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How to Make These Enchanting DIY Snow Globes
Create a new holiday crafting tradition with these adorable DIY snow globes! Using a fun mix of vintage ornaments, mini lights and decorative baubles, they add an instant whimsical finish to any fireplace mantel or tabletop. Bonus: these beauties can be recycled or refreshed annually and make great gifts when customized with meaningful mementos.
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Materials for DIY Snow Globes
1/7Materials for DIY Snow Globes
1/7Photo Credit: Russell Vance
To make this whimsical DIY snow globes, you will need: glass Mason jars or plastic globes with lids, a hot glue gun or double-sided tape, decorative mini trees and ornaments, tinsel, glitter or cotton balls, a mini string of LED lights and ribbon or twine and a gift tag.HolidaysHow to Make These Enchanting DIY Snow GlobesMaterials for DIY Snow Globes
PHOTO 1 of 7READ LESS -To make this whimsical DIY snow globes, you will need: glass Mason jars or plastic globes with lids, a hot glue gun or double-sided tape, decorative mini trees and ornaments, tinsel, glitter or cotton balls, a mini string of LED lights and ribbon or twine and a gift tag.Photo Credit: Russell Vance
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Step One: Prep Your Globe or Jar
2/7Step One: Prep Your Globe or Jar
2/7Photo Credit: Russell Vance
Empty and clean out a Mason jar or plastic globe using a soft cloth. If cleaning with mild soap and water, allow your globe to fully dry before assembling your snow globe. <strong>Crafter's Tip:</strong> If you’re styling a mantle or planning a festive centerpiece, use a variety of jars in different sizes.HolidaysHow to Make These Enchanting DIY Snow GlobesStep One: Prep Your Globe or Jar
PHOTO 2 of 7READ LESS -Empty and clean out a Mason jar or plastic globe using a soft cloth. If cleaning with mild soap and water, allow your globe to fully dry before assembling your snow globe. <strong>Crafter's Tip:</strong> If you’re styling a mantle or planning a festive centerpiece, use a variety of jars in different sizes.Photo Credit: Russell Vance
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Step Two: Arrange Your Snow Globe Scene
3/7Step Two: Arrange Your Snow Globe Scene
3/7Photo Credit: Russell Vance
Arrange a small selection of ornaments that will fit nicely in each jar. Stick to the same colour palette or use a seasonal theme like snow-covered trees or nutcrackers to unify a vignette.HolidaysHow to Make These Enchanting DIY Snow GlobesStep Two: Arrange Your Snow Globe Scene
PHOTO 3 of 7READ LESS -Arrange a small selection of ornaments that will fit nicely in each jar. Stick to the same colour palette or use a seasonal theme like snow-covered trees or nutcrackers to unify a vignette.Photo Credit: Russell Vance
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Step Three: Affix Ornaments Inside Your Jar or Globe
4/7Step Three: Affix Ornaments Inside Your Jar or Globe
4/7Photo Credit: Russell Vance
Turn the jar upside down and affix the ornaments to the inside of the lid with a hot glue gun or strong double-sided tape.HolidaysHow to Make These Enchanting DIY Snow GlobesStep Three: Affix Ornaments Inside Your Jar or Globe
PHOTO 4 of 7READ LESS -Turn the jar upside down and affix the ornaments to the inside of the lid with a hot glue gun or strong double-sided tape.Photo Credit: Russell Vance
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Step Four: Attaching the Lid of Your Snow Globe
5/7Step Four: Attaching the Lid of Your Snow Globe
5/7Photo Credit: Russell Vance
Place some tinsel, glitter or distressed cotton in the jar and carefully close the lid. You can also add a short string of LED lights for extra sparkle and shine.HolidaysHow to Make These Enchanting DIY Snow GlobesStep Four: Attaching the Lid of Your Snow Globe
PHOTO 5 of 7READ LESS -Place some tinsel, glitter or distressed cotton in the jar and carefully close the lid. You can also add a short string of LED lights for extra sparkle and shine.Photo Credit: Russell Vance
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Step Five: Tie Your Snow Globe with a Bow
6/7Step Five: Tie Your Snow Globe with a Bow
6/7Photo Credit: Russell Vance
If you’re gifting the globe, tie a pretty ribbon or string around the lid, and attach a personalized gift tag.HolidaysHow to Make These Enchanting DIY Snow GlobesStep Five: Tie Your Snow Globe with a Bow
PHOTO 6 of 7READ LESS -If you’re gifting the globe, tie a pretty ribbon or string around the lid, and attach a personalized gift tag.Photo Credit: Russell Vance
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Enchanting DIY Snow Globes
7/7Enchanting DIY Snow Globes
7/7Photo Credit: Russell Vance
Snow globes make for sweet holiday keepsakes (both to give and keep!). Assembled down the centre of a dining table, or on a mantel, these snow globes are utterly enchanting during the festive season.HolidaysHow to Make These Enchanting DIY Snow GlobesEnchanting DIY Snow Globes
PHOTO 7 of 7READ LESS -Snow globes make for sweet holiday keepsakes (both to give and keep!). Assembled down the centre of a dining table, or on a mantel, these snow globes are utterly enchanting during the festive season.Photo Credit: Russell Vance
