‘Tis the season for graduation parties, weddings, showers, barbecues, and outdoor gatherings. If you’ve hosted any of these get-togethers, you’ve probably been left with a large amount of empty wine bottles and cans spilling out of your recycling bins. Of course, recycling is always a smart idea, but reusing wine bottles is even smarter.
You can easily turn wine bottles that won’t fit into the recycling bin into gorgeous indoor and outdoor décor for your home. With these 8 DIY ideas to reusing wine bottles, the guests at your next barbecue or house party will be impressed by your eco-friendly style
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1. Make a Wine Vase
These mounted wine vases look great outdoors on fences or indoors as beautiful adornments in a bathroom or kitchen. Learn how to make them via Design Sponge.
2. Create a Wine Tiki Torch
These can create extra outdoor lighting for those warm summer nights. These are also sure to keep the bugs away and spark conversation at your next barbecue.
3. Utilize Bottles for Candy Treats
These are a creative way to store candy treats on holidays like Halloween, Valentine’s Day, or Easter.
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4. Wine Bottle Lights
These work great as festive lighting for outdoor or indoor parties. Experiment with paint or different colored bottles for different effects. Find a how-to guide here.
5. Wine Hanging Planter
Hanging planters are great for growing small herb gardens in your yard or inside your house. Learn how via Instructions here.
6. Make a Wine Bottle Candle Holder
Wine bottle candles are a great way to reuse your old wine bottles and can even make the perfect gift. Here’s a video guide to help you DIY.
7. Create a Wind Chime
There are tons of design possibilities when it comes to wind chimes made out of wine bottles. Be careful when cutting glass – follow this how-to guide to keep you safe throughout the process.
8. Build a Wine Bottle Bird Feeder
If you love nature in your yard and don’t mind the extra chirping, this is a great project. Find out how to make your own wine bottle bird feeder here – it’s surprisingly simple!
