Beach Cottage Decor Bottle Upcycle

I am a lucky gal, as my husband saved a Blue Sapphire Gin bottle for me thinking that I might be able to put it to good use and he was right. My heart was a patter, as I knew that this color would be just right for a beach cottage look.

I soaked the bottle, scraped with a scraper and finally used Goo Gone to remove the sticky label, removed the cap and used wire cutters to remove the ring that kept the cap sealed prior to opening the bottle. Unfortunately, the side of the bottles has raised print formed into the glass, but it is small and not obtrusive.

When we went to the beach (Ocean Shores, WA) a couple of weeks back - yes you can drive on some beaches in our Washington, as it is an extension of the state highway.

 I stopped at a gift shop that carries beach souvenirs and purchased a few bleached starfish in different sizes to add to my craft supplies. One of the starfish would be just right for this project. 

 

Sand was added to the bottle for a beachy look. I fit the bottle with a cork, gouged out a cavity to fit an arm of the starfish, hot-glued the arm in place and wrapped the neck of the bottle and top of the cork in small bridal trim pearls, hot-gluing done as I wrapped.

An easy peazy project. I also made one with bling; don't have a picture on that one but just imagine vintage clear rhinestone chain in place of the pearl trim. It was beautiful and sold immediately after placing in my shop. 

You can see the raised print in the glass in the picture above. Luckily, only on two sides, so it does not distract from the essence of the bottle.

Enjoy and try this, you won't be disappointed!

This week Shabby Gr8 Dane will be partying with:

Sunday Best at My 1929 Charmer
Between Naps on the Porch Metamorphosis
Common Ground Monday Marketplace
Masterpiece Monday at Boogie Board Cottage

Coastal Charm Nifty Thrifty Tuesday 
Knick of Time Tuesday
Tuesday Treasures at Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
White Wednesday at Faded Charm 
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
Creative Inspirations at  Embracing Change
Creative Things Thursday at the Vintage Farmhouse
Transformation Thursday at the Shabby Creek Cottage
Treasure Hunt Thursday at F.M.F.P.T.Y.
Miss Mustard Seed's Furniture Feature Friday

Potpourri Friday at 2805
Simple & Sweet Fridays at Rooted in Thyme 
Be Inspired at Elizabeth & Co.
Cottage Style at the Lavender Garden Cottage 
Home Sweet Home at the Charm of Home 
Rustic Restorations Weekend at Homespun Happenings
Vintage Inspirations at the Common Ground