These Homemade Snow Globes are a fun and easy winter craft for kids that you can make with or without water—perfect for chilly days and festive holiday fun!

It may seem a bit daunting to create a snow globe yourself, but this DIY waterless snow globe is actually super simple. Your kids will have so much fun creating their own miniature winter wonderland! You only need a few supplies to complete it.

Now, if you want to work your way up to this homemade snow globe, you should make this adorable Snow Globe Craft first and then make this one a little later. There’s plenty of time during winter, so you’ve got more than enough days to make as many fun winter crafts as your heart desires!

This homemade snow globe is made without glycerin, but if you want it to have a more classic look, there are a few tips on how to adapt this craft to add glycerin.

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Why You’ll Love This Craft

These easy DIY snow globes make perfect decorations at Christmas time!
Have your kids make multiple snow globes to give out as gifts. These are an inexpensive and cute gift idea!
If you use a small enough jar, you can make this craft into an adorable Christmas ornament.

Overhead Image of Homemade Snow Globe Supplies

Supplies For A Homemade Snow Globe

Hot Glue Gun – If you don’t already have a hot glue gun, you can order one online or find one at your local craft store or on the craft aisle at your grocery store. I don’t recommend any other type of glue.
Hot Glue Sticks – Be sure to purchase glue sticks that will fit your particular hot glue gun.
Glass Jar with Lid – You can find glass jars at your local craft store, thrift stores, and even grocery stores. This is also a great way to repurpose an old jam or salsa jar, just be sure to clean it well and take any stickers off.
Miniature Figures – Miniature items can be found at your local craft store or thrift store. You may also be able to find them in the holiday decoration aisle at your local grocery store. I used a tree ornament, a snowman and a tree but you can use any holiday figure that fits into your jar.
Faux Snow – Be sure you purchase the glittery fake snow and not the fluffy stuff. If you can’t find faux snow, you can use large iridescent glitter flakes for a similar look.

Can I Add Glycerine To My Snow Globe?

If you’d like your snow to be more suspended, add a small drop of glycerin to your jar and fill your jar almost to the top with distilled water. Be sure you don’t add too much glycerin, or the liquid will be too thick. Use tinsel glitter instead of faux snow if you add glycerin and distilled water.

How To Make A Snow Globe

Cover your workspace with craft paper or a disposable table cloth.

Flip jar lid over and use hot glue to secure mini snowman, ornament, and tree on the inside of the lid. Be sure that the figurines are all glued near the center so that the jar can still fit over them.

Fill about 1/4 of your jar with faux snow. Very carefully screw the decorated lid onto the jar.

Flip the jar over and gently shake it to move the snow around and enjoy your mini winter wonderland!

Gluing Miniature Tree, Snowman & Ornament to the Lid of the Jar

Pro Tips

Tie a small ribbon or twine around the outside of your jar lid for extra decoration and to make it more festive.
Use a large jar with larger figures if you’d like a bigger snow globe.
If you have sand paper at home, rough up the inside of the lid so the hot glue sticks a little better. This is not required, just an option!
Sand and paint your lid any color you want if it isn’t very festive.

Snow Globe Completed and Displayed Standing Upright on top of Faux Snow

This DIY waterless snow globe is so simple and so much fun! What a great way to create long-lasting memories with your kiddos.

Homemade Snow Globe

Homemade Snow Globes are an easy winter craft kids will love to make!

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings: Homemade Snow Globe

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Instructions

To protect your work surface, cover it with a piece of craft paper or an old tablecloth. Heat your glue gun.
Once your glue gun is hot, grab the lid of your jar. Carefully glue the mini snowman, ornament, and tree onto the inside of the lid. Take care when placing the decorations, so they are glued near the center of the lid. This will help your jar fit over the top without obstruction. Allow the glue to dry for at least 10 minutes.
Fill the clear jar about ¼ of the way up with faux snow. Next, carefully place the lid on the jar and twist it tight to secure it.
Once secure, flip the jar over, and your homemade snow globe is complete!
Gently shake and watch the snow fly!

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