Message in a Bottle Party Invite

This post brought to you by ACTIVA-makers of colorful sand and air dry clay.This is one of my absolute favorite projects to make with kids and adults!  You can write an invite, a love note, words of encouragement or a wish.  Whatever your message, roll it up, keeping it as skinny as you can.

Seal with washi tape or string.For this bottle, I’m using a recycled Republic of Tea bottle.  You’ll also need some colorful ACTIVA sand, shells, glitter, aquarium stones, and ribbons or yarn.This is the Republic of Tea bottle I mentioned.  I love the curve and height of it (and the tea that was once inside). Use a funnel to pour the Scenic Sand inside.  I put about an inch in the bottom.
Nothing adds a bit of magic like retro glitter…or any glitter that you have on hand.  Shake the sand and glitter together after you pour.
Drop in the aquarium stones, shells, marbles, gems (Ooo!  Gems!) or whatever you like.
The letter goes in next followed by the cap.  I’ve also used antique bottles and topped them with an old wine cork.
Tie on bits of ribbon, yarn, crystals etc…
And it’s ready to give.
Or hang on a mailbox…or to drop in the ocean and make a wish!P.S.  I really think these would make the coolest wedding invitations.