Here are three pretty ways to upcycle soda bottles and convert them into lovely planters! Using various sizes of bottles there are a whole variety of indoor plants you can use these for.

Here are three pretty ways to upcycle soda bottles and convert them into lovely planters! Using various sizes of bottles Continue Reading

These metro modern self watering planters will catch everyone's eye. They're low maintenance plant care disguised in classy uniquely upcycled soda bottles.

For those of you who couldn’t join us on Facebook this week (@spanglerscience), we’ve been working hard to provide fun and amazing at home experiences to those who have been impacted by the current events.

What do you do with your wine corks after a celebration? If you manage to collect enough of them, you can try some of these DIY wine cork projects!

Reduce, reuse, recycle - we like the sound of this motto, don't you? Recycling stuff is awesome, but actually repurposing your old stuff and garbage into something new and useful is even more awesome! We love to write about DIY projects, especially the ones with recycling ideas (check out one of our older posts here), so if you're looking for any creative ideas for reusing your old stuff, this is the post for you! From plastic bottles to scrap metal and bicycle parts - there isn't a thing that cannot be upcycled.

Soda Bottle Rocket Launcher: Some of you that have followed me for a while might recognize this project as an upgraded version of my water bottle rocket launcher, seen in this video. While the old design was the cause of quite a few singed arm hairs, this new model is much more…

This item is an upcycled Ramune bottle filled with approximately 145~175 origami stars all folded by the seller (quantity for w/ marble and w/o marble respectively). The star color and style is customizable and you can tell me in more detail what you want in the Personalization section. Notes: - Everything is a mix of every single star color I have in inventory. - Soda Flavor is available in Orange, Lychee, Melon, Muscat Grape (green). This option is stars in the color scheme of the soda in the bottle and comes with the label (label can be removed or excluded if you prefer) - Mystery is creator's choice meaning you want me to pick the color scheme - If you do not see what you want, select "Other" and describe what you'd like in the Personalization section, or message obcfamily and ask if something is possible.

By George Hart for the Museum of Mathematics The icosahedron consists of twenty equilateral triangles, meeting five at each vertex. Here are two

Mother's Day is right around the corner and, if you're anything like I am, you want to make something for your mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, best friend who is also a mother, etc, but you haven't even started yet and you probably don't want to have to pay very much, either. Well, don't fear, because today

I’ve been organizing several rooms in our house lately, boxing up out-grown clothing, donating un-loved toys, and throwing away stashed garbage and crumpled art projects. My kids are hoarders. Especially the older two (cough-elliandconnor-cough). But it’s not completely their fault. They’re kids and need to be taught…and that’s partly my fault. So, I have sat …

Soda Bottle Top Fidget Toy: When I saw fidget cubes on the web, it struck me that two soda bottle tops could be used to make a similar toy which would be comfortable to hold and handle, and be of an appropriate size. The one I then built, can do the following: 1. The two halv…

I love this idea for making a functioning heart model from STEAM Powered Family. The materials are easy to come by, especially if you drink soda, and it’s a powerful lesson in how blood moves…

Combine your passion for drinking soda and growing your own vegetables by making an upside-down tomato planter! This gardening project is especially great for people who have limited space for growing their own green things. To make this, you'll be using an empty soda bottle, aluminum foil, masking tape, twine, potting soil, and other simple materials.

Making a soda-bottle volcano is a classic science experiment that doubles as a great excuse to make an explosive mess. There are multiple combinations of materials that will lead to a fun explosion. Two of the classic soda-bottle volcanos...

A fun yard toy that can be used two ways! You can put a dowel into the ground and Continue Reading

Who would have thought that a plain soda bottle can turn into something this gorgeous?

Do you just throw away plastic bottles knowing they're trash? Well... think again. Here is a list of ideas on how to reuse plastic bottles for gardening!

