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By Karo @ CraftsyHacks.com
on Oct 22, 2024
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Whether you’re cracking open a bottle of bubbly or enjoying a glass of sparkling grape juice, the holidays are a time to indulge. That can usually leave you with quite a few corks to dispose of!
But what if there was another way? There are so many cute wine cork crafts for Christmas out there, and this list is all about honoring them.
Today, we’re running through thirteen adorable ways to use any wine corks you might have accumulated across the year for a brand-new Christmas ornament!
1. DIY Wine Cork Ornaments
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First and foremost, we have some adorable wine cork ornaments you can hang anywhere in your home.
I’m in love with the simplicity of these ornaments, both in how they look and how they’re made.
You know the fun part? You can use this exact same technique to make wine cork keychains if you pick up a keychain ring like this one!
Find more DIY Christmas decoration ideas here.
2. Gnome Wine Bottle Topper
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When Christmas comes around, it’s time for the gnomes to come out of hiding. This adorable gnome wine bottle topper is the perfect way to make your Christmas drinks a bit more seasonal.
You can even use these as gift wrapping if you’re giving your resident wine-lover a bottle of the good stuff. Nothing wrong with a bit of whimsy at Christmas, right?
3. Star Sparkling Wine Cork
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Looking for something minimal yet festive? This simplistic star décor could easily be displayed in your home year-round, but it’s particularly good during the holiday season.
You’ll need plenty of corks for this one, so make sure to ask your friends and family to pass theirs on as well.
4. DIY Cork Snowman
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This next craft uses a similar principle as the previous one, organizing wine corks into a shape and decorating it to look extra festive.
This adorable snowman features a small tartan scarf, which you can replicate with a piece of tartan ribbon like this one.
5. Wine Cork Succulent Magnets
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If you’re anything like me, then you’re always looking for new places to put your greenery. Well, now we can adorn our fridges with succulents as well!
All you need are some wine corks and some high-quality magnets to get this one done. Make sure to select hardy succulents, as most other plants wouldn’t be able to stand up to the process.
6. Wine Cork Stamp Snowmen
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Get the kids involved in the Christmas crafting with these adorable stamp snowmen! This is a simple idea you can use to make just about any image.
Encourage your little ones to get creative and stamp away with wine corks, which you can just throw away once you’re done to save on mess.
Find more Christmas crafts you can make in less than 15 min.
7. Cork Snowflake Ornaments
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Looking for a cute, sustainable craft you can use to bring some new ornaments to your Christmas tree? These cork snowflake ornaments are the solution.
The silver glitter is a great choice for snowflakes, but you can use any other kind of glitter to make a series of multi-colored snowflakes to adorn your tree!
8. Cork Gingerbread Men Ornaments
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This craft might give you a sense of what it’s like to create a Christmas ornament so adorable that you don’t really want to put it away once Christmas is over.
Make sure to grab some wire like this to create some sturdy loops. This will help your little guys occupy pride of place on your tree’s branches.
9. Wine Cork Sleds
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Since wine corks are cylinders, sleds are a natural choice for a unique, sustainable Christmas ornament. The secret to making these really cute is to go crazy on glitter!
Make sure that you lay a tarp or work outside while using glitter, or you’ll be finding it everywhere. Seriously. Everywhere.
10. Wine Cork Snowflake Ornaments
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This ornament is so sleek and chic that you could arguably give it as a gift to your local wine or champagne lover. It’s great on a tree or a table and will last for years to come.
The ring of ribbon around the outside of the snowflake makes it look stunning! Changing up the ribbon color is a great way to customize your version of the ornaments.
Make sure to grab a high-quality hot glue gun to stick your corks together. I like using this model, because it’s easy to manipulate and heats the glue quite quickly.
Find more DIY Christmas ornaments here.
11. Champagne and Wine Cork Trees
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Looking for a quick and easy craft you can use to decorate your side tables or Christmas table? Look no further than these adorable champagne and wine cork trees.
These are easy to put together and easy to customize according to your particular décor scheme. Go wild with ribbon and glitter or keep it simple and clean for a chic look.
12. Recycled Cork Angel
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If you’re seeking a new angel for the top of your tree, why not a wine cork angel? The wine cork forms the body of the ornament, while ribbons form the wings.
The cherry on top is that wooden bead staring up into the sky, with a little pipe cleaner halo to complete the effect. You can find the little beads here, if you’re curious.
13. DIY Cork Santa Ornament
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Finally, let’s cap off our list with an homage to the main Christmas man himself: Santa Claus! Your little ones will love these adorable cork Santa ornaments.
The thing I love about these ornaments is that they all have little faces, which means you can play with the different expressions to create a set of expressive Santas!
There you have it. A quick dive into the world of wine cork Christmas crafts to make sure you have something to create while you’re watching your favorite Christmas flicks this year.
I’m curious about which crafts are your favorites! Let me know in the comments what you’ll be making this year, or drop your suggestions for great ways to use leftover wine corks.
