As we said before, when you are living wildly in the crafts world, you know that nothing should be thrown away because they’re going to be perfect materials for your next project. Plastic bottle is such a versatile material can be upcycled to make artsy, fun and gorgeous projects like DIY rainbow mobile, cute animals, flower pots, decorative wind chimes and more. Just with a little creative inspiration and a do-it-yourself attitude, you can turn those empty wine bottles into a variety of decorations. In today’s list, we have rounded up some easy DIY plastic bottle crafts ideas that your kids can will love. Making something out of plastic bottles is not just for fun, it’s also a great way to teach your kids about recycling and helping the environment. Browse these photos of plastic bottle projects to find more ideas and how to make them with your kids. They are all very fun and creative, and you won’t believe how easy it is to make!
We’ve been working on this list for a long time, but I’m sure there are many more awesome DIY ideas that we’ve missed. So if you know one or have done a cool DIY project for your kids, feel free to share it in the comments! Thank you!
Plastic Water Bottle Flowers
This is simple to do even for preschool kids. Tutorial via
craftsbyamandaRecycled Bottle Flower Rainbow Mobile
Add a personalized touch to your baby’s playroom with this DIY bottle flower rainbow mobile tutorial.
creativejewishmomCute Milk Bottle Elephants
Plastic Bottle Turtle Shell Craft
With only a few easy-to-find materials, the kids can transform an old plastic bottle into fun turtle banks that’s great for pool parties and bath time! Video tutorial via
youtubeDIY Plastic Bottle Bird House
Homemade bird feeders not only spruce up the backyard, they also invite your feathered friends to come and play. A fun eco-friendly craft for kids. Tutorial via
sourcePlastic Bottle Apple Containers
These would make lovely containers for a teacher appreciation day gift! Tutorial via
creativejewishmomUnique Rocket Bank Made out of Plastic Bottle
Easy, cute craft idea that’s great for kids. Tutorial via
krokotakTreat Your Baby with a Bottle Bug with a Glow Stick in It
Make this fantastic bottle bug using recycled materials. It will keep the kids entertained for hours. Tutorial via
crafts-for-all-seasonsSculpture Elephant Made from Recycled Plastic Bottle and Bottle Tops
This is a really clever idea for getting your kids interested in crafting and to start a conversation about recycling too! See more pictures from
ecomaniablogDIY Cozy Coupe Gas Can
Use an empty Wisk bottle to make this cute accessory for your kid’s bike, car, or cozy coupe. Tutorial via
mothersnicheCute Monster Pencil Holders Made from Plastic Bottles
How cute! Re-purpose, reuse, recycle shampoo bottles to pencil case, tall-accessories holder. This can help keep your kids organized. Tutorial via
justimagine-ddocHalloween Milk Jug Ghosts
Make Halloween luminaria by filling milk jugs with lights. Easy Halloween craft idea for the kids! Tutorial via
isavea2zDIY Bottle Penguins
Have the kids make their own penguin crafts out of water bottles and cotton balls. See more from
mymommystyleEmpty Plastic Bottles Game
A clever and fun use of empty old plastic bottles. Tutorial via
krokotakDIY Melted Bottle Jewelery
Make beautiful melted bottle jewelry and discover how heat affects plastic. Experimenting is a lot of fun for kids. Tutorial via
picklebumsDIY Jet Pack with Soda Bottles
Make a jet pack out of spray-painted bottles and red and orange fabric. Great for outerspace play! Tutorial via
doodlecraftblogDIY Bubble Snakes Maker
This activity was so cheap and easy to do, but the results were awesome and the kids loved it. Tutorial via
two-dalooKids DIY Airplane Pencil Case
This is a great and unique back to school project for the kids. Tutorial via
crafty-craftedDIY Plastic Bottle Fairy Houses
Adorable idea for recycling. It’s hard to imagine a girl not in fond of fairy. Tutorial via
filthwizardryToy Airplanes Made from Empty Lotion or Shampoo Bottles
If your baby boy has his heart set on airplanes, then make some out of empty lotion or shampoo bottles with his little hands. See more from
pureandnobleDIY Hanging Jellyfish
This would be a great activity to do for an under the ocean themed party, animal activity, an exciting decoration for kids’ room, or just for fun. Tutorial via
plaidonlineDIY Milk Jug Turkey
This is a fun and easy turkey activitiy you can do with your little ones to celebrate Thanksgiving! Tutorial via
mumblingmommyDIY Plastic Water Bottle Fish Craft
Kids will have fun recycling an empty soda bottle into a beautiful fish! Tutorial via
meaningfulmamaDIY Plastic Bottle Aeroplane Piggy Bank
This plane is made from an old plastic bottle. It’s also a cool project to have fun with your kids recycling and crafting! Tutorial via
brightnest
where can I find the instructions for the water bottle penguins? the site does not work
All the ideas are great and so clever! We are talking more about recycling at home and my kids are very curios about this all. I just found some great projects for them to make. Thank you for the inspiration!
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