Looking for some easy inexpensive craft ideas? Right now, we are loving repurposed and recycled DIY projects made with plastic bottles. With so many fabulous ideas for recycling plastic bottles, you’ll think twice before throwing them away again! The list of possibilities is endless! I’m sharing just a few of those ideas with you today.
This is also a great opportunity to get your kids involved in and teach them about recycling and repurposing something as simple as a plastic bottle. These projects will also keep them busy over the Christmas holidays!
31 DIY Projects Made With Plastic Bottles
1. Upcycled Soda Bottle Pencil Case
Do you love diy projects plastic bottles? This upcycled soda bottle pencil case idea is exactly the kind of thing I go looking for. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the bottle pencil case. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Doodlecraftblog has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
2. Plastic Bottle Apple Containers
I am a big fan of fun crafts, and this plastic bottle apple containers idea is one of my favorites. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Repeatcrafterme at the link.
3. Plastic Bottle Jewelry Stand
This plastic bottle jewelry stand idea is simple, quick, and exactly a clear how-to I keep coming back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Epbot to see every step.
4. Cute Hedgehog Planters
Why not try an easy tutorial the easy way? This cute hedgehog planters idea makes it simple. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Dipfeed for the complete recipe.
5. DIY Plastic Bottle Flower Pots
DIY Plastic Bottle Flower Pots – yes please. This one delivers on handmade goods without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Ebay’s full tutorial for all the details.
6. Bracelets From Empty Plastic Bottles
This is home decor, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the empty plastic bottles. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Krokotak has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
7. DIY Kitty Planters From Plastic Bottles
Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this diy kitty planters from plastic bottles idea fits right in if you love craft ideas. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Recyclart at the link.
8. Plastic Bottle Fairy House
Give this plastic bottle fairy house idea a try the next time you want DIY projects. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Craftsbyamanda to see every step.
10. Plastic Bottle Into Earrings
My family always asks for step by step instructions like this, and this plastic bottle into earrings idea is one we keep making. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Happyfamilyart’s full tutorial for all the details.
11. DIY Recycled Bottle Organizer
Ever crave a fun DIY? This diy recycled bottle organizer idea is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. We’ve got the complete tutorial for you right at the link.
12. Cute Bird Feeder From A Plastic Bottle
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I have always loved fun crafts, and this cute bird feeder from a plastic bottle idea is a great example why. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Our full tutorial walks you through every step.
15. DIY Flower Key Chains From Plastic Bottle
DIY Flower Key Chains From Plastic Bottle? Sign me up. This is handmade goods done right. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Icreativeideas’s full tutorial for all the details.
17. Icicle Ornaments From Plastic Bottles
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From a quiet night in to a full house, this icicle ornaments from plastic bottles idea works if you love a fun DIY. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the from plastic bottles. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Our full tutorial walks you through every step.
18. Apple Decor From Plastic Bottle
Try this apple decor from plastic bottle idea next time you’re after fun crafts. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Joyfuljewish to see every step.
19. DIY Water Wall
Tinkerlab really knows a clear how-to, and this diy water wall idea shows it. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Tinkerlab for the complete recipe.
20. Fast Easy Cupcake Case
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Around here, this fast easy cupcake case idea disappears fast whenever I make an easy tutorial. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. The complete step by step version is linked above.
22. DIY Grocery Bag Holder
I will admit it, I am obsessed with a fun DIY, and this diy grocery bag holder idea proves it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the grocery bag holder. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Isavea2z at the link.
23. Milk Jug Flower Lights
This milk jug flower lights idea is fuss free and delivers on fun crafts. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Recreationsproject to see every step.
24. Plastic Bottle Watering Can
No need to overthink a clear how-to – this plastic bottle watering can idea is refreshingly simple. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Ajourneytoadream for the complete recipe.
25. Milk Jug Fairy Tale
Milk Jug Fairy Tale, and it is a good one. Just an easy tutorial, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the jug fairy tale. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Refabdiaries’s full tutorial for all the details.
26. DIY Plastic Bottles Game
I do not think I will ever get tired of a fun DIY like this. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Coolcreativity has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
27. DIY Book Organizer From Plastic Bottles
Weeknight, weekend, or a crowd – this diy book organizer from plastic bottles idea covers fun crafts either way. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Icreativeideas at the link.
29. DIY Plastic Bottle Sprinkler
Credit where it is due – Clevercraftycookinmama really delivers on a fun DIY, this diy plastic bottle sprinkler idea included. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Clevercraftycookinmama for the complete recipe.
30. Plastic Bottle Flowers
We go through fun crafts like this quickly at my house, and this plastic bottle flowers idea is a favorite. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the plastic bottle flowers. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Thewhoot’s full tutorial for all the details.
31. Upcycled Soda Bottle Snowflakes
Craving a clear how-to without much effort? This upcycled soda bottle snowflakes idea has you covered. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Survivingateacherssalary has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
