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Milk Jug Ideas

By Noreen 33 Comments




By Noreen Doll.

Never throw away a milk jug or vinegar jug again!

Things to Make with a Milk Jug by Crafty Journal

There are so many ways a milk jug can be upcycled or re-used.

Other plastic bottles, such as vinegar jugs, soda bottles, and water bottles can also be used again. In fact, think how any plastic container can be re-used.

Because plastic is so durable, it is much better to find ways to upcycle it than to just throw it away.

Here are some basic tips for working with a milk jug.

Bunny Money Hugs

Try this cute Bunny Money Hugs to give a gift of money.

Bunny Money Hugs by Crafty Journal
Bunny Money Hugs

Fun Milk Jug Ideas for Kids.

Beauty Shop Busy Board.

Fun for little girls.

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Beauty Shop Busy Board

Milk Jug Bubble Wands.

Make enough for everyone.

Crafty Journal - Milk Jug Bubble Wands
Milk Jug Bubble Wands

Milk Jug Dry Erase Board.

Easy carry along fun.

Crafty Journal - Milk Jug Dry Erase Board
Milk Jug Dry Erase Board

Milk Jug Toss Game.

Fun and great throwing practice.

Crafty Journal - Milk Jug Toss Game
Milk Jug Toss Game

Milk Jug Sewing Card.

Great travel toy.

Milk Jug Sewing Card by Crafty Journal
Milk Jug Sewing Card

Milk Jug Toy Scoop.

Fun and easy clean up idea.

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Milk Jug Toy Scoop

Ghost Finger Puppet from a Milk Jug

Create several of these easy ghost finger puppets from one milk jug.

Crafty Journal - Ghost Finger Puppet from a Milk Jug
Ghost Finger Puppet from a Milk Jug

Decorate with Milk Jugs.

Milk Jug Ghost.

Halloween fun for little ones.

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Milk Jug Ghost

Milk Jug Jack-0-Lantern.

Easy Halloween decoration.

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Milk Jug Jack-O-Lantern

Peek A Boo Ghost

Fun for kids and easy to make.

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Peek A Boo Ghost

Spooky Ghost Pencil Topper

Kids can make this fun Spooky Ghost Pencil Topper, or drop it in a treat bag for a non candy treat.

Spooky Ghost Pencil Topper by Crafty Journal
Spooky Ghost Pencil Topper

Milk Jug Ghost Garland

Make lots of ghosts of all shapes and sizes, add some fun faces and string them up to make a milk jug ghost garland.

Recycle milk jugs into this fun Ghost Garland by Crafty Journal.
Milk Jug Ghost Garland

Milk Jug Fan.

Cheap and decorative way to stay cool.

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4th of July Fan from a Milk Jug

Milk Jug Garland.

Make one for every holiday.

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Milk Jug Garland

Milk Jug Flag.

Great patriotic project.

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Milk Jug Flag

Milk Jug Flower.ย 

Make a bouquet or use as a gift topper.

Milk Jug Flower - Crafty Journal
Milk Jug Flower

Useful Milk Jug Ideas.

Bobbin Holders for Embroidery Thread and Bakers Twine

You can make a lot of embroidery thread bobbins from one milk jug, or even from parts of it. And these bobbins won’t bend or tear.

Crafty Journal - Embroidery Thread Bobbin from a Milk Jug
Bakers Twine or Embroidery Thread Bobbin

Organizer from Quart Size Bottles

Cut the tops off milk bottles or jugs and use together to organize a container or drawer.

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Milk Bottle Organizer

Milk Jug Template.

This makes a great template when you want to make lots of copies.

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Milk Jug Template

Vinegar Jug String Holder.

Hang on a nail in your craft room or work shop to keep a ball of string neat and handy.

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Vinegar Jug String Holder

How do you reuse your milk jugs and other plastic bottles?

ยฉ Noreen Doll

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  1. Bernadette says

    June 5, 2014 at 6:33 am

    bonjour,
    que de bonnes idรฉes, merciiiiiii beaucoup.
    ร  bientot

  2. Noreen says

    June 5, 2014 at 6:53 am

    Merci, Bernadette!

  3. JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose says

    June 5, 2014 at 11:49 am

    Hi Noreen, great ideas, esp the thread and storage holders! I made JOY and BOO letters. Plus Football season isn’t too far away – I made Friday night Jug / Stadium Spirit Shakers with mine.

  4. Noreen says

    June 5, 2014 at 1:38 pm

    What a fun idea! Add a few jingle bells and you’ve got a really great sound!

  5. Marie@The Interior Frugalista says

    June 5, 2014 at 4:22 pm

    Noreen, some of these are genius! I love the bubble maker, white erase board, toy scoop, and string holder the best.

