AIRBRUSHING PLASTIC FLOWER SODA BOTTLES

This recycled plastic bottle that is now a pretty flower has three layers of Ranger Adirondack Alcohol Inks.  The first layer
towards the rim I painted it with magenta colors.  Right above that color I sprayed the orange ink.  The top of the flowers
has a layer of red inks.  The difference with this flower and the one below, is I used less colors and kept the airbrush
moving.

Just another view.

Well I'm sure you have seen my post about airbrushing my flowers giving them a stained glass look simply my holding the airbrush in one spot an additional second or too. However, I wanted to show you this flower where it does not have that stained glass effect like the picture below.

See the difference.  This flower has a stained glass effect.  I used a smashed bottle cap and polymer clay for the middle.

Both flowers come out very pretty using my favorite Ranger Adirondack Alcohol Inks.  These inks are permanent and look great on glass, metal, and of course plastic.  I use lot's of these inks, as I stain everything.  Lol,  So far I have not found it any cheaper than the link below.  If you know of a cheaper place, by all means please let me know

Well that's it for now.  Thank you so much for stopping by.  Help me make this world a prettier place by recycling and upcycling.  Please feel free to share, like, or pin.  Till the next time...Many blessings.

Sincerely,

Mary Helen

3 FOOT TALL PLASTIC AND LIQUOR BOTTLE TABLE LAMP

Here I upcycled plastic soda bottles, and a large 1.75 liquor bottle.  With the flowers and
the twigs, and flowers, this table lamp stands about 3 feet tall.  It definitely makes a statement.

My neighbor Mike upstairs came to my rescue when I sent out a bulletin for bottles so I can have something to upcycle into something pretty.  He has given me some really nice bottles in the past.  I thought it would be appropriate to give him one of his own bottles that I upcycled just for him, with a bouquet of my plastic upcycled soda flowers. Besides he has no idea what I do with them.

Again I used my plastic flowers that I cleaned, cut, stained with my alcohol inks, then melted into a variety of shapes with a candle. I attached them to some tall bamboo sticks which I picked up from Home Depot. I glued them with the hot glue gun. I added a twig which I purchased from Michaels.  Now my bouquet is done.

Now to install my mini tree lights I bought online as they are not in season.

A close up view of my plastic soda bottle flowers.  However, this picture does not do the flowers any
justice.  You can't really see the brilliant colors.  Too bad. The alcohol inks are amazing aren't they?  See
the light at the top? I wrapped the mini tree lights around the bamboo stems so the lights go all the way up.
They no longer "sag" at the bottom of the bottle.

Using my drill and a glass/tile drill bit. I slowly drilled a hole big enough to insert my mini tree lights. I decided to keep the original label on the bottle for this project since it was going to a home where a guy  can appreciate the bottle. Only thing is, I forgot to add the rubber grommets where I drilled the hole to protect the cord.  Now I know. Next time.
You should have seen his face when I gave it to him.  He lit up:)

Anyway, that's about it. I think this upcycled plastic flowers in a lamp liquor bottle came out great. I just had to share. Remember to see the first post for instructions on how I make my flowers. If you are interested. Pin it, share it and come on back. Till the next time...many blessings.

Sincerely,

Mary Helen

UP-CYCLED PLASTIC SODA BOTTLE NOW A FLOWER NIGHT LIGHT

So far, here is the final outcome for this pretty flower today...my new night night.  What a dramatic effect these alcohol inks give on my wall with these tiny led balloon/lantern lights.  Actually, I am just testing it, as I am putting it up for sale on Etsy.  Wish me luck, I always need supplies:)

The flower made using a 2 liter soda bottle, and the leaf out of a small soda bottle.
 I added the cross, with the message..."I can do all things through Jesus Christ
who strengthens me.  Phil.4:13  I plan on putting this in a clear vase
with mini tree lights.

I made this flower sometime last month out of the top of a 2 liter soda bottle.  It is prettier in person.  It is a lot bigger than my usual up-cycled flowers. But I was going for big.  I stained it purple using my alcohol inks.and there it sat in a corner in my room, for a month.  However, I was waiting for the right bottle to make the right stem or leaf. My flower was way too big to put on a stick. I was thinking more like in a vase with lights. Easter is around the corner, and being that I had accidentally purchased this cross from the dollar store, I was showing a friend one of my favorite bible verses. She thought I wanted it and put it in my basket. Anyway, I thought it quite appropriate for what I wanted...an Easter Centerpiece for my table that would reflect something of what Easter is about. Jesus Christ. After all, to me, once again, Jesus is the reason for the season.

I found this smaller soda bottle with some nice texture. so I thought it would go nice with my purple flower.This time I used the bottom of the bottle.  I stained it different shades of greens again using my Ranger Adirondack Alcohol Inks.  What I like about these inks, is a little goes a long way.  And you get a really nice stained glass effect.  Me and my Adirondack Alcohol Inks equals one happy camper.

Ok don't laugh, I am not using this small glass. I feel like Cinderella's step sister trying to stuff this big flower into this small bowl.  Lol. If the bowl was bigger, it would work.  I was going for big and dramatic.  It's not there yet.

I glued them together, but I still don't have a clear glass vase wide enough to hold this big flower. I think a fishbowl would be nice. I could lay this piece on a bed of mini tree lights. Of course i would have to drill a hole in the bowl to install the lights. What do you think?

Really, it's so easy to make. I was thinking of a lotus flower budding, but the leaf is not a lotus at all. So it's my hybrid plastic flower, half lotus, and the other half cactus. Lol. Anyway please share so others too can recycle and up-cycle in a fun way.

Well I'm happy with this flower. I just need the bowl, so till then, Many blessings, and thanks for letting me be of service.  Come back soon:)

Sincerely,

Mary Helen

What I love about my new night light, is that it does have a dramatic effect without the glass bowl I had hoped this flower to be in.  Oh well, I am quite happy with this light. This is because the alcohol inks are transparent, and I added three small led battery operated lantern lights.  I just dropped them in.  Nice effect they give on my bathroom wall.  Looks like I have a bunch of chiffon floating on one corner of my walls.