Waterless Snow Globes

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Dec 18, 2023 - 01:46 Updated: Dec 18, 2023 - 01:48
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Waterless Snow Globes

This waterless snow globe is a fun project that is great for decorating your home or giving as gifts. Adults and kids alike will love making these!

waterless snow globe

Why this project works

Who doesn’t love a snow globe? They conjure up memories from our childhood and all the fun holidays that went with it.

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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
Print Project

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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

Crafting Time20 minutes

Total Time25 minutes

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

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!