  6. Coralie says

    June 8, 2014 at 1:02 pm

    Hi Noreen
    Some really great ideas here that I’ll be having a go at! Loving the Halloween ideas and the little cards for embroidery thread – I’ve always got little left overs of wool from projects so this is a great way to keep them tidy and be green too!
    Thanks for such an inspiring post.
    Coralie

  7. Taylor-Made Ranch Homestead says

    June 10, 2014 at 12:44 am

    How clever you are! I especially like the ball of string storage. Thanks for sharing (stopping by from the You’re Gonna Love It hop)

    ~Taylor-Made Ranch~
    Wolfe City, Texas

  8. Katie says

    June 11, 2014 at 11:30 am

    These are great! I love that you repurposed a milk jug for so many kid toys. Even the small items organizer is cool! You should come link this up at my Motivate Me Monday linky party.

  9. Almost Unschoolers says

    June 11, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    We drink a gallon of milk a day. Needless to say – I love this post!

  10. Kristina & Millie says

    June 12, 2014 at 1:55 am

    great ideas! Love the flower, ghosts and toss game the best ๐Ÿ™‚

  11. Natasha says

    June 12, 2014 at 1:02 pm

    Lots of great ideas that we can do. Found you on Wow me Wednesday

  12. vickie says

    June 12, 2014 at 1:15 pm

    So smart -I can see peek a book ghosts and winding thread on our horizon!

  13. bj says

    June 13, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    You are sooo smart…I see several things I might make for a little great-grandgirl…
    Thanks…

  14. DARLENE W says

    June 13, 2014 at 10:43 pm

    What wonderful ideas, lots of fun to make with the grandkids

  15. Kelley says

    June 15, 2014 at 7:24 am

    I use the bottom of a gallon milk jug with the top cut off as a dishpan in my RV’s small sink.

    Some of these ideas are new to me. Great stuff! I’ve been organizing drawers with milk jugs for years!

    Happy highways,
    Kelley~

  16. Carrie Groneman says

    June 16, 2014 at 3:49 pm

    What a collection! I really like them as organizers and a string holder. Stopping by from Making the World Cuter party. Carrie, A Mother’s Shadow

  17. Julie V. says

    June 16, 2014 at 3:53 pm

    I think my favorite is the milk jug bubble wands! That’s such a great idea. I’m pinning this big list to remind me of all the great things I can make rather than just sending it to the recycling center.

  18. Val says

    June 16, 2014 at 4:47 pm

    Lots of great ideas here that I never thought of! I really like the vinegar jug string dispenser.
    Just stopping by from VMG206.

  19. KC the Kitchen Chopper says

    June 16, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    Wow, who knew? Thanks for sharing on #theWeekendSocial. I’m off to pin your link.

  20. Pauline Molinari says

    June 16, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    So many great projects! Thanks for sharing on the Monday Funday Party!

  21. Tammy Killough says

    June 17, 2014 at 1:05 am

    I love all your projects. You’ll be a feature tomorrow on Twirl and Take a Bow…hope you’ll join us! ~Tammy

  22. Judy @ Pursuit of Functional HOme says

    June 17, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    I personally love the organizers and toss game. Thanks for sharing this at Pin It Monday Hop.

    Judy

  23. Merlinda Little (@pixiedusk) says

    June 17, 2014 at 4:46 pm

    So many things that you can do! Thanks for sharing this! i am definitely using ours with my yarn =)

  24. Elva Roberts says

    June 18, 2014 at 11:20 pm

    I am blown away by all the ideas and ways to use milk jugs let alone smaller plastic jugs. I am putting mine in a recycle bag instead of using them as you suggested above. Thank you for these innovative and simple ways to make better use of them.

  25. Susan says

    June 19, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    Two things that make me happy, organizing and repurposing – love the milk jug organizer. Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday on Organized 31 and you were featured this week. Congrats!

  26. danielle says

    June 19, 2014 at 2:13 pm

    Such fun ideas – love the scoop! Thanks so much for linking this up to the Friday Frenzy!

  27. Laura@Baking in Pyjamas says

    June 21, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    What great ideas. Thanks for linking up. Have a great day!! Laura

  28. Claire says

    June 22, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    Great ideas, love recycling ๐Ÿ™‚

    Pinned, tweeted and featuring this week at Creative Mondays, thanks for linking up ๐Ÿ™‚

  29. Kezzieq says

    June 22, 2014 at 10:24 pm

    Oooh! What super ideas! I had been thinking of things I could make from milk bottles last week so when I saw your post, I was delighted!!!x

  30. Melissa French, The More With Less Mom says

    June 27, 2014 at 12:03 am

    I like the bubble wands, I bet they’re sturdier than pipe cleaners. Thanks for sharing! Hello from T.G.I.F. Linky Party!

  31. Kristina and Millie says

    January 21, 2015 at 1:52 pm

    Thanks for linking to the Creative Craft Challenge Noreen! So many great ideas for upcycling a milk jug and something for everyone! Shared on g+ too ๐Ÿ™‚

  32. Andrea Fogleman says

    January 22, 2015 at 12:17 am

    Lot’s of cool ideas. Thanks for joining us for January’s Craft Challenge!

  33. Anthony Essex says

    August 11, 2020 at 12:41 am

    I use the top of a gallon container sat on top of the red plastic Folgers coffee as a funnel to empty dry cat food into a smaller pet feeder. It stops the little pieces from flying all over the place. It works by itself as a funnels for liquids too. Thanks for the ideas!

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