DIY Message in a Bottle Favors

2 min read September 14, 2026 Gillian Ellis
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If you choose a friend to be your bridesmaid chances are they are pretty important to you. So don't you want to show them just how much they mean to you? These DIY message in a bottle favors are the perfect way to share your love! You can tuck a sweet message or words of thanks to each of your bridesmaids inside as a fun surprise! Be sure to download the Free Printable Favor Tag here! Read on below to learn how to make this easy coastal themed favor.

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Remove the tops from your mini mason jars. Use a paint brush to apply tacky glue to the tops and then sprinkle purple glitter until it evenly covers the lid.

DIY Message in a Bottle Favors step 1
Step
2

Print out the last splash labels we provided on to white cardstock. Cut out the labels and apply to your mini mason jars using glue dots.

 

Download the DIY Message in a Bottle Favors here! 

DIY Message in a Bottle Favors step 2
Step
3

Write out sweet notes or thank you cards to your bridesmaids on small strips of cardstock. Carefully roll your notes up and tie with natural twine.

DIY Message in a Bottle Favors step 3
Step
4

Fill your mini mason jars with lilac sand, your secret notes, and mini starfish. Twist on the lid and your favors are finished!

 

Be sure to see my full Mermaid Bachlorette Party, Coastal Shell Topped Bottles and Mermaid Glitter Bark

DIY Message in a Bottle Favors step 4

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