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Winter Themed Sensory Bottles
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How to Make a Winter Sensory Bottle

These winter sensory bottles will definitely bring some winter magic into your home! It's such a cool DIY project that's easy enough for kids to make, but also fun for adults.
Active Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Yield: 1 winter sensory bottle
Author: Debbie Chapman
Cost: $3

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

Step 1: Find what you need

  • Gather your supplies and materials.
    Winter Sensory Bottles Supplies

Step 2: Prepare your water bottle

  • Rinse or wash out an empty water bottle to make sure it's clean. Remove the label.
    Winter Sensory Bottles
  • Clean the outside of the bottle to remove any glue residue.
    You can wipe this with rubbing alcohol, Goo Gone, or simply soak the bottle in warm, soapy water.
    Winter Sensory Bottles

Step 3: Add baby oil and add-ins to the bottle

  • Fill the bottle most of the way with baby oil.
    Winter Sensory Bottles
  • Add about 1 Tablespoon of silver and blue sequins into the bottle.
    Winter Sensory Bottles
  • Pour between 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of fine blue glitter into the bottle.
    (No need to actually measure - just eye it and see how much glitter you think looks good!)
    Winter Sensory Bottles
  • Then add another teaspoon of chunkier blue glitter.
    Winter Sensory Bottles
  • Finally, pour in another 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of fine blue glitter.
    It helps to add different sizes and shades of blue to the bottle.
    Winter Sensory Bottles

Step 4: Top up the bottle and close it

  • Top up the baby oil in the bottle, filling it to the very top.
    Winter Sensory Bottles
  • Add the lid back onto the bottle, tightening it well.
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  • Shake the bottle back and forth, turning it upside-down and then right side up over and over again until all the add-ins are mixed in the bottle.
    Winter Sensory Bottles
  • Enjoy watching the winter ice storm float throughout the bottle.
    Your winter sensory bottle is complete!
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  • Then have fun making different types of winter sensory bottles.
    Keeping reading below for a list of add-ins that were used in these winter calm jars!
    Winter Sensory Bottles

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Notes

Looking for more winter crafts? Here's a few of our favourites:
DIY Snow Globe
 
Easy Winter Painting
Snowstorm in a Jar