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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)

  • esoterica said:

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

  • 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/

  • Barbara said:

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

  • 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!!

  • heather (author) said:

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

  • Andi - udandi said:

    get outta town, that’s so kooky cool!

  • Jena Ardell said:

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

  • 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 [...]

  • 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!

  • 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 [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Stripy Socks said:

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

  • Dindie said:

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

  • Beryl said:

    What a great idea, love it!

  • Kashi-Rawr said:

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

  • Kashi-Rawr said:

    How did you put the zipper in? :’(

  • Miss Jay Hart said:

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

  • ayette said:

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

  • susi cain said:

    great idea thanks a millon keep them coming

  • 15 Crafty Ways To Recycle Plastic Water Bottles said:

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

  • Kulsum said:

    How cute..!
    Thanks..! x

  • racquel said:

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

  • Bonnie said:

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

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