Bottle Gift Wrap for Herbs

I have been saving empty A-1 bottles because I loved the shape, they are glass, brown, and I knew I would think of a way to make them into something practical and pretty. I finally thought of something and that is what inspired this Instructable.  Gardeners need ways to store their herbs and this is a good method to use.  Over the years I have learned that some food items need to be stored in a dark bottle and many are stored in brown bottles. I am always giving friends and neighbors a little sample from our bounty.  These bottles are a great way to re-use brown glass bottles and provide a very pretty presentation for the fresh homegrown herbs we enjoy so much.  Follow me and I will take you through the pages so you can make these for yourself and your loved ones. 

• A-1 Empty bottle
• Burlap sack strip or fabric 
• Button assortment several 
• Jute tie for the bottle neck
• Tape optional just for securing burlap while it is tied
• Marker or tub paint for lettering
• 1 Small scrap for card label
• Alcohol
• Cleaning rag
• Small clothes pin, optional it helps secure the burlap

• Scissors
• Pinking scissors optional
• Hole punch optional
• Glue, paint, and marker was listed on previous page.

 

• Wash the bottle
• Remove the label.
• Dry the bottle.
• If there is any left over glue residue use alcohol and a cleaning rag to remove it.

 

• Trim a small strip of burlap a few inches longer than the bottle.  This gets turned under and glued.
• The strip should be a few inches wider than the bottle to allow for a hem so it has a nice finished edge.
• Glue the edges carefully to hide the raw edge.

• Lay out an assortment of the embellishments you may be using.

• Attach the burlap to the bottle neck.
• Tape the burlap according to the pictures.  
• This will hold it until you tie the jute.
• Make a slip knot in the jute.
• Slip the tie over the bottle neck and tie it tight.
• Form a bow.

• Cut out a small card from the brown paper.
• You may pink the edges to make it pretty.
• Write on the label Herbs using the marker or tube paint.
• You can punch a hole in the top to tie a ribbon through or just use the clothes pin to attach it to the burlap.

• You may wish to write herbs on the burlap using the marker or tube paint.

• Glue a button on the top of the lid of the bottle.
• Glue a couple of buttons to the jute tie.
• Glue a few buttons down the front of the burlap label if you did not write herbs on the label.  

 I think this type of gift presentation out shines bought gift wrap. I decorated this bottle for a friend of mine who enjoys gardening. She will appreciate the dill that I will add by using a funnel.  I will be making more of these.  I have another idea that I am working on for another friend who loves coffee.  I am very excited to have this Instructable finished so I can work on this one.  I hope you have enjoyed this Instructable and hope you will visit again soon! May your New Year bring you pleasant and unexpected surprises!
Sunshiine