Recycled Crafts

Creative DIY Projects That Turn Trash Into Treasure

Who knew you could make a cool coffee table from recycled wine bottles?

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Wow! These are so cool! I bet these would be a cool way to make risers for buffet displays. What a great way to use recycled wine bottles and scrap wood. Pop on over to the blog Eat well 101 to see more creative uses for recycled wine bottles like these cool mid mod coffee tables and mini tables. Happy Holidays!

 

Here are 5 other ways to use recycled wine bottles in your home.

  1. Use recycled wine bottles as vases for fresh flowers. Simply clean and dry the bottles, cut off the tops if desired, and fill them with water. You can use different colored bottles to create a colorful display, or mix and match with different types of flowers for a more eclectic look.
  2. Create a DIY candle holder using recycled wine bottles. To do this, cut the top off the bottle and use a candle wick and wax to create a homemade candle. You can add essential oils or fragrances to the wax to give the candle a pleasant aroma, or leave it unscented for a more subtle effect.
  3. Turn recycled wine bottles into a set of wind chimes. Simply cut the bottles into different sizes, drill small holes in the tops, and thread them onto a length of cord or wire. Hang the chimes in a sunny spot and enjoy the soothing sound of the bottles clinking together in the breeze.
  4. Use recycled wine bottles as planters for herbs or small flowers. Simply fill the bottles with soil and plant your seeds or seedlings. You can hang the bottles in a sunny spot or place them on a windowsill or patio table.
  5. Create a colorful mosaic backsplash or countertop using recycled wine bottles. To do this, you’ll need to cut the bottles into small pieces and then use mosaic techniques to create a pattern or design. This can be a time-consuming project, but the results are sure to be worth it!

 

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How To Make A Milk Carton Village – A Recycled Craft for Kids

Ready to turn your recycling bin into a colorful, miniature village? Grab those empty milk cartons and let’s create a town filled with tiny houses, shops, and even a school or bakery! This craft is perfect for kids of all ages and encourages imagination, storytelling, and eco-friendly creativity.

 What You’ll Need:

  • Empty milk or juice cartons (washed and dried)

  • Paints or markers

  • Paintbrushes

  • Craft glue or glue stick

  • Scissors (adult supervision recommended)

  • Colored paper or old magazines

  • Bottle caps, buttons, or plastic lids (for windows or decorations)

  • Sticks, straws, or skewers (for flag poles or chimneys)

  • Optional: glitter, stickers, washi tape, cotton balls (for snow or clouds!)

 Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Clean and Prep the Cartons
Make sure your milk or juice cartons are washed and completely dry. Remove any plastic lids or caps and keep them for decorations!

Step 2: Plan Your Village
Decide how many buildings you want to make. Each milk carton becomes a house, shop, or whatever your imagination dreams up. Arrange them side by side or in a circle like a real village square.

Step 3: Cut Out Doors and Windows
With the help of an adult, carefully cut small door and window shapes into your cartons. You can also glue cut-out shapes from colored paper if you’d rather not cut into the carton.

Step 4: Paint and Decorate
Use paint or markers to bring your buildings to life. Make brick patterns, colorful siding, or roof tiles. Let each child choose their own theme – rainbow bakery, monster house, fairy home, or tiny fire station!

Step 5: Add the Roofs
You can paint the top pointy part of the carton like a roof, or glue on cardboard triangles to create overhangs. Want to add a chimney? Glue a straw or cardboard roll on top!

Step 6: Make Flags and Signs
Cut small flags from recycled plastic or paper and tape them to straws or sticks. Glue your flags to the rooftops. You can even create tiny signs for each building – “Toy Store,” “Library,” or “Super Cat’s House.”

Step 7: Build Your Village
Place all the finished buildings together on a large piece of cardboard, tray, or table. Use bottle caps for stepping stones, cotton balls for bushes or clouds, and draw roads with marker.

Step 8: Play!
Now that your village is built, use little toys, action figures, or LEGO people to live in your new town. Create stories and adventures—your Milk Carton Village is officially open!

 Learning Bonus:

This craft is not just fun—it also teaches recycling, fine motor skills, creative thinking, and storytelling. Plus, it’s a great group activity for playdates, classrooms, or family craft nights.

Let your kids’ imaginations run wild—and remember, no two villages need to look the same. Each one tells its own story!