{DIY} Dipped Bottles

I’m sure by now you guys are sick to death of seeing my bookshelves! But each time they end up in a post, I get comments and emails about the pink dipped bottles on the top shelf. Which always reminds me that I have a handful of DIY projects sitting on these shelves….that I’ve yet to post! And then I forget about them again.

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So today I’ll share the one most asked about…the DIY Dipped Bottles!

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I started with this random assortment of glass bottles, that I somehow collected over the years. Chances are, you have a few similar. I wanted them to have a uniform look in the bookcases, and be an accent for the room.

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So I spray painted the top portion white and let it dry completely. Overnight is probably best. Then using painters tape, I covered the painted area and sprayed the bottom portion pink. I let that set a few minutes, then carefully peeled the tape off. Do this slowly so you don’t chip the white paint. I stood the bottles upside down overnight to fully dry before bringing them inside.

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Granted the bottles don’t see a lot of action (or none), but I’ve had no problems with the paint staying on the glass. I rushed mine a bit so they turned out a little sloppy…that’s how they ended up on the top shelf.

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Just another example of spraypaint transforming the plain to fabulous! And since I already owned the paint, this project cost me nada! Nunca. Nothing. Isn’t that the best kind of project?!

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I’ll get busy writing about the other simple projects on the shelves. Do you have similar glass bottles? There are so many options for changing them up!

** Linking up to Home Stories A to ZThe DIY Showoff, TaterTots & Jello and Thrifty Decor Chick** 

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26 Comments

  1. Oh how fun! Love the pop of color! Adds a lot of interest to your shelves!

    Posted 2.22.12 Reply
  2. Aleksandra wrote:

    Love it!

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  3. Jane wrote:

    Love the bottles! Another question about your shelf. Where did you find the wooden birds – they're wonderful!

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  4. Jane wrote:

    Love the bottles! Another question about your shelf. Where did you find the wooden birds – they're wonderful!

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  5. How fun looking is that?! I have a box of "cute" bottles I put away because I was tired of them. Now I can bring them back out and give them some new life!

    Posted 2.22.12 Reply
  6. what a great idea! they add a nice little pop of color to your shelves. xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams

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  7. What a great solution for those guys! I wouldn't have thought to give them the dipped look, and that's totally what makes them look so cool.

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  8. So cute! I love them!

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  9. Leslie wrote:

    That's really great! I love how just a little spray paint and ingenuity can make them all look uniform and so lovely. 🙂

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  10. T. Cashion wrote:

    I love these. Thanks for posting. Did you use spray paint that is specifically for glass?

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  11. Super cute Cassie! They really are a statement piece – who would have thought bottles could be so fancy and cute!

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  12. This is SO fun. Love a good DIY and your collection of vases is fab!

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  13. Love!

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  14. Erin wrote:

    those are really cute!!

    {can you see my email now?? creativityuncorked{at}gmail{dot}com)

    ~Erin

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  15. I was one who asked about these…such an awesome solution for those random bottles we all seem to have lying around. I love everything about your bookshelves!

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  16. What a cute idea…and simple too! My favorite kind! Love the pops of pink!

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  17. I love when it costs nothing! Love them!!

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  18. I really like that! I may have to give it a try with some of our bottles lying around!

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  19. Amanda wrote:

    love this! a great idea for all those random olive oil bottles I have laying around. So Im mentioning you tomorrow in my post – I did a little DIY brass action.

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  20. Tiffany wrote:

    Super cute idea! I had always wondered about them.

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  21. Oooh, super chic! I love that they are all unified by color and vary in shape! And nothing is better than FREE!

    xoxo,
    Jen

    Posted 2.23.12 Reply
  22. Alexa wrote:

    Oh my goodness they are gorgeous. I am inspired! 🙂

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  23. Love these! They look great! Thanks for sharing your how to!

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  24. So very clever! Love how they look on your shelves!
    xo-Lisa

    Posted 2.24.12 Reply
  25. Would you mind telling me where you found the geometric print contact or wall paper? Love this whole look!

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    • thanks Jen! That is fabric from Hobby Lobby! I used spray adhesive to tack it up, then trimmed it out in grosgrain ribbon. Hope this helps! xo

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