Have some old, empty wine bottles laying around and just hate to throw them all away? Why not make some DIY wine bottle crafts with them, instead? You can make lovely homemade gifts, home decor and even some neat DIY lighting with those old wine bottles. From creative outdoor bottle trees and garden edging to vases and serving platters made from flattened wine bottles, we have some awesome DIYs you have to see. You will probably want to add one of more to your weekend projects list. I must admit my favorite ones are the tiki torches, and I am making some for my next outdoor barbecue. What a cool way to upcycle and decorate your backyard at the same time!
Once you check out these DIY ideas with wine bottles, don’t forget about the wine corks you have leftover! We have lots of cool wine cork crafts like these: 50 Wine Cork Crafts to Fall In Love With
37 Cool Wine Bottle Crafts
1. Santa Wine Bottle
A bottle of wine is a perfectly nice gift and also a slightly boring one. Dressed up as Santa it becomes the thing people photograph before they open it, and it sits on the table as decor in the meantime. I make several of these every December. My tutorial is right here.
2. DIY Wine Bottle Edging For Your Garden
Pretty wine bottle edging can be yours for free. You may have seen this look in magazines or at a local business. Turns out, it is not hard to make an edging out of wine bottles. Create a backyard border from bottles this weekend. Check out the video tutorial to learn how.
3. Wine Bottle Tree
A bottle tree is a type of recycled glass sculpture that is popular with gardeners. Its origins lay in Egypt, where bottles were used to capture spirits. I just love the bottle tree right in the entrance! This article from Hubpages will show you how to make a bottle tree for your garden. It’s not hard, and it looks beautiful, especially once your garden starts to grow around it.
4. Wine Bottle Tiki Torch
Save money and put those empty wine bottles to good use by upcycling them into tiki torches. For as little as $4, you can convert your old wine bottles into decorative and eco-friendly tiki torches. Tiki torches have been turning boring backyards into tropical paradises for years. They’re a great source of background light and when filled with Citronella oil, they’re also pretty good at keeping pesky mosquitoes away.
5. DIY Modern Herb Garden From Recycled Wine Bottles
Looking for a fun weekend project that will infuse your home a breath of fresh air? This tutorial from Inhabitat shows you how to make a hanging herb garden out of wine bottles and copper tubing. The entire thing can be made for less than $30 in a single afternoon. Seriously, this is so cool! Another project to add to my weekend to-do list.
6. Stenciled Wine Bottle Glitter Vase
Oh, how I love stencils! When your hands are a little shaky or when you’re not feeling particularly creative or artsy, a great stencil can save the day (and your craft) by doing all the hard work for you. I absolutely love the patterns that were used in this blog by Real Coake. They turned out really pretty! I’m adding this to my list of things to do this spring!
7. Decoupaged Wine Bottle
Recycle your wine bottles and make beautiful decoupaged wine bottles to decorate your home or office with. I really think it’s a lot of fun creating decorative bottles. This post from Kare Kavett is really inspiring – collaging the maps in this way makes for a really interesting and beautiful texture. There’s even a video tutorial so you can get started easily.
8. Glitter Wine Glasses
These have a peekaboo panel with a surprise tucked inside, which I did not expect and now love. Glitter dipped glasses look far more expensive than they cost and they make any celebration feel deliberate. Easy to personalize too. Happiness is Homemade shows you how.
9. DIY Wine Bottle Chandelier
Add color and illuminate any spacy with this DIY Wine Bottle Chandelier. Get your rainbow on with this wine bottle chandelier or match it to your style. The project involves cutting wine bottles, which is easier than you may think, so let’s get started with this fun and easy tutorial from Saved by Love Creations.
10. Wine Bottle Bird Feeder
The neighborhood birds will all be flocking to your house to take a peek at your homemade wine bottle bird feeder. Make the garden more bird-friendly keeping a well-built bird feeder from The Garden-roof Coop. I’ve been making bird feeders out of old plates, vases, candle holders, chandeliers and the like for the last week and making them out of wine bottle is sure an exciting way to spend a weekend!
11. DIY Frosted Ombre Wine Bottle
Check out how you can create this ombre frosted glass look on an empty wine bottle from the easy to follow DIY tutorial from Saved by Love Creations. The frost paint is super fun to work with, and I am loving the look. This is perfect for a beach themed living room décor. Definitely a great way to recycle an empty wine bottle to a gorgeous item that can be a centerpiece in your house.
12. Alcohol Ink Bottle Lights
I keep empty bottles far longer than I should, and this is exactly why. Alcohol ink tints the glass into deep jewel tones, and with lights tucked inside the whole thing glows like stained glass. The Navage Patch has the full tutorial.
13. Twine Wrapped Bottle Vase
Twine around a bottle is such a simple move and it completely changes the look. I make a few in different heights and group them for a rustic centerpiece, and they suit fall just as well as any other time of year. The Country Chic Cottage has the technique.
14. Wine Bottle Hummingbird Feeder
I had wanted a hummingbird feeder for ages before I came across this one, and using a wine bottle is such a creative fix. It hangs in my yard and the birds found it within a day. Free material, genuine function. Mad in Crafts has the build.
19. Self Watering Wine Bottle Planters
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33. Painted Wine Bottles
My recycling bin is a craft supply as far as I am concerned. A few brushstrokes turn empty bottles into a vase trio bright enough to carry a whole table, and it takes almost no time at all. Crafts by Amanda has the how to.
34. Boho Wine Bottle Vases
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37. Custom Wine Labels
A customized label is what lifts a bottle from something you grabbed to something you clearly thought about. I print mine for gifts, parties and wedding tables, and people always keep them afterward. It costs almost nothing. Here is how I make them.
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