Summer is still in full swing and I’m grasping at straws for things to do with my daughter. Aside from the usual outdoor water play, I wanted to come up with some activities to stimulate her crafty side. Enter these easy upcycled water bottle crafts for kids. It makes sense, because we’re drinking lots of water to beat the heat, which means we have plenty of plastic water bottles piling up. What better way to make use of them than to turn them into a fun craft?
I’ve searched the web and made a list of water bottle crafts for kids of all ages. Want to upcycle your empty water bottles? Try one of these awesome water bottle crafts for kids.
11 Awesome Kid Crafts To Make With Empty Water Bottles
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Water Bottle Flowers
Create an indestructible garden by cutting up and painting a few empty bottles. These would be so fun in a mini fairy garden!
Get the tutorial here.Photo: The Chilly Dog
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Glow Stick Lightning Bugs
Dress up empty water bottles with a few ribbons and some pipe cleaners, and then add a glow stick. These lightning bugs would be fun additions to tents at night while camping.
Get the tutorial here.Photo: View FromThe Fridge
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Bottle Cap Art
Put those caps to good use by creating a mini oceanic scene. You won't believe how easy it is to make.
Get the tutorial here.Photo: I Heart Crafty Things
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Yellow Jellyfish
Having an "under the sea" themed birthday party? These plastic jellyfish would make perfect hanging decorations!
Get the tutorial here.Photo: Plaid Online
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Rainbow Bubble Snakes
This is an ideal summertime activity to do outdoors with the kids. They'll love customizing the color of the bubbles! All you need is an empty water bottle from your recycling, duct tape, a single sock, dish soap, and some food coloring.
Get the tutorial here.Photo: Housing A Forest
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Neon Fish
A few simple snips of a scissor and some painting and gluing, combined with an imagination is all it takes to make these fun fish! The kids can make an entire collection!
Get the tutorial here.Photo: Meaningful Mama
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Paint a Floral Mural
Use the bottoms of several different plastic bottles to create a fun paint studio for kids of all ages. The results will definitely be "hang-on-the-fridge" worthy!
Get the tutorial here.Photo: Kids Activities Blog
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Rainbow Sensory Bottle
Three types of supplies are all that separate you and your kids from this colorful sensory activity.
Get the tutorial here.Photo: Ryan & Marsha
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Fairy House Night Lights
These take a little bit more work, but the end result is absolutely darling. Who wouldn't want a small collection of fairy lights?!
Get the tutorial here.Photo: Crafts By Amanda
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Water Bottle Penguins
Okay, these have to be one of the cutest ideas I have seen! And even preschoolers can help make them. Create a little army of penguins to play with by following the easy instructions.
Get the tutorial here.Photo: One Little Project
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Airplane Piggy Bank
Encourage your kids to save money AND to upcycle by making these clever airplane piggy banks.
Get the tutorial here.Photo: Brightnest
