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June 3, 2016 by Bre

Beach in a Bottle {A DIY Vacation Souvenir}

Last week I was on vacation in Seabrook Island, South Carolina.  It was AMAZING!  My family and I have been going there every year for the past several years, and it’s starting to feel like our home away from home.  It’s really quiet there with no commercial development on the island, so it’s the perfect place to feel like you’re actually getting away.  Seabrook Island, South Carolina

You never have to fight for a spot on the beach and there’s always some good nature to be seen.  For city folks who consider mice and squirrels to be wildlife, that’s pretty exciting stuff.  Because we treasure our time at the beach, we decided to bring a little of it home with us in this Beach in a Bottle DIY Vacation Souvenir craft.  Is a beach vacation in your future? If the answer is yes, bring the beach home with you with this fun Beach in a Bottle DIY Vacation Souvenir! Click through for the tutorial.

This is a fantastic way to bring some sand and shells home in your suitcase.  All you need is a pack of these mini glass bottles (affiliate link – please see my disclosure policy here), and some time on the beach!Is a beach vacation in your future? If the answer is yes, bring the beach home with you with this fun Beach in a Bottle DIY Vacation Souvenir! Click through for the tutorial.

Simply fill the bottles part way with sand.  My kids LOVED filling up their bottles!  blank

Then, hunt for some tiny shells and other beach treasures like reeds or small pieces of driftwood.  blank

Stick them all into the bottles and you have a perfect Beach in a Bottle DIY Vacation Souvenir!  Is a beach vacation in your future? If the answer is yes, bring the beach home with you with this fun Beach in a Bottle DIY Vacation Souvenir! Click through for the tutorial.

These tiny bottles have already found places of honor in my kids’ bedrooms.  They’re such a great memory of our favorite vacation spot.  Is a beach vacation in your future? If the answer is yes, bring the beach home with you with this fun Beach in a Bottle DIY Vacation Souvenir! Click through for the tutorial.

If you have a beach trip coming up, make sure to pin this post so you’ll remember to get some mini glass bottles before your trip!  Is a beach vacation in your future? If the answer is yes, bring the beach home with you with this fun Beach in a Bottle DIY Vacation Souvenir! Click through for the tutorial.

Happy travels!

Bre

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  1. Marilyn says

    June 3, 2016 at 7:57 pm

    This is such a fun way to remember a vacation! Pinned & stumbled! 🙂

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    • Bre says

      June 6, 2016 at 9:02 pm

      Hi, Marilyn – thank you so much! I really appreciate it! 🙂

  2. [email protected] says

    June 5, 2016 at 5:24 am

    Making a keepskae from your vacation is a great idea! Especially since your kids picked out the items they wanted. I love the little bottles you choose:) Pinning!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      June 6, 2016 at 9:03 pm

      Hi, Wendi – thank you!! 🙂 They definitely had fun making these. I appreciate your note and that you pinned this post! Have a great rest of your night. 🙂

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