Do you have an empty cologne bottle that is as charming as its scent? It’d be a shame if it gets thrown out once it becomes vacant. So, if you have one, don’t toss it in your trash can! Keep it and reuse it as a stunning decor in your home. There are several ways you can recycle bottles. Take your favorite and give these excellent ideas a try!
#1. A Stylish Flower Vase
What you’ll need:
- A knife
- An empty bottle
- A pair of pliers
What to do if your container has a sprayer:
- First, you have to remove the lid.
- In an upward direction, pull the nozzle with your hands.
- Remove the outer casing using your pliers.
- Use your knife to lever up the curved edge on the bottom part of your sprayer.
- Using the right amount of strength, pull the sprayer using your pliers. You can wiggle the sprayer while pulling it upwards to get the job done faster.
- After removing the sprayer, wash your bottle thoroughly before adding your flower.
In just less than ten minutes, you added a simple, yet attractive decor in your home!
#2. A Jewelry Holder
Using an empty bottle as a jewelry holder is an efficient way to make sure your unique and fragile pieces are kept safe. Plus, it can be used as a pretty display. Putting them in your vanity or bathroom would be awesome!
#3. An Oil Burner
What you need to do:
- Pour some of your scented oil in your empty cologne bottles.
- Add a wick.
- You can add other components to make it more appealing to the eyes.
Not only will it make good decor, but it will also make your home smell wonderful!
#4. A Table Accessory
If you have vintage empty bottles, they will surely look lovely on your table!
#5. A Glitter Bomb
No, we’re not talking about glitter bombing and piss somebody off! A glitter bomb is another fantastic idea to decorate your home. Not only that, you can use it as a gift to someone or as giveaways for your party!
#6. Wedding Giveaways
If you have a tight budget for your wedding, you can use empty bottles as your giveaways! You’ll save a lot of money by recycling used bottles and decorating them. It may take you time to complete the project but rest assured, it will be twice the fun!
#7. As a Mini Planter
Grow some herbs using your empty cologne bottle. This is such an awesome idea. It is both functional and pretty!
#8. As a Handmade Perfume Bottle
Make your fragrance by mixing essential oils that attract you the most. Dilute your mix with neutral alcohol, such as vodka, and apply it on your wrist or behind the ears.
What you need to do:
- Typically, you must dilute around ten to twelve drops of your preferred essential oil in five to six drops of water.
- Shake the handmade perfume before you blend it with alcohol.
- After, add two fl. oz. (about 59 ml) of neutral alcohol.
#9. As a Reed Diffuser
What you’ll need:
- empty cologne bottle
- bamboo skewers (you can find them in craft stores or supermarkets)
- sharp needle-nose pliers
- decorative paper
- acrylic paint (black)
- double-sided tape
- foam brush
- diffuser oil
What you need to do:
- Remove the sprayer from your bottle.
- Pull the metal piece around the bottle’s neck using your pliers.
- Using your foam brush, paint the bamboo skewers with the black acrylic paint.
- Stick a bit of tape to your chosen decorative paper and adhere it to the bottle’s back portion.
- You can add some of your paper to the bottle’s front section to conceal any logos.
- Add your diffuser oil and arrange the sticks.
These are only some of the excellent ways you can reuse empty bottles. There are still other methods you can use. You just have to be creative! Now, you no longer have to throw those beautiful bottles and feel sorry for it! Share this post and some of your ideas as well!
