Supplies needed:
bottles- I have used 4" to 7".
Printed copies of Ps.139:17,18
(I love to use different fonts for these)
another background paper
(I have used music paper, stained paper towels,
coffee filters, or any other paper I can find.)
Glue- glue stick, tacky, mod podge, mat medium all work.
hot glue gun for lid
ink pad and brush for dry brushing edges.
old lace trim, buttons, tiny sea shells
(the paper used here are a coffee filter,
and some paper I found on a roll at a sale.
I crumpled it up and stained it.)
Tear paper with verse on it,
and tear paper for background a little larger.
Use your bottle size as a guide..
and some paper I found on a roll at a sale.
I crumpled it up and stained it.)
Tear paper with verse on it,
and tear paper for background a little larger.
Use your bottle size as a guide..
Adhere background paper, then scripture paper.
Wipe off around paper where glue has smeared around.
Fill jar with sand.
(do not forget this step.
It is hard to do with lid on) =)
Find a button or two for the 'lid'.
Buttons with shanks work best. No holes =)
Choose one that is at least as big as top of bottle.
I hot glue the larger one on, making sure
hot glue goes entirely around edge to seal sand in.
Then add a tiny sea shell, or smaller button on top of it.
Trim with old lace, ribbon etc.
I do not fancy mine up much.
I like the simplicity of them,
and want the word and message to be the main part of it.
(although I am thinking a little cheesecloth,
or some of my teabag roses might be nice).
Here are some I have done in the past:
(sorry, all sold)
Round bottles.
Hard to find.
Small bottle framed version.
(adapting when I cannot find the larger bottles)
I have another in the works.
Here are some finished.
Wipe off around paper where glue has smeared around.
Fill jar with sand.
(do not forget this step.
It is hard to do with lid on) =)
Find a button or two for the 'lid'.
Buttons with shanks work best. No holes =)
Choose one that is at least as big as top of bottle.
I hot glue the larger one on, making sure
hot glue goes entirely around edge to seal sand in.
Then add a tiny sea shell, or smaller button on top of it.
Trim with old lace, ribbon etc.
I do not fancy mine up much.
I like the simplicity of them,
and want the word and message to be the main part of it.
(although I am thinking a little cheesecloth,
or some of my teabag roses might be nice).
Here are some I have done in the past:
(sorry, all sold)
Round bottles.
Hard to find.
Small bottle framed version.
(adapting when I cannot find the larger bottles)
I have another in the works.
Here are some finished.
Still trying to get over this back neck thing. UGH!!
Hopefully another tutorial coming soon.
"Pearls of Wisdom"
Little jars with Scripture inside.
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Thanks to all you wonderful ladies for hosting!!
Thanks for all your kind notes and prayers.
OH!! If you do any bottles using my tutorial,
please let me know so I can show them off here!! =)
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I LOVE these Barbara Jean ~ you make everything seem so simple to make and your results are always beautiful! Judi
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful and you are very sweet to share with us how to create them!
ReplyDelete~Debra
Blog: Capers of the vintage vixens
Thanks for sharing HOW to make these. I want to make one or more this summer with sand I asked my daughter to bring back from her trips to the ocean. I have some twine to use to wrap around the top like you did and lots of buttons to use. I hope you are healing and will be back to feeling much better soon. ♥♫
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful, love them! What a beautiful gift to make for someone, I will be making one as soon as I find a bottle.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! I can't wait to get mine in the mail! Hope your feeling better. Blessings, Vicky
ReplyDeleteThose are wonderful! I love the look of them
ReplyDeleteL.O.V.E the vintage feel! Good job! Thanks for linking to Anything Related party!
ReplyDelete~Bridgette
So you're feeling better? I hope so -- I know how painful it can be.
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial.
The big question -- are you gonna forget about me this week (haha)?
Great tutorial! I love these!!
ReplyDeleteKim
Thank you for the tutorial! The bottles are beautiful and would make a lovely gift!!! You are so sweet to share your talent with us!
ReplyDeleteVery special and very creative. Thanks for sharing with Made it Monday! Jules
ReplyDeleteOh...I love, love these..I've been saving some colored glass bottles that I think could be transformed but I love the clear ones.
ReplyDeleteI'm visiting for Three or More Tuesday..would love to have you drop by when you have a chance.
