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December 14, 2012 · 14 Comments

How to Make a Snow Globe for Kids

Christmas· Fun & Games· Fun for Kids· Quick & Easy Crafts

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What’s the Project? This is a fun project to do with the kids for Christmas or at a class party. Learn how to make a snow globe for kids with this easy tutorial!

Today’s project was a fun idea a friend of mine gave me. She does it for school holiday parties with the kids and it’s always a huge hit! It’s quick, it’s pretty easy and the kids love it. Teach the kids how to make a snow globe and let them make one of their own!

How to Make a Snow Globe

Cute huh? My boys were pretty happy with these homemade snow globes. And I’ve done them in several class parties since and the kids love them!

 

How to Make a Snow Globe:

Supplies Needed:

  • Small jars (I got mine at Hobby Lobby. You can also use baby food jars.)
  • A little toy to put inside. I recommend a party store for finding something. One thing to note is that the water is going to magnify how large your toy looks by quite a bit, so buy smaller than you think.
  • Glycerin (buy it at a drug store)
  • Glitter (I found that very fine glitter was better)
  • Heavy Duty Glue (Gorilla glue, E6000, Epoxy, etc.) I tried hot glue and it didn’t work very well
  • Needle nose pliers

 

How to make a DIY Snow Globe:

With your hot glue gun, put a little hot glue on the bottom of your toy. Using the needle nose pliers, put it down into your jar where you want it. Press it down a little to get it firmly in place. Let the glue dry for 10 minutes.

Fill your jar with water. Put one small squirt of glycerin in it (this is going to make your “snow” float better.) Add a pinch of glitter. I found that if you add too much it makes the snow globe look too hazy.

Hot glue the lid in place and you’re done! Fun stuff!

Like using cute little jars? Here’s a snowman ornament made using a baby food jar.

Hopefully, you have fun learning how to make a snow globe!

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  1. Izzy says

    December 6, 2019 at 8:26 am

    Will Elmer’s glue work?

    Reply
    • Amber says

      April 22, 2020 at 11:52 am

      No it needs to be stronger.

      Reply
  2. Annette Damico says

    November 18, 2019 at 1:32 pm

    Doesn’t the water rot and get yucky?

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    • Amber says

      April 22, 2020 at 11:39 am

      Maybe eventually. Just throw it out then.

      Reply
  3. Lk says

    December 10, 2018 at 3:58 pm

    Has anyone tried to use a squishing, does it work as the toy?

    Reply
  4. Laurenk says

    December 9, 2018 at 7:52 pm

    Hi Do squishes work in the water as the toy, is that what you used?

    Reply
    • Amber says

      December 12, 2018 at 6:34 pm

      I’m not sure where those are?

      Reply
  5. Carol Young says

    December 14, 2015 at 8:53 am

    Thanks for the snow globe idea!! cute and simple!!

    Reply
  6. Sue says

    November 28, 2015 at 10:08 am

    I was wondering if anyone has tried using a picture that has been laminated? Does it come apart in the water solution?

    Reply
  7. Jessie says

    December 14, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    I’ve seen a lot of these out there but these are definitely the cutest! Love them 🙂

    Reply
  8. Diana says

    December 14, 2012 at 8:58 am

    We made these last year, the glue didn’t hold the pieces in place and would peel off. 3 out of the 4 we made had floaters ;-(
    I would suggest a different glue, more industrial. And letting them dry over night to get a good attachment to the lid.

    Reply
    • Amber says

      December 14, 2012 at 2:08 pm

      We had the same problem Diana. I just updated the post to suggest heavier duty glue.

      Reply
    • Lorinda says

      April 16, 2013 at 11:37 am

      I have made these with my kid for years, we always glued the toy to the lid with super glue and let them set for a while (30 minutes at least) Some of our favorite ones we actually used bigger jars ( you learn to watch for them when buying things) and glued a lego creaton in them. Use your very best imagination, they can be alot of fun !

      Reply
  9. Lisa says

    December 14, 2012 at 8:58 am

    Perfect Friday project, thanks Amber. I’m heading to Michaels right now.

    Reply

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