20+ Wine Bottle Crafts for Christmas

Before your next gift exchange, check out these wine bottle crafts. There are a ton of smart Christmas craft ideas, so you won't repeat a gift. Whether you're looking for some unique lighting ideas for your home, including the project for the Sparkling Wine Bottle Craft (left), or you just want to add a festive color to your decorations, you'll find something to make and give this holiday season with these wine bottle Christmas crafts. Many of these crafts are budget-friendly, too, so it's definitely a win-win!

Don't roll up your sleeves and get started on making your wine bottle crafts just yet! You'll need to clean the bottle thoroughly and ensure it is completely dry. You should also inspect the bottle for any cracks or signs of breakage; if you see any signs of damage, you'll need to recycle the bottle. Finally, you will need to keep in mind that the type of wine bottle you're using could change the look of the final project; a bottle for Champagne typically has a dramatically different look when compared with a bottle for merlot or chardonnay.

There's never a bad time to start working on wine bottle crafts, so start brainstorming some Christmas craft ideas right now. A great way to get started is by making Christmas ornament crafts using wine corks originally destined for the garbage bin. Since they're small and compact, you won't spend hours working on your project; for example, the Wine Cork Candle Ornaments (left) won't take long for you to make. By using wine corks, you can add depth and an assortment of colors to a design. For example, a cork used in a bottle of red wine will yield a beautiful jam-like color that is perfect for the season, while corks used in Champagne or white wines will have a neutral look. Don't forget about synthetic corks! You may find that synthetic corks are typically easier to cut and pierce for projects.

When you're a little more comfortable with wine cork craft ideas, you can start making more complicated projects such as fabulous and creative wreaths, including the Vintage Cork Wreath (left). Start collecting wine corks now and you'll be ready to go for the holiday season. Be sure to add distinctive embellishments, including pretty ribbons and bows — it's the best way to make wine bottle crafts stick out from the crowd. You'll also discover a number of other festive decorations that can be made with wine corks, including coasters and even festive tabletop trees. If you're in need of more corks to complete a project, then consider asking your favorite wine bar or restaurant to help you out. 

Who knew wine bottle crafts could be so fancy? Use cork to create easy Christmas crafts that you can wear all year long. The design is unexpected and original — you'll want show these off at a holiday party. The quick and easy jewelry crafts are a fun way to use up every part of a wine bottle while also creating something new and fashion-forward along the way. These jewelry crafts, including the Christmas Tree Cork Earrings (left), are also inexpensive, so you can create something new without breaking the bank. With a little bit of planning, you can even wear a new set of jewelry to every holiday party this season!