Fun little carry all containers for storing just about anything that will fit. Another wonderful way to upcycle those plastic soda bottles and get organized at…

Hallo ihr Lieben! :) Heute haben wir wieder etwas ganz besonderes für euch: tolle Upcycling-Ideen mit den beliebten runden Chipsdosen. Die aufgewerteten Chipsdosen eignen sich beispielsweise bestens als Dekoration, Aufbewahrungsbox oder als Geschenkverpackung. Falls ihr also bald eine Party schmeißt, dann werft die ein oder andere Chipsdose auf keinen Fall weg, sondern versucht euch an eine unserer 6 großartig Upcycling-Ideen, die wir für euch unten zusammengefasst haben. Ganz nach dem Motto: zuerst das Vergnügen und dann die Arbeit, oder nicht? Und falls ihr eine der tollen Ideen nachmacht, dann teilt sie super gerne mit uns bei Facebook oder Instagram. Wir würden uns freuen! ;) LeuchtturmGarnrollenturmGeschenkverpackungSpaghetti-DoseBlumenvaseBowling Pins

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I’ve been organizing several rooms in our house lately, boxing up out-grown clothing, donating un-loved toys, and throwing away stashed garbage and crumpled art projects. My kids are hoarders. Especially the older two (cough-elliandconnor-cough). But it’s not completely their fault. They’re kids and need to be taught…and that’s partly my fault. So, I have sat …

Designer Garth Britzman of Lincoln, Nebraska has created a stunning parking canopy using discarded plastic bottles filled with colored water. This temporary

Learn more about what an eco-brick is, why people are creating them, and how you can easily create your own!

Given that title and my penchant for puns, I'm guessing it will take you guys exactly 3.7 seconds to guess what my new jewelry stand is made from: Aw, you only needed two seconds, didn't you? I knew it. Yep, this pretty green number is made from four plastic Mountain Dew bottles and exactly $3.72 worth of materials from the hardware store. Not too shabby. It also only took about two hours to make, so let's get to it! First, collect your bottles. You'll need two 2 liter bottles, one 1 liter, and one 20 oz bottle. If you happen to have a Diet 'Dew addict for a spouse like me, this will take less than three days. I found it easiest to cut the bottoms off my bottles with a strong utility knife, and then trim them down further with scissors. Trim them as much or as little as you like: I like my trays pretty shallow, since that enhances the "flower" look. Other than the bottles you will need: One 12-inch length of threaded rod (no cutting necessary; they come this size in the hardware store) and one baggy each of a coordinating size nuts and washers. Again, these three items cost me less than $4 total. Drill holes that are the same size as your threaded rod in the center of each tray: If you want your lowest tray to double as a bracelet hanger, cut between the "petals" of the bottle bottom to separate them, like so: Cut as far down into the plastic as you can with scissors, and then use a Dremel to smooth the jagged bottom edge. (PLEASE wear safety glasses: little bits of plastic can go flying!) As you can see, the Dremel gives a nice rounded edge to the "v" between each "petal." The Dremel will leave a lot of plastic "fuzz" around the edges. Use a metal file to smooth this out a bit: Then use small nips (I used cuticle trimmers) to trim off any stubborn excess "fuzz:" Now you're ready to assemble your stand! Remember to sandwich each tray between two washers, between two nuts. If your drilled holes are the correct size, each tray will be tight enough that you'll need to screw it into place on your threaded rod. In fact, expect to spend a good five minutes spinning the middle tray into place. :) It's not craft time without a cat or two sitting on my supplies. Your second 2 liter bottle bottom will act as the stand's base; just flip it upside down: And for a final finishing touch, glue a pretty glass bead to the top nut: (I also snipped and glued a metal bead post into the bead itself to cover the hole.) This stand is surprisingly steady - if it rocks, trim your bottom edge to make sure it's level - and the trays can hold a ton of jewelry without flexing a bit: And now, a few more beauty shots. Because I am really loving my new camera. :) Can you believe I took these shots at night? The extra high ISOs of the 7D are my new best friend. See all my bracelets hanging on the bottom? There's also room in each petal to fit a matching ring or pin - and again, the plastic is so strong it doesn't flex a bit. Ok, last one: Oh, and you can do this with any kind of soda bottle, of course, so long as you have three different sizes to work with. I'm currently wondering if Orange Crush bottles are actually orange, for obvious reasons. [eyebrow waggle] It'd also be fun to mix colors, although I can't think of any other brands that might have colored bottles. Let me know in the comments if you know of any, won't you? Happy crafting, and as always, please send pics if you guys try this out yourself! ***** Come see ALL of my craft projects on one page, right here!

Follow me I’ll admit it, I’m a huge fan of the ubiquitous 2-liter soda bottles. And like 5-gallon buckets, I think they’re far too

Hi All, In this blog, I will be sharing how to make a simple hourglass by recycling soda bottles. With things one can find easily at ...

20 Unusual Uses for Plastic Bottles: Plastic bottles are ubiquitous these days. If you find yourself with a surplus of them, recycling is certainly an option.But first, consider tackling one of these fun DIY projects that reuse plastic bottles.

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