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From the lens Creating I Spy Bottles.

  • casquid Mar 27, 2012 @ 12:59 pm | delete
    So cute, and ingenious for little ones to discover things with. Thank You!
  • Leilani-m Dec 1, 2011 @ 4:01 am | delete
    Great lens! I didn't know of these before :)
  • Quirkyart Nov 18, 2011 @ 4:01 pm | delete
    Good lens. I've seen the ones in stores, but never thought of making one. Very keein idea.
  • J. Moulton Sep 9, 2011 @ 4:07 pm | delete
    I received an I Spy bottle as an adult. Loved it and played often. It has been lost and I want to make another. Looking for the Game instructions that goes on the bottle.
  • YayasHome Aug 1, 2011 @ 7:43 pm | delete
    This is absolutely clever. I can hardly wait to start making some for the grandies. Thanks for such awesome ideas.
  • iijuan12 May 31, 2011 @ 11:28 am | delete
    I love these ideas! We may do this over the summer.
  • vallain May 20, 2011 @ 4:26 pm | delete
    what fun! I can see children being really intrigued by these.
  • MissMerFaery Apr 1, 2011 @ 2:27 pm | delete
    I absolutely LOVE this idea! What a terrific way to reuse plastic bottles creatively, too! I am definitely going to make these I spy bottles when my little girl is a bit older. Sprinkling you with an April Fools' Day Blessing!
  • JackieLee Feb 19, 2011 @ 11:00 am | delete
    This is a fantastic lens. We have the I Spy game for my 4 year old and she loves it. I think this jars would be perfect! I can't wait to make some for her.
  • Connie Feb 15, 2011 @ 3:00 pm | delete
    I was told about a snowman story that someone does for her children. She finds parts of the snowman, etc., and the child finds the pieces as the story is told. I don't know this lady or I would ask her. Does anyone know this story? Thank you.
  • TapIn2U Feb 15, 2011 @ 12:09 pm | delete
    This looks pretty creative and something that kids will absolutely love as they are forever curious. Great ideas you have here. Wonderful lens, too. Great job! Sundae :)
  • MTF-briguy Dec 21, 2010 @ 5:34 am | delete
    What a great craft idea! Thanks for introducing me to "I spy Bottles"!
  • sorana Dec 17, 2010 @ 7:22 am | delete
    What a beautiful lens and great ideas for I Spy bottles.
  • Jennifer Dec 1, 2010 @ 9:46 pm | delete
    I have been wanting to make one of these for my daughter and have been looking for the nativity figures...where did you find yours? Thanks!!
  • SpellOutloud Dec 1, 2010 @ 10:37 pm | delete
    I found them at Hobby Lobby. They were in the miniature ornament section.
  • Jennifer Dec 19, 2010 @ 2:14 am | delete
    Thank you. Too bad we don't have any Hobby Lobby's out here in Southern California :( I guess I will have to keep looking!
  • lasertek Nov 28, 2010 @ 8:20 pm | delete
    The kids will definitely love this. I might as well make an I spy bottle for my children.
  • jillian22 Nov 22, 2010 @ 9:12 pm | delete
    Sparkling, entertaining and children love I Spy!
  • skiesgreen Nov 21, 2010 @ 8:29 pm | delete
    Great lens and well worthy of the award. Now featured on Squidoo LOTD Lenses and Parenting Young Children.
  • playwebmaster Nov 21, 2010 @ 5:07 pm | delete
    quite simple but yet entertaining. nice job
  • RitaK Nov 19, 2010 @ 10:37 pm | delete
    Mothers all over the world will love this!
  • Vitamoney Nov 19, 2010 @ 4:53 am | delete
    SOOOO...CREATIVE! need your comment on mine..feel free to visit.. TQ
  • Susanne_Iles Nov 18, 2010 @ 5:40 pm | delete
    What a brilliant lens! I am making Christmas gifts for my children this year and was struggling to find something to make for my inquisitive toddler.I know she will adore the I Spy bottle. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity!
