(21 ways to reuse metal bottle caps: do not throw them away! :D -- use them for magnets, checker board pieces, earings, chokers, photoframes, lockets, pins, key chains, musical instruments, fake snakes, bracelets, alphabets, dolls, poison cap game, belts, tables, toys, wind chimes and many more!)

Adapted from http://www.ehow.com/how_2352926_caps-crafts-games-other-activities.html

How to recycle metal bottle caps with crafts, games and other activities.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions
Things You'll Need:

• Computer
• Internet Access
• Printer
• Printer paper
• metal bottle caps

Step 1 (Magnetic bottle caps)
With a strong holding glue (E6000), attach round magnets to the underside of bottle caps, and create sturdy magnets. These make thrifty gifts year round. Place in gift bags or inside a recycled altoid or mint tin.

Step 2 (Checker board pieces)
Use two groups of different colored bottle caps for checker board pieces. Keep extra on hand in case some get lost.

Step 3 (Bottle cap earrings)
Make bottle cap earrings. For complete directions, copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box (or click on the link in resources found below) and enter: http://familycrafts.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&sdn=familycrafts&cdn=parenting&tm=7&gps=73_709_1276_809&f=11&tt=14&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.wikihow.com/Make-Bottle-Cap-Earringsgps=73_709_1276_809&f=11&tt=14&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.wikihow.com/Make-Bottle-Cap-Earringsgps=73_709_1276_809&f=11&tt=14&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.wikihow.com/Make-Bottle-Cap-Earrings

Step 4 (bottle cap choker)
Make a bottle cap choker. For directions, copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box (or click on the link found in resources below) and enter: http://www.makingfriends.com/jewelry/bottle_cap_necklace.htm

Step 5 (bottle cap photo frames)
Make bottle cap photo frames by gluing the bottle cap logo top side down, and gluing letters inside the cap to personalize it. Print different font letters on printer paper or draw your own, cut them out and glue them inside the cap. For a photo of one, copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box (or click on the link found in resources below) and enter: http://familycrafts.about.com/od/craftprojectsbytype/ig/Chapter-5--Crafts-from-Trash/Bottle-Cap-Frame.htm or Web address: http://www.loosetooth.com/Art/artpics/bottlecapframe.jpg

Step 6 (bottle cap lockets)
Kids can make bottle cap lockets for Valentine's Day. For directions copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box (or click on the link in resources below) and enter: http://www.kinderart.com/seasons/locket.shtml

Step 7 (Valentine's Day bottle cap pins)
Make Valentine's Day bottle cap pins. For directions and photos, copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box (or click on the link in resources below) and enter: http://www.freekidscrafts.com/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_detail&agid=258

Step 8 (bottle cap ladybug lockets)
Kids can make bottle cap ladybug lockets. For a photo and directions, copy and paste the Web address to your computer's address box (or click on the link in resources below) and enter: http://www.parentstalk.com/familyfun/crafts/cr_0030.html

Step 9 (bottle cap key chain)
Make a bottle cap key chain. With a small drill bit, drill a hole into the top inside rim of a bottle cap, and attach a key chain with a slip ring. For more information, copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box (or click on the link found in resources below) and enter: http://www.craftbits.com/viewProject.do?projectID=2022

Step 10 (musical instrument)
Make a musical instrument. For instructions and ideas, copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box (or click on the links in resources below) and enter: http://home.howstuffworks.com/musical-instruments-for-kids7.htm (bottle cap clinker) or http://www.highlightskids.com/Express/Crafts/Toys/C0497_castanents.asp (castanets)

Step 11 (bottle cap fake snake)
Make a bottle cap fake snake for kids. For directions copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box (or click on the link found in resources below) and enter: http://jas.familyfun.go.com/crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=10795

Step 12 (bottle cap bracelets)
Make bottle cap bracelets, however viewer must register on the Web site to view the pictures that go along with the directions. Copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box (or click on link found in resources below) and enter: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?board=15;action=display;threadid=247

Step 13 (bottle cap alphabets)
Make a bottle cap alphabet for preschoolers. For directions, copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box (or click on the link found in resources below) and enter: http://crafts.preschoolrock.com/index.php/crafts/bottle-cap-alphabet-preschool-craft

Step 14 (bottle cap dolls)
Make a bottle cap doll. For directions, copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box (or click on the link in resources below) and enter: http://www.rrfb.com/pdfs/craft_book.pdf and then scroll down to page 22.

Step 15 (bottle cap brooches)
Make bottle cap brooches. For directions, copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box (or click on the link provided in resources below) and enter: http://familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts/season/feature/famf117gift/famf117gift7.html

Step 16 (poison caps)
Play Poison Caps game with your kids. For directions on how to make this game, copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box (or click on the link found in resources below) and enter: http://familyfun.go.com/games/indoor-outdoor-games/game/famfgam_poison/

Step 17 (bottle cap belt)
Make a bottle cap belt. For directions, copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box (or click on the link provided in resources below) and enter: http://www.essortment.com/hobbies/makebeltoutbe_tvdt.htm

Step 18 (doll house furniture)
Make doll house furniture with metal bottle caps. For ideas copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box (or click on the link in resources below) and enter: http://family.go.com/entertainment/craft-ff-25201-dollhouse-furniture-t/

Step 19 (mosaic style table)
Adults can make a mosaic style table. For more information, copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box (or click on the link found in resources below) and enter: http://www.layersuponlayers.com/bottle-cap-art-by-dee-henderson/

Step 20 (toys)
Make frugal toys, such as painting them with glow in the dark paint, and playing a hide and seek game with them. For Mr. Thrifty's ideas, copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box (or click on the link found in resources below) and enter: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf64496315.tip.html

Step 21 (wind chime)
Make a wind chime using metal bottle caps. For directions copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box (or click on the link found in resources below) and enter: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/windchime


Tips & Warnings
Round magnets can be purchased at large retail stores such at Wal-Mart.
Glue two round magnets together, then glue to the bottle cap, for a super strong magnet.
Book suggestion: "Wind Chimes and Whirligigs" Kids Can Do It, by Renee Schwarz.
Always use caution when using glue products or sharp tools.
Resources
Make Bottle Cap Earrings
Bottle Cap Frame
Bottle Cap Choker
Bottle Cap Christmas Frame/Ornament
Valentine's Day Bottle Cap Lockets ~ Kids Crafts
Bottle Cap Ladybug Lockets ~ Kids Craft
Make a Bottle Cap Keychain
Bottle Cap Musical Instrument
Bottle Cap Fake Snake
Make Bottle Cap Bracelets
Make Bottle Cap Castanets
Bottle Cap Alphabet Preschool Craft
Craft Book ~ Bottle Cap Doll Craft (pdf)
Bottle Cap Valentine Pins
Family Fun ~ Bottle cap brooches
Poison Cap Game with Metal Bottle Caps
Decorate a frame with bottle caps
Make a bottle cap belt
Make doll house furniture
Mosiac Style Table Art by Dee Henderson
Frugal Toys ~ see post from Mr. Thrifty
Create a Unique Wind Chime
Fun N'Games ~ Wind Chimes
Bottle Cap Fun ~ Classroom class
Doll house stove using bottle caps