, upcycling is the way to go!
No, actually, why dont you take a look for yourself?
Here are 37 wine bottle crafts that it’s possible for you to try out!
Clay Vase
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This minimalistic vase has a rather Mediterranean vibe to it, doesnt it?
Its so earthy and rustic, with just enough color from that rust-colored base.
Youll need to buy some air-drying clay fromhere, to begin with.
Knead the clay with your handsthe warmth from your palms will make it easier to mold the clay.
Measure the circumference of your bottle and then cut the clay accordingly.
Roll the clay around the bottle and smoothen it over the shape of the bottleuse water to do this!
All that light and warmth are particularly welcome in winter and Christmas, dont you think?
Youll need a couple of empty wine bottles.
If youve got a couple at hand, go ahead and clean them out thoroughly before you use them.
Youll also need wooden corks, which it’s possible for you to pick uphere.
So, grab your fairy lights, and youre all set to get started on this project!
DIY Sparkling Bottles With Lights
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These sparkly bottles would look wonderful on your kids bedside tables.
Theyre bright and cheery, and theyve got stars!
Just think of how beautiful those stars will look, especially when paired with the stars on the ceiling.
So, go ahead and grab some self-adhesive star foam stickers fromhere.
Youll also need a bottle ofthis glitter spray.
Lay out newspapers before you spray the paint and glitter on!
Were talking completely new layers, colors, textures, and more!
you might use it as a decorative piece or a centerpiece, too.
It all comes down to preparing the bottle.
Youll need to usethis texture pasteto create texture and use a stencil to layer that texture on.
Wall Vase
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Vases on a table are an everyday occurrence.
You know whats not?
Wall vasesespeciallywall vases like the ones you see here that are made by upcycling old bottles.
Alternatively, you might pick up palletshereand choose a wood stain to give it a lift.
Halloween Bottles
Once more, it all comes down to giving the bottle added texture and depth.
Halloween is all about hidden depths and mysteries, isnt it?
This bottle, youll notice, is not too different from the one we saw earlier.
Dont you think these bottles look exactly like something youd see on the sets ofThe Pirates Of The Caribbean?
Frosted Centerpiece
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Frosted finish on a bottle?
Yes,c’mon!
The next time youre thinking of painting your wine bottles, consider this frosted, icy blue-white finish.
Repurpose Bottles Into Vase
Its a tale as old as time and ages better than wine.
People have been repurposing bottles for ages, and turning them into vases is perhaps the most popular alternative.
You dont have to stick to just wine bottles, though.
it’s possible for you to use different bottles with different shapes that would look fabulous as vases.
Have you considered a cutting of money plants, instead?
Just fill the bottle up with water and stick the cutting in there to watch it grow!
Thats as a part of the decoration, that is.
Im sure the actual wine in the bottles would be a definite hit.
Grab some mod podge fromhereto begin with.
Youll have to pick out the wood first and a wood stain of your choice.
Youll also need super glue, nails, your toolbox, and finally, some burlap ribbon fromhere.
Once youve gathered everything you need, you’ve got the option to start working on the project.
Upcycled Cacti Planter
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You know, I really do love cacti.
But just because theyre hardy doesnt mean they dont deserve fancy containers.
So, grab a glass bottle cutter fromhereand a couple of glass bottles to get started.
Youll also need this drill and garden tool to help you work with the glass more effectively.
Lamp
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Wine bottles make wonderful lamp holders.
Im not talking about sticking a string of fairy lights in there and calling it a lamp, no.
This ones an actual lamp, with a bulb and a lampshade and everything.
Youll need an LED bulbyellow or soft white is my favorite.
it’s possible for you to also pick up a wine bottle lamp kit from here.
It comes with an adapter, wire, and a snug washer to help you fit the bulb in.
Polka Dot Vase
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There is something so inherently cheerful about polka dots, isnt there?
Grab your wine bottle and spray paint it a nice chalky matte white(lookhere).
The more matte it is, the more colorful the polka dots will look against it.
Now, just grab a packet of mini marshmallows to use as a dot stamp.
If a few of those marshmallows end up in a bowl of hot cocoa, even better!
Look at how crafty and artsy this silver leaf-ed wine bottle looks!
All you need are a few sheets of silveror any metallicself-adhesive leaves fromhere.
Youll also want to grab some clear drying varnish or mod podge and a paintbrush.
Dont forget to have a few paper napkins at hand before you get to work on this project!
Upcycled Christmas Bottle
Dont you love how this reminds you of a vintage Christmas?
Not your typical snowy white Christmas, but rather, something more earthy.
The Christmassy part of this bottle revolves around the sheet music youll be using.
Download your favorite Christmas jingle sheet music in some parchment paper to recreate that old-time look.
Decorative Farmhouse Bottle
The farmhouse-chic decor is all in rage at the moment, and I can see why!
Just look at home rustic yet sublime these bottles look.
Once you decorate them, youll see just how fabulous a couple of old wine bottles can be.
Youll need to buy wooden letters fromhereto spell out home.
Dont forget to grab some jute or hemp twine while youre at it.
Nothing says farmhouse-chic than jute-wrapping.
Theyre so elemental and awe-inspiring, almost, dont you think?
you could have your own tiki torch at home in just 30 minutes.
Why dont you take a look at a bottle hanger now?
Or, you might go one step further and make this macrame bottle/vase hanger.
This would look fabulous hanging on your front porch, dont you think?