  • maraju Nov 18, 2010 @ 3:58 pm | delete
    Great idea, I have 4 little peiple who are now going to get these for christmas. Thanks.
  • DebMartin Nov 18, 2010 @ 8:40 am | delete
    I bet kids adore you! Nice lens. Thanks
  • Seblo Nov 18, 2010 @ 8:37 am | delete
    I am going to try and make on of these with my 6 year old daughter. I bet she would love to give these to her grandparents.
  • agalova Nov 18, 2010 @ 7:27 am | delete
    Thanks for the ideas! My four year old will have a blast making these. Great job.
  • michellegeaney Nov 18, 2010 @ 3:28 am | delete
    This a great idea.Its so easy to find small things to put in. I'm definitely going to use this idea for babysitting...there's only so many games of hide and seek you can play!!! Definitely deserved LOTD So much info!!!
  • nightbear Nov 17, 2010 @ 8:38 pm | delete
    Well how clever is this, very nice
  • GrowWear Nov 17, 2010 @ 7:14 am | delete
    Wonderful LOTD! Congratulations! Love I Spy!
  • Gail47 Nov 17, 2010 @ 6:37 am | delete
    I've never seen these before - I'll have to let my daughter know. They would be perfect for my grandson. Thanks for putting this together with such detailed instructions. And congrats on the LOTD. Angel dust for you!
  • AtHomeSource Nov 16, 2010 @ 3:54 pm | delete
    I just recently saw something very similar for sale in a catalog, never occurred to me I could make this! great idea, thanks :)
  • HarmonyArtMom Nov 16, 2010 @ 3:05 pm | delete
    What a great idea! I am going to make some of the I Spy beanbags for my little friends in our congregation. Excellent lens!
  • AkitaJitsu Nov 16, 2010 @ 3:03 pm | delete
    I love the I Spy bean bags. I use these a lot with my son who has Sensory Processing Disorder. Congrats on LotD!
  • ViolinStudent Nov 16, 2010 @ 1:04 pm | delete
    Very cute idea. Nice lens. Congrats on LOTD!
    -Art Haule
  • LakeMom Nov 16, 2010 @ 12:51 pm | delete
    Congrats on Lens of the Day! I made these with my Girl Scout troop for when we traveled to Washington DC. I like the idea of using rice (cheap and easy to find!).
  • Pastiche Nov 16, 2010 @ 12:41 pm | delete
    Aha! Now I know what to make for the grandkids this Christmas! Love this lens, and congrats and a creative and well-done LOTD.
  • poutine Nov 16, 2010 @ 12:41 pm | delete
    Very creative ideas for kids.

    I also love the "I Spy" quilts.
  • Joan4 Nov 16, 2010 @ 12:12 pm | delete
    What a wonderful idea! Congratulations on Lens of the day! Yes, I will be making some of these I Spy Bottles! Indeed!
  • prosperity66 Nov 16, 2010 @ 12:08 pm | delete
    What a clever craft for kids! I definitely enjoyed to discover how you make I spy bottles!
  • motown22 Nov 16, 2010 @ 12:00 pm | delete
    A beautiful idea for childs and kids :)
    Thanks a lot!
  • raphaelo Nov 16, 2010 @ 11:52 am | delete
    Love this lense. Wow :)
  • DaveStone13 Nov 16, 2010 @ 11:49 am | delete
    Sweet nostalgia, plus good ideas for a revival. This one was fun and well presented. Thanks.
  • nightcats Nov 16, 2010 @ 11:39 am | delete
    These are good fun,. I especially like the I Spy Beanbags. I"ll send the link to my friend who sews.
  • AdriennePetersen Nov 16, 2010 @ 11:32 am | delete
    Great lens, congrats on LOTD!
  • WildFacesGallery Nov 16, 2010 @ 11:29 am | delete
    What a great idea. I've seen some commercial versions in stores but I love the bean bag I spy. Really clever and congrats on LotD. :)
  • Cath1125 Nov 16, 2010 @ 11:00 am | delete
    Brilliant Lense. My daughter was in hospital recently for threatened appendix and while we were waiting for more tests, we played I spy with my little eye, and my daughter is 15 now, so it never gets old.
