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Craft Tutorials | Holiday Crafts | Christmas Crafts | Waterless Snow Globes
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Waterless Snow Globes

Author by Amanda Davis on November 29, 2024 Updated on November 29, 2024

4.95 from 18 votes
You can customize these darling little waterless snow globes by using other figurines like deer, elves, Santa, and anything else you can think of.
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A winter wonderland lives inside these adorable waterless snow globes! All you need are some mini holiday trinkets, artificial snow, foam balls, a jar, and some hot glue to create your own bottled winterscape.

waterless snow globe


 

Why this project works


A magical winterscape inside a waterless snow globe conjures up memories from childhood, without the heaviness of water filling the jar. These sweet little snowglobes are really simple to make with figurines or bottle trees – you can realistically fill them with whatever you want because don’t need to worry about water degrading your pieces in this project.

They’re also a great way to showcase a delicate vintage ornament or Christmas figurine that was passed down to you.

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waterless snow globe on a table

Helpful Project Information:


  • Age Level: 6 and up
  • Mess Factor: Medium
  • Level of Difficulty: Easy
  • Time to Complete: Less than 30 minutes
  • Cost Estimate: Less than $5.00

Craft supplies you will need


labeled supplies for waterless snow globes
Get full list of supplies and directions in the printable version at the end of this post.

How to Make a Waterless Snow Globe


These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this project. Please scroll down to simply print out the instructions!

  1. Remove lids from jars. Glue snowmen, trees, and/or presents inside the lids of the jars. Set aside. You can find the trees with ornaments here.
holiday figurines glued to jar lids
  1. Add artificial snow to each jar, about 2-inches up the side.
scoop of artificial snow
  1. If using, add some foam balls over the artificial snow. The foam balls are like cute little snowballs!
spoon of foam balls
  1. Secure lid on the jar and gently shake to distribute the snow. Some of the snow will stick to the sides of the jar, giving them a wintery look!
lid on jar
waterless snow globes

Expert Crafting Tips


  • The foam balls are optional. But if you do use them and have some left over, the kids will love making floam!
  • You can use glass or plastic jars, any jars will do. Recycle your mayonnaise and jelly jars into cute waterless snow globes!
waterless snow globe

You can customize these darling little waterless snow globes by using other figurines like deer, elves, Santa, and anything else you can think of. Have fun!

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waterless snow globes
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4.95 from 18 votes

Waterless Snow Globes

You can customize these darling little waterless snow globes by using other figurines like deer, elves, Santa, and anything else you can think of.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Crafting Time20 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Age Group: Crafts
Project Type: Winter

Supplies

  • Jars with lids
  • Artificial snow
  • Small foam balls optional
  • Bottle brush trees
  • Miniature Christmas presents
  • Holiday figurines

Craft tools

  • Hot glue gun

Instructions

  • Remove lids from jars. Glue snowmen, trees, and/or presents inside the lids of the jars. Set aside.
  • Add artificial snow to each jar, about 2-inches up the side.
  • Add foam balls over the artificial snow.
  • Secure lid on jar and gently shake to distribute the snow.

Expert Tips & FAQs

  • The foam balls are optional. But if you do use them and have some left over, the kids will love making floam!
  • You can use glass or plastic jars, any jars will do. Recycle your mayonnaise and jelly jars into cute waterless snow globes!

This post originally appeared here on Nov 25, 2020.

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Amanda Davis
Amanda Davis is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children. She loves to bake, cook, make kid's crafts and create decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years.
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  1. Donna J. Ackenhausen says

    November 29, 2024 at 8:52 pm

    I really like these. wish I had a grandchile close enough to my home and youneg enough to do them

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  2. Regina L Mcphail says

    November 15, 2023 at 3:25 am

    I think it’s a great idea.

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  3. Lillie Riley says

    November 14, 2023 at 11:30 am

    Sounds like a fun craft. I might even share with others at my church to have something for the children.

    Reply
  4. Joanne says

    April 7, 2023 at 3:33 pm

    When I set them in the sun they collect moisture inside. What can I do to stop that from happening besides take them out of the sun.

    Reply
    • Megahn says

      October 25, 2024 at 9:55 pm

      Set them in the sun before using them for your project. Hopefully that’ll fry them out before moisture sets in. Also make sure the life doesn’t have a layer of think foam.

      Reply
  5. linda says

    December 18, 2021 at 9:37 am

    This is so cute, thanks Amanda

    Reply
  6. Regina says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:31 pm

    Great idea

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  7. Liz says

    December 10, 2021 at 2:50 pm

    Great idea!!

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