Waterless Snow Globes {tutorial}
A fun twist to a traditional winter craft. Learn how to make waterless snow globes.
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I’ve been meaning to make these for the last few years! It’s such an easy craft anyone can make them and the possibilities are endless!
Make it a party and serve a plate of snowman cookies, marble Christmas cupcakes, and Red Velvet Hot Chocolate to enjoy while you’re crafting!!
And don’t forget the Christmas music!! Click here to listen to my Spotify Merry & Bright Christmas Playlist
How To Make Waterless Snow Globes
Waterless snow globes are fun to shake and are so easy to make, even the kids can do it!
First, Gather Your Supplies
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*you can find all of these supplies at a local craft store like Michaels or Hobby Lobby, or Amazon (click the links to find them on Amazon)
- Glass jars (varying sizes look best for a collection)
- Artificial Snow (I used Snow Flakes and Twinkle Flakes)
- Hot glue gun and glue
- Assorted mini Christmas Trees and mini snowmen
- Spray Adhesive (optional)
- glitter (optional)
- Krylon Glitter Blast (or white spray paint)
Now, Let’s Make Waterless Snow Globe
(full printable directions at the end of this post)
Start by removing the lids and painting them with spray paint. I used the Krylon Glitter Blast in silver, but white would work just as well.
Next, and this is totally optional (step not shown) – I sprayed the trees and snowmen with spray adhesive and then sprinkled them with glitter for a little extra sparkle.
Now you are ready to hot glue your trees and snowmen to the lids (I also glued the canning lids together).
Now for the fun part!
It’s time to add the snow. Fill jars with just a little snow. You don’t need much, you don’t want the snow to bury your snowmen or trees. Just add enough snow to cover the bottom of the jar.
Time to put it all together!!
Since your trees and snowmen are glued to the lid, you can now pick up the lids and screw them back on to the jar.
Turn them over and you’re done!
LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW……LET IT SNOW!
They are perfect for a centerpiece, on a mantel, on a window sill, or little kids’ hands 😉
Go ahead and shake them up and watch the magic in their eyes!
These are just too fun and easy to make – after waiting for my lids to dry, I made all 4 of these in under a half hour. It’s a great holiday craft to do with the kids!
Have fun!
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Easy DIY photo snowglobe ornaments are a fun easy project and will make a wonderful personalized gift, addition to any tree, or tie one onto a gift for extra special gift wrapping.
Want something a little more grown-up and elegant, but full of holiday glitter? Use empty Coca-Cola bottles to make a pretty holiday table centerpiece. Just paint with glitter spray paint and add some holiday florals, and arrange them on a tray. Easy and costs almost nothing!
Or go REALLY simple. There is something magical about bringing the outside in, with this Easy Cranberry Centerpiece for the holidays.
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Waterless Snow Globes
A fun twist to a traditional winter craft. Learn how to make waterless snow globes.
Materials
- Glass jars (varying sizes look best for a collection)
- Artificial Snow (I used Snow Flakes and Twinkle Flakes)
- Assorted mini Christmas Trees and mini snowmen
- Spray Adhesive (optional)
- glitter (optional)
- Krylon Glitter Blast (or white spray paint)
Tools
- Glue gun and glue
Instructions
- Start by removing the lids and paint them with the spray paint. I used the Krylon Glitter Blast in silver, but white would work just as well.
- Next, and this is totally optional (step not shown) – I sprayed the trees and snowmen with spray adhesive then sprinkled with glitter for a little extra sparkle.
- Hot glue your trees and snowmen to the lids (if using canning jars glue the lids to the rings).
- Fill the jars with just a little snow. You don’t need much, you don’t want the snow to bury your snowmen or trees. Just add enough snow to cover the bottom of the jar.
- Since your trees and snowmen are glued to the lid, you can now pick up the lids and screw them back on to the jar.
- Turn them over and you’re done!
Notes
Step-by-step photos can be found in the blog post.
For artificial snow I used Snow Snow Flakes and Twinkle Flakes
You can add any small seasonal figures you'd like, such as snowmen, lamp posts, deer, santa. Use larger jars for larger objects.
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these are the best 🙂
These are adorable. I made a couple last year but plan to make more this year! One that I have seen and loved is a car with tiny tree tied to the top with bakers twine. Super cute!!
Do you know where I would get the Christmas treees and snowmen that would fit in the jars? Thank you!
most craft supply stores should have them
I found mine at the dollar store .3 figures to a pack for a dollar.
I have tried this but the glitter sticks to the inside of the jar and makes it hard to see through. Is there something I can use on the inside of the jar so it won’t stick?
Where can I find the mini snowmen? Thanks!
craft stores like Michales or Hobby Lobby
I found some at the dollar tree and Walmart
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The glitter clouds the jar so I guess I won’t use it. And how did you use the twinkle flakes. It’s a paste like consistently and I don’t see your instructions for use. It’s listed in items so I ordered. Please advise the project is set for this week. Thank you for your time.
I only used glitter on the trees and snowmen (I sprayed them with adhesive and sprinkled with glitter)
The twinkle flakes is not a paste, it’s just sparkling iridescent snowflakes you can see them in the photo of my supplies, or in the link –> https://amzn.to/2QAXgve
have fun, they’re really very easy!
What glue can I use for water snow globe ?m
Glue gun does not work it unglued after 3 days.
I wanted to let you know I loved your idea! I included it in my post “40+ Christmas Countdown Activities Jar {Free Printable}”.
Thanks! This was a beautiful idea and I hope my readers like it.
LOVE the waterless idea! Very clever diy. I bought some very tiny mason jars at tj maxx recently that i had no idea what to do with until now! Thanks for sharing this project 🙂
Also, for glue, I recommend one called The Ultimate that is a water based super glue. It’s like a tacky glue and doesn’t have fumes or get brittle like regular super glue tends to do. I’ve have very good success using it as an alternative to hot glue or e6000.
Wow it is very beautiful thanks for sharing
+Great Ideas and at a lower cost. Fantastic.