Dont’ know what to do with old mason jars lying around your home? Turn them into these cute DIY snow globes! They make great gift card holders for Christmas and are totally customizable. Learn how to make a snow globe without water with this easy craft tutorial.
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You don’t have to buy those clear globe jars for this project; we will be using old jars instead. Think of jam, pickle, and tomato sauce jars! These are free and perfect for this DIY recycling craft. You can use any jar size, just make sure they are big enough if you plan to add gift cards inside. If you have small jars like I do, use cardboard gift cards so you can easily bend them.
This snow globe does not require any water. You will only need mini styrofoam balls and glitter. You can also use fake snow to create that winter wonderland effect. Be as creative as you want with this Christmas craft. These make great table centerpieces or Christmas decorations. If you are looking for a great handmade gift idea to your friends and family for the holidays, this DIY snow globe is definitely it. Keep on reading or watch the video tutorial below for the step-by-step tutorial.
How to Make a Snow Globe Without Water
Learn how to make a snow globe with this easy tutorial.
Take a plastic lid or any item you can use to elevate the figurines. Brush the top part with PVA glue, then cover it with glitter. Make sure to remove the excess glitter as much as you can. Let it dry.
Make the figurines.
For the first snow globe, glue the small bottle brush tree on top of the red car then tie it with a string.
For the second snow globe, glue bows on the bottle brush trees.Glue the figurines on the plastic lids.
Glue the plastic lids on the metal lids. Make sure they are centered.
You have the option to decorate the glass with glittes. Simply apply glue with a brush and cover it with glitter.
Once dry, add a few pieces of styrofoam balls, then place the gift card.
Carefully replace the lid.Glue a red ribbon around the lid, then glue a red bow.
Tools
- glue gun
- scissors
Materials
- old jars
- figurines
- glitters
- plastic lids or any similar item
- PVA glue
- string
- red ribbon
- glue stick
Crafting Tip
Make sure to check the sizes of the figurines before buying.
Creative Ideas and Variations
- Glitters and fake snow. Add more white glitter and fake snow to the jars and figurines to give the snow globes a snowy effect.
- Light. Add fairy lights to make the snow globes glow at night.
- Spray paint. Change the color of the lid by spray painting it with your preferred color.
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DIY Mason Jar Snow Globe Video Tutorial
