8 Crafty Ways to Use Shotgun Shells

By Jenna Edde, Wide Open Country

Instead of throwing away your shotgun shells after a day of clay shooting or hunting, save them to use for one of these awesome, country inspired crafts.

8. Shotgun Shell Toothbrush Holder

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Have a house full of boys? Add a shotgun shell toothbrush holder to their bathroom!

7. Rings

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Show your rough-and-tough side in a dainty way by making a shotgun shell ring.

6. Boutonnières

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Having a country themed wedding? There’s no cuter idea than making the groom’s boutonniere out of a shotgun shell. You can even make similar ones for the groomsmen!

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5. Key Chains

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Put the keys to your pickup truck on an adorable shotgun shell key chain.

4. Garden Lights

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Take your bachelor pad to the next level with these shotgun shell garden lights! All you need for this simple DIY project is a strand of christmas lights, a bunch of shotgun shells and a pair of pliers. Click here for instructions!

3.  Coasters

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Create some shotgun shell coasters to go underneath your cold beer. They will be a hit amongst your friends!

2. Candles

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Fill shotgun shells with wax and a wick and ta-da! You have candles.

1. Cufflinks

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If you’re dressed to the nines in a spiffy suit, keep it discreetly country with these shotgun cufflinks.

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