These olive oil and balsamic vinegar bottles aren't just beautiful—they’re brimming with potential. Whether you're looking to add sparkle to your garden or charm to your home, here are a dozen delightful ideas to transform your green glass collection into something truly special.
🌿 1. Garden Wall Edging
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| These appear to be wine bottles but should work too. Pinterest. |
Half-bury your bottles upside-down around a flower bed for a glowing green border. Play with patterns by alternating bottle heights or angles.
Materials:
Green bottles
Garden trowel
Rubber mallet (optional)
Level (optional)
🌳 2. DIY Bottle Tree
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| This bottle tree uses a fairly complex structure. Source: Pinterest. |
Use a salvaged tree branch or metal pole with rebar arms to build your own folk-art-inspired bottle tree.
Materials:
✅ Green bottles
✅ Metal or wooden post
✅ Rebar rods or dowels
✅ Drill (for mounting arms)
🌞 3. Solar Fairy Light Bottles
Drop solar-powered cork lights into each bottle for magical path lighting or patio ambiance.
Materials:
✅ Green bottles
✅ Solar cork lights (or mini fairy lights)
✅ Optional: twine, decorative ribbon
🪴 4. Upside-Down Herb Planters
Cut the bottom off the bottle, stuff mesh into the neck, and plant your herbs inside. Hang upside down for space-saving flair.
Materials:
✅ Green bottles
✅ Glass cutter & sanding block
✅ Mesh or cheesecloth
✅ Potting mix & herbs
🔔 5. Bottle Wind Chimes
Drill a hole near the top, thread with fishing line or twine, and hang alongside beads, shells, or ceramic discs.
Materials:
✅ Green bottles
✅ Diamond-tipped drill bit
✅ Twine or fishing line
✅ Decorative chime elements
🌿 6. Watering Globes
Fill a bottle with water and place it upside-down into soil for slow-release watering—perfect for hot days.
Materials:
✅ Green bottles
✅ Nail or drill (to poke small hole in cap)
✅ Indoor or outdoor pots
🪞 7. Tabletop Terrariums
Cut off the base and set the bottle over moss or small succulents to create a glass dome effect.
Materials:
✅ Green bottles
✅ Moss, soil, mini plants
🕯️ 8. Candle Holders
Slide taper candles into the necks or create a rustic base with pebbles and a tea light inside.
Materials:
✅ Green bottles
✅ Candles (taper or tea light)
✅ Sand or pebbles (optional)
💐 9. Reed Diffuser Bottles
Turn a bottle into a natural air freshener by adding essential oil and bamboo reeds.
Materials:
✅ Green bottles
✅ Carrier oil + essential oils
✅ Diffuser reeds
🌈 10. Painted Accent Bottles
Paint the inside with swirling colors or use glass paint on the outside for a stained-glass look.
Materials:
✅ Acrylic or glass paints
✅ Brushes or sponge dauber
✅ Masking tape (optional for designs)
💧 11. Stained Glass Bottle Window
Mount bottles horizontally in a wooden frame to create a glowing art piece for the garden or a sunny indoor nook.
Materials:
✅ Green bottles
✅ Wood or metal frame
✅ Saw, screws, or brackets for mounting
🪟 12. Indoor Vase Cluster
Group 3–5 bottles on a tray with dried or fresh flowers for a charming tabletop display.
Materials:
✅ Green bottles
✅ Decorative tray or base
🧰 Materials Checklist
👉 View the full DIY checklist below:
👉 Includes cutting/drilling tools, safety gear, and decorative options.
General Supplies for All Projects Item Use
✅ Glass bottles (12+) The stars of the show! Olive oil or balsamic bottles
✅ Work gloves (cut-resistant or leather) Protect hands from sharp edges
✅ Safety goggles Protect eyes when cutting, sanding, or drilling
✅ Masking tape or painter's tape Mark cutting/drilling lines, help guide scoring
✅ Ruler or flexible measuring tape Precision for spacing or marking cut lines
🟦 For Cutting Bottles (Terrariums, Planters, Vases, etc.) Item Use
✅ Glass bottle cutter (e.g., Creator’s Bottle Cutter) Score the glass cleanly and evenly
✅ Kettle or pot for boiling water For thermal shock separation
✅ Ice water bath (bowl/bucket) To cool and crack the scored bottle line
✅ Sandpaper (220 to 400 grit) or diamond sanding block To smooth sharp edges after cutting
🟨 For Drilling Bottles (Lights, Wind Chimes, Watering Bottles) Item Use
✅ Diamond-tipped hole saw drill bits (6–30mm set) For drilling clean holes in glass
✅ Variable-speed drill Lower speeds = safer glass drilling
✅ Clamp or bottle vise Stabilize bottles while drilling
✅ Shallow plastic container Submerge drilling area to keep glass cool
✅ Small sponge Keeps bit wet and catches debris (optional)
🟧 For Decorative Projects (Lights, Garden Art, Indoor Decor) Item Use
✅ Solar cork lights or fairy lights For bottle nightlights, path lights, tree lights
✅ Raffia, twine, or ribbon Add rustic or seasonal charm around the neck
✅ Acrylic craft paint or spray paint Optional bottle decoration
✅ Decoupage medium or Mod Podge For collage or label art bottles
✅ E6000 craft glue or hot glue gun Attaching embellishments securely
🟫 For Garden Installations (Bottle Wall, Tree, Totems) Item Use
✅ Mallet or rubber hammer For gently setting bottles into soil
✅ Metal or wooden dowels/rebar For bottle tree branches or totems
✅ Garden trowel or small shovel To dig edging trench or place bottles
✅ Level To align bottles evenly for edging
🟪 Optional Finishing Touches Item Use
❇️ Small LED puck lights For underlit indoor bottle displays
🔐 Safety First
If you're cutting or drilling bottles:
- Wear gloves and goggles
- Use a diamond-tipped bit or bottle cutter
- Cool glass with water while working
- Sand sharp edges thoroughly
📸 Share Your Creations!
If you try any of these ideas, tag me on social media or comment below—I’d love to see your work!
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