DIY Wine Cork Bath Mat

All you need for this unique mat is: shelf liner, hot glue, a knife and 175 wine corks. If vino isn't your drink of choice, or you simply don't want to work through so many bottles, visit a few neighborhood restaurants. Many bars toss their wine corks at the end of the night and would be happy to save a few for you! Learn how to make it here: http://blog.brightnest.com/2012/08/06/learn-...

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Mom4Real Lexington, KY

I love this! I have made a few cork boards using them, but now I am thinking this is what needs to be done next! Thanks for the fabulous idea!

on Aug 09, 2012 · Like 1
JoAnn Reeves Anderson, SC

I won't live long enough to get 175 corks But I may try

on Aug 09, 2012 · Like 1
Cindy Humphrey Fort Worth, TX

I love the organic looks of this.

on Aug 09, 2012 · Like 1
Brenda P Gorham, ME

Aha! A way to empty the "cork drawer" ! And if there are not enough, we're on it!

on Aug 09, 2012 · Like 3
Bobbie B Fairfield, OH

very cute! I will have to get started on the wine!!

on Aug 09, 2012 · Like 1
BrightNest Denver, CO

@JoAnn, remember that you can get corks from other sources (like your favorite restaurant). Please send us pictures of your completed mats to photos@brightnest.com. We'd love to see your projects!

on Aug 09, 2012 · Like 0
Julie F Hobe Sound, FL

Been saving my corks...think I finally have enough to make!
Thanks for posting

on Aug 09, 2012 · Like 1
Betsy Atlanta, GA

Very cute! Great idea!

on Aug 09, 2012 · Like 0
Monica Koerperich Ocean Springs, MS

I started laughing, 175 wine corks. LOL All that wine, no telling what my mat would look like when I got done, probably would'nt care either. LOL

on Aug 09, 2012 · Like 5
Betty B Cypress, TX

Darn, hubby drinks wine out of a box! LOL - no corks!

on Aug 09, 2012 · Like 2
Redheadcandecorate.com Lake Orion, MI

Wow! Great idea!!!

on Aug 10, 2012 · Like 1
Faye W Douglasville, GA

This is really nice and eco friendly too.

on Aug 10, 2012 · Like 1
Janet F Lodi, CA

Since we live in Lodi, CA the Zin Capital, it's pretty easy to get corks from wine bars or the wineries tasting rooms. You can buy them on eBay as well. My concern with this project is cutting the corks in half evenly. Anyone have any suggestions on an easy way to do that?

on Aug 11, 2012 · Like 1
Tammy Sandusky, MI

knew there was a reason for keeping them all

on Aug 11, 2012 · Like 1
Mariana Grohowski Bowling Green, OH

Is the shelf liner really the best material to use for the support? Any other ideas? I am a bit skeptical?

on Aug 12, 2012 · Like 1
Janet F Lodi, CA

Heh Heh! I kind of wondered about that myself. I think I am going to experiment with using the type that is kind of foamlike stuff with an open weave. I guess it is considered shelf liner or maybe the stuff you put under rugs to keep them from sliding around??

on Aug 13, 2012 · Like 1
Becky H Tampa, FL

Janet F., that is pretty much what I understood Bright N. to mean when she said "shelf liner".............the open, cushioned, woven liner.

on Aug 13, 2012 · Like 1
Tammy Sandusky, MI

was thinking the dish cloth dryer pads or something like a sham wow type fabric would work great

on Aug 13, 2012 · Like 0
Janet F Lodi, CA

My brain was thinking contact paper like stuff and that just didn't make sense for something that is obviously going to get wet.

on Aug 13, 2012 · Like 1
BrightNest Denver, CO

Hi Janet! The shelf liner is more along the lines of this paper: http://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Contact-Pap...

on Aug 15, 2012 · Like 0
Sondra A Janesville, WI

All of these are great ideas! I made a small bulletin board from corks once, but I dont drink that much wine. I guess I will have to go visit a few restaurants.
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on Dec 10, 2012 · Like 0
Martha Ridgway Americus, GA

http://www.craftynest.com/2010/03/wine-cork-...

on Dec 10, 2012 · Like 0
Ana H Batavia, NY

You know where this would look really great (and could be part of the decor) is in front of the kitchen sink too. Because the cork is thick, it would provide cushioning as you stand at the sink.

on Jan 05, 2013 · Like 1
Janet F Lodi, CA

Good idea! I spend a lot of time there. LOL

on Jan 06, 2013 · Like 0
Kim C Queen Creek, AZ

I love the way this looks, but was wondering how it feels under bare feet, does the curve of the wine cork feel unstable or not? Sondra, while visiting a few restaurants and having wine would be great, you can buy bags of corks at craft stores now, lol!
Nice looking piece BrightNest!

on Mar 24, 2013 · Like 0