Introduction: Gift in a Bottle
Are you tired of sending gifts in the same plain old cardboard boxes? Well in this Instructable I will show you a new creative way to pack your gifts using a pop bottle, some tape,and a pair of scissors. Better yet not only is this Instructable unique, but it saves you money and time. Here's how to do it.
Step 1: Cut the Bottle
in order to get stuff in the bottle you will first have to cut an opening in the back of your bottle. First take off any label that may be on your bottle, then cut a flap, depending on how big the stuff that your going to put in the bottle is, you will want it fairly large.
Step 2: Fill the Bottle
Now you get to fill the bottle with whatever you want, you may want to put confetti or tissue paper in the bottle as a filler.
Step 3: Address Your Bottle
You will want to get an empty envelope or a piece of paper to use for the address. Next, tape your addressed envelope(or paper) to your bottle over the flap you made earlier.
Step 4: Your Done!!!!
you are done!! Just take bottle to the post office and they'll send it for you.
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25 Comments
5 years ago on Introduction
cool im actually typing this on the Xbox!
5 years ago on Introduction
so cool can't wait to make it looks coo
7 years ago on Introduction
Very cool.
7 years ago on Introduction
As long as the item has a stamp and a legible address you can send almost anything in the post. I have send a wooden postcard and a friend has posted a POTATO!
This is an awesome idea I may give it a go myself.
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7 years ago on Step 4
How about spray painting the bottle once filled, it would also be a bigger mystery for the receiver. lol
10 years ago on Step 4
Perhaps risky to send items of obvious monetary value (like itunes gift voucher) through the post in clear plastic. I don't trust the postal system that much.
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
I agree. It'd get stolen here. We have dishonest postmen.
Reply 10 years ago on Step 4
the postal system has far less interest in what you're sending than you'd expect, so i wouldn't worry :-)
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
Guess some of us are less trusting of society. sashadistan seems right. I would worry!
Reply 9 years ago on Step 4
Personally I'd send it in one of the bubblewrap envelopes. That way it makes sure nobody can see what's inside.
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
I would just wrap it in some sort of paper...
Reply 10 years ago on Step 4
I would worry, but antonia27 is right. :)
10 years ago on Introduction
If only 40's were plastic. My homegirl in New Mexico would flip if she got a gift set in a bottle of Mickey's Fine Malt Liquor. haha
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
You should try to steam off a label & put it on a soda bottle! :o) That might work & would be cool.
10 years ago on Introduction
do you think they would send it in australia?
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
Absolutely. I used to work for Australia Post and this would not be an issue. Some people send unopened coconuts with a stamp on them!
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Hahaha... I know people who do that! ;D
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
thanks
10 years ago on Introduction
Im so gunna so this for my mums birthday. :D
Thanks so much. :D
12 years ago on Introduction
I wanna try this! not sure if they will send it here.. the people working at the mail office are just weird here :( but its such a fantastic idea!