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Xmas snow globe
Xmas snow globe











xmas snow globe

If the item you're sticking has a narrow base (such as the laminated photos, or a snipping from a garland or plastic Christmas tree) it might be helpful to stick a few colored pebbles to the underside of the lid.Stick in your figurines, your laminated photos, your clay sculptures, or anything else you want to put in there. While the glue is still wet, build your scene on the underside of the jar.If you like, you can sand the lid with some sandpaper first - this will create a rougher surface which helps the glue to stick better. Take the lid of your jar and cover the underside with a layer of hot glue, super glue or epoxy. You could create a beach scene using seashells and sand, or something playful and fun like a dinosaur or a ballerