Marshmallow Snowmen

Meaningful mama turns a plastic bottle into a snowman by filling it with marshmallows.  Cotton balls could be used too.  She then adorns it with buttons, a felt scarf and nose, googly eyes, stickers could be used too and a bottle cap hat.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.meaningfulmama.com/2012/01/day-18-snowman-marshmallow-dispenser.html

Plastic Bottle Mini Golf Set

Spoonful cuts holes out of the bottom of plastic bottles and paints on numbers to create a makeshift mini-golf course. For golf clubs they suggest wrapping paper tubes.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://spoonful.com/crafts/build-portable-golf-course

Plastic Bottle Bug Catcher

 

Kedublock cuts the top off of a plastic bottle, puts in a tree wood disk as a stopper, and embellishes with a pretty piece of twine to make a bug observatory.  She burns in tiny plastic oxygen holes for air.

Good for ages 11 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://kedublock.blogspot.com/2012/09/insect-observatory.html

Busy bee kids crafts uses the whole bottle adding sand and plants.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.busybeekidscrafts.com/the-bug-jug.html

Plastic Bottle Vase

Poppytalk cuts the bottom off a plastic bottle, cuts a couple holes on the side and strings on a pretty ribbon to create a simple yet pretty vase. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.poppytalk.com/2011/07/diy-idea-recycled-bottle-hanging-vases.html

No time for flash cards uses an empty yogurt drink container and has the kids draw on them with marker and adds a ribbon around the rim.  She makes them for Mother's Day, but they're a great craft anytime.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2012/05/easy-mothers-day-craft-for-kids.html

Upcycled Rain Gauge

My lds projects turns a plastic bottle into a rain gauge using small pebbles.  She even includes observation templates. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://myldsprojects.blogspot.com/2011/05/bear-cub-scout-elective-2c-rain-gauge.html

Make Your Own Plastic Bottle Bowling Set

Jill from Meet the Dubiens has a nifty idea for how to create a beautiful bowling set.  All you need are plastic bottles and paint.  Very simple and a great activity when you are done.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.ucreatewithkids.com/2011/02/creative-guest-meet-dubiens.html
 

All things shendrick has a nighttime version for the summer months using the same bottles but filled with water and colorful glow sticks.

Get the instructions here:
http://allthingshendrick.blogspot.com/2012/03/20-spring-break-ideas.html

Growing a jeweled rose has a similar glow in the dark bowling idea.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2014/06/glow-in-dark-bowling.html 

Kix cereal has a version as well.

Get the instructions here:
http://kixcereal.com/glow-in-the-dark-bowling/ 

Lindsay and andrew use water with food coloring.

Get the instructions here:
http://lindsayandandrew.blogspot.com/2011/07/water-bottle-bowling.html