Mason Jar Snow Globes.... a How-To

Every year I vow to start our Christmas gift-making in midsummer when the days are long and open.  And every year I fail to do so, this one being no exception.  But, even in the midst of the hustle and bustle of December we managed to come up with a few handmades for some special folks.  Without these little gifts from the heart, Christmas would hardly be the same!

This year we tried mason jar snow globes that I saw on Pinterest.  They turned out just as darling as I had hoped and were super easy to make.....even three-year-old Hans joined in the fun!

A How-To For You

Supplies needed: mason jars (we used 8 oz. jelly jars), plastic animal and trees (we found them at Michael's in a tube), glycerin, fake snow, glitter, water, waterproof glue (we used E-6000 and it worked great!)

Step 1:  Glue the animal and tree to the lid of the mason jar and let dry OVERNIGHT!

Step 2:  Put a couple pinches of fake snow and glitter into the jar.   You can put in as much as desired, but we found that too much snow makes the finished globe look a bit cloudy.

Step 3:  Fill jar with water, about 3/4 of the way full.

Step 4:  Squirt in a couple squirts of glycerin.  We didn't measure, but my guess is that we used about 1 TBSP per jar.  Maybe a touch more.  The glycerin helps the snow and glitter spread out nicely when the snow globe is shaken.

Step 5:  Top off the jar with water, and then put on the lid which should have your glued-down figures.  Turn and adjust the lid until you get the best view of the animals through the jar.

Step 6:  Put some glue on inside of the screw cap and screw tightly onto the mason jar.

You're all done!  Turn over and shake up your newly created winter wonderland!

Comments

[Moneau]

Love those, Kristen. I'm stealing that idea next year!

[shelley]

These are adorable. My 8 yog will love these. And they are a perfect winter craft . . . not just for Christmas!!

[Shawna]

Cute! Dean made one at school with a baby food jar and a squinkie. And I'm glad I don't have to look at that worm anymore when I come to your blog! ;)

[barefoot mama]

what a great idea!! My kids would LOVE these:)))

[Tonya]

Really cool. My daughter would love to make these because she adores snow globes!

[Baby by the Sea]

Your snow globes turned out so cute! I love what you put inside them. We just made some with the discount/broken ornament bin items at the thrift store and red and silver glitter. Turned out super cute. I really forgot how much I loved snow globes as a kid. Great pictures, too.

[Ellen]

These are great! (and I love your new header!) My kids would like this craft. I remember making these for a vbs craft years ago, but we used baby food jars. I like the Mason jars much better!

[Kristen]

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