You’ve already finished work and are going shopping. You are planning a nice evening on the couch in front of the TV with a glass of wine. Ok, but what’s the best thing to do with the empty glass bottle afterwards? Have you ever thought about what else you could use them for? There are many ideas for beautiful decorations with wine bottles!
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Here are some unique and easy-to-make wine bottle crafts that will not only make you feel good about being thrifty, but will also quickly transform the look of any room in your house. It turns out that these DIY projects are suitable for an almost infinite number of occasions.
Creative ideas for decorations with wine bottles
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No matter the occasion, you’ll find plenty of wine bottle decorating ideas here: Making something new out of an old bottle is a great way to reuse an item that would otherwise be thrown away. Depending on how comfortable you are with cutting glass, you can completely transform the shape of some of these recycled wine bottles. Make your own flower vase with these home decorating ideas, among others. In the list you will also find some creative ideas on how you can put inexpensive garden accessories to good use. As with any craft involving glass, caution is required.
Make your own chandelier with glass bottles
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You can make an eye-catching, repurposed chandelier from the top half of wine bottles. Leave the bottle uncolored for a simpler look.
Wine bottle torches for the patio
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If you have a patio or garden, you will enjoy using these glass bottle crafts every spring. Not only do these torches light up your outdoor space and set the mood, but you can also fill them with citronella oil to keep mosquitoes away.
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Bottle torches are a great thing and here’s a nice twist on that idea. Similar to the patio version, you can hang bottles on a wall or fence by clamping them into a holder. You can place a row of them along your fence and they will add bright color to your summer nights in the garden.
Make candles in glass bottles
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You’ll need a few materials for this wine bottle craft idea, but once you have them, you’ll definitely be making candles often. You can find out how you can make cool candles in this article.
Display your succulents in bottles
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Adorable succulents are loved by everyone. Plus, they look great in your precious wine bottle! Since these beautiful succulents don’t need a lot of water, it makes sense to sprinkle rocks around the roots to aid drainage and irrigation.
Create a boho decoration using 3 bottles as vases
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Use the glass bottles as a set of 3 with different white embellishments to create a unique look. Take some time to think of something unique, but if you get stuck, get some 3-D stickers, beads, fairy lights, etc.
Design your own bird feeder
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When spring comes, this colorful bird feeder is sure to attract flocks of birds you love: wine bottle bird feeders are a great way to attract feathered friends to your garden all summer long. For this DIY wine bottle project, there is no need to even cut the bottle. Build a small perch resembling a birdhouse and place the glass bottle inside.
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This is an easier bird feeder craft idea.
Grow plants in reused bottles
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Your plants can also benefit from some wine bottle crafts. Divide a glass bottle in half. Flip the lid over and place it on the other side.
Decorate the bottle creatively
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The easiest way to decorate wine bottles is to wrap the entire bottle with twine, but there are many more options. Combine the finished vase with other vases to create a farm atmosphere.
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You may not want to cover the whole bottle in some cases because it is so beautiful. Instead, use jute rope to make them more interesting. Make your decoration spring-like with flowers or summery with small clams.
Table numbers and vases at the same time
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Create unusual labels with all the table numbers and you can also use the glass bottles as vases for flowers. This is a perfect idea for any special event!
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Wine bottle planter with hanging macrame plant holder
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An unconventional twist on the traditional macrame planter – a repurposed bottle – adds a very special touch to your space. You can’t go wrong with this modern twist on a classic, whether you hang it indoors or outdoors. With this charming planter you can bring a piece of the past and present into your home.
A DIY garden accent made from wine bottles
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This imaginative use of glass bottles can spice up an otherwise boring fence. To create a privacy wall, simply drill holes in the bottom of the bottles and secure them with thick ropes. This effort will make the new area of your garden brighter and more colorful.
Charming candle holders for events
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This project also uses the method of scoring a wine bottle with a glass cutter. You should end up with perfectly cut tops and bottoms from this project, which you can then use on other projects.
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You can turn both the tops of the bottles and the bottoms into tealight holders.
Modern flower bed edging made from glass bottles
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This modern flower bed edging can instantly enhance the look of your garden!
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