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Triple DIY: Wine Cork Christmas Ornaments
If you're anything like me or my mother, you have a whole lot of wine corks lying around your house and not a whole lot of things to do with them. Since the holidays are here, we thought it would be fun to make some Christmas tree ornaments! Our favorite DIYs are always ones that you can do with a glass of wine. So, pour yourself a glass of Pinot Noir (save that cork!) and plug in your hot glue gun—we've got three holiday tutorials to help you decorate your Christmas tree this year.
DIY Wine Cork Angels
Supplies
- One wine cork (for the body)
- One large bead (for the head)
- Thick ribbon (for the wings)
- Thin ribbon (for the bowtie and to hang the ornament)
- Gold wire (for the halo)
- Hot glue gun + glue
Instructions
- Plug in your hot glue gun. Let it get warm.
- Glue bead to one end of the cork. Let dry.
- Use the wire to make a halo, and glue it to the back of the cork, behind the head.
- Create wings with the thicker ribbon by folding each end and gluing them together in the middle (or you could just tie a large bow). Glue them on the back of the cork.
- Tie a small bow with the thin ribbon and glue it to the front of the angel. Take an extra piece of the same ribbon and glue it to either side of the body, so you can hang it from your Christmas tree.
DIY Wine Cork Reindeer
Supplies
- Three wine corks
- Two black beads for eyes, one red bead for the nose
- One piece of brown pipe cleaner (for the antlers and tail)
- Thin ribbon
- Cutting board and a serrated knife
- Hot glue gun + glue
Instructions
- Plug in your hot glue gun. While it gets warm, carefully cut two of the corks--one down the middle width-wise and the other in fourths. Discard the second half of the one you cut in the middle.
- Glue eyes and a nose to the other half-cork.
- Create antlers and a tail by folding snippets of the pipe cleaner into the appropriate shapes. Glue the antlers to the head and the tail to the whole cork you didn't cut.
- Glue the head to the body.
- Tie a small bow and glue it to the front of the body, below the head/face.
- Glue the four pieces of cork to the bottom to make the reindeer's legs.
- Finish by gluing a medium-sized circle of ribbon to the back, behind the head. This is what you'll hang the ornament from.
DIY Wine Cork Grape Clusters
Ingredients
- Nine wine corks
- Green, red, or purple paint--or gold! (Whatever color you want your grapes to be.)
- Green ribbon
- Hot glue gun + glue
Instructions
- Assemble your wine corks--these will be the grapes. The rows are as follows: two, three, two, one, one (the last one is at an angle). Glue each row separately.
- Dip each grape row into some of the paint. You could use a brush for this, but a disposable plate works just fine (rub off the excess paint on the same plate).
- Let the paint dry before gluing the rows of corks together.
- Tie a big green bow to be the leaves--glue it to the top and add a ribbon hoop for hanging.
The Best Wine for the Holidays
The holiday season is defined by a chaotic mix of savory roasts, salty snacks, and sweet treats, which can make choosing a single bottle feel nearly impossible. This is exactly why the La Crema portfolio is a staple for holiday hosting. From the cool-climate vineyards of the Sonoma Coast to the rolling hills of Monterey, La Crema produces a wide variety of acclaimed wines from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, and more. Their commitment to site-specific winemaking ensures that every bottle has the balance and elegance needed to bridge the gap between a casual craft afternoon and a formal dinner.
Whether you are looking for a crisp Sauvignon Blanc to serve as an aperitif while you glue together your wine cork angels or a structured Cabernet Sauvignon to stand up to a prime rib feast, there is a perfect match within the lineup. For those deep in the holiday spirit, having a diverse selection of varietals on hand means you are always prepared for an unexpected guest or a late-night gift wrapping session. If you need more inspiration for your holiday table, be sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the best wine for Christmas.
