Wine drinkers, rejoice! We have the perfect do-it-yourself projects for you.
If you drink a lot of wine, you might begrudgingly toss your wine corks away or maybe hoard them in a big pretty jar. That's fine and all, but not totally useful or all that fun and decorative. So, we decided to scour the internet to find the best DIY projects for all your old corks.
Corks are a great material to work with because they're sturdy and versatile. You can create everything from coasters and bathroom mats to jewelry holders and cork boards. You're really going to wish you'd read this article sooner! So, don't waste any more time and check out the 15 DIY's here below to get inspired.
Advertisement
1. Wine cork map
Just look at this thing! It's magnificent. Now, this will require a lot of wine drinking - but the end result is totally worth it. Another fun idea is to make a wine map out of your state or a smaller country. Check out this fun DIY here.
Just look at this thing! It's magnificent. Now, this will require a lot of wine drinking - but the end result is totally worth it. Another fun idea is to make a wine map out of your state or a smaller country. Check out this fun DIY here.
2. Wine cork coasters
You can create all kinds of coasters with wine corks - but we love this herringbone pattern here. It's chic and fun and can be used for big pots or kettles of tea. Totally cute and very functional! Find the project here.
You can create all kinds of coasters with wine corks - but we love this herringbone pattern here. It's chic and fun and can be used for big pots or kettles of tea. Totally cute and very functional! Find the project here.
3. 3D letters
This is a fun project to do on your own or invite your friends over to make theirs alongside you. Create your initials or spell out your favorite word for a 3d, and very special accent piece. Check out the project here.
This is a fun project to do on your own or invite your friends over to make theirs alongside you. Create your initials or spell out your favorite word for a 3d, and very special accent piece. Check out the project here.
4. Heel-savers
As warmer weather approaches, ladies, you'll be taking your precious heels into dangerous (and muddy) territory. Save your heals by creating these little heel savers from this DIY. It'll keep you walking steadily as well as keep your beautiful pumps nice and clean.
As warmer weather approaches, ladies, you'll be taking your precious heels into dangerous (and muddy) territory. Save your heals by creating these little heel savers from this DIY. It'll keep you walking steadily as well as keep your beautiful pumps nice and clean.
5. Wine glass labels
It's only fitting that you reuse your old wine corks for future wine endeavors. Customize them for a party, or over time make a bunch with all the letters of the alphabet so next time you have guests they can easily choose one. So simple and oh so fun! Find the project here.
It's only fitting that you reuse your old wine corks for future wine endeavors. Customize them for a party, or over time make a bunch with all the letters of the alphabet so next time you have guests they can easily choose one. So simple and oh so fun! Find the project here.
6. Bath mat
Bathrooms tend to get messy, and wet. So, soak it all up with this approaches cork mat. Besides the functionality, the mat looks super chic and will feel great stepping onto when you hop out of the tub. Be sure to check out the DIY here.
Bathrooms tend to get messy, and wet. So, soak it all up with this approaches cork mat. Besides the functionality, the mat looks super chic and will feel great stepping onto when you hop out of the tub. Be sure to check out the DIY here.
7. Knobs
Get rid of those old knobs and replace them with wine or champaign corks. They're funky, rustic and organic looking - and will look great on everything from cabinet drawers to desks. Check out the project here.
Get rid of those old knobs and replace them with wine or champaign corks. They're funky, rustic and organic looking - and will look great on everything from cabinet drawers to desks. Check out the project here.
8. Tiny succulent holders
Is this not the cutest thing you've ever seen? We also adore how they've made these little cork vases into magnets for the fridge. It's a quirky yet modern look that you can easily achieve with this simple DIY.
Is this not the cutest thing you've ever seen? We also adore how they've made these little cork vases into magnets for the fridge. It's a quirky yet modern look that you can easily achieve with this simple DIY.
9. Stamps
This isn't just fun for the kids! Carve out some cute stamps and use them on your holiday cards or stationary. Check out the quick DIY here.
This isn't just fun for the kids! Carve out some cute stamps and use them on your holiday cards or stationary. Check out the quick DIY here.
10. Festive cheese knives
Be the hostess-with-the-mostest with these adorable little cheese knives. Save the corks from your favorite wines to spruce up your old ones. They will look great alongside all the amazing wine and cheese pairings you've made. Find the project here.
Be the hostess-with-the-mostest with these adorable little cheese knives. Save the corks from your favorite wines to spruce up your old ones. They will look great alongside all the amazing wine and cheese pairings you've made. Find the project here.
11. Decorative vase
We can't get enough of this stunning vase! The way the candle light diffuses through the corks with that golden yellow is just beautiful. This will definitely be a statement piece and conversation starter. Here's the DIY.
We can't get enough of this stunning vase! The way the candle light diffuses through the corks with that golden yellow is just beautiful. This will definitely be a statement piece and conversation starter. Here's the DIY.
12. Jewelry organizer
Old corks are perfect for holding earrings, keeping bracelets in place, and your necklaces untangled. Check out the awesome project here.
Old corks are perfect for holding earrings, keeping bracelets in place, and your necklaces untangled. Check out the awesome project here.
12. Photo holder
This wine cork photo holder seamlessly blends rustic and chic. The metallic red paint on the mini clothespins is a must, as it gives off rose gold vibes and matches the copper wire. If you want the photo holders to look more rustic, leave off the gold ribbon so the wine cork is more exposed. Get the full tutorial here.
This wine cork photo holder seamlessly blends rustic and chic. The metallic red paint on the mini clothespins is a must, as it gives off rose gold vibes and matches the copper wire. If you want the photo holders to look more rustic, leave off the gold ribbon so the wine cork is more exposed. Get the full tutorial here.
DIY Everywhere
13. Custom cork board
We couldn't make this list without showing you how to create a totally customized cork board. This thing is a whole lot of fun to put together, and we're sure you'll have a lot of fun gathering (or guzzling) the materials too. We love this rounded frame, but you can really use whatever shape you like. Find the easy project here, and give it a try.
We couldn't make this list without showing you how to create a totally customized cork board. This thing is a whole lot of fun to put together, and we're sure you'll have a lot of fun gathering (or guzzling) the materials too. We love this rounded frame, but you can really use whatever shape you like. Find the easy project here, and give it a try.
14. Candles
It's always wine o'clock somewhere, especially if you're a big wine lover. Whether you're having a romantic evening with your partner or a fun dinner with friends, wine is just what you need to enhance the experience. A pretty candle or two doesn't hurt, either. Get the full tutorial here.
It's always wine o'clock somewhere, especially if you're a big wine lover. Whether you're having a romantic evening with your partner or a fun dinner with friends, wine is just what you need to enhance the experience. A pretty candle or two doesn't hurt, either. Get the full tutorial here.
DIY Everywhere
15. Wreath
Technically, this wreath is supposed to be for the holidays. But just look at it - it's rustic, fun and a total showstopper. We don't blame you if you'll leave it up year-round. Find the DIY here.
Technically, this wreath is supposed to be for the holidays. But just look at it - it's rustic, fun and a total showstopper. We don't blame you if you'll leave it up year-round. Find the DIY here.
Advertisement
Like this list? Please SHARE!