I can’t believe it’s almost time for St. Patrick’s Day! I was totally unprepared for the end of February… But now that March is here, it’s time to start decorating with green and shamrocks! So today’s project is fun, simple, versatile, and totally reusable: check out these twine wrapped bottles!
Twine wrapped bottles are easy to make! All you need is a bottle, some twine, and some glue. Glue one end of your string to the bottle, near the bottom, and start wrapping. Continue gluing every once in a while as you wrap to hold the twine on the bottle. When you get to the top, cut the twine and glue the end down. That’s it!
The best part about this project is how many options you have! This bottle was made using brown jute and a Sam Adams beer bottle, but you can use pretty much anything! Use a different bottle to get a different shape or size. Use hemp or sisal (or baker’s twine or yarn!) to get different colors or textures.
I didn’t have any green yarn, but how perfect would that have been for St. Patrick’s Day?! Instead I made the bottles in more neutral colors, and spiced them up with some green flowers instead. This way I can reuse the bottles again and again, changing out the flowers for different holidays or occasions.
Also, change how you wrap the bottles for a different look! You can wrap in stripes, wrap halfway, or even alternate your string to get two or more colors on the same bottle! The possibilities are endless!
I bet there are tons of cool shapes or patterns you can make by wrapping yarn. Anyone have any ideas? I’ve seen some great photos of stuff that has been yarn-bombed, and I think it’s awesome!
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Jodi says
What a cute idea.. love that they are so neutral and can work with so many things 🙂
Kirsten @One Tough Mother says
I love these! We have a bar in our basement and this would be awesome to decorate! So doing this. Thanks for sharing!
Diana Rambles says
Love this bottle craft too!
Cole says
These are so cool! I might have to try this sometime. I got a few beer bottles in the garage I can use 😉
Bethany says
Love it!
JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose says
Sweet idea with the beer /ale bottles! I’ve been doing a good bit of twine wrapping myself!
JoAnn
Lisa says
I did some of these about 10 or eleven years ago for Christmas presents for my sisters. I used leftover glass containers after I finished burning candles. I first wrapped in one color then used the colored hemp twine to make designs like flowers growing out of grass and circles.
From Nature to Nurture says
What a great idea! I love it! I would love for you to share it this week on Thrifty Thursdays link party @ http://fromnature-tonurture.blogspot.com/ Hope to see you there! Bonnie
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
I was searching for some snow day crafts idea tomorrow {we are supposed to get ~10 inches which shuts everything down here} and this is perfect!
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
Yeah, we’re supposed to get that much snow today and tomorrow too! Glad I could provide some inspiration!
Inspire Me Heather says
Your bottles turned out great – nice job!!
ashley rachelle says
what a great upcycle craft! it’s amazing what a little twine can do! i also love how you are subtly referencing st. paddy’s day while still keeping it versatile. great job! xo
Crystal says
Love it! I like how did each bottle differently with the twine.Looks like a unique set. Great idea!!
Ann says
These are great because I think they look like demijohns…which are way expensive. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend!
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
Haha Ann, that was definitely the point of some of them! My husband was like “Ooh you could wrap that twine and make it look like a pirate jug!” By which I think he meant demijohn. 🙂
Lizy @ http://justdipitinchocolate.blogspot.com/ says
Very Creative! Will love to give this a try! Coming from the Atkinson Drive pinning party to pin it! Thanks for sharing!
Lynet Witty says
I love these beacuse they’re beer bottles! yay!
Ash @ HumberHomeProject says
love these!
I agree, bottle wrapped in that striped baker’s twine would look adorable! 🙂
Jacque says
Cute cute cute and the green carnations are getting me in the mood for St. Patty’s Day!
keri @ shaken together says
LOVE the neutral twine on those dark brown bottles … great job on a cute craft!
joanne says
These are cute! What a great way to reuse those bottles. I came from the Create & Inspire party and I am a follower. Please feel free to check out my blog at http://jmacreativemess.blogspot.com
Thanks for sharing!
Joanne @ Creative Mess
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says
Those are too cute! I definitely need to twine up some of my beer bottles!
debbiedoos says
These are just adorable! SUch a simple thing to make such a great statement.
Courtenay says
Oh my goodness! Decorating with beer bottles for St. Patty’s Day! It makes so much sense! I wish I thought of that!
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
Just you wait Courtenay! I made JM drink a 12 pack of beer for me so I could use the bottles, so there are a bunch more crafts coming up!
Janel from NellieBellie says
Great way to give those bottles new life!! Love and pinned!
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
Thanks Janel!
Jen @ Four Marrs & One Venus says
Rocked the Bottle on this post girl!
Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says
What an easy and fun way to update decor! You should come share these at Pinworthy Projects.
Patsy Behrendt says
Thanks so much for this post! I don’t have any beer bottles because my hubs usually buys beer in a can but it got me to thinking. I throw out so many water bottles (I know they are bad and never deteriorate) so, I made a bunch of these wrapped bottles and dropped a few marbles in the bottom for weighting. I had everything I needed already so they cost nothing! They are adorable, will make great vases for those single flowers that I pick from the yard and give to friends/neighbors. And best of all, I am no longer adding to the local landfill!!
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
What a fabulous idea! Adding marbles to the bottom is super smart too!
PJ says
All hail the wrapped beer bottle, Ive got one sitting on my mantelscape because I needed the texture!
Jocie@OPC The Better Half says
Looks great Jessi! This is going on my to-do list asap! 🙂
Amanda says
I love these! I so want to try this!