How To Make DIY Glittery Christmas Sensory Bottles

Create these easy, festive DIY Glittery Christmas Sensory Bottles: Santa’s Sparkle, Christmas Tree Magic, and Grinch’s Growing Heart!

Christmas is the perfect time to get creative with festive, hands-on activities that keep little ones entertained and engaged. And what better way to celebrate the season than with DIY Christmas Sensory Bottles?

These mesmerizing bottles are not only easy to make but also serve as a fantastic tool for calming, focus, and sensory exploration.

Whether you’re looking for a Christmas-themed play idea, a candy-free alternative for stockings, or just want a fun and simple DIY project, these sensory bottles are a must-try!

Why Christmas Sensory Bottles Are Awesome

Christmas Sensory Bottles are a fantastic Christmas sensory activity for kids! With their swirling glitter, sparkly confetti, and festive colors, these bottles invite kids to explore their senses in a calming and engaging way.

Plus, Christmas sensory play is perfect for sparking creativity. Your kids can shake, twist, and roll their bottles, watching how the glitter and objects float and swirl inside.

Christmas Sensory Bottles are the ultimate mess-free activity to keep little hands busy and happy. Whether it’s for quiet time, a fun craft, or an exciting addition to Christmas morning fun, these bottles bring the magic of the season right to your child’s fingertips!

And the best part? They’re a fantastic alternative to sugar-loaded treats, making them a thoughtful addition to Christmas stockings or holiday goodie bags.

Santa’s Sparkle, Christmas Tree Magic, and Grinch’s Growing Heart Sensory Bottles

What You’ll Need

Here’s what you’ll need to make four different types of Christmas sensory bottles: Santa’s Sparkle, Christmas Tree Magic, and Grinch’s Growing Heart:

• Empty plastic bottles
• Clear glue (about 1/2 cup per bottle)
• Water
• Food coloring or liquid watercolors (red, light green, and dark green)
• Glitter (fine or chunky, in red, green, and light green)
• Red heart confetti (for the Grinch’s Growing Heart)
• Hot glue gun or Super glue to secure the lid.

Christmas Sensory Bottle Instructions

1. Santa’s Sparkle Sensory Bottle

1. Fill an empty plastic bottle halfway with water.
2. Add 1/2 cup of clear glue.
3. Add red fine glitter and a few drops of red food coloring or liquid watercolors.
4. Drop in small Christmas sequins like stars, snowflakes, or tiny ornaments (optional).
5. Fill the bottle with water, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top so there’s room to shake.
6. Secure the lid with hot glue or super glue.
7. Shake and enjoy watching the glitter swirl around like Santa’s magical suit of sparkles!

2. Christmas Tree Magic Sensory Bottle

1. Fill an empty plastic bottle halfway with water.
2. Add 1/2 cup of clear glue.
3. Sprinkle in green fine glitter and a few drops of green food coloring or liquid watercolors.
4. Drop in sparkly sequins or Christmas tree confetti (optional).
5. Fill the bottle with water, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top so there’s room to shake.
6. Secure the lid with hot glue or super glue.
7. Shake it up and watch the glitter swirl like twinkling Christmas tree lights!

3. Grinch’s Growing Heart Sensory Bottle

1. Fill an empty plastic bottle halfway with water.
2. Add 1/2 cup of clear glue.
3. Sprinkle in green fine glitter and a few drops of green food coloring or liquid watercolors.
4. Drop in tiny red heart confetti (because the Grinch’s heart always grows three sizes!).
5. Fill the bottle with water, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top so there’s room to shake.
6. Secure the lid with hot glue or super glue.
7. Shake it up and watch the Grinch glitter swirl with a little extra holiday love.

You’ll Love These Christmas Sensory Bottles

You’ll love these sparkly and engaging Christmas Sensory Bottles! Whether you’re making these as a festive craft, a calming tool, or a fun activity to enjoy with the kids, they’re sure to bring some Christmas cheer.

The best part? You can customize them however you like! Try using different glitter colors, sequins, or confetti for extra fun. So grab your supplies and get crafting. These bottles are too magical to pass up!

Which one will you make first? Let me know in the comments below!