I spy bottle

Use a wide mouth, clear, plastic bottle (objects inside of bottle need to fit through the opening).

Scan or take pictures of every object you are putting in to the bottle.

Print 2 of each picture (this is your key of what to look for in the bottle)

Cut out the pictures (I used a circle punch) and glue them back to back with a loop of ribbon, as a "tag"

Put objects into bottle and fill almost full with birdseed

Use loops on pictures to hook them to a key ring that fits over the bottle top.

Use a good glue or epoxy to glue the lid on the bottle when you are done - no spilled seed:)

Keyring of what to look for can be easily removed leaving all of the bottle exposed for searching.

Options:

* Use little plastic animals for a "zoo bottle"

* Use theme items (like the Disney sample - I used Jibbits for Crocs) to make a theme bottle

* Collect small items on a road trip and create a memory bottle as you go. When you get home, take your pictures and then fill with birdseed.