Paperweight

• Turn a 20 oz. Coke bottle into an apple paperweight that any teacher would be proud to display on her desk. Wash and dry the bottle and completely remove the label. Cut 2 1/2 inches off the bottom of the bottle and discard the top. Fill a sandwich bag with sand, seal it tightly and set it inside the bottle. Tightly wrap the bottle with at least one layer of kitchen wrap; this will act as a seal across the top opening. Use a small paintbrush to apply decoupage glue to the wrapped bottle and press strips of red tissue paper into the glue. Cover with more glue and continue to overlap the tissue paper until the entire bottle is covered. Cut a leaf out of green craft foam and glue it on the top of the apple. To finish the project, gently push a small brown pipe cleaner through the plastic next to the leaf.
  
  

Bird Feeder

• No matter what size Coke bottle you have on hand, you can turn it into a backyard bird feeder. Remove all labels and completely wash and dry the bottle. Hammer a nail 1-inch from the bottom of the bottle to create a hole on each side. Remove the nail and push a 12-inch wooden dowel through the holes. Use a box cutter or sharp knife to cut a small hole approximately 2 inches above the dowel rod. Punch a small hole on either side of the bottle just below the rim and tie a piece of strong cord or rope through to hang the feeder. Fill the bottle with birdseed and replace the cap. Hang from a branch or location near your home and enjoy.
  
  

Piggy Bank

• A Coke bottle piggy bank is sure to get kids saving coins. Thoroughly wash and dry the bottle, removing all labels and glue. Spray paint the bottle cap white and allow it to dry. Lay the bottle on its side and glue two googly eyes just above the bottle opening. With plain or patterned card stock, cut out ears and hot glue them to either side of the bottle just above the eyes. Wrap a piece of coordinating paper around the middle of the bottle and glue it in place. With a box cutter or sharp knife, cut a slot in the top that is large enough to push coins through. Glue two small pink circles onto the cap for nostrils and screw the cap on. Glue four small beads to the bottom of the bottle as the pig's legs; this will also prevent it from rolling. Lastly, twirl a pink pipe cleaner around a pencil to create a curled tail. Remove the pencil and glue the pipe cleaner to the back of the bottle.
  
  

Snowman

• When you are stuck indoors during the cold winter months, try creating a fun snowman out of a used Coke bottle. Start with a label free, clean bottle and fill it with white cotton balls. A wooden skewer or pencil works well to push the cotton balls down inside the bottle. Cut a 12-inch strip of green felt or ribbon and tie it around the middle of the bottle. If desired, cut fringe at the ends. Use orange and black felt or craft foam to cut out eyes, nose and a mouth and glue the pieces just above the scarf. For the hat, cut approximately 4 inches off the open end of an old sock and pull it over the top part of the bottle. Roll the end over twice to create a brim. Glue a piece of ribbon around the hat and a pompom to the top.