Have a wonderful day...
Hugs,
Stephanie ♥
PS: Are you the lady that asked me how I transformed my dress form chandelier? I've been racking my brain to remember who it was so I can answer them
Oh these are so wonderful, I will definitely have to make one!! Thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your ideas, I love that about you blog women I have met, so willing to share. I am going to follow so I can show you mine when I make them, I have been eying up some at a shop and now I know what to do with them. Happy White Wednesday, come and visit me.
ReplyDeleteThese are all just gorgeous. Thank you so much for the tutorial. Happy Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteThese bottles turned out wonderful, Barbara. Great job!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week.
Kathleen
Barbara Jean, these are so lovely! I'm thinking "Mother's Day"...hmmm! I hope you feel back to your happy healthy self real soon, dear! Thank you for linking to the Boardwalk Bragfest.
ReplyDeletethanks for the lesson , they are charming...
ReplyDeletekate
These are beautiful! Thank you for sharing how they are made. They would be a great gift!
ReplyDeleteI found you over at Get Your Craft on Thursday! I'm glad I've found you and will be back to visit!
wow, these are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Amelia.x
These are wonderful Barbara Jean! I love the little framed bottle.
ReplyDeleteLoved the entire post and bottles and treasures you have created. Especially that you used the Scripture. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful ideas. Enjoyed seeing all of this. Have a great day and thanks for the tutorial!!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are really neat! I love the vintage look- and thanks for showing how you made them. Not very many people do that :)
ReplyDelete-Bekah
I love this idea. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'm hosting "Saturday is Crafty Day" on April 24th and I'd love it if you stopped by!
Oh Barbara Jean~It's always a treat to have you visit me. I can see you've been busy with many projects.
ReplyDeleteThese "words of Wisdom" bottles have such a charming vintage feel. I love that you not only taught the "how to's" but showed different ways to use this wonderful idea.
I look forward to seeing you again.
Sweet wishes,
Sara
Beautiful - I always love your creations Barbara! I can't wait to visit your shop the next time I'm visiting my sisters!
ReplyDeleteThanks for planting your creative seeds at Plant a Punkin Seed Party!
Kristi
Punkin Seed Productions
These bottle are gorgeous and to think, I just passed by several in the antique store yesterday. Now I need to go back and get them. They are just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Great idea and great job.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you stopped by today!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to Saturday is Crafty Day @ along for the ride! Hope to see you back next week!
These are just lovely! I've posted a link. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat post and idea! I was thinking about you earlier today wondering how you were doing. Keep getting better! Jenn
ReplyDeleteLove your embellished bottles! They are so pretty with a vintage feel.
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ReplyDeleteI followed you over from the Life As Lori link party. I am now a follower of yours. I would really love it if you stopped by and visited me too. Be sure to enter the drawing if you do. Keep up the good work. Rory http://toolsareforwomentoo.blogspot.com/
I seriously do not think I could love this anymore without internal combustion! Ps 139 is my favvvvvvv :) Found you at the all thingz related linky party. I'm starting a new link party tomorrow...I'd love to have you link this up :)
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Barbara Jean--these are wonderful--you could do so many meaningful variations with them, thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeletePretty jars :)
ReplyDeleteI adore this idea!!!! I think I will make my parents one with their wedding psalm on it... This is so awesome!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanx for sharing. Also love your teabag tutorial!!! It's way to cute!!! In christ...
Miranda
So simple but so lovely.
ReplyDeleteSo i made 2 of them, with old coffee filters.
I didnot have nice bottles, but i have a friendly neighbour who gave me 2.
Thanks for sharing.
Agnes
I just stumbled across your blog... I see you've got more than a few comments on this post... but I had to toss in my two cents and say I like this idea a lot, and some of my sisters' in the Lord would love these!
ReplyDeleteThank you very for the tutorial! You are awesome to share your ideas. I've been working on my bottle are project and I sure needed your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you my friend!!
Es impresionantemente hermoso todo lo que haces !!!Qué Dios bendiga tus manos!!!!!
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo desde España, sabes que te admiro muchísimo
Besos
Raquel
LOVELY! I love this verse so this caught my eye right away -- this is such a clever idea.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful idea.
ReplyDeleteThose labels.
Thanks for sharing.
Heve a nice weekend.
Love Annette