Inside: 23 easy ideas for Christmas wine cork crafts and ornaments.
When I walk into my friends’ homes at Christmas, one of the first things I do is check out their tree decorations. And if they are homemade, they’ll get a big smile and aww from me.
The aww will be even louder if made from everyday waste items, like wine corks. Not only do upcycled Christmas decorations enhance your eco credentials, but they make you look clever and resourceful.
Wine and champagne corks are a free resource made from natural materials with a tiny carbon footprint.
Don’t feel guilty about opening another bottle of wine or popping another bottle of champagne. You’re just collecting more craft supplies 🤣.
A Little Bit About Wine Corks
No screw-top wines for me! I only buy bottles with natural corks. My parents, who live in Portugal (where 50% of the world’s wine and champagne corks come from), have drummed it into me.
Not just because they are wine snobs and enjoy the ritual of opening a cork wine bottle, but unscrewing a cap is just a bit too basic for them. My parents are also thinking about economics, environmental issues and bio-diversity.
Corks are 100% recyclable and skillfully harvested by hand from the bark of the cork tree without causing too much damage. It’s Portugal’s biggest export. The cork forests are a vital habitat for endangered animal species such as the Iberian lynx and a crucial part of the country’s cultural landscape.
After the wine and champagne have been drunk, instead of throwing out the corks, upcycle and craft the natural resource guilt-free.
Get your family and friends to save their corks for you. And then return them as wonderful homemade Christmas wine cork ornaments and decorations that will make them go aww!
The 21 Christmas Wine Cork Craft Ideas
Wine Cork Crafts: Sparkling Star Decor
We wanted to make a free-standing star that could sit on top of the fireplace mantle. The intention was for Christmas decor, but the star looks great year-round!
Cute Wine Cork Christmas Craft Figures
This gang of Christmas wine and champagne cork superheroes will make you go aww. There are seven different fun characters to choose.
Wine Cork Snowmen
Create a rainbow of snowmen from wine corks to decorate your mantle or hang them from the Christmas tree.
Easy DIY Place Card Holders Using Upcycled Wine Corks
This festive season, make your holiday table uniquely yours. With just wine corks, snippets of old Christmas cards, and a dash of creativity, you can create beautiful place card holders that'll warm your guests' hearts.
Wine Cork Pine Cone Ornament
Slice up wine corks to make this unique pinecone ornament.
Sparkly Sled Ornament
Make a sparkly wine cork sledge ornament for the tree.
Adorable Wine Cork Reindeer
These little reindeer make great DIY Christmas decorations. Wrap them up and give them away to friends and neighbours.
Once the corks are cut to make the reindeer pieces, this is a great craft to make with kids.
Easy Santa Corks Ornaments (& Santa Bowling) -
Make a fun Christmas game with these bowling Santas.
Christmas Village Wine Cork Ornaments
A fun rainbow of Scandi-style Christmas houses, (there is a cardboard gingerbread house version here).
Wine Cork Angel Christmas Ornaments
I love the use of music paper to make the wings on this wine cork crafted Christmas angel.
Reindeer Ornaments - Champagne Cork Crafts
These reindeer are so easy to make, fun Christmas crafts to do with the kids.
Champagne & Wine Corks Trees
These tabletop Christmas trees are made from both wine and Champagne corks. They would make great place name holders.
How to Make Ornaments From Recycled Wine Corks
Use washi tape and a few other supplies, like paint pens, rhinestones and beads, to make these colourful decor ”dangles.”
Snowmen Cork Crafts
Another cute collection of cork snowmen, but these have earmuffs and matching scarfs.
Tabletop Christmas Trees Craft
Another fabulous cork Christmas tree. It would look good on the bar during the festive seasons.
Simple Hanging Wine Cork Ornaments
Raid the DIY cupboard for washers and eyelets to turn your wine corks into hanging ornaments for the tree.
Hanging Tree Ornaments
Another version of the wine cork Christmas tree, but these hang as ornaments.
DIY Wine Cork Candle Christmas Ornaments
There is no risk of these candle ornaments accidentally burning down your Christmas tree.
Wine Cork Ball
Use your old wine corks to make this wine cork ball as an ornament or a home decorating accent. A quick and easy project that also makes a fun gift for a wine lover.
Snowflake Wine Cork Ornament
Cut corks in half, add glitter and then form them into a star shape.
DIY Cork Wreath
A fun Christmas wreath, to make for the front door. The red wine-stained corks look good.
Christmas kisses wine corks
Decorate wine corks with Hershey kisses to make three fun Christmas characters, snowmen, Santa and his helpers. The kids will love them.
Easy DIY Cork Koala Ornament for Christmas
If you like quirky and unique ornaments hanging from the tree, this one is a cute addition. A great Christmas craft for Australians too!
Don’t forget about the wine bottles, check out all these upcycled wine bottle ideas.
There are many more ideas for Christmas nature crafts to impress your friends and family on the site. Also, for more budget-friendly ideas, check out the Christmas paper crafts.
And wine corks aren’t just for Christmas, check out these other wine cork crafts. They are for other holidays too! Check out this cute Halloween wine cork craft the kids will love.
