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Drink Bottle Crafts

Fun Drink Bottle Recycling Craft Challenges

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Here is a collection of drink bottle crafts. Find creative ways to recycle empty drink bottles into fun craft projects. You can also submit your drink bottle craft project to be included in this collection. If you make any of these crafts, make sure you send in a photo to be included in this collection.

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Ant Hill Craft

Ant Hill Craft
Follow these directions and discover how to create a fun ant hill craft using paper mache techniques and a drink bottle.

Bottle and Sock Snow Woman Craft

Bottle and Sock Snow Woman Craft
Follow these instructions, shared by Anneliese, and learn how to make a snow woman craft out of a sock, a bottle, and a few other supplies!

Colorful Mosaic Vase

Colorful Mosaic Vase
Follow these instructions and learn how to make a fancy vase out of a bottle.

How to Make a Lava Lamp

Bottle Cap Craft
Even if your little ones can't appreciate the days of bell bottoms and disco, they'll love this project. This video will show you how to construct a fun lava lamp using household materials.

Instant Bubble Blower

Instant Bubble Blower
Learn how you can blow bubbles by using a bottle.

Instant Noise Maker Craft

Instant Noise Maker Craft
Follow these directions to make a fast and simple noise maker for any occasion. You can even hide surprises in the bottle that your kids can search for.

Paper Mache Volcano Craft

Paper Mache Volcano Craft
Follow these instructions and discover how you can create your own erupting volcano using paper mache techniques.

Patio Light Cover Craft

Patio Light Cover Craft
Start collecting small, plastic water or soda pop bottles and make your patio or backyard festive with strings of light and these colorful little covers.

Pop Bottle Poultry

Pop Bottle Poultry
Learn how you can create an adorable chicken using an empty soda pop bottle and these instructions submitted by a visitor just like you.

Recycled Easter Basket Craft

Recycled Easter Basket Craft
Not only can you use these cute little baskets as decorations and for giving Easter treats, but they are a great way to recycle plastic bottles!

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