  • stargazer00 Nov 16, 2010 @ 10:52 am | delete
    We loved the I Spy books and these bottles look like so much fun!
  • Nov 16, 2010 @ 10:10 am | delete
    very nice ,. indeed!
  • MathGenius Nov 16, 2010 @ 9:27 am | delete
    That's a very creative idea!
    P.S.
    Congrats on the LotD
  • Nov 16, 2010 @ 9:23 am | delete
    This is such a cute lens. I must say, this lens definitely deserves the title of LotD. And according to your lens bio, you most likely will create some more crafty things.
  • Nov 16, 2010 @ 8:31 am | delete
    I love your lens and you should keep up the good work .
  • sheilamarie Nov 16, 2010 @ 8:29 am | delete
    I used to make these when I worked as a parent educator with Parents-As-Teachers. I've always loved them! Thanks for writing such an easy-to-follow how-to!
  • SereneSea Nov 16, 2010 @ 8:01 am | delete
    This looks like a great fun idea, I can imagine how kids will love to play this game. Congrats.
  • lemonsqueezy Nov 16, 2010 @ 7:58 am | delete
    This is great! Congrats on LotD. Where di you find your nativity figurines?
  • lemonsqueezy Nov 16, 2010 @ 7:47 am | delete
    A Nativity I Spy bottle is a great idea. I predict that I will be making one soon.
  • Nov 16, 2010 @ 7:24 am | delete
    Congrats for making this lens the LOTD
  • rms Nov 16, 2010 @ 7:16 am | delete
    Congrats on LotD!!!
  • SheilaVine Nov 16, 2010 @ 5:12 am | delete
    What a lovely idea I am impressed
  • Mujjen Nov 16, 2010 @ 4:46 am | delete
    Very nice lens, good ideas. Will prepare some I spy bags for the holiday travelling. That will keep them still for a while!
  • arncyn Nov 16, 2010 @ 2:39 am | delete
    Congrats on LOTD! I Spy is such a simple game but it's loads of fun. I love the way you presented it on this lens, it brings back a lot of childhood memories. ~Blessed~
  • SandyPeaks Nov 16, 2010 @ 2:34 am | delete
    Great twist on a favorite game!
  • Heather426 Nov 16, 2010 @ 1:12 am | delete
    How darling these I spy bottles are. Congrats on Lotd!
  • Airinka Nov 16, 2010 @ 12:25 am | delete
    very original lens
  • JennySui Nov 15, 2010 @ 11:46 pm | delete
    Congrats on LOTD! Great lens with good unique idea.
  • CR2000 Nov 15, 2010 @ 11:40 pm | delete
    Nice lens :)
  • AmeenahM Nov 15, 2010 @ 11:10 pm | delete
    Congrats! Awesome Lens!
  • BuildingBlockToys Nov 15, 2010 @ 10:10 pm | delete
    Cool lens! Congrats on winning LoTD!
  • darciefrench Nov 15, 2010 @ 9:54 pm | delete
    Great Christmas gift ideas- congrats on lotd :)
  • KimGiancaterino Nov 15, 2010 @ 9:53 pm | delete
    What a great idea. I'd like to make the bean bags. Congratulations on LOTD!
  • rumbling Nov 15, 2010 @ 9:13 pm | delete
    Nice lens with a clever idea, congrats on LOTD
  • ideadesigns Nov 15, 2010 @ 8:41 pm | delete
    I just love this idea. It should be a great game for toddlers and anyone for that matter :D
  • pompom210 Nov 15, 2010 @ 8:05 pm | delete
    Clever! :O)
  • pompom210 Nov 15, 2010 @ 8:04 pm | delete
    Clever concepts! :O)
  • ShirlW Nov 15, 2010 @ 7:57 pm | delete
    What a cute idea - I remember playing I Spy with my son when he was little. I would play with him when we would go out to eat and were waiting for our food to come. It would take his mind of mis-behaving. ;) Congrat's on LotD!
  • WeddingZazzle Nov 15, 2010 @ 7:53 pm | delete
    Congrats on you lens of the day!
