1. Cork Ball
This decorative ball looks super cool on a bookshelf with photos or vases. It is a great piece that will hold up and the the kids won’t be able to shatter when they knock it off. That’s always a good thing.
Get the simple tutorial at allputtogether.
2. Mini cork planters
These teeny-tiny planters are so fun! Little succulents get planted in tiny holes filled with dirt. They have magnets on the back so they would literally make the greatest fridge magnets ever. Find out how at stylebaggage.
3. Cork Letters
If you thought the cork ball was cool, you will love this. You can pick up the wooden letters at any craft store and simply cover them in cork for a more finished and “culinary” vibe. These would look amazing in the kitchen! Find out how at growingupgardner4.
4. Cork Stamps
These are so simple to make and such a wonderful way to personalize your stationary and envelopes. You can also let the kids request a few custom stamps that they can use for their art projects. Just carefully cut your image about a 1/4 inch deep. Sweetspotcards has your directions.
5. Cork Bathmat
If you can cut corks in half and glue them to a shelf liner, this awesome mat can be yours. Looks so awesome in the bathroom. This was inspired by CB2’s bamboo bath mat but honestly, I think this one is cooler. Deets at craftynest.
6. Cork wreath
A cork wreath adds a sense of homeyness that you just can’t get from many other things. It’s a permanent fixture on the door that says “We like to cook, eat and drink”. What could be more inviting?
Get the instructions at save-on-crafts.
7. Plant markers
Write the plants name on the cork, make a hole and stick a bamboo skewer in it. Couldn’t really be simpler but you should still check out the tutorial at babble.
8. Cork trivet
Sweetpaul brings us this amazing tutorial on how to make a trivet that will not only keep your table from EVER getting burned, but will also be a great conversation piece when you bring that family style dinner to the table. What a great housewarming gift, right?
9. Cork Key Chain
Cleverlyinspired shows us how to attach a screw eye into a key chain and and screw it into a cork. Put a tag on it or write the key’s name right on the cork. It’s perfect!
10. Cork Place Card Holders
These place card holders are so chic and extremely practical! Just slice off the bottom so it lays flat on the table and then cut a slit to hold the card. Perfect for any dinner party or wedding. Especially if there will be wine going around.
Do you have any favorite crafts with cork? Send us pics of what you have made. Also, if you have ideas for our readers to get their hands on tons of corks without drinking all that wine, let us know!
Thanks to buzzfeed for this great article inspo!
Featured image from flickr
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