Wine Cork Crafts DIY (Creative Craft ideas for Corks)

Wine Cork Crafts DIY (Creative Craft ideas for Corks) If you’ve hosted a dinner party, saved corks from celebratory wine bottles, or simply noticed you’ve accumulated a lot of wine corks over time, this round up is for you.  Instead of letting old wine corks collect dust in a jar, these projects are a good use for something you already have on hand.  Corks are surprisingly versatile—especially natural cork, which brings warmth, texture, and a rustic charm to handmade decor.  Whether you’re working with a single leftover cork or a lot of corks, each DIY project in this collection turns everyday materials into something both useful and creative.  From cork boards and memo board ideas to festive accents and Christmas decorations, these crafts prove you don’t need fancy supplies or a ton of money to make something beautiful.  With just a little hot glue and a handful of good ideas, corks can be transformed into everything from a rustic bulletin board to charming or...

How to Make Cork Frame DIY (Corkboard with Corks)

How to Make Cork Frame DIY (Corkboard with Corks) If you’ve ever saved wine corks thinking “I’ll make something with these someday”—this is your sign. This cork board picture frame is a fun project that turns everyday corks into a functional piece of decor that works perfectly on a desk, shelf, or table.  Because the corks are long and sturdy, the finished cork board stands up on its own, making it ideal for photos, notes, or little bits of memorabilia—no wall mounting required. It’s a great idea for decorating small spaces, dorm rooms, or a creative craft room, and it’s beginner-friendly even if this is your first time working with cork. Supplies Needed for Cork Board Frame: affiliate links Wine corks Hot glue gun and glue sticks Optional Supplies: (I didn't use any of these, but you can make yours as custom and sturdy as desired) Thrifted frame backing from a thrift store Paint (if you want a finished look on the back of the frame) Wood glue (optional but recommended for extra st...

How to Make Wine Corks Bead Garland DIY (Cork Craft)

How to Make Wine Corks Bead Garland DIY (Cork Craft) The holiday season leaves behind a small collection of wine corks just begging to be turned into something cute.  Instead of tossing them in a drawer “just in case,” this DIY wine cork garland is a great idea for transforming leftover wine corks into charming home or holiday decor.  HIGH END CRAFTING DUPE: This project has a soft, rustic feel that works beautifully on a mantel, shelf, wine cork Christmas tree, or even as a laid-back Christmas garland.  Best of all, it’s simple, relaxing, and easy to customize for the length of garland you want. This is one of those cork crafts that looks high-end but comes together with basic supplies and a little creative time. Let's get started! Supplies Needed for Wine Cork Bead Garland: affiliate links Wine corks Wood beads  (choose a size bead that complements your corks) Crochet thread (doubled up for strength) Large needle Drill bit and drill Pair of pliers Jute twine or cr...