Not only that, but you can use the same process to make festive scenes for other holidays, birthdays, rainy days, and more. Once you make your first, we’re sure it will become one of your go-to winter crafts. Are you ready to get started? Here are instructions for our favorite designs.
1. Quick and Easy Snow Globe
This is a fun craft for kids of all ages — even preschoolers! Don’t worry about making it exactly like the ones you see in the stores. Let your kids’ imaginations run wild!
What You’ll Need
Glass jars with their lids Small toys, Christmas figurines, Lego pieces, etc. White glitter or snowflake confetti Aquarium gravel, pebbles, or decorative marbles
Hot glue gun and glue sticks Tap water Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
2. Delux DIY Mason Jar Snow Globe
Feeling ambitious? Take your snow globe craft to the next level with this snowman snow globe from Martha Stewart. You’ll probably need a trip to the craft store for this one. This snow globe idea isn’t one of those quick kids’ crafts that you can finish in a few minutes. You’ll need time to bake the clay, as well as 48 hours for the sealant to cure, so plan accordingly.
What You’ll Need
Glass jars with lids Polymer clay Aluminum foil Rolling pin Scissors Clear nail polish Glycerin Distilled water Glitter or snowflake confetti Silicone sealant Waterproof craft glue
Instructions
Want to see how it’s done? Check out an official tutorial!
3. Waterless Snow Globe
If a snow globe gets broken, it has the potential to create a lot of mess. Fortunately, you can make a waterless snow globe that’s just as much fun. Here’s how.
What You’ll Need
Glass jars Small Christmas figurines, miniature trees, etc. Hot glue gun and glue sticks Glitter spray or white spray paint Glitter or plastic confetti
Instructions
Other Globe Themes
Sure your DIY snow globe can be a winter wonderland, but there’s no reason for your craft ideas to end there. Try some of these ideas.
Blue food coloring with star-shaped confetti and silver glitter for an outer space scene Aquarium decorations and fish miniatures for an undersea globe How about safari animals?
Snow Globe Ornaments
Waterless snow globe ornaments should be on everyone’s holiday crafts list. Homemade snow globe ornaments make great Christmas gifts, and they also look beautiful on the Christmas tree. Simply substitute snap-apart clear plastic Christmas balls for jars, and off you go! Got questions? Find the answers here! What Liquid Do You Use to Make a Snow Globe? You can use a couple of different types of liquids. Water is the most common snow globe filler. You can add glycerin to the water to make the ‘snow’ fall more slowly. Some snow globes are filled with clear corn syrup, which makes the snow fall very, very slowly. You can also mix equal parts of water and corn syrup. Can You Use Baby Oil Instead of Glycerin for Snow Globes? You can. Just be aware that glycerin is 50 percent denser than baby oil, so the final result won’t be the same. How Big Should the Jars Be? Any size will do, from Mason jars to toddler-friendly baby-food jars. You could even make a giant globe for your front porch, using a gallon-sized wide-mouth jar.
Roll on, Winter!
I can’t wait to get started. How about you? Whether you’re looking for easy crafts and DIY projects for a Christmas gift, homemade Christmas ornaments, or other winter projects, check out the fun ideas in our articles on DIY Christmas cards and gifts, and Holiday Crafts for Kids.
