Recycled bottles get arty touch
Kathy Cano-Murillo
Special for the Republic
Sept. 15, 2007 12:00 AM
Some may think my love of recycling objects into art has gone too far.
But I'm not alone in my discovery of the beauty of glass jars as a means to display artifacts and mementos.
There are many other creative people out there who have been using glass bottles in their crafts. Have you ever polished off a Frappuccino and thought, "Wow, this is a cool bottle!" Well, I have!
I've done the same with mini ketchup and tequila bottles. The trick is to find a bottle that has character and a big enough opening to drop in the goodies. Once you have the inside filled, you can embellish the outside.
Think of it as an nontraditional picture frame, or a reverse shadow box. Either way, you'll have an amusing piece of art for your home. This idea would be cute for party favors, gifts or invitations, too.
Will u be posting how to's? Love the idea! Celebrating an old friends b-day this weekend...we are a "triple threat"...as opposed to "double trouble" any tips appreciated!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea. Thank you for sharing it!
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