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Link Love: Recycled Bottle Crafts

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25 Cool Things to Do With Wine BottlesHappy Earth Week! Who says you only need to celebrate the Earth one day a year? We’re partying on the FaveCrafts Blog for five full days and bringing you brand new giveaways, tutorials and even a Blog Hop! Use this week to explore the world of eco-friendly crafts – once you go green you never go back!

Now more than ever, people are reusing old plastic and glass bottle to create functional yet adorable craft projects. You can use bottles for home decor projects as well as crafts for your kitchen.You can paint the bottles, cover them with glue or saw them in half – don’t be afraid to get creative. To celebrate the popularity of glass bottle crafts, we’ve even created a brand new free eBook, 25 Cool Things to Do With Wine Bottles, which is available to download now.

While you’re thinking green, why not dig into your recycle bin and create so eco-friendly crafts using discarded glass and plastic bottles? Start with a few pretty DIY accessories that you can wear well into the summer. Embossed Water Bottle Bracelets are a fun alternative to bangles and can be customized to fit your personality. You can also cut off the bottom of a plastic bottle and use the design as the bases for an Oversized Drink Bottle Pendant. If glass bottles are taking over your space, you’re in luck! Using a few simple supplies, you can create your own Tissue Wine Bottle Vases and display them on a mantel, table or countertop.

Earth Week will be over soon but that doesn’t mean you have to give up on green crafting. Save some crafty ideas for later and turn Earth Week into Earth Year – the planet will thank you for it.

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  1. Coke Bottle Soap Dispenser from Keep Calm and Decorate
  2. Sumo Plastic Bottle Bowling Pins from Pink Stripey Socks
  3. Ballard Design Demijohn Knock Off from Cameo Cottage Designs
  4. Upcycled Izze Bottle Flower Vase from See Vanessa Craft
  5. Reclaimed Wood Wine Bottle Vase Trio from Saved By Love Creations
  6. Chalkboard Bottles from Bespoke Bride
  7. Painted Bottle Vases from Garden Therapy
  8. Ombre Frosted Wine Bottle from Saved By Love Creations
  9. Miniature Bud Vase from Sketchy Notions

Wine Bottle Herb GardenFeeling extra crafty? These recycled bottle crafts make the earth smile!

  1. Plastic Bottle Bathroom Storage
  2. 10 Things to Do With Old Wine Bottles
  3. Wine Bottle Herb Garden
  4. Plastic Bottle Birdhouse

Link Love: Crafting With Empty Wine Bottles

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Go ahead – crack open a bottle of wine tonight. Enjoy in our favorite vino and when you’re done, save the bottle and create wine bottles, vases and other decor crafts.

For these crafts, you can not only recycle old glass bottles but also make use of leftover yarn, paint or tissue paper. You can paint the bottles, decoupage them or even wrap them up. You can display them indoors on a table or outside on your porch. Wine bottle crafts are some over the most versatile projects on Earth. Don’t believe me? Check out our roundup of 10 Things to Do With Old Wine Bottles and discover creative new ideas. Make a Faux Dichroic Glass Recycled Bottle that will help you stay organized and neat in the new year. If you’re planning an outdoor party, consider creating your own Wine Bottle Candle Shelter to light up the night.

Whether you’re planning an evening in with the girls or want your nightly dose of anti-oxidants, a bottle of delicious wine can really set the mood. In 2013, make it a point to recycle your empty bottles and make cool decor crafts for all seasons. Say goodbye to guilt and “cheers” to fun wine bottle craft ideas in 2013.

 

  1. Wine Bottle Vases Decoupaged With Tissue Paper from Creative Jewish Mom
  2. Ombre Frosted Wine Bottle from Saved By Love Creations
  3. DIY Upcycled Wine Bottles for Entertaining from Lipstick and a White Tee
  4. Upcyled Wine Bottles from Totally Green Crafts
  5. DIY Yarn-Wrapped Bottle Vase from Inside My Hideaway
  6. Repurposed Wine Bottle Tutorial from Julie Ann Art
  7. Chalkboard Wine Bottle Table Numbers from Bayside Bride
  8. Bottle Lamp from Lana Red
  9. Wrapped Wine Bottles from Crave or Create

How to Crochet a Wine Bottle Cover

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I can hardly contain myself, Christmas is in ten days! Technically for me it’s in 7 days because I’ll be heading to my sister’s in Minnesota, I can’t wait! With that said, a fun gift is always a great gesture for those hosting a holiday party or get-together.

Wine is always a really nice gift as it can just sit for years without being touched and it will only get better in time. Something fun for you to crochet for the holidays is a wine bottle cover. This will add to the surprise of what kind of wine you’re giving, it also adds for some holiday cheer.

Learn how to crochet a wine bottle cover with this free crochet pattern. I think it’s super cute and the person you’re giving it to will think the same thing. All you need is a ball of green yarn and a ball of red yarn. This pattern uses Red Heart yarn. To start out you need to ch 30 and fasten off. You’ll then follow the instructions Row 1 (Right Side): Join A in 1st ch, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each ch across; turn – 30 sts. Once you go through the entire pattern you’ll end up finishing it by weaving the ribbon through the neck of the bottle cover to tie in a nice bow.

This makes for a fabulous gift that you can make in bulk. Crochet them for any occasion using any colors you wish. Make it for a birthday party for one your girlfriends or use as centerpieces at a baby shower with bottles of champagne or orange juice.

If you’re looking for another great gift for the holidays then check out this crochet Christmas Wreaths eBook. Wreaths make great hostess gifts.

Do you have another fun pattern for a wine bottle cover?

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