UPDATE: This post originally ran February 22, 2012 but lately I have become re-enamored with the idea of apothecary bottle necklaces! I particularly love this little one Brigette has, and I really want to fill one with sand from the beach so I can wear summer around my neck all winter long…
I’ve always loved apothecary bottles… they’re adorable and perfect for holding perfumes, beads or other tiny things. They also make super cute necklaces, and there’s so much you can do with them! I originally had the idea of putting little rolled up love notes in them as Valentine’s Day gifts, and even though that holiday has passed I still think it would be a really sweet gift for a friend or loved one, with a meaningful quote or message inside.
What you need: apothecary bottles (I ordered some from amazon), necklace chains, jump rings, eyepins, and glue.
I was able to stick the eyepin right into the cork of the apothecary bottle – but if you aren’t able to, try sticking a needle through first. Attach the jump ring to the eyepin, and then attach your chain. You may want to dab a little bit of glue around the eyepin so that it stays put.
I had a few ideas that I wanted to try out for these. For the first one I wrote a quote on a piece of paper with raw edges, with the idea of making a little “message in a bottle.”
Roll up your little message and stick it in the bottle! I used a bobby pin to help push it in.
For the second one, I loved the idea of filling the bottle with petals from a sentimental flower :)
I filled the third necklace with little turquoise stones – I really love the idea of filling one with sand, too :)
Happy DIY hump day!
Photos by Julia.
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what does the message say ??
very nice idea… clear instruction… nice photos… Thanks a lot..
Dox..
the message is an E.E. Cummings quote “For whatever we lose (like a you or a me) it’s always ourselves we find in the sea” :)
i really like this idea! thank u!!:)
Such a cute idea!
This is SUCH an adorable idea! Thanks!
Need. Want. Will probably set time aside to make some tomorrow. Last two projects included a DIY Terrarium and a Melted Record Bowl! Love it/
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I’ve done this before and crushed up little pink seashells to put inside, it looks adorable :)
Laura – great idea!
Love this idea lots of gift giving ideas for this one
love it.
These are so cute. I didn’t know you could buy the little jars on Amazon, thank you for the tip!
Can you please tell me the size of the bottles?
So cute! I love it. Hope I can find these bottles in France… Thanks for this super idea!
I’ve seen this at Christmas but w/ a small amount of white crystals, about 5 black seed beads, pieces of a stick about a 1/2 inch long and a small piece of orange material = melted snowman! I love all the ideas!
I have one of these with sand and broken shells from my fav. spot on the beach, since I moved and now I’m landlocked it’s my little beachy treasure.
So cute! Defiantly doing this!
I definitely have to do this!
So cute! Where did you get the necklaces? Are you planning on wearing them all together? What lengths are the necklaces? Haha, sorry for all the questions :) Can’t wait to get started!
I love the idea!!! Where can I buy the bottles?
Made one with my dogs puppy teeth inside, thanks for the idea and link to supplies.
I made one too.:)
Where do you get the apothecary bottle??
I bought the bottles on amazon.com!
These are so nice. I’d love to make some of my own!
great idea!!!
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Does anyone know if any stores carry these bottles?
Ah! I have something very similar to this! Though, as opposed to an apothecary bottle on its own, it’s an “Alice in Wonderland” bottle! It looks nearly identical to this, except it has a small metal tag that reads: “Drink me”. And although I didn’t make it myself, I got it as a gift from my best friend a couple years ago, so I think that makes it just as precious :) I’ve never failed to wear it everyday since she gave it to me.
Even so, having made something so cute is spectacular! You’re all very talented! Especially the rose petal idea. I found it to be very, for a lack of better words, fantasy-like! Which is something that sort of tickles my fancy. Keep up the good work, ladies :)
Super cute :) What size are these bottles?
I found packs of bottles like these in Michaels Craft Stores. go to the scrapbook section and there’s a whole lot of steampunk inspired pieces/packs and they sell the variety packs of these fairy bottles there. Hope this helps.
That’s wonderful DIY guide that you have put on on your blog. Will definitely try it out at a later date.
thanks for the idea! now i know what to make for my sister for christmas :)
Hey Julia, hopefully you read this message..
So my anniversary is coming up soon and I want to make my girlfriend something extremely special.
I want to make these Apothecary Bottle Necklaces with an extremely special message inside it.
The problem is, I’m from Canada and Amazon.com does not ship to Canada.
and Amazon.Ca do not have these Apothecary Bottles…
I was hoping to see if you could ship 2 Apothecary Bottles..
Please and Thank You Julia :)
Alvin thats adorable! you should be able to also find them on etsy.com they should ship to Canada :)