Water Bottle Fish

What can you do with a plastic water bottle besides just recycle it?? Here’s one idea…. make something fishy!!

You’ll need:

Directions:

1. Remove cap and step on your bottle to flatten it (shoes optional!). Leave the open end as is – if it happens to get dented a bit, just stick your finger in it and push it back out.

2. Cut two triangle shapes from the side edges of your bottle to separate the tail from the fish’s body.

3. Then close up the openings you just cut using clear tape.

4. Color your fish with Sharpies. Google some fish pictures for inspiration! (Note: If you plan to hang your fish in front of a wall or window, you only need to color one side!)

5. Add a googly eye using a glue dot and attach some clear elastic string with tape.

6. These fish look stunning in front of a window with the light coming through or floating gracefully from this awesome hanging system from Ikea!

This project was inspired by a project from Meaningful Mama. Check out her site for more great ideas!

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