• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Debbiedoos
menu icon
go to homepage
  • DIY
  • Dollar Tree Crafts
  • Stenciling
  • Mod Podge Project
  • Household Dimensions
search icon
Homepage link
  • DIY
  • Dollar Tree Crafts
  • Stenciling
  • Mod Podge Project
  • Household Dimensions
×

Home » dollar tree

How to Create Christmas Decor Wine Bottles in 5 Easy Steps

By Debbiedoo's Team Published: Apr 27, 2023

Repurposing wine bottles into Christmas decor is a fantastic way to express your creativity and add a touch of festive cheer to your home. Display your unique Christmas decor wine bottles around your home or give them as thoughtful, handmade gifts.

Read on to discover how to craft stunning Christmas decor from wine bottles, from gathering your materials, preparing and painting the wine bottles to adding embellishments and finishing touches.

1. Gather your materials

  • Mod Podge
  • Americana Decor Chalky Finish or craft paint of your choice
  • Diamond Dust or Sparkle Mod Podge
  • Rit Dye
  • A paintbrush
  • A foam brush
  • Embellishments, such as button snowflakes, burlap, or twine
  • Candle or fairy lights (optional)

2. Prepare the wine bottles

Begin by soaking the wine bottles in soapy warm water to remove the label. This will make it easier to decorate the bottles and ensure a clean surface for painting. After soaking, rinse the inside of the bottles thoroughly.

3. Paint the wine bottles

First, turn the bottles upside down and apply two coats of chalky paint using your choice of color. Allow the paint to dry for approximately one hour.

Next, add some sparkle to your wine bottles. Paint on a light coat of Mod Podge, then lightly sprinkle the Diamond Dust or apply Sparkle Mod Podge. Let the bottles dry for a few hours, allowing the sparkle to set.

After the sparkle has dried, use Rit Dye to add a touch of color. Dip a foam brush in the dye and lightly paint it onto the bottle. Gently dab the bottles with a paper towel to create a unique, textured effect. Allow the dye to dry completely for about an hour.

4. Decorate the wine bottles

Once your bottles are dry, it’s time to add festive embellishments. Attach button snowflakes to the bottle using glue or adhesive. You can also add a cute button, found in button packs at craft stores like Michaels or Dollar Store.

Wrap the necks of the bottles with burlap and twine for a rustic touch, and adhere a Dollar Tree snowflake to complete the look.

5. Add the finishing touches

For an extra touch of holiday magic, add candles to the opening of the bottles or place fairy lights inside. This will create a warm, inviting glow that will light up your home during the holiday season.

Check out more ideas with repurposed wine bottles.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Raquel

    October 30, 2014 at 4:25 pm

    I am all about a little of both! Great project – I have never mixed Rit Dye with Mod Podge. Love the look!

    Reply
  2. Deborah D

    October 30, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    Debbie love this idea. I’m doing a table for Christmas celebration at church and am using a snowmen theme. Can’t wait to try using red for blue. Let you know how it turns out.
    I tried you Dr Pepper pork chops the other night and they were a HUGH hit. Fresh turnip greens from our garden and baked sweet potatoes with cornbread. Doesn’t get any better. My friends wanted the recipe and I posted it on Facebook giving you the credit. Thanks so much. Will go in my favorite recipes to be used again and again.

    Reply
    • Debbie

      October 30, 2014 at 11:12 pm

      Oh that is wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing.

      Reply
  3. Debbie

    October 30, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    That is so cool! I have all the ingredients 🙂 empty wine bottle and all!
    Love it!!
    Debbie

    Reply
  4. patty smothers

    October 30, 2014 at 10:26 pm

    loves your wine bottle that’s my craft this year an corks would love to see what you come up with

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      October 31, 2014 at 11:23 am

      Hmmm.. corks, I will have to see what I can do with those:) Thanks Patty.

      Reply
  5. martina

    October 31, 2014 at 9:36 am

    Super cute as always Debbie!!

    Reply
  6. Lavender Dreams

    November 04, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    This is a fun project! I’m enjoying your blog tonight…catching up on what you’ve been making lately. Wish we could have a glass of wine together! Happy Fall! Sweet hugs, Diane

    Reply
  7. Suzan

    November 06, 2014 at 5:29 am

    Such a great idea and I have LOTS of empty wine bottles! I do something similar with olive oil bottles but have a more shabby type of style. Love this rustic look!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      November 06, 2014 at 9:34 am

      Great Suzan! Glad you like it.

      Reply
  8. Ann Dudley (duddoosdesigns)

    November 04, 2015 at 10:05 pm

    Love your craft. Now I have ideas to use w/my bottles.

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      November 04, 2015 at 10:13 pm

      Great Ann! Have fun.

      Reply
  9. Melinda Russell

    November 11, 2015 at 7:59 pm

    Did you put a coat of clear varnish over the finished bottles?
    This is a great idea.
    I have some bottles (empty Young Living NingXia Red bottles) that are nice to use. I have painted some with designs, baked in the oven and then varnished. I use them to hold dishsoap. I wanted to do something different with the ones I have so this idea would be perfect. Thank you!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      November 11, 2015 at 11:19 pm

      I did not use a varnish on these. However you can. But because of the rit dye, even with a varnish, I could not guarantee that they would not run. That is a chance you have to take. Mine were just decorative with no water contact. The varnish though may hold the dye.

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

rustic wall hanging

How to Craft Rustic Wall Hanging for Guest Rooms in 5 Easy Steps

diy beehive decor

How to Craft DIY Beehive Decor in 6 Simple Steps

Dorito chicken casserole

How to Make a Mouthwatering Dorito Chicken Casserole

roast beef sliders

How to Make Zesty BBQ Roast Beef Sliders

how to stencil onto fabric

How to Stencil Onto Fabric in 6 Easy Steps Using a Linen Pillow Cover

Looking for something?

Recent Posts

  • How to Craft Rustic Wall Hanging for Guest Rooms in 5 Easy Steps
  • How to Craft DIY Beehive Decor in 6 Simple Steps
  • How to Make a Mouthwatering Dorito Chicken Casserole
  • How to Make Zesty BBQ Roast Beef Sliders
  • How to Stencil Onto Fabric in 6 Easy Steps Using a Linen Pillow Cover

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • About
  • Privacy Policy

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Copyright © 2023 Debbie-Debbiedoos.com