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, Christmas tricolor cupcakes, and Red Velvet Hot Chocolate to enjoy will you’ree 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, don’t break and so easy to make, even a kid could 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 Globes
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.
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, in 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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More fun waterless snow globe crafts and winter decor
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 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.
My kids would love this!!!
The kids will LOVE this too! Real neat site I found! SantaOnCamera.com
You can use a photo from your own home and insert one of their Santa’s and presto PROOF! Which is necessary this year (4 & 9 year old )… I’d like to see how he (my 9) will answer with the picture I made!
ADORABLE!!! Love how easy these are. Totally doing a set to decorate with 🙂
love this – I’m making christmas cake snow globes in round Weck jars – will save a couple of jars for this as a crafting project with the kids…
they look so pretty sitting on the window ledge.
those are so cute, and I have more jars than I know what to do with!
These are so pretty!
Way cute! Definitely going to try this!
Very cute idea! My kids would love these 🙂
absolutely love this idea!
This is just SO CUUUUUTE!! My kids would be thrilled if I got this craft together. Thanks Cheryl!
Oh, I just love this idea! And they are super cute!
adorable, cheryl! i think my niece and nephew would love making these…
So adorable! I think I may just have to make these with my students – LOVE THEM!
Awwww. So cute!
I used to collect snow globes when I was a kid.
These are soooo adorable!
Cheryl, these are the most perfect DIY snow globes I have ever seen. And I used to teach kids’ art classes where we made them. I was planning on making snow globes (with water) tomorrow but now maybe I’ll leave the water out. Thanks for the idea!
These are the cutest things EVER!! LOVE!
This is one of the most creative crafts I have ever seen. And to think they celebrate my favorite time of year…LOVE 🙂
nice work, very impressed!
What a cute idea – can I bring my kids over to your house?
Very cute! I was looking for a fun craft idea. I think this fits the bill! Thanks for sharing!
These are too darling, Cheryl! I’m not very crafty, but I think maybe I could do these!
Oh my goodness but these are too cute! I love them. The possibilities for the Christmas themed characters inside are endless. I hope I have a chance to make some this year!
squealing over here! you went & got crafty on us!!! you go cheryl!!!
xo
kellie
I absolutely love this idea! I’ve been looking for homemade gift ideas. This is just another great one to add to my list. Thank you!
I love finding new uses for jars. I turned some of mine into silver-painted vases earlier this year. Going to have to try this one next!
I have been looking for the perfect guide to make these. I have plenty of supplies to get started and can hardly wait to do so. Thanks for all the fantastic information and tips…
Love this! Thinking of making it into a Christmas table centerpiece or maybe even personalized ornaments, if I can find small (light) enough jars!
Christa from allgrownup2011.blogspot.com
I should have skipped the snow globe cookies – this looks like so much more fun and takes no time at all! Wow! You are the smarter one – this confirms it!
Okay, I “stumbled on” you and now I finally know what to do with those dollar store trees I grabbed last month! Great idea!
These are pefect stocking stuffers if you get a small enough jar. The kids love them because they are whimsical and delicate, and parents love them because if they break at least there’s not a wet sticky mess to clean up. I love that you glitter-fied the tops/bottoms too, I hadn’t thought of that but it adds a sweet little holiday cheer!
Beautiful well
Thank you!
absolutely adorable, Cheryl.
Love these.
I love this idea!!
Caught my eye @ 30 Days! I love that they are waterless!!! Love, love, love these!!!
Merry Christmas!
Krista @ mk inspired
These are amazing. Your blog is wonderful. I have always loved snow globes. I would love for you to link up at the weekly bacon Time linky fri-monday. Happy holidays.
This is so cute! Great idea I will have to try this!
These are great. I made some myself today. Haven’t had a chance to take a picture and post them yet. I have posted all my other holiday decor. Hope you can stop by.
Ruth
Thank you sooo much for this idea!! I found an idea for a globe with water, but my glue wasn’t holding when it came in contact with the water. Also my lid kept leaking. 🙁
So instead I did the fake snow. Never woulda thought of it. It’s not exactly what I wanted, but I think it looks great!!
hello
i am Working on a project inn school. I was wondering where You got the trees that you put in your globes
thankk you
mr. ruggierp 7
*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)
Really cute!
I love these and they just gave me a idea what too do with a large canister jar I’ve had for a while it had largeshell pasta in it and I tossed it out and saved the cansiter, so I think I will try to do a snow scene inside it.
I’ve been looking for a tutorial for these – yours turned out so cute. Thanks for sharing with us! 🙂
I remember making these when I was in Camp Fire Girls, oh so long ago. They were simple to make and to
be enjoyed years to come. Not just not during the holidays, but choose a theme was fun too!
I enjoy making these waterless snow globes. They are amazing.
Where did you find your snowmen?
What is the best way to get glitter to stick to the insides of the jar?
Spray glue, Elmer’s mixed with water so it dries clear or rubber cement?
I didn’t use glitter
These look so cute I think I’ll make for my granddaughter – for safety sake I’m going to use acrylic jars and glue the lids to the jars when I compete them in order to keep them from being opened. Thanks for the great idea!!
I want to use your wonderful idea for my great grandsons Christmas, I love it. And I appreciated Johnnie’s comment about using acrylic jars. Much safer for my crew. Now I just have to find them. Thanks.
Soooooooooooooooo cute. Will do it this year for advent
Those are awesome.