Snow in a Bottle Necklace

Well, how was your Christmas? Your New Years?
I don't know about you, but where I live, there has been a significant shortage of snow this Winter.
I got to thinking about that the other day, and whenever I start thinking about something, it usually ends up in a project. :) Of course, sometimes those projects turn out great, other times they aren't so great. But, this is one of my projects that turned out well, I think. So here it is.

Lack of snow? Well then, we'll make our own!

I couldn't quite fit all the supplies needed into this picture, so be sure to read the list below.

 Here are the things you'll need:

• Little corked bottles (it helps to buy ones that already have the little screwy things in the top, but if you can't find those, regular will do and you'll have to buy the screws separate). The bottles I have are from Bead Landing.
• Silver Snowflake charm. Any kind will do, just don't make it too huge or it will take away from the bottle. Mine was about a half inch wide.
• Silver chain.
• A silver clasp and ring to attach to the chain.
•  E6000 glue (use at your own risk...).
• Rhinestone Chain. You can find rolls of these in the jewelry section of pretty much any craft store. I think they also sell smaller sections for a cheaper price. I bought the roll because I'm going to be using it a lot for my projects. :)
• Last thing, you'll need some white or clear glass glitter. Mine is from Recollections. It comes in a cute flower-y box with 6 different colors. 

Here's the rhinestone chain I was talking about.

First, cut a little section of the rhinestone chain and use E6000 to adhere it around the neck of the bottle.  

Oh, and if you haven't already, you might want to read my little warning about this glue in my last post.

At this point, you also want to stick your little screw eye thing in the top of the cork lid. Secure with glue, if it needs it.

Now you want to get our your glass glitter 'snow'. 

  

I used a little slip of paper as a funnel to get the glitter into the bottle easily. You might want to put a spare sheet of paper underneath your work, in case you spill a bit.

 It's beginning to look really cute. :) Be sure to glue the cork on when you're finished. You don't want it popping off while you're wearing it!

Now you just get out your charm, and your chain, and attach them to the little screw thing.

And voila.  I used a little jump ring to attach the chain, because the screw eye was too small for mine to go through. :)

It's perfect for January. In the wintertime, people have a million crafts for Christmas. But there's not as many projects for January. After all, what am I supposed to do with myself all month before Valentine's Day finally gets here? Well, at least I have my birthday coming up. That's always fun. :)

Ok, that's all for now. :) Have a good January.