There’s no doubt about it: glass bottles are pretty. And while they’re lovely to look at, they can also be pretty vexing when it comes time to recycle them. But never fear – we’ve got you covered with some creative ways to recycle those old glass bottles! The possibilities are endless when it comes to reusing those old bottles. So grab a few of your favorite bottles and get crafty! We promise you won’t be disappointed.
Bottle Bird Feeder
A wine bottle makes a gorgeous bird feeder. The next time you’ve got an empty bottle or two of wine, save them for this fun project. All you need is a drill, some wire, and a few screws. Cut the wire to fit around your wine bottle’s circumference. Drill two holes in each side of the bottle near the top, run the wire through them and secure it with screws. Fill with birdseed and watch as birds flock to your drinker! This is a great project for kids, so let the little ones in on the fun.
Bottle Lamp
Don’t throw that old glass bottle away! Turn into a stylish lamp with all sorts of fun styles to choose from. You can use anything from small vases to large wine bottles for this project. Spray paint the base and top of the bottle in your choice color or, if you’d prefer, leave them clear. Stick some battery-powered string lights in it. Then simply turn on your lamp, sit back, and enjoy! Don’t be afraid to get creative – this is a wonderful project for personalizing your own lamp. You could even spray paint a design or decoupage it with book pages, ephemera stickers, or fabric.
Bottle Vases
A classic – and beautiful – way to recycle glass bottles is as a vase. You can use just about any bottle you want for this project: wine bottles, mason jars, even glass soda bottles. All you need to do is fill the bottle with water and flowers, and you’re good to go! To spice up the look, consider spray painting the base of your vase in a fun color.