Or you’ve got the option to use it as a bottle holder for actual wine bottles.
Just grab some sturdy macrame Cord fromhereand follow the instructions to make your very own hanger.
You might also want to make thesemacrame earrings.
Not the plain old pumpkin carving activity, but something more creative, perhaps?
These wine bottles arent technically pumpkin-shaped, I know.
But with a slap of pumpkin orange paint, you could upcycle them to augment your Halloween decor.
Why dont you wrap some twine around the rim while youre at it?
Theres always room for twine, and it always does wonders to jazz up just about anything.
Painted Wine Bottles Vase For Lavender
Ive always loved lavender.
Im constantly incorporating it into so many aspects of my life, from essential oils to potpourri.
If you want another vase to put your lavender in, then check these gorgeous matte-finished minimalistic vases.
Theyre literally just old wine bottles that you’re free to paint and jazz up.
First, apply a few layers of white paint to give your bottle a uniform matte finish.
Then, grab a couple of paintbrushes and paint this pattern over it.
You dont have to be too careful or symmetricwewantthat shabby-chic effect on the vase.
DIY Wine Bottle Light Soars
Are you familiar with light soars?
You know the drill: once youve washed and cleaned your wine bottles, dry them out completely.
Then, drop a length of solar-powered LED fairy lights in them.
Just follow the instructions, and youll have a garden paradise in no time!
Check out thesefall porch decorating ideas!
Why dont you also take a look at thisDIY dollar tree lanternif youre looking for more outdoor lighting ideas?
Recycle Drinking Glasses From Wine Bottles
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I love the irony at play here.
Recycling and using the bottom of wine bottles as drinkware?
Not only do you have the opportunity to recycle bottles, you also have a unique gift idea.
Dont you think your friends would love a set of these glasses?
Youll need to whip out your glass bottle cutter for this project.
Feel free to paint your buttons and cork a nice glossy gold.
You should probably grab an old drop cloth or lay out some newspapers to catch any errant paint splatters.
Also, you might want to consider donning some protective gloves if you want to keep your hands clean.
Do you have someone who can water them and care for them while youre away?
Grab a couple of corks fromhere, first.
Theyll stay hydrated for at least a couple of days!
I wonder if you have any of that green spray paint left from your previous projects.
Self-adhesive vinyl sheets fromherewould be the best option.
Mosaic Wine Bottle
I love mosaic craft projects.
So go ahead and pick out some scrapbook paper from your paper stash?.
Youre going to be making a paper mosaic which is super easy but super pretty, too.
If you could, you could use light-colored bottles as the base.
Theyll work the best with paper mosaic.
In fact, if you place them next to a window, theyll catch the light just wonderfully!
Wine Bottle Lanterns
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Speaking of catching light, check out yet another upcycled wine bottle lantern.
Isnt it utterly gorgeous?
Truly a perfectproject for adults.
The bottles themselves are a work of art.
The fact that you might use them as lanterns really takes the cake, doesnt it?
So go ahead and clean your bottles thoroughly first.
Then, grab one of these light my bottle lights fromhere.
Youll be inserting these into the mouth of the bottle to light them up and use them as lanterns.
Just look at all those pretty beach embellishments.
Youve got a big starfish, pearl bead necklaces, and seashells to choose from.
And, dont you love that wind-blown sea glass effect on your wine glasses?
you’re able to use this heavy gloss gel fromhereto texture the glass!
When youre done, just allow it to dry completely before you hot glue the embellishments in place.
No, really, hear me out.
Besides, you only just need to pick up a few dispenser sprouts from here, and youre set.
I bet youve amassed a ton of pictures over the years.
Why dont you go over them and pick out your favorite ones?
Then, it’s possible for you to have them sized and printed.
you’re able to pick up a tiki torch kit righthere.
you’re free to, of course, use other liquor bottles if you want different shapes.
you could grab some rope or cording from here to wrap around the middle.
This makes it easy for you to handle or move the torches once its been lit.
So lets grab some glitter fromhereand bedazzle these wine bottle centerpieces!
Youll also need to plan and gather your party favors as this centerpiece display will include them.
you might place everything onthese traysif you like!
If your party is around the Holiday season, feel free to alternate green and clear glass bottles.
you’re able to add red glitter to bring it all together!
Check out thesefestive Christmas centerpiece ideas!
Message In A Bottle
There are manymanyavenues for you to use this message-in-a-bottle idea.
The point is that theyre easy to make and universally loved.
So, grab a couple of empty wine bottles and start by cleaning them thoroughly in preparation.
To decorate the bottles, just wrap a nice big bow with ribbon fromherearound the neck of the bottle.
Theyre going to jazz up the area, trust me.
Check out theseHalloween crafts!
Bottle Garland
I bet you have one of those picture windows right above the kitchen sink.
I usually keep a vase of flowers and other little knick-knacks on the windowsill.
But the actual window is pretty bare, which is why this crafty bottle garland would look fabulous there.
you could use old bottles you have lying around for this project.
Grab a length of silver beading wire fromhereand a couple of mini command hookspreferably metal as theyre sturdierfromhere.
Christmas Bottle Lights
You already know how easy it is to put lights inside a wine bottle these days.
you could decorate the cork, of course.
This Christmas wine bottle would look even more spectacular if you jazzed up the cork with some washi tape.
So go ahead and start painting the bottles!
Love the Christmas decorations?
Check out theseFarmhouse Dollar Store Christmas ideas!
