Repurpose Those Plastic Bottles

There are so many things you can do with all kinds and sizes of plastic bottles now. Here are a few ideas that will get your imagination juices flowing.

These are so pretty, and will fit anywhere in your home, or even outside.

 http://www.home-dzine.co.za/crafts/craft-cactus.htm

This is one of our favorites!  Build yourself a plastic bottle greenhouse. Easy, just time consuming. And, up-cycling is great, so the whole project is pretty easy on the wallet too.

http://www.westnottssu.co.uk/media/64927/plastic%20bottle%20greenhouse%20instructions.pdf

There are some great ideas here for up-cycling. Don't you just love this little cob hut with the plastic bottle roof tiles?

http://loveandtrash.com/2011/03/13-super-rad-things-to-do-with-plastic-bottles/

This one is just plain fun! Gather your kids and some supplies, and help them make their own cuff bracelets. The girls will love making them, then wearing them.

http://www.100uses.com/gallery/plastic-bottle-cuff-style-bracelet/

Some Reading:

• ReadyMade: How to Make [Almost] Everything: A Do-It-Yourself Primer
• Fantastic Recycled Plastic: 30 Clever Creations to Spark Your Imagination

Supplies:

• Scotch 8-Inch Precision Ultra Edge Scissors, 3-Pack (1458-3AMZ)
• ExcelSteel 5-Piece All Purpose Scissors
• Titan Elite Industrial Grade Heavy Duty Scissor