Craft ideas using old wine bottle corks

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  • Crochet knights : <a href="http://lucyravenscar.blogspot.com.au/2010/02/cork-and-crochet-knights-ninjas-and.html" ...
  • Love bugs : <a href="http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2014/01/cork-love-bugs-valentines-day-craft.html" ...
  • Easy foam stamps : <a href="http://mollymoocrafts.com/diy-stamping-fun/" target="_blank">mollymoocrafts.com</a>
  • Sail boats : <a href="http://mamapapabubba.com/2013/06/25/cork-sail-boats-with-sparkly-sails" ...
  • Balloon characters : <a href="http://reciclandoenlaescuela.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/100-cien.html" ...
  • Superheros and their sidekicks : <a href="http://mollymoocrafts.com/superhero-crafts-for-kids/" ...
  • Tic-tac-toe game : <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/diy-take-along-game-tic-tac-toe-by-mollymoocrafts/" ...
  • Christmas tree : <a href="http://wendyshat.com/2014/12/christmas-tree-ornament.html" target="_blank">wendyshat.com</a>
  • Snake : <a href="http://elhadadepapel.blogspot.com.au/2011/03/serpiente.html" target="_blank">elhadadepapel.blogspot.com</a>
  • Little chicks : <a href="http://www.craftymorning.com/wine-cork-chicks-craft-kids/" target="_blank">craftymorning.com</a>
  • Succulent planter magnets : <a href="https://www.upcyclethat.com/cork-planters/3086/" target="_blank">upcyclethat.com</a>
  • DIY stamps : <a href="http://www.sweetspotcards.com/2011/09/diy-cork-stamps.html" target="_blank">sweetspotcards.com</a>
  • Christmas reindeer : <a href="https://www.simplemost.com/make-adorable-wine-cork-reindeer-craft/" ...
  • Cute dog : <a href="http://kathy-angelnik.blogspot.com.au/2015/01/corky-wine-cork-doggy-diy.html?m=1" ...
  • Circus lion : <a href="http://www.johannarundel.de/2014/06/zuckersuesser-partyloewe-aus-einem-sektkorken/" ...
  • Cork house fairy garden : <a href="http://www.prakticideas.com/diy-craft-project-wine-cork-house/" ...
  • Dart board "wall protector" : <a href="http://imgur.com/a/6EWM8" target="_blank">imgur.com</a>
  • Bistro chairs for dollhouse : <a ...
  • Bulletin board : <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2014/10/try-this-wine-cork-bulletin-board.html" ...
  • Dollhouse patio furniture : <a href="https://amandamakesit.wordpress.com/2012/04/15/diy-dollhouse-patio-furniture-2/" ...
  • Jewellery organiser : <a ...
  • Path detail for fairy garden : <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/pin/521150988102158367/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>
  • Ombre Heart art : <a href="http://postgradcrafting.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/ombre-wine-cork-heart.html" ...
  • Christmas snowflake : <a href="http://www.virginiasweetpea.com/2013/12/snowflake-ornament-wine-corks.html" ...
  • Robot : <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/pin/157626055677947435/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>
  • Monkey Business Corkers wine game : <a href="http://www.mnkbusiness.com/corkers/" ...
  • Pug : <a href="http://rustuff.tumblr.com/post/16158592053/cork-pug" target="_blank">rustuff.tumblr.com</a>
  • Fairy garden toadstool : <a href="http://catawissacrafty.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/quick-craft.html" ...
  • Minion Keyring : <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/pin/525021269039152087/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>
  • Little fairy garden birdhouses : <a href="https://au.pinterest.com/pin/548946642065680459/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>

It's harder to find wine bottles that have been sealed with corks these days, as screw-top lids have become more popular.

But those that do crop up - and any old ones hanging around in kitchen drawers or the craft box - can be put to good use with these clever ideas. 

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These ideas are great for using up old supplies, as well as giving little hands something to do on a cold or rainy day.

Some create games and toys that can be used again and again, while others are a one-off activity.

Get crafty with those old corks today!