This is a simple ship in a bottle craft, not the type that takes days and days. It is easy to make. The kids can take it home and use it as a centerpiece for any nautical themed Vacation Bible School or youth group meeting.

If you want to include a quote with it, this one is appropriate:

The world’s thy ship and not thy home.

St. Therese of Lisieux

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Ship in a Bottle Craft

My picture taking skills are not the best, but you can see some photos of some of these steps at the bottom.

Equipment

• Scissors
• markers

Materials

• 3 corks
• tape
• thin twine
• sturdy toothpick
• construction paper
• large mason jar with lid
• decorative stones
• water

Instructions 

• Line up the three corks and put a piece of tape across them to keep them from slipping around. (You can remove this later if you want, but it won’t show.)
• Cut a piece of twine and tie it around the bodies of the corks.
• Tie two more pieces of twine the other way, in the spaces between the corks. (See photo) This will make the first piece of twine hold the corks tighter.
• Take the toothpick and press it into the middle cork to make a hole for the mast.
• Cut a small piece of construction paper into a triangular shape for the sail.
• If you want, you can decorate the sail with Christian symbols, a phrase, or any way you like.
• Use the toothpick to punch two holes for the mast. (See photo)
• Thread the sail onto the mast.
• Insert the mast back into the middle cork.
• Put some stones in the bottom of the mason jar and add some water.
• Gently place the ship in the jar.
• Put the lid on.

Notes