You may have found clever ways to recycle plastic bottles, but what do you do with the bottle caps you inevitably have left over? If you find yourself in this situation, rejoice! Because the possibilities are endless when it comes to these little pieces of plastic. 

With a little imagination and by assembling them cleverly, bottle caps can be transformed into extremely decorative objects that add a little touch of charm and fun to your home and garden. What’s more, plastic bottle caps can also have numerous practical uses around the home that will save you money, as well as offering loads of options for arts and crafts activities with the kids. So don’t delay, and be inspired by these fantastic and original tips and ideas for recycling old bottle caps!

A tiny container you can bring everywhere with you

(click on the image for the full tutorial)

Wall supports for holding toothbrushes

Colourful table mats

Easily make these cute pin cushion rings

(click on the image for detailed instructions)

Decorate an old photo frame

Bottle caps are the tool of choice for expressing your creative side!

A fancy curtain to add colour to your home

Make cute children’s toys with a little elastic…

…or even some spinning tops!

A wind chime that will brighten up your garden

(click on the image for a detailed tutorial)