Thursday, September 22, 2011

. . . Juice Bottle Ghosts . . .

I buy Trop50 Orange Juice and I love the shape of the bottle.  I'm always brainstorming ideas on what I can do with them instead of tossing them out.  I decided to use up a few of my stash and make Ghosts for Halloween.  If I do say so myself I think they turned out really good.  My son just loved them when I put them out so anytime he is complimentary I know I'm on to something.
 You will need a Tropicana OJ Bottle or something similar
Spray Paint
Wood circles and ovals or something similar to create the face
Black Rafia
Mini Cupcake Liners
 Spray Paint your bottles-this took several coats
I purchased my bag of wood pieces at Michael's
I layed out all the faces prior to spray painting them black so I knew which pieces to use
 Once the pieces for the face dry use E6000 glue to adhere them to your bottles
Let them dry while laying flat or they will slip down the bottle--not pretty
Use a mini cupcake liner to cover the top of your bottle.  You'll want to cut little slits all around it so it folds neatly. 
Put a rubber band around the cupcake liner to hold in place while you wrap the bottle top with rafia ribbon.  Leave some "stringy" pieces for decoration
So much better than just tossing them out! 

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20 comments:

  1. MelissaSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    This is adorable! I love the upcycle aspect :)

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  2. Sheryl HastingsSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    These are too cute! Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Jennifer @ Delightfully NotedSeptember 23, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Too cute!

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  4. RhettDidntGiveADamnSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    How absolutely clever! xo

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  5. The Messy RoostSeptember 26, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    This is so cute, I am gonna have to copy you.

    Rhonda

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  6. Fifi September 26, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    what a great idea, thanks for sharing!!


    new follower from the link-up!

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  7. Nikki MonetSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    A-DORABLE!! I love them! So very clever. I would love it if you would stop by and share this at my linky party!
    http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/09/bedazzle-me-monday-1.html

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  8. KathSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    way cute! that is so adorable and pretty to make too! great job. I just made bottle ghosts but you'rs turned out so cute. I will have to try yours next time. take care. I'm a new follower!

    kathryn
    www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com

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  9. Miranda @ Someday CraftsSeptember 26, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    These are SOOO cute! And I love that they're just empty juice bottles! It would be awesome if you would stop by and link this up to our Halloween Party going on through the end of October.

    http://lifeinthemotherhood.blogspot.com

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  10. VivianSeptember 26, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    These are awesome and so creative. I purchase that juice as well so than you for the idea. I will not throw away this next bottles for sure!

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  11. The Single NesterSeptember 26, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Oh my gosh. I was just looking at my empty oj bottle thinking what can I do with this. You did a great job!

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  12. KasiaSeptember 26, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    I am smiling! They are adorable. Thank u for sharing

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  13. SandySeptember 27, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    What a cute project! Had to send your link off to my grandsons!
    Thanks for sharing
    Sandy

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  14. Joni NickrentSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Oh, how...cute and bootiful too! Pop Art Minis

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  15. LindsaySeptember 27, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Awesome! These are so cute. I love the shape of the bottle also but I never would of thought of this. Brilliant.
    Littlemudpies.blogspot.com

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  16. *Jeana*September 28, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I always wonder what i could do with the bottle now I can get grand daughters another project =)

    Would love for you to share at my link party "Creative Halloween Ideas"
    http://jeana-marie.blogspot.com/2011/09/creative-halloween-ideas.html

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  17. KimSeptember 28, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Really cute!

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  18. Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons.comSeptember 30, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Love these! Just featured them on our Fun Finds Friday! Feel free to stop by and pick up a Featured on Kitchen Fun button!

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  19. Nikki MonetOctober 2, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Your juice bottle ghosts were featured on Everything Under the Moon! Great work!! Stop by and grab a feature button if you like :)
    http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/10/you-dazzled.html

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  20. Blissful & DomesticOctober 8, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    You were featured today at Blissful and Domestic today! Stop by and grab a button:>

    www.blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com

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