11 Genius Ways to Repurpose Your Old Wine Bottles: DIY Bird Feeder, Candleholder and More

Ever find yourself looking all over the house for a vase, only to come up empty-handed? Wine bottles to the rescue! From vases to candleholders to wind chimes, bottles of vino can be super versatile.

Here are 11 inspired ways to put them to good use.

DIY Bird Feeder

Fill a bottle with birdseed, attach it upside-down to a wooden base and let gravity do the rest.

Fairy Light Lamp

Insert string lights into a bottle for a glowing ambient side-table lamp. Great for a backyard gathering at night, as well!

Candleholder

Insert taper candles into bottlenecks for a romantic centerpiece. The way the wax drips down the sides will add charm and character to any table.

Hanging Garden Planter

Etch an opening and cut bottles horizontally or vertically and suspend them with twine to grow herbs, succulents or small plants.

Hanging Lights

Carefully cut off the bottom of each bottle, then feed a sturdy wire through the neck and add a socket and bulb. Attach to a strong ceiling mount.

Soap Dispenser

Attach a pump top and fill with liquid soap for a chic bathroom or kitchen accessory.

Vase

Ideal for long-stemmed flowers. Paint or etch the glass for a personalized touch.

Olive Oil or Vinegar Dispenser

Clean and fill the bottle with oil or vinegar, add a pour spout — and voilà!

Wind Chimes

Carefully cut sections from the bottle and hang them outside along with beads and metal pieces to create a musical, artistic piece of art.

Torch Path Lights

Stake bottles upside-down along a path and place solar lights inside for a glowing walkway. Much cheaper than the torch lights you’ll find at the store.

Jewelry Holder

Use the neck and curve of a bottle to hang bracelets, bangles and necklaces. It will look amazing and sophisticated.