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Altered Art Bottle Zipper Bank

January 12, 2015 By: Linda @ Mixed Kreations34 Comments

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A while back I ran across an altered art bottle made into a bank with a zipper window on Pinterest. It was the coolest bank! There wasn’t a tutorial, and it didn’t say what was used, but I’m thinking foil. I am going to alter this bottle by using a brown paper bag for the outside.

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This altered art bottle zipper bank is going to be a surprise graduation gift for my granddaughter. I am going to fill it up with quarters. She’s is in the 10th grade, so I have a little over two years, that is if she doesn’t graduate early. The bottle is about 18″ tall, do you think I”ll make it?

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How To Make Altered Art Bottle Zipper Bank

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First off you will need a large bottle, zipper, and glue. I used my jewelry glue, it seemed to bond quite well to the glass.

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You will need to glue the zipper a little at a time, because of the awkward turn of the zipper. Let dry thoroughly for each step.

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Take a Brown paper bag and tear it into pieces.

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Wad your brown paper bag pieces up, to give texture to your bottle.

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Starting working around the zipper in small areas at a time, add some Mod Podge.

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Then stick a piece of a brown paper bag on top. Add Mod Podge over top of each piece, securing it down smoothly.

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Continue working on one side till it’s covered with your brown paper bag pieces. Let dry, then flip over and cover the other side the same way.

Be sure to cover the rim of your bottle, about 3/4″ way down on the inside of the bottle.

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Flip the bottle upside down and cover the bottom with your paper pieces.

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Add a coat of Mod Podge over the bottom.

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Add your top and that’s it. Now you can embellish your bank, or leave it plain, that’s up to you.

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I didn’t have enough quarters to fill it up to the zipper window for my picture, so I improvised.

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Now you can see the quarters through the zipper window, isn’t that cool?

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My granddaughter collects owls, so I embellished the altered art bottle with an owl charm on some black leather cord.

How do you like my altered art bottle zipper bank?

Materials Needed To Make A Altered Art Bottle Bank

* E 6000 Adhesive
* Large Bottle
* Zipper
* Brown paper bag
* Mod Podge
* Paint Brush

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  1. Felecia says

    February 4, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    That is too cool!
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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      February 5, 2015 at 7:09 am

      Thank you Felecia!

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  2. Heather Serra says

    July 16, 2015 at 10:20 am

    Oh my goodness! How creative! I love that detail with the zipped. This is very cool. 🙂
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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      July 16, 2015 at 4:46 pm

      Thank you Heather! I knew I had to make one when I seen one something like it on pinterest once.

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  3. Angie says

    July 16, 2015 at 11:04 am

    That looks so cool! I love what you did with the zipper and the cork, how cute!
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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      July 16, 2015 at 4:45 pm

      Thank you Angie! It was a fun project.

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  4. Meagan says

    July 16, 2015 at 2:59 pm

    This is so cute! I can’t wait to try this out with my own home. I’m building a house and need cute ideas for new furniture an decorations.
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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      July 16, 2015 at 4:42 pm

      Thank you Meagan! I made this to fill with quarters to give to my first great daughter for a surprise graduation gift. I have two years to go.

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  5. Nikki Frank-Hamilton says

    December 3, 2015 at 4:00 pm

    Linda, this is so cool, I have never seen anything like it before. That zipper is awesome, I love how you can see what’s in the bottle. I’m sure your granddaughter will love this and treasure it!!!
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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      December 3, 2015 at 4:23 pm

      Thanks Nikki! Really happy how it turned out. Wanted to make one for each grandchild, but think I’m going to have to rethink that. Taking a long time to fill up. I’m sure my oldest will love it.

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  6. Jann Olson says

    December 3, 2015 at 10:55 pm

    Very creative! Thanks for sharing it with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      December 4, 2015 at 9:39 am

      Thank you!

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  7. Marilyn says

    March 24, 2016 at 2:33 pm

    My granddaughter loves this. She says hi. I will have to help her make it. She tells me she HAS to find the owl cuz that is Mommy’s favorite! Thank you for visiting Thursday Favorite Things. Pinned and shared

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      March 24, 2016 at 2:59 pm

      This one is a surprise for my granddaughter (full of Quarters). She loves owls, I found the owl at Michaels or Hobby Lobby. Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Jacki says

    May 13, 2016 at 6:19 pm

    What a fun idea! I especially like the owl, but you could use anything to customize it to the recipient. Thinking grandsons here…

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      May 16, 2016 at 3:29 pm

      I picked the owl because my granddaughter collects owls. But can be customized to the recipient and it would still look great!

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  9. Heather @ new house new home says

    May 15, 2016 at 6:55 am

    Absolutely genius! The zipper is such a cool idea!
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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      May 16, 2016 at 3:23 pm

      Thank you Heather! Can’t wait till graduation day to give to my granddaughter to see her reaction.

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  10. Michelle says

    February 26, 2017 at 9:08 am

    I love it Linda. What a brilliant idea. I’d love to know what her reaction is. P.S. you don’t look old enough to be a granny, super impressed

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      February 26, 2017 at 5:32 pm

      Thank you Michelle! My profile pic is 6 years ago, I just haven’t gotten anymore pics that I liked so I haven’t changed it yet. But I have 5 grandkids. My oldest will be 18 this year, then 2 at 13 one almost 14, a 5 year old and the baby will be 2 this year. They grow up soooooo fast.

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      • Toni M Hembree says

        January 2, 2021 at 3:47 pm

        Very fun and creative! And I agree with Michelle. A 6 years old picture or not, you do look way to young to be a grandma of an 18 year old!

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        • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

          January 3, 2021 at 11:39 am

          Hi Toni! This was a very fun project and a lot easier than I thought it would be. Thanks for the compliment! 😉

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  11. Mary-the boondocks blog says

    February 26, 2017 at 4:36 pm

    Linda this is such a cool idea! I was looking and the before and could not have imagined how it would turn out.

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      February 26, 2017 at 5:28 pm

      Thanks Mary! It is different, isn’t it. I love how the money peeks through the zipper window.

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  12. Carie says

    January 2, 2021 at 6:58 am

    This is absolutely brilliant! ☺️ I have a broken zipper that I was going to try and fix but after seeing this I now know how to ‘fix’ it! This is just so clever and can be made with things just laying around the house waiting for an opportunity to be something extraordinary! Love, love, love it……

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      January 3, 2021 at 11:44 am

      Thank you Carie! I really love how this bank turned out. It’s one of a kind. Would love to see what you come up with so please don’t forget to share!

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  13. Rita M Yost says

    January 2, 2021 at 8:42 am

    I love this! It’s so nice to see ideas using items you already have at home! Pefect gift idea! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      January 3, 2021 at 11:43 am

      Thank you Rita! Some of the best projects come from items one has at home. Thanks for stopping by!

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  14. Cavin Cunningham says

    January 2, 2021 at 1:54 pm

    So mean, lol. At first glance you think you can just reach in!

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      January 3, 2021 at 11:41 am

      LOL! Didn’t think of it as being mean. Just thought that it would be fun to watch the money grow.

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  15. Joyce thiery says

    January 2, 2021 at 5:18 pm

    Is there a picture of the final project
    Thank you

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      January 3, 2021 at 11:37 am

      Hi Joyce! Yes there is a couple of photos of the finished project in the post. One at the top and one farther down if you scroll down.

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  16. Audrey says

    January 15, 2021 at 10:36 pm

    That’s the coolest thing ever,I wanna try that for sure,thank you.

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      January 16, 2021 at 9:43 am

      Thank you Audrey! 😉

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