Pages

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Perfect Little Milk Bottles

Here is a popular idea that came from BHG.com. However, many people have wondered where to find little individual sized milk bottles. It is possible to find them in thrift shops but this makes it difficult to get a lot at once, or have them all look alike, so I decided to find an alternative.


I found these 4-packs of Starbucks Frappuccino that are the perfect shape and size(9.5 oz), and pretty affordable at around $5 per 4-pack at Target. The labels peel off easily and I spray painted the lid silver to give it that vintage look. I also ran the bottle through the dishwasher and still had to use the rough-side of a sponge to remove some sticky residue where the label had been. It does come off easily, though.  Fill with milk and enjoy your individual milk bottles for kids birthday parties, a cookies and milk party, even a brunch get-together.

....And here's how they look all dressed up!...


20 comments:

Anonymous said...

Too cute! Great idea with the Starbucks bottles!

Anonymous said...

Frappaccino bottles, great fix! Plus I love those things! (too bad they have a million calories!)

Chris @ Celebrations At Home said...

Kendall, you are so right. I was drinking one a day for a week and that is no way to fit into my skinny jeans!! ; )

Meghan said...

so so cute!

denise @ little ant design said...

Great idea using the Frappaccino bottles.

Natalia said...

Hi Chris,

Cute idea. I'll have to store that one away.

Dig your blog...will now follow:)

Melissa @ Silly Bee's Chickadees said...

Thanks for the tip! Those are the cutest snowmen! Oh, darn. Now I have another reason to buy those deliciously decadent drinks!

KARI said...

SOOOO CUTE!! WHAT IS THE REST OF THE SNOWMEN MADE OF? HEADS, EYES, ETC. CAN I STILL FIND THEM ON BHG? THANKS FOR SHARING, KARI

The Graves Gang said...

Adorable...Think I will make some for co-workers & bring along some chocolate chunk cookies!

kathyoberst said...

I too wonder how to make the cute snowman. Coulld you help us there?

Chris @ Celebrations At Home said...

Thanks guys. I have added the link to the BHG page. The head is just a white powdered donut hole, and the scarf is made from yarn, however it will be easier to simply cut strips of felt for the scarf. You can also cut tiny fringe into the felt!

They mention edible clay(?) for the eyes and nose, but I think using gel icing would work, and is more accessable.

Hope that helps. Thanks for reading! Cheers!

Tami said...

Mini choc. chips for the eyes and a little piece of a fruit roll up for the nose would work, too. ;)

They are so adorable!

Thanks for giving us an alternative for the bottles.

Rachelle said...

thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!! i've been searching everywhere for milk bottles that weren't crazy expensive for my daughter's 3rd "pink candy" party. LOVE THIS IDEA!!

Tiffany said...

I stumbled across your blog today. These snowmen are super cute. Sadly, I don't drink the frappaccinos, so I'm just curious as to where online you can find the individual milk bottles. I've been looking everywhere for them!

Chris @ Celebrations At Home said...

Hi Tiffany, unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a (affordable)resource in the US for mini milk bottles. The frappaccino bottles have been a great option for me. I don't drink them that much either, but at around $5 for 4 bottles, I don't feel too bad about pouring the drink out so I can use the bottles : )

Unknown said...

I have been reusing a dozen starbucks bottles for a couple of years now to pack drinks for lunches. I loke to pack juices and this 9.5 oz bottle is a good portion size. If my forgetful child loses it, no worries. The glass bottles go great through the dishwasher. One downside, the lids only last about 10-15 runs through the dishwasher before they start to rust.
I just discovered Aldi food sells their copy-cat coffee drinks in similar bottles for $1 each.

Anonymous said...

We're having a BIG SNOW next week, and I think these will be perfect! These are ageless - meaning, evening my 18 year old will love these!!!

Renee said...

I just came across your blog after doing a search for individual milk bottles. I see you mention that there's no "affordable" option in the US. Can you tell me where I can order the ones featured in BHG.....I love them so much I'm willing to pay the cost. Thanks!!!

Chris @ Celebrations At Home said...

Hi Renee, I don't have a specific resource for milk bottles, but would suggest you do a Google search for "vintage milk bottles" to see if they are still available by the case (as this post is now 2 years old...maybe I should update the wording... : )

Anonymous said...

THANK YOU for sharing!!!

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...