I make a lot of cut off wine bottle soy candles and in the spirit of being green I also use the tops for candlesticks and screw off tops for magnets. The corks I do a number of things with, but I think this just might be my favorite use.
Take one cork, stack descending size washers of different colored metals to the top and bottom, and screw in an eye screw. They also look great if you simply use a screw on the bottom instead of dangling the bead. Then attach a keychain and you're done. If you want a bit of extra strength glue the washers together.
Within just a few minutes you have some great stocking stuffers!
Love this idea!
ReplyDeleteThese are really really cool. What a great gift for sure and what if it were a special momento type cork to commemorate some special occasion? I wish I had saved some of those corks. :0 Guess we will have to start drinking some more. Hehe. Thanks for linking this up to Motivated Monday at BeColorful.
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This is the best idea I've ever seen using corks, lovely!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I'm going to have to try it. Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I bet they float...which would be great for boat keys! Thanks for the idea, we have TONS of corks :)
ReplyDeletei absolutely adore these and have made a bunch tonight! completely addicting!!!!!! GREAT idea!!!
ReplyDeletewhat kind of glue did you use? Love this idea!
ReplyDeleteActually none. The eye screws hold on the washers well. If I wanted extra security I would use E6000. You can get that at any craft store.
ReplyDeleteDid you buy your corks new or did you have them around the house? I have some around my house but aren't in the best of shape. If you know a place that I can purchase them please let me know. I would appreciate it. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThese were from bottles we drank:-)! If you just google wine corks you'll find dozens of sellers. Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea. I plan on using the idea for party favors at my wedding. Thank you.
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