DIY A Stunning Snow Globe With A Creative Jar Repurposing Idea

Dreaming of a white Christmas but haven't seen any flurries yet? You can bring a little winter spirit into your home with a clever snow globe DIY project that reuses old glass jars you may have around the house. This winter-themed decor is a great craft for kids and adults alike, perfect for those I'm-bored moments that might hit. Supplies you need for this project include distilled water, glitter, hot glue, and a glass jar. You will also need a miniature bottle brush tree. If you'd like to make several snow globes, the 9-Piece Hommtina Mini Christmas Trees set with for different-sized trees on Amazon is a good option. 

If you want to keep this snow globe for a while, adding glycerine or baby oil (rather than just using water alone) is a good choice. This is because using just water may cause the snow globe to eventually get foggy. If you want to go this route, the NOW Foods Solutions, Vegetable Glycerin is suitable and safe to use. Some DIY creators like to add a few drops of glycerine to the water to help thicken it for that slower snowing effect when you shake the jar. If you opt for using glycerine, ensure you combine 1 cup of water with 3 teaspoons of glycerine.

The instructions on how to make your snow globe are easy. Begin by gluing your Christmas tree to the inside of the jar lid, then pour as much glitter as you desire (or around 3 teaspoons) in the empty jar. Fill the jar with water, leaving some space empty at the top, then slowly lower the tree into the water, screwing the lid tight. Shake it up and behold the miniature winter wonderland that you've created! Now you have the perfect solution if you've been looking for Christmas mantel decor ideas for a festive fireplace. 

You can also add some personal flair to your globe with a few design changes and color choices. While you could obviously use any color glitter, why not also switch up the color of the trees? You can incorporate a pink miniature tree and even a little snowman, like in this set of AerWo Mini Pink Christmas Trees With Snowman Couple. While silver and gold is a great traditional winter aesthetic, pink is one of the unexpected colors you can use in your Christmas decor. Some color schemes you can try are pink, gold, and silver; red, green, and white; or blue, white, and silver. Consider also using little winter-themed figurines, such as snowflakes or a deer. You could even insert a laminated photo with the tree if you like.