How to make DIY snow globes
Get creative with making your own snow globe. Create your own magical winter scene with these five easy ideas.
Jar snow globe:
Supplies:
A glass jar
Artificial snow
Hot glue gun and glue
Mini trees, snowmen and whatever else you want to add
Optional: spray adhesive
Optional: Glitter
Optional: Glitter blast or white spray paint
Instructions:
- Remove the lid and paint them with the spray paint or glitter blast spray (optional).
- For extra pizazz, spray trees and snowmen with spray adhesive and sprinkle glitter on (optional)
- Glue your trees, snowmen and anything else you want to add to the lid.
- Fill the jars with just a little snow, enough to cover the bottom without burying the snowmen and trees.
- Screw the lid back onto the jar and you’re done.
Plastic cup snow globe:
Supplies:
Clear Plastic Cup
Mini trees or figurines
Hot glue gun and glue
Wood plaque and knob or some kind of base for the cup
Optional: Acrylic paint
Instructions:
- Paint the wood base and knob with the acrylic paint of your choice.
- Once the base is dry, add your figurines and embellishments by gluing them down.
- If you have the wooden knob, glue it to the top of the cup.
- Put some fake snow into the cup and put glue around the edge of the cup.
- Use the wooden base as a lid and stick it on top. Once it’s secure, turn it over to let the glue dry completely.
Mason jar snow globe:
Supplies:
A mason jar
Fake snow
Hot glue gun and glue
Figurines that will fit inside the jar (snowmen, trees, etc.)
Small white puff balls
Optional: Fishing line
Optional: Needle
Optional: Packaging tape
Instructions:
- (Optional) Thread a needle with your fishing line and pull it through some of your white puff balls to create a line. To attach this snow to the lid, using some packaging or sturdy tape and tape it to the lid.
- Glue your figures to the bottom of the mason jar or use a smaller lid or cap to add some height to the figures.
- Add some fake snow to the bottom of the jar.
- Attach the lid and admire your winter wonderland.
Winter village jar:
Supplies:
A jar (preferable a larger jar anywhere from a half gallon to two gallons)
Things to make a village (snowmen, people, trees, buildings, etc.)
Salt
Instructions:
- Optional: Spray paint your figurines in metallic colors to make them more old fashioned and vintage.
- Pour the salt into your jar.
- Arrange your pieces and create a cute snow village.
Fishbowl snow globe:
Supplies:
Glittered Holiday Items (Christmas tree, ornaments, jingle bells, etc.)
Fishbowl
Salt
Instructions:
- Make sure your fishbowl is clean, then put some salt in it to make it look like snow. Put in as much as you want until you’re satisfied.
- Next, put your decorative items inside and play around with them until you’re happy with the look.