23 Genius Plastic Bottle Crafts To Try This Weekend

Are you dying to get your hands on a crafty project that is cheap to make but at the time useful? Maybe you’re looking for a certain project that will turn an ordinary everyday item into something amazing? Then you’ve come to the right place!

We’ve collected the best ways to recycle plastic bottles and turn them into beautiful décor items for your home.

You’ll also find other genius plastic bottle crafts to try your hand at, such as DIY pencil cases, cupcake holders, dispensers, and so much more.

Have I sparked your interest yet?

Because these plastic bottle crafts are sure to blow your mind.

23 Amazing Plastic Bottle Crafts

1. Dandelion Lanterns

Idea via apieceofrainbow

Don’t you think these lanterns are stunningly creative? Despite how it looks, I was taken aback by how easy and simple it was to make this lantern using a plastic bottle, paper, and an X-acto knife!

If you’re in the midst of wedding planning, do take these paper lanterns into account because they’re sure to make any outdoor wedding or party centerpieces a hit!

2. DIY Kitty Planters From Plastic Bottles

Idea via recyclart

I absolutely love these kitty planters for just about any kind of decor. They’re incredibly cute and a great way to recycle plastic bottles.

Also, by making your own using plastic bottles,  it cuts down on planter costs.

It definitely beats a boring planter any day, don’t you agree?

3. Plastic Bottle Heart Gift

Idea via ourpeacefulplanet

Looking for a special and creative way to gift a special someone? Then this gift idea using a plastic bottle is all you need. This tutorial will show you how to make use of two plastic bottles, cut, join and turn it into a heart shape filled with love.

You can fill them with sweets, confetti, little paper hearts with special notes or whatever you see fit.

4. Plastic Bottle Pencil Case

Idea via doodlecraftblog

Move on fabric cases because this diy pencil case is sure to be amazing!

It’s really easy to make and kids will go crazy over this plastic bottle case.

You’ll need a soda bottle for this one and don’t forget your zip and glue.

5. Plastic Bottle Cupcake Holders

Idea via hometalk

If you liked the previous idea, then you’re sure to love this one. Make these cute cupcake holders using a plastic bottle and join them off with a pretty ribbon.

This is an ideal way if you throwing a party or get together but not looking to go over budget with spending on party favors.

6. Indoor Herb Garden

Idea via grillo-designs

I’m always on the lookout for fancy ways to make my herb garden look amazing and this one does just that.

For those herbs that constantly needs to be replanted, these planters make it must easier to do so.

Just a heads up: you’ll need to collect a few milk cartons before you can get started on this one.

7. DIY Makeup Organizer

Idea via Art and Ideas 

Makeup organizers can be quite pricey in stores but I’ve found a pretty awesome tutorial that shows you how to make your own using the ends of a plastic bottle to store your small collection of makeup supplies such as lipsticks, nail polish, and eyeshadows

Go ahead and watch that video to get the full step-by-step process.

The added glitter detail makes this organizer much more girly and less recycle-ly if that makes sense!

8. Plastic Bottom Flower Bouquet Lamp

Idea via craft crazy Genius

I’ve seen real bouquets, paper bouquets, ribbon bouquets but never plastic bottle bouquets that look like this one before!

All they did was cut out the bottom of a plastic bottle and join them together! How smart!

9. DIY Recycled Flower Vase

Idea via theseamanmom

Like we’ve said before – flower vases aren’t cheap. And when they break, there goes your money.

That’s why it’s always a good idea to make your own from scratch.

If you’re worried about them looking cheap or handmade, then a bit of gold spray paint will definitely save you time and effort.

10. Cherry Blossom Art

Idea via alphamom

Are the kids feeling a bit bored lately? Then grab a plastic bottle, some paint, and a long sheet of paper.

Dip the bottom of the bottle into the paint and create a beautiful work of art!

11. Cute Hedgehog Planters

Idea via dipfeed

Aren’t these hedgehog planters adorable? For this plastic bottle craft, you’ll need some rope, a cutter, and paint.

12. Fairy House Lamp

Idea via hometalk

If you haven’t tried your hands at making fairie houses yet, you really should get down to it soon enough. It’s an amazing way to pass the time while doing something super creative and so much fun.

This particular fairy house lamp lights up your home!

13. Plastic Bottle Fairy House

Idea via craftsbyamanda

Here’s another fairy house project using a plastic bottle but on a much smaller scale. If you’re someone who loves a simple and easy DIY project, then this fairy house is perfect for you especially, if you’re a beginner!

The roof of this fairy house is made using the top of the plastic bottle while the rest of the house is made using the bottom half of the plastic bottle. A small square is cut out in the middle to add a window effect.

To finish it off, a few flower embellishments are used to create a picture-perfect fairy house for beginners.

14. Gift Wrapping Ideas

Idea via ourpeacefulplanet

This diy project is a unique and creative way to wrap gifts and perfect for the holiday season!

You’ll need a bit of washi tape to decorate and a bell embellishment for the top to tie this gift-wrapping idea together.

15. Cellphone Charger Holder

Idea via makeit-lovei

Prevent cord clutter or worse, someone stepping on your phone by making this amazing hanging phone wall charger. No one would be able to tell this was made from a plastic bottle!

16. Piggy Bank From Plastic Bottle

Idea via home-dzine

Get your kids to save their pennies with this adorable plastic bottle piggy bank.

Though you’ll have to bust out your creative skills for this one I’m sure you’ll be able to follow along and give it your very own special touch.

17. Cement Vase Using a Plastic Bottle

Idea via youtube

Cement projects are all the rage these days and theirs so many to get through but I think this particular one is worth trying.

18. Airplane Bank

Idea via brightnest

If you weren’t so much into the piggy bank idea, then you could try this plastic bottle airplane bank. They’re not much cutting involved but instead, you’ll do a lot of sticking.

For the wheels on the side of the plane, you could easily repaint toilet roll holders. This one is sure to be fun!

19. Plastic Bag Dispenser

Idea via ourpeacefulplanet

How cool is this plastic bag dispenser? It’s made from a plastic bottle (of course) but for the lid, a CD is repurposed with one side painted black.

20. DIY Bird Feeder

Idea via favecrafts

This bird feeder is perfect if you’re looking for an easy diy project where if it gets stained or you mess up, not a problem because the whole look is meant to be rustic.

The good news: there’s not much cutting involved except for a small hole at the bottom to store the food.

21. French Macaron Ornament From Bottle Caps

Idea via iamahomemaker

So technically, this isn’t made from the bottle itself but I couldn’t resist adding it to this plastic bottle craft collection simply because it’s so gorgeous!

22. Plastic Bottle Jewelry Stand

Idea via epbot

Own a lot of jewelry and tired of misplacing them? This plastic bottle stand is perfect for storing them but you’ll need to cut out quite a few bottoms of the bottle to make sure you have enough levels.

I feel the smaller the size of the bottle, the better it will look.

Also with an added touch of gold spray paint, this stand will look much, much better.

23. Christmas Ornament Plastic Bottle Containers

Idea via hometalk

This could be one of the most useful ways to make sure your Christmas ornaments never get damaged! It’s great for storing large individual items and since the bottles are see-through, you’ll be able to find them without a hassle when the next holiday comes rolling in.