So I was all excited when I finally, and we are talking years here folks, found something in the house I could actually make into a glass bottle. I thought it was my own brilliant idea, but found out it's been done before. I wish I had known about it sooner. For those who don't already know a super easy way to make this little liquor bottle, well I'll tell you.
All it is is a small Christmas tree light bulb. The bottom is rounded so you can either use a glass cutter to cut the rounded end off, or you can just use coarse sand paper and sand it off so that you have a nice flat bottom (which is what I did). Then all you have to do is paint it the color you want with glass paint, find the labels online that you want and print them out at the right size, and then cut and glue the label(s) on the bottle. Now that I know how to do this, you can probably expect some more inebriated animals from me in the near future, LOL. :)
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He really made me smile this morning he's brilliant. Did you get my email re hedgehog article using one of your pics?
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LOL, thanks Sara. And NO, I didn't get your e-mail??? What, where, who?? LOL
ReplyDeleteHOLY SHIT!!!! Kristy, that bottle kicks some serious ass!!!! It looks WAY better than the manufactured stuff, hands down!!! I love the drunk skunk!!!! WOOOHOOOO!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLOL, thanks Keevster. I wasn't too impressed with the bottles you can buy from the online miniature stores, seems like most of them are just plastic too. Besides, I don't like to buy my accessories. I feel like , I don't know, like I'm cheating or something, lol. I'd rather make them if I can.
ReplyDelete"Little stinker" - not a very nice expression for this funny little chap. He has a smile guarantee included, that's for sure. And thank you for the bottle tutorial, I really expect a new series on the effect of alcohol on little critters from you now (lol).
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Birgit
is so funny! I love this "drunky", and the cutty bottle is perfect, thank you for explain tutorial... hugs
ReplyDeleteOooooh, do you know my fav cartoon character is Pepe le Pew. I can imagine yours going "hic ,Howz zee zit zat she can sleep when I am zo near? We must stoke ze furnace of love, must we not? oooooze, I have overstoked ze furnace, yessss? Madame! Your conduct is unseemly! Control yourself! Madame!" Lov-er your Pepe, Kriztie dahling...hic!
ReplyDeleteThat bottle tutorial is exactly what I needed! Thank you, thank you!!!
Thank you so much for the bottle turtorial Kristy!!! Need to try it soon!:)
ReplyDeleteThe skunk is so cutely drunk!:D
He is so funny ! I look at him and I cannot help smiling with a stupid look on my face.Thank you for the bottle hint; I have never seen light made like that here but I'll look better next Christmas. Have a nice day, Rosanna
ReplyDeleteSchnockered Skunk! How funny! I knew I was saving those old light bulbs for a reason...
ReplyDeleteSaw pictures of your "Possum's Playroom" in the Sept issue of AIM...very cute!
I know I've been very remiss. I'll get that sketch to you soon...really...
This little guy gave me a good laugh this morning!! You are so creative!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your bottle tutorial with us!! I have been searching for months for something like that!!
Hugs,
*Jeannette
Kristy that is brilliant! I love him!!! As usual... You have once again been so clever with your theme. I think if you thought of that idea to make a bottle, it it is every bit as much your idea as the first persons.
ReplyDeleteI have found beautiful labels for Absinthe online. You might want to make a bottle for your next tipsy critter.:-)
What a great idea! I love the skunk too! lol
ReplyDeleteMichelle xx
Thanks everyone. I hope it comes in handy for you. These lights may be a bit too small for 1:12 scale liquor bottles, but maybe they would be better as a soda pop or milk bottle or potions - I'm sure you guys could come up with a ton of ideas. You can probably get different sizes of these lights as well.
ReplyDeleteSANS!!!!! You NUT!!!! ROFL, that's a perfect impersonation of Pepe Le Pew!
Tabitha, I assumed you changed your mind which is of course, a miniaturist's prerogative. No problem at all Tabs, just let me know when or if you're ready and send me a sketch. :)
Catherine, I received your e-mail, and those are awesome Absinthe labels. Thank you!!! I'm sure I'll be using them now that I have my little stockpile of mini bottles, lol.
Kristy, you are so inventive! Love your imagination, and this drunky skunk is just adorable! I was LOL xoxox Christel
ReplyDeleteEncantador , gracioso y simpatico. El detalle de la lengua, genial
ReplyDeletePobrecito, mañana tendra un resaca monumental. Jajaja.
El tutorial perfecto, gracias.
Besitos, May
Ideal y símpatico. Me encanta.
ReplyDeleteGracias por las explicaciones de cómo hace la botella.
Besos Clara
he is too awesome for words- I love his little tongue! Thanks for the bottle tutorial too- I would never have thought of this, but now I'm thinking of lots of ways to use it!
ReplyDeleteKristy , he is great! Sweet little drunkystinky. How come I always come away from your blog with a wide and stupid grin plastered all over my face?!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for the bottles! Love your adorable skunkypoo!
ReplyDeleteHe is so cute, but I see the problem, can't see his face much being all black, but I assumed the pink bit is his tongue lolling. And what a fantastic idea for making bottles, thanks for passing that on. Look forward to seeing more inebriated animals!
ReplyDeleteKristy, He is wonderful!!!!! WOW to the bottle!!! What a great idea......would you consider taking a photo of the light bulb that you used? Is the sanded end the bottom of the bottle and if so is it opened or solid glass when you are finished sanding! Can't wait to try this out!!!! I am like you and have been disappointed with what is available!
ReplyDeleteOMG I love him!
ReplyDeleteLovely little drunken skunk! Thanks so much for sharing how to make the bottle too! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI was cleaning up my craft room yesterday and tossed some of these light bulbs in the trash!
I just grabbed them right back out! Guess I should never throw ANYTHING away! :D
Still don't have a computer other than a laptop that I hate, so the fact that I am checking your blog is a compliment to you, Kristy! As usual, you have been doing awesome work while I have been out of touch. Trying to build myself a new computer, so it will be awhile yet before I am back in the saddle again. I miss my previous life!
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