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DIY: Super simple enamel bottles from regular glass bottles

December 7, 2010

I love reworking every day items into something beautiful you can reuse.

We all have glass bottles and I was intrigued and excited by this picture from Ms. Martha Stewart.

Aren’t the shades of white and blue dreamy?

The exact shades of green depend on the tint of the glass itself.  I’d love these in my kitchen and on my bookshelf for a little pop of color.  They’re a pretty eco-friendly way to create some easy Chic ‘n Cheap decor for your home.

Materials:
– Bottles/jars
– White enamel paint
– Enamel paint surface conditioner/primer

Instructions:
1. Wash bottles and dry.
2. Prime inside of bottles with small amount of surface conditioner and pour out the excess.
3. Set bottle upright and dry for an hour.
4. Pour in enamel to coat the inside of the bottle and pour out the excess.
5. Dry upside down on a paper towel for 48 hours and during the first hour, wipe excess enamel paint from the rim.

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  • Katie December 7, 2010 at 10:20

    Love this idea!

  • Josie ♥ Savoir Weddings ♥ December 7, 2010 at 10:27

    um, O.M.G this is right up my street! The colours are beautiful and I simply have to make some.

  • Diana Mieczan December 7, 2010 at 11:36

    They looks so wonderful and I have many glass bottles around! I cant wait to try this project
    Hugs and kisses, darling

  • LyddieGal December 7, 2010 at 12:55

    I love the turquoise bottles – what a simple DIY!

  • tanvii.com December 7, 2010 at 13:58

    SOunds simple enough to try it … looks so chic and beautiful!!!

  • Krystal December 7, 2010 at 14:22

    that is too good of an idea, I love it.

  • PartyPlannerGal December 7, 2010 at 14:49

    They look amazing! A very chic ‘n cheap alternative to milk glass, which is now quite pricey on the internet.

  • LadyLuck27 December 7, 2010 at 15:16

    really nice! I love how the colors looks like.

  • Bicoastal Bride December 7, 2010 at 15:21

    Great idea!

  • Krysten @ After 'I Do' December 7, 2010 at 15:30

    Wow, that sounds relatively easy.

  • Jude December 7, 2010 at 16:25

    What a terrific idea and I also love that you upcycle an item into something so beautiful! Thank you for sharing this! I’m inspired to do this for the mantelplace now 🙂

  • michelle_ December 7, 2010 at 16:43

    great cheap diy idea to jazz up the room 🙂

    glisters and blisters

  • michelle_ December 7, 2010 at 16:49

    great idea !!
    its simple but cute 🙂

    glisters and blisters

  • Jaime @ La vie...J'aime December 7, 2010 at 17:26

    I want to do this! 🙂

  • Gina December 7, 2010 at 17:46

    These are lovely! I am a sucker for DIY and have been meaning to try a similar project for a while. I think it will be a perfect thing to do in the new year :).

  • honey my heart December 7, 2010 at 18:03

    too awesome & so simple 🙂

  • BigAppleNosh December 7, 2010 at 18:36

    So cute!!

  • jenna ♥ a little blue December 7, 2010 at 18:53

    oh wow such a good idea!! 🙂 love

  • Kellie Collis December 7, 2010 at 19:49

    Interesting! A pretty easy project with a pretty lovely result. Have a wonderful day, Kellie xx

  • Kristin December 7, 2010 at 21:46

    I would love to try that out! With my crafty mama’s help of course!

  • Chic 'n Cheap Living December 7, 2010 at 23:14

    @PartyPlannerGal – really is milk glass expensive now? I just think this is fun 🙂

  • drollgirl December 8, 2010 at 00:49

    they look BEAUTIFUL! just perfect! and a nice and easy DIY!!!

  • THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE December 8, 2010 at 03:29

    I have that pix saved too…I wanted to do something like that for the wedding but I’m so not crafty 🙂

    xoxo

  • very married December 8, 2010 at 03:30

    i love diy stuff like this!

  • Ghenet December 8, 2010 at 04:16

    This is SUCH a cool idea! I’ve never thought of making my own milk glass bottles. They’re so pretty 🙂

  • Fashion Meets Food December 8, 2010 at 14:11

    Loving this idea! It’s way too cute!
    xo

  • Savvy Gal December 8, 2010 at 19:17

    what a great idea. love it.

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