  • badtzuwriter Nov 15, 2010 @ 7:29 pm | delete
    Very Cute! What a great gift idea!
  • NuMil3Design Nov 15, 2010 @ 7:03 pm | delete
    If we still have teachers, we still have hope.
  • VickiSims Nov 15, 2010 @ 7:01 pm | delete
    What a fun and creative idea. Congrats on LOTD!
  • ojahyazid Nov 15, 2010 @ 6:53 pm | delete
    nice.. will try to do one for my lil Haikal :)
  • tembrooke Nov 15, 2010 @ 6:46 pm | delete
    Nifty! I'd never heard of physical toys with this theme before.
  • jmsp206 Nov 15, 2010 @ 6:33 pm | delete
    Great lens on such a simple idea that chilren love.I love the spy bean bags!
  • 2muchtrash Nov 15, 2010 @ 5:58 pm | delete
    What a great idea! More often than not it is the most simple ideas that are the best. The cardboard box still is the best child's toy around, with this one coming in a very close second, I think! Great lens and congratulations on LotD. Well deserved! Frazzled parents everywhere will be thanking you this Christmas season.
  • ludys Nov 15, 2010 @ 5:56 pm | delete
    I like your lens. It is great!
  • awelldressedbullet Nov 15, 2010 @ 5:54 pm | delete
    How cute! Yes, I remember playing this game for hours (as a kid eh LOL) Congratulations on your Lens of the Day! - Kathy
  • ClinicallySignificantProductions Nov 15, 2010 @ 5:54 pm | delete
    Very interesting lens and a great idea. Nice work and congrats on LotD!
  • haikuwedding Nov 15, 2010 @ 5:53 pm | delete
    Great lens with many creative ideas for I Spy activities. Will try with my young kids. Congrats on LotD!
  • SofiaMann Nov 15, 2010 @ 5:48 pm | delete
    Fantastic ideas. Thanks. Congratulations on LOTD.
  • puzzlemaker Nov 15, 2010 @ 5:38 pm | delete
    Congrats on a well deserved LOTD. Such a neat idea and I can imagine kids staring intently to find the little objects.
  • Tempus Nov 15, 2010 @ 5:37 pm | delete
    What a good idea - love this lens
  • ohcaroline Nov 15, 2010 @ 5:34 pm | delete
    What a great idea. Fun, entertaining, and educational. I'll bet the kids really enjoy them. Congratulations on LOTD.
  • glowchick Nov 15, 2010 @ 5:32 pm | delete
    What a fun idea! Congrats on being LOTD :)
  • newbizmau Nov 15, 2010 @ 5:32 pm | delete
    I played that game so much. I spy a LOTD! Congrats!
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Nov 15, 2010 @ 5:28 pm | delete
    Lots of good stuff here
  • eleni15 Nov 15, 2010 @ 5:15 pm | delete
    so cute!!! very nice idea! well done
  • Susan52 Nov 15, 2010 @ 5:12 pm | delete
    Kids would love these I spy bottles. What a great idea! Congratulations on your Lens of the Day!
  • TechDad Nov 15, 2010 @ 4:46 pm | delete
    Good stuff - going to try this with my kids. Love your photography skillzzz too!
  • d-artist Nov 15, 2010 @ 4:31 pm | delete
    What a great idea! I never heard of these...Thanks for sharing
  • DinosaurEgg Nov 15, 2010 @ 4:22 pm | delete
    Cool. I have a toddler and a preschooler who would love this.
  • Squidoolinepro Nov 15, 2010 @ 4:19 pm | delete
    Great I Spy bottles! Nice lens !
  • gypsyman27 Nov 15, 2010 @ 3:54 pm | delete
    Very nice lens, and in time for Christmas, will recommend it to my friends and fellow teachers (anyone with kids) see you around the galaxy...
  • Senora_M Nov 15, 2010 @ 3:41 pm | delete
    These are cool. I've seen them on blogs out and about. It's time I made some for my little guys!
