If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably held onto a few cute bottles after finishing a drink—too pretty to toss, right? I had five random mismatched glass bottles saved up, and with the 4th of July coming up, I decided it was finally time to turn them into something festive and fun. Spoiler alert: I’m so glad I did!
✨ From Recyclables to Red, White & Blue Decor
The bottles came from all kinds of drinks—two were tall and sparkly, one was a Starbucks bottle, and the other two were small and shapely from other drinks I can’t quite remember. They didn’t match at all, but that made the project even more charming.
Here’s what I did, step by step:
🎨 The Smaller Bottles (Front & Center)
I started with the three smaller bottles and gave them a fresh coat of white paint. Once they were dry, I printed off some cute USA letters, cut them out, and carefully Mod Podged them to the front of each bottle—one letter per bottle. It gave the whole thing a clean, bold patriotic vibe.
To finish them off, I added blue bows to the tops of all three. Super simple, but they totally brought everything together.
🌸 The Taller Bottles (Backdrop Beauties)
The two taller bottles became the background pieces in this display. I wanted these to have a little more texture and pattern, so I took a mix of red, white, and blue floral-themed paper, tore or cut them into pieces, and decoupaged the entire bottles with Mod Podge.
Once they were fully covered and dried, I tied red bows around the tops. I love how the red bows stand out against the floral patterns—it’s busy in the best way!
💐 The Finishing Touch: Floral Fun
Each bottle got a little arrangement of 4th of July-themed faux florals—think mini flags, red berries, tiny blue blossoms, and sparkly white sprigs. I didn’t overthink it—just tucked a few stems into each bottle until it felt balanced.
🏠 Cute, Coordinated, and Completely Custom
Now they sit on my shelf as a sweet little 4th of July centerpiece—bright, cheerful, and completely one-of-a-kind. I love how it turned a bunch of mismatched glass into a cohesive, charming display that didn’t cost me much more than a little time and creativity.
If you’ve got bottles lying around, don’t toss them! This is such an easy project to make your home feel festive for the season—plus, it’s totally customizable with whatever theme you’re into.
Let me know if you try this out—I’d love to see your version! 🇺🇸
Dandychandee 