I have been saving empty A-1 bottles because I loved the shape, they are glass, brown, and I knew I would think of a way to make them into something practical and pretty. I finally thought of something and that is what inspired this Instructable. Gardeners need ways to store their herbs and this is a good method to use. Over the years I have learned that some food items need to be stored in a dark bottle and many are stored in brown bottles. I am always giving friends and neighbors a little sample from our bounty. These bottles are a great way to re-use brown glass bottles and provide a very pretty presentation for the fresh homegrown herbs we enjoy so much. Follow me and I will take you through the pages so you can make these for yourself and your loved ones.

Step 1: Supplies

A-1 Empty bottle
Burlap sack strip or fabric
Button assortment several
Jute tie for the bottle neck
Tape optional just for securing burlap while it is tied
Marker or tub paint for lettering
1 Small scrap for card label
Alcohol
Cleaning rag
Small clothes pin, optional it helps secure the burlap

Step 2: Tools

Scissors
Pinking scissors optional
Hole punch optional
Glue, paint, and marker was listed on previous page.

Step 3: Preparations

Wash the bottle
Remove the label.
Dry the bottle.
If there is any left over glue residue use alcohol and a cleaning rag to remove it.

Step 4: Burlap

Trim a small strip of burlap a few inches longer than the bottle. This gets turned under and glued.
The strip should be a few inches wider than the bottle to allow for a hem so it has a nice finished edge.
Glue the edges carefully to hide the raw edge.

Step 5: Embellishments

Lay out an assortment of the embellishments you may be using.

Step 6: Jute Tie

Attach the burlap to the bottle neck.
Tape the burlap according to the pictures.
This will hold it until you tie the jute.
Make a slip knot in the jute.
Slip the tie over the bottle neck and tie it tight.
Form a bow.

Step 7: Herb Label

Cut out a small card from the brown paper.
You may pink the edges to make it pretty.
Write on the label Herbs using the marker or tube paint.
You can punch a hole in the top to tie a ribbon through or just use the clothes pin to attach it to the burlap.

Step 8: Burlap Label

You may wish to write herbs on the burlap using the marker or tube paint.

Step 9: Gluing Embellishments

Glue a button on the top of the lid of the bottle.
Glue a couple of buttons to the jute tie.
Glue a few buttons down the front of the burlap label if you did not write herbs on the label.

Step 10: Sunshiine's Final Thoughts

I think this type of gift presentation out shines bought gift wrap. I decorated this bottle for a friend of mine who enjoys gardening. She will appreciate the dill that I will add by using a funnel. I will be making more of these. I have another idea that I am working on for another friend who loves coffee. I am very excited to have this Instructable finished so I can work on this one. I hope you have enjoyed this Instructable and hope you will visit again soon! May your New Year bring you pleasant and unexpected surprises!
Sunshiine