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Recycle a Soda Bottle into a Coin Purse

9 February 2009 90,798 views 24 Comments
by heather

Did you know that 80% of plastic bottles aren’t recycled? What to do with those landfill hogs? Green Upgrader posted this adorable coin purse made from two recycled 20 oz. soda bottles. They also give additional soda bottle crafting suggestions – cut bottle lengthwise for a clutch, anyone? [via best of diy] [designed by]

I like this coin purse project as it is a little more modern-looking than many of the kitschy recycled can craft projects out there. I can see myself carrying one of these recycled soda can coin purses much more than I can imagine myself wearing a crocheted beer can dress (much love to Stitchy McYarnpants).

You can get these soda bottles at the dollar store, but why not just recycle some already-enjoyed soda bottles instead?

Project Estimate:

  • 2 20oz soda bottles, empty, $2 or on hand
  • Zipper, $1

Total cost: $1 and up

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24 Comments »

  • jannypie said:

    i just wanted you to know i enjoy subscribing to your blog, and want to say thank you for bringing such great ideas! happy valentine’s day(here is a little image too http://i41.tinypic.com/fkceog.jpg)

    # 9 February 2009 at 10:52 am
  • esoterica said:

    Great idea! May I ask, what exactly did you use to attach the zipper?

    # 9 February 2009 at 12:18 pm
  • heather (author) said:

    Looks like it was sewn on – probably using a needle and thread. Here’s the original photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/miulein/437902193/

    # 9 February 2009 at 12:28 pm
  • Barbara said:

    I just love this craft site. You really come up with some clever ideas. Thanks so much.

    # 10 February 2009 at 3:40 pm
  • Christina said:

    Heather… combining this project with Threadbanger’s water bottle beads (http://tinyurl.com/b3yvt9) and the DIY plastic bag dispenser that uses the top of a bottle for the opening (of course I can’t find any tutorials on this… maybe I’ll make one!), will recycle the entire bottle! Yay green crafting!!

    # 11 February 2009 at 12:38 pm
  • heather (author) said:

    Oh yeah, I love that water bottle beads tutorial!! Good call, Christina!

    # 11 February 2009 at 2:49 pm
  • Andi - udandi said:

    get outta town, that’s so kooky cool!

    # 11 February 2009 at 8:53 pm
  • Jena Ardell said:

    Added to the list of crafts I NEED to make!! Such an innovative idea. LOVE IT.

    # 16 February 2009 at 11:20 pm
  • Soda Bottle Coin Purse said:

    [...] a zipper into the space between the bottoms of two soda bottles and voila! A coin purse! I’m also thinking it would make a great electronics caddy, preventing the wiry bits from getting [...]

    # 16 March 2009 at 3:03 pm
  • Michelle said:

    I made one this afternoon. I used a really small scrapbook hole punch to make the holes to sew through, and used crochet/tatting thread to set it. It’s adorable! Thanks so much for this idea!

    # 24 March 2009 at 8:07 pm
  • unikatissimas » Plastikflaschen-Schachtel said:

    [...] die Quelle zu finden: Den Link zur Plastikflaschen-Schachtel fand ich: via Need More Fiber, via Dollar Store Crafts (die haben weitere tolle Ideen!), via greenUPGRADER, via Superuse.org Ich hatte schon gedacht, dass [...]

    # 2 April 2009 at 12:05 am
  • Make a Recycled Soda Bottle iPod Holder | Dollar Store Crafts said:

    [...] Store Crafts reader Michelle was inspired by the Recycled Soda Bottle Coin Purse project to make her own. Then she took it one step further to make an entire soda bottle into a [...]

    # 4 April 2009 at 7:39 am
  • Stripy Socks said:

    This is brilliant… I am going to make one for my Niece, she would love one of these!!

    # 7 April 2009 at 11:12 am
  • Dindie said:

    Last night I bought myself two bottles of sprite to make this *blush*…I can’t help it, it’s irresistable.

    # 9 April 2009 at 4:23 am
  • Beryl said:

    What a great idea, love it!

    # 8 June 2009 at 3:49 pm
  • Kashi-Rawr said:

    Thats cool but the zipper………….. could YOU glue it in???? HMMMM..

    # 4 July 2009 at 9:23 am
  • Kashi-Rawr said:

    How did you put the zipper in? :’(

    # 4 July 2009 at 9:27 am
  • Miss Jay Hart said:

    Cute and clever idea. I would try Zip Dri glue for the zipper to plastic.

    # 2 August 2009 at 8:45 am
  • ayette said:

    hehhehe.. i like this recycled project ! it is very unique. but i need more information about this ! can you make me one ??

    # 4 August 2009 at 11:27 pm
  • susi cain said:

    great idea thanks a millon keep them coming

    # 14 August 2009 at 8:43 am
  • 15 Crafty Ways To Recycle Plastic Water Bottles said:

    [...] Plastic Bottle Coin Purse - Unfortunately, this project doesn’t come with instructions. [...]

    # 18 October 2009 at 8:22 am
  • Kulsum said:

    How cute..!
    Thanks..! x

    # 14 November 2009 at 5:45 am
  • racquel said:

    Funny–i thought it was a refrigerator saver for green bell peppers!

    # 30 December 2009 at 1:45 pm
  • Bonnie said:

    Why not hot glue zipper in? Make handel out of scrap and attach.

    # 24 January 2010 at 1:26 pm

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