Valentine’s Day Message in a Bottle

Have you been trying to come up with something different to give your loved one for Valentine’s Day this year? Something memorable, but not cheesy… something romantic, but not expensive?

Today, I’m going to share with you a unique and creative gift idea that is not only perfect for Valentine’s Day but can also be adapted to wedding invitations, an anniversary gift, a message for a dear friend, or even words of encouragement.

When you think about it, a Message in a Bottle can be tailored to fit just about any occasion…

The first step, of course, is to get the bottle. You can get plastic bottles or glass bottles for your message in a bottle in various shapes and sizes at http://www.ebottles.com/.

Type up your special Valentine’s message using a pretty font and print it on some antique looking paper. Including a photo of you and your loved one will add a nice touch! Then, roll up your letter tight enough to fit inside the opening of the bottle and tie it with pink and red ribbon.

Next, pour enough sand into the bottle (about 2 inches deep), so that when the letter is placed inside the neck of the bottle, the top portion of the letter will remain in the neck. This way the letter can easily be removed.

Drop heart-shaped confetti, beads or craft jewels into the sand. Note: if using craft jewels, they may end up upside down. A good way to avoid this is to glue craft jewels together, back to back, so that no matter what side it lands on, the jewel will show.

Insert the rolled letter into the neck of the bottle and insert the cork. Tie red and pink ribbon around the neck of the bottle into a bow, trim ends, and decorate the outside of the bottle if you like.

That’s it: You just learned how to create a unique, fun, and memorable gift for the special someone in your life that will be appreciated and cherished forever!

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