  • jgelien Nov 15, 2010 @ 3:26 pm | delete
    I forgot all about these. We used to make them when we were kids. What a great idea!
  • The_Health_Lady Nov 15, 2010 @ 3:26 pm | delete
    These are great! I had never heard of them before & what a great way to reuse plastic bottles and small odds & ends. Nice inexpensive gifts too.
    Congratulations on LOTD - well deserved!
  • hayleylou Nov 15, 2010 @ 3:19 pm | delete
    Great idea - congrats on LOTD :)
  • SynchronicityHouse Nov 15, 2010 @ 3:13 pm | delete
    Brilliant idea and a lovely lens - thanks for sharing. Congratulations on LOTD
  • jptanabe Nov 15, 2010 @ 3:05 pm | delete
    Love these I Spy bottles and bags! Great idea for keeping kids amused.
  • Comfortdoc Nov 15, 2010 @ 3:04 pm | delete
    Great idea. Wish I had know about these when my kids were younger.
  • modz Nov 15, 2010 @ 2:43 pm | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD!
  • SquidooKimberly Nov 15, 2010 @ 2:42 pm | delete
    I saw these in a catalog for about $20 and thought I should be able to make my own. This will be a perfect craft activity for my stepdaughter's 9th birthday party!
  • kimmanleyort Sep 22, 2010 @ 10:53 am | delete
    My kids and I loved the I Spy books and I used to play I Spy all the time when I was a kid. These I Spy Bottles are a great idea. I especially like the sensory bottles. Wonderful lens.
  • LovelyMom Apr 2, 2010 @ 3:36 am | delete
    My daughter is so in love with the 'I Spy"... I have got so much great ideas from here! Thank u!
  • Sylvestermouse Jan 7, 2010 @ 10:21 pm | delete
    Just had to stop back by on my first day as a Squid Angel and Bless this wonderful lens!
  • Evelyn_Saenz Nov 20, 2009 @ 9:25 am | delete
    I can hardly wait to have grandchildren so that I can make some I spy or Discovery Bottles. Maybe I won't wait. They look like so much fun.
  • Jimmie Nov 20, 2009 @ 6:47 am | delete
    By the time I heard of these, my daughter was way past this stage. But I LOVE these!
  • Krissy at B.Inspired Mama Nov 16, 2009 @ 11:37 am | delete
    Love this idea! Especially adding the photos of the objects inside. I shared it with my readers at B.Inspired Mama:
    http://binspiredmama.blogspot.com/2009/11/kids-craft-diy-i-spy-bottle.html
    THANKS!
  • puzzlemaker Oct 29, 2009 @ 2:01 pm | delete
    This is new to me. And what a very neat idea. I can just see kids tumbling those bottles around looking for all the goodies inside.
  • mysticmama Oct 25, 2009 @ 3:50 pm | delete
    Cool & fun idea!
  • Heather426 Oct 25, 2009 @ 12:26 pm | delete
    How cute! 5*
  • stargazer00 Oct 25, 2009 @ 11:54 am | delete
    What a great idea! My boys loved the I Spy books and so do I! These would be fun to make and to play with.
  • Sylvestermouse Oct 25, 2009 @ 11:47 am | delete
    What a totally awesome idea!
  • SpellOutloud Oct 25, 2009 @ 9:08 am | in reply to theraggededge | delete
    Yep! That's the point. Thanks for pointing out that maybe the directions weren't clear. I've added more info.
  • theraggededge Oct 25, 2009 @ 8:57 am | delete
    A really interesting idea - so the items stay in there permanently and the game is to shake the bottle and see how many objects can be 'spied'?
  • rms Oct 25, 2009 @ 8:24 am | delete
    What a cute idea! My kids would have loved this when they were younger!
  • The_Party_Animal Oct 24, 2009 @ 8:23 pm | delete
    What a creative lens - I love it - now this is just FUN. You have been Blessed by The Party Animal. Party On....
  • LeanneChesser Oct 24, 2009 @ 7:51 pm | delete
    Fantastic lens! I've used the I Spy Bean Bags, but not I Spy Bottles. I love them!

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