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June 3, 2013 · 36 Comments

Make a Wish Bottle Necklace

Jewelry· Necklaces

I am so happy it is finally summer! I have so many happy memories of summer. Running through sprinklers- and then warming up on the hot cement sidewalks. The delicate balance of eating Popsicles before they melt, but without getting a “brain freeze.”  And of course, making a secret, heartfelt wish, and then blowing dandelion fluff to make it come true.

Wish Bottle Necklace iNo one has figured out a way to bottle the carefree days of summer, but I have figured out how to bottle dandelion wishes!

Wish bottle necklace 2- Crafts UnleashedYou only need a few (very inexpensive) supplies to make your own wish bottle necklace:

  • Ball Link Chain (I used silver, 18″)
  • “Wish” Silver Charm
  • Bottle Charm (cork top) or
  • Bottle Charm (rubber stopper)
  • Jump Rings
  • A nice and lucky looking Dandelion
  • Envelope or plastic baggie for gathering the dandelion

Wish Bottle Necklace aThe first thing you will want to do is find a good dandelion. 🙂 I enlisted the help of my daughter.  This time of year, it is not so hard to find quite a lot of fine looking specimens if your yard looks like mine.

Wish Bottle Necklace cCollect your dandelion in an envelope or baggie. It will not make it back to the house if you just pick it and run. Just saying.

Wish Bottle Necklace dSelect your bottle charm. I liked both the cork topped kind and the rubber stopper kind. Seriously, how adorable are these? Remove the top of the bottle you choose.

Wish Bottle Necklace eThen, insert the individual dandelion fluffs. I found it helpful to use a skewer to get them distributed evenly in the bottle.

Re-insert the bottle topper. If you are concerned with the topper falling out of the bottle, you could apply a thin layer of glue to the topper before you re-insert it.

Wish Bottle Necklace fThen, using jump rings, attach your “wish” charm to the bottle stopper, and attach the bottle to the ball link chain.

Wish Bottle Necklace gThat’s it! I think this would make an adorable and unique gift- for under a couple bucks.

Wish bottle necklace - Crafts UnleashedAnd also very handy for those winter months, when dandelions are in short supply, but you really need to make a wish!

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Shaunte

Shaunte is a 30-something, chocolate-loving, SAHM from Utah. She has been scrapbooking since 1997, the dreaded era of photos cropped with deco scissors. Since then, her work has evolved into a clean, linear, photo-focused style. Her favorite subjects to scrap are her husband and five kids (never a lack for subject material there).

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Comments

  1. April says

    February 23, 2017 at 10:42 am

    Has anyone used the dandelion spores without drying them or anything? What about spraying with hairspray or ?? to get it to “stay?”
    Anyone???

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    • CarolAnn says

      November 2, 2017 at 12:17 pm

      I’ve used them right from the dandelion and they are fine. Once you pack them in the bottle, they do not move and even if they do, that’s fine. Be sure to use a spot of glue (E6000) on the cork to keep it in place…Have fun.

      Reply
  2. Jessi ayres says

    June 3, 2016 at 9:27 am

    So, did they decay??? Or did they stay fresh? Would it be possible to like clear glue them into place? Maybe? 🙂 thank you for all help 🙂

    Reply
  3. Olivia says

    February 16, 2016 at 8:27 pm

    This is such a wonderful idea! I was just wondering, though, if I decided I wanted to keep one around for a while, would the seeds rot?

    Reply
    • ConsumerCrafts says

      February 17, 2016 at 1:29 pm

      Hi Olivia, While I don’t know for sure, I would think the seeds would dry out like a normal flower, as long as there is no moisture in the bottle. They may not always hold their shape though. I would try it to find out! If you’re not wanting to use the seeds, consider using star sequins and glitter.

      Reply
  4. Tana says

    June 30, 2015 at 1:26 pm

    Love this and I plan to make some for gifts! Great idea! Tana :o)

    Reply
  5. Jennie says

    November 11, 2014 at 6:31 pm

    I love all your little bottles and cannot wait to make some of my own. They will make fantastic Christmas (or any holiday) gifts! Thank you for sharing your beautiful creations and becoming my inspiration to begin crafting again!

    Reply
  6. Tine Grøndahl says

    May 24, 2014 at 4:57 am

    Hey I live in Norway and I’ll arrange Dandelion march for children’s rights. And’d love to make this. But where can I order / get hold of in Norway?

    Reply
  7. jenni cook says

    March 30, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    so did the dandelion seeds go bad? did they wither into icky brown sludge? or dried brown tidbits? or did they stay pretty and fluffy? i’d really like to know before i try making these, thanks!

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    • Alex says

      July 24, 2014 at 7:46 am

      What you could do is to paint them with some glue and style the feathers of the dandelion c:

      Reply
  8. Michelle says

    January 12, 2014 at 12:19 am

    Etsy etsy etsy. For bottles, charms.. everything you need!

    Reply
  9. Sarah says

    November 19, 2013 at 12:24 am

    I’m just imagining how “delighted” friends and family who don’t have dandelions in their area will be when they pull out a “puff” and blow it into the wind with their wish…only to have it grow into a dandelion “farm” in their yard. Sort of as excited as the people down south are that somebody brought kudzu in to solve erosion problems!

    Other than that, I think it’s a marvelous idea! So sweet and cute and a reminder of many warm summer days wishing upon dandelions as a child! I’ve got some little bottles and have wondered just what to do with them and now I know!

    Reply
    • Grammy Roo says

      May 27, 2014 at 10:06 am

      I put little tiny stars in mine, as don’t have acess to dandlions either and the make a wish charm goes along with the theme and people I have given them too, just love them..

      Reply
  10. Virginia says

    September 20, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    Hi! I was just wondering how long the dandelion seeds will keep in the jar? Will they start to decay after some time?

    Reply
  11. Ruth says

    July 15, 2013 at 9:06 am

    Only one problem, we don’t have dandiions here… Is there anything else that could be used for making a wish???

    Reply
    • Shaunte says

      July 15, 2013 at 12:23 pm

      @ruth- Really? You are sooo lucky! Dandelions are a hearty weed on the west coast! I would replace the fluff with stars. Wish upon a star. Here are some small star sequins that would look absolutely adorable in the bottles: http://www.consumercrafts.com/store/details/catalog/basics-sequin-embellishments/10038-11
      Have fun! 🙂

      Reply
    • Ruth V. Carlson says

      October 23, 2013 at 9:50 am

      Thank you for telling me about the tiny stars, they look adorable, added a little glitter too for a little extra bling. Love your ideas and so appreciative that you answer us.
      Smiles and Hugs and Happy Crafting…. Ruth

      Reply
    • Sarah says

      November 19, 2013 at 12:25 am

      Do you have thistles in your area? Don’t thistles have the same kind of seeds…only larger?

      Reply
      • Grammy Roo says

        January 24, 2014 at 11:00 am

        I don’t know I will have to ask my gardner neighbor….thanks for the tip….

        Reply
    • Alex says

      July 24, 2014 at 7:48 am

      You could use petals from flowers, craft glitter to use as fairy dust, charmy stones or beats c:

      Reply
    • janice says

      July 30, 2014 at 8:56 am

      Where could I get the cute miniature glass vial with the clear (maybe plastic) top that is used in the demo. I only see cork top bottles. I want to make these as gifts for my coworkers when I retire the end of this year. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Sarah {Crafts Unleashed Editor} says

        July 30, 2014 at 9:15 am

        Janice, you can buy the rubber stop charm bottles here: http://www.consumercrafts.com/store/details/catalog/jewelry-findings-charms/1956-12

        Just click the orange text in the supply list to purchase all the supplies used.

        Reply
  12. Jackie McKenzie says

    June 9, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    I love these, what dollar store for the bottles please.

    Reply
    • Shaunte says

      July 15, 2013 at 12:22 pm

      All of the supplies and sources are listed in the post- just click on each item! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Jodie says

    June 6, 2013 at 3:27 am

    Please share where you found the oval wish charm.

    Reply
    • Shaunte says

      June 6, 2013 at 11:19 am

      @ Jodie I am sorry- I have no idea. I have had charms in my craft supply stash for years that occasionally I will dig out- this is one of those. :/

      Reply
  14. Tawnya says

    June 5, 2013 at 8:48 am

    I saw tiny glass bottles at the Dollar Store yesterday and wondered what someone would do with them….now I know. Great idea!

    Reply
  15. Sarah says

    June 5, 2013 at 1:57 am

    That is such a sweet idea! I LOVE IT!! I’ll be waiting a few months before the dandelions start appearing again but I can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  16. Samantha says

    June 4, 2013 at 9:57 am

    Absolutely adorable!

    Reply
  17. Vanessa says

    June 4, 2013 at 12:14 am

    Awh, this is such a sweet idea!

    Reply
  18. Morena says

    June 3, 2013 at 11:29 pm

    Did you ever in your crafting career imagine that you would be stuffing dandelion fluff into tiny bottles? 🙂

    What a sweet idea. My daughter will love this.

    Reply
  19. Sandra says

    June 3, 2013 at 11:00 pm

    Portable, cached, dandelion wishes for all those who are close!

    Thank you for this wonderful inspiration and taking the time to document your process.

    Reply
  20. Sheree says

    June 3, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    Great idea!! I’d better get some supplies and get those puffs before they are all gone!!!

    Reply
  21. Julie says

    June 3, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    What an awesome necklace…..I will have to give it a try!

    Reply

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