1-2-3 Done Wine Cork Wreath

This wreath is a good example of turning trash into treasure.  Rather than tossing out your wine corks, save them for this project.

Tied with a red bow, this wreath is perfect for Christmas, but it can be displayed year round with seasonally appropriate ribbon or just plain.

If you don't drink wine, try calling a local restaurant and ask for their discarded corks.

Materials for Making a Wine Cork Wreath:
12-inch foam wreath
120 wine corks, plus or minus
Glue
Sheet Moss (optional)

Instructions for Making a Wine Cork Wreath:
Wine Cork Wreath Starting with the outer edge, glue the corks end-to-end, in a single row around the circumference of the wreath.

Continue adding corks until the entire wreath is covered.

Fill in the gaps between the corks with bits of moss.

Attach a bow and you're done!

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Re: 1-2-3 Done&trade Wine Cork Wreath

by on December 28, 2009 06:04
I really liked this one! The simplicity of it makes it more elegant looking. Thanks for sharing.
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What a great idea!

by Patti Londre on December 12, 2009 01:11
Now, if I can only get my husband to give up some of his corks, I'll make this fun wreath. Hopefully, I can finish it in time to post on my blog before Christmas: http://www.WorthTheWhisk.com Keep up the good work!
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wine corks

by Richard on December 11, 2009 01:11
Friends and I have saved corks for years and I cut them in half lengthwise and use on garden paths. I live in NYC and it's not always easy to find mulch for paths. Thanks for the wreath tip, I plan to make two this weekend.
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CORK WREATH

by BETTY on December 4, 2009 03:53
I DON'T HAVE ANY CORKS BUT HAD LOTS OF OLD WOODEN SPOOLS. I MADE ONE OF THESE WREATHS WITH OLD THREAD SPOOLS...SAME RESULTS BUT QUITE A CONVERSATION PIECE. THANKS FOR THE IDEA
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Re: 1-2-3 Done&trade Wine Cork Wreath

by Kel on December 2, 2009 08:49
This is a great idea for the wine lover, any suggestion what glue works best? Crafters glue?
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wine cork wreaths

by Lisa on December 1, 2009 10:32
I have always used my left over corks and glued them to small, framed bulletin boards (alternating directions every 2 corks). I better get busy. These will make great Christmas gifts for the wine drinkers on my list! Thanks for the great idea.......
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wine cork wreathes

by jerry arndt on December 1, 2009 08:56
i have been making them for years and giving them to family and friends. it is a great way to recycle the corks that most people throw away. i have bins of corks at the house that restaurants and country inns send me from all over the US. by the way, the moss idea is very good. i will start using that. jerry arndt
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Cork Wreath

by Lynda Gribek ("gree-beck") on December 1, 2009 04:59
Been looking for a project for my saved corks. Plan to hang this on the wall near our wine cellar. Thanks!
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way to recycle wine corks

by Jennifer and Adam on November 30, 2009 04:11
something to do if you get bored....HA HA!
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Wine Cork Wreath

by Nancy on November 30, 2009 03:39
What a great way to re-use trash and I really like the look of it. Thanks for the tip on asking restaurants for their discarded corks too so there would be enough.
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Beautiful!

by Paige on November 30, 2009 10:04
Thanks for a great idea.
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Something for you to try

by Leslie on November 30, 2009 09:58
Start saving the corks for the future. MOM ;-)
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the cork wreath

by Martine Noisette on November 30, 2009 09:19
It's a very nice idea, it's beautiful, now I have something to do with my corks. thanks a lot.
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Re: 1-2-3 Done&trade Wine Cork Wreath

by on November 29, 2009 10:21
Someone gave me several huge bags of corks, and I hadn't made up my mind what to do with them. This is great! Thanks for sharing.
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Wine cork wreath

by Candis Dickerson on November 29, 2009 10:08
I wonder if you can buy corks from a craft shop?
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Wine cork wreath

by Dorothy Miller on November 29, 2009 07:19
What a great idea! Much more creative than "throwing corks into a bowl". Going to start on mine today
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Wine coke wreath

by Liz Zorilo on November 28, 2009 07:32
I think this is a great idea for a childs project as all you need to do is set up the corks and glue. I am going to make one with two of my grandsons, ages 9 and 4. Thank you and happy holidays. I truly enjoy your newsletter!
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Great wreath

by Terry on November 28, 2009 11:53
I have soooo many corks and now I know what to do with them. This is perfect for the holidays! Thank you so much for the idea. It's beautiful! Keep those great ideas coming.....Merry Christmas!
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Cork wreath

by Jake Stoll on November 28, 2009 09:23
Great idea. Years ago I used corks on one wall in my kitchen. Didn't realize how many bottles of wine I had drunk.Thanks.Enjoy your emails and tv programs. Keep up the GREAT work. Jake Stoll
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wine cork wreath

by Sheree Wright on November 28, 2009 08:22
Thanks Allen, I have saved hundreds of wine corks over the last 10 years and knew one day they would be useful. What kind of glue?
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cork wreath

by on November 28, 2009 08:12
I have been saving corks for just the thing Thanks for showing how.
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Wine Cork Wreath

by Ashley&Justin on November 28, 2009 08:03
More reason to enjoy vino!
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cork wreath

by peg on November 28, 2009 07:38
This is a good project for any group and take them to nursing homes or hospitals.
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wine cork wreaths

by Karen Roberts on November 27, 2009 11:23
Simplistically gorgeous!!! I will make this as soon as I get enough wine corks. Guess I'll have to start drinking a bit more between now and Christmas!!! Thanks for sharing this! :) Karen
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Wine Cork Wreath

by Jim on November 27, 2009 08:00
Hey Bro, ...something creative to do in your spare time!
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Wine cork wreath

by Donna on November 27, 2009 06:47
Splendid idea! My husband and I have been saving every wine cork of every bottle of wine we've had in our 30 years of marriage. Needless to say, the volume has become quite large. Using some to make a wreath or two will be be a good way to use some without tossing them!
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cork wreath

by Linda Sholder on November 27, 2009 06:08
We don't drink, where would I find LOTS of corks?
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Wine Cork Wreath

by Kathy on November 27, 2009 06:00
Is this what you made? Sherry
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materials

by pm on November 27, 2009 04:57
what kind of glue works well on cork?
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Wine Cork Wreaths

by Wendy Domres on November 27, 2009 04:14
I have seen a wine cork wreath made from a straw wreath.It gives it a more dimentional look. Would you have any instructions on how to assemble that?
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Wine Cork Wreath

by Melody on November 27, 2009 04:06
Ohhhhh...I love this idea!! I am calling all my friends and collecting their corks!! Thanks. I think this is beautiful and "rustic" looking. So different from everyone else's. Happy Holiday P Allen!!
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Re: 1-2-3 Done&trade Wine Cork Wreath

by bonnie on November 27, 2009 02:25
Hey - you should make this!
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cork wreath

by Katy Lunsford on November 27, 2009 01:49
I LOVE this, so simple yet very unique - thank you for sharing.
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wreath

by Bev on November 27, 2009 01:35
Your wreath is nice, but my daughter in law, Kim, made a really nice one, using the corks in a vertical, rather than horizontal grouping. I will send you a photo of my brother's dart board, made out of corks. Have a good week end. Bev Thurner
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WINE BOTTLE CORKS

by Mary on November 27, 2009 01:29
Please save your wine corks for me. We're going to make this wreath for Craft Club next year -- November 2010. Drink up! Thanks, Marge
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Wine Wreath

by Patricia Stahlecker on November 27, 2009 01:13
Hi Allen, I love getting your e-mails. I am going to make the Wine Wreath because I have a whole bag of wine corks from California that a friend gave to us. Do you know of anyone who knows how to make a "wine glass holder" necklace that hangs around the neck and uses the corks also? I saw them in California when we out there.
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by JoAnn Pochciol on November 27, 2009 01:12
This wreath is very clever & suitable for a wine drinker but I prefer greens, red berries & pine cones on mine.
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Wine Cork Wreath

by Cathy Bythway on November 27, 2009 10:48
Great idea and I love it. I am saving wine corks now for a cork board that will be put up on my wall to attach memos, appointment cards, etc. It is really going to be a neat project when I put all the wine corks in a picture frame for my wall. Keep up all the good tips that you share for us.
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Re: 1-2-3 Done&trade Wine Cork Wreath

by BReilly on November 27, 2009 10:34
thanks for the sample of cork wreath. Have several 100 corks that I have collected. Did not know what to do with them. Will make this wreath.
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