Home & Garden Home 10 DIY Projects That Reuse Your Old Glass Bottles By Kelly Ladd Writer University of Central Florida Before Ladd became a full-time artist, she was a parade performer at Disney World and an editor and prop stylist for Parenting magazine. our editorial process Kelly Ladd Updated May 17, 2020 A bottle tree is a crafty way to reuse your wine bottles to create touch of whimsy to your yard. Creating Really Awesome Free Things Share Twitter Pinterest Email Home DIY Pest Control Natural Cleaning Family Green Living Thrift & Minimalism Sustainable Eating In some cities, recycling glass bottles isn't as simple as you might think. In fact, some of those bottles end up in landfills. But instead of fretting about the problem, get creative by transforming them into a clever DIY project. Here are 10 ideas to get you started. 1. Flower Vase Centerpiece Used soda bottles gain new life in this rustic centerpiece. Shanty2Chic Jazz up your dining room table with 1-inch x 6-inch wood board and old glass soda bottles. Construct the centerpiece by building a rectangular shape with your wood and drill holes into the top piece to make room for the flower stems. Get the how-to at Shanty-2-Chic. 2. Colorful Bottle Chandelier Light up your room by reusing old wine bottles. Mod Podge Rocks Cut your wine bottle using a bottle cutter (there are many types on Amazon to choose from), then sand the bottom edge of your bottle to make it smooth. Then simply paint your bottles with Mod Podge Sheer Color Paint. Once dry, attach a pendant light kit. Get the how-to at Mod Podge Rocks. 3. Painted Flower Vases Make your flowers pop even more in these painted bottles. The Sits Girls Add some color to your home décor by painting bud vases. All you have to do is pour a few tablespoons of paint into your bottles and then swish the paint around so it covers the inside of the bottle. Then turn your bottles upside down to dry an allow the excess paint to drip out. Once dry, you can put your fresh flowers inside. Get the how-to at The Sits Girls. 4. Bottle Tree A bottle tree won't produce any new bottles of wine for you to enjoy, but it will look crafty and cool in your yard. Creating Really Awesome Free Things Buy a steel rod from a local steel supply store and decorate it with an assortment of colored wine bottles. Get the how-to at Creating Really Awesome Free Things. Not sure how to work with steel? Buy a bottle tree instead from the Etsy shop Big Country Iron Works. 5. Tiki Torch Bottles Light up your outdoor cocktail party with these liquor bottle tiki torches. Sugar and Charm Fill your empty liquor bottle halfway with water and the rest with tiki torch fluid. Drench your wick into the tiki torch fluid and then place it inside the bottle. The next step is to light it. It's a perfect addition for backyard party. Get the how-to at Sugar and Charm. 6. Rainbow Wine Bottle Lanterns Garden parties take on a colorful vibe with these candle lanterns. Save By Love Creations Cut your bottles using a bottle cutter and then paint them in a rainbow of colors. Once they're dry, simply light your tea lights and place the glass bottles on top for a simple decoration. Get the how-to at Save By Love Creations. 7. Candles in Cut Wine Bottles Some scented wax and a wick in the cut bottom of a bottle will light up your room. Lovely Greens Using a bottle cutter, slice your wine bottle in half. Then fill with melted soy wax and wooden wicks. If you're a fragrance person, be sure to add some essential oils to make your home smell delicious when you light it. Get the how-to at Lovely Greens. 8. Hummingbird Feeder This hummingbird feeder is an easy-breezy DIY project. The Chilly Dog Attract hummingbirds to your yard with this DIY bird feeder. Simply wrap your bottle with a wire, fill it up with nectar and seal it with a hummingbird feeder stopper. Get the how-to at The Chilly Dog. 9. Calming Bottles These little bottles calm down kids and adults alike. Lemon Lime Adventures Is it hard for you to take a minute to breathe and calm down? This DIY is great for kids and adults. All you do is fill a glass jar with glitter, glue and water. The idea is to shake the bottle and as the glitter slowly falls to the bottom of the jar, you take as many deep breaths as you need to settle your emotions at the same time. Get the how-to at Lemon Lime Adventures. 10. Etch Your Own Soap Bottle Give your soap bottle a little extra style with a quick etching. The Kim Six Fix Transform an old milk, wine or olive oil bottle into a dish soap bottle and add an extra design element to it by etching it. Adhere letter stickers on your glass and then apply etching cream over your letters, rinse off and viola — your project is done! Get the how-to at The Kim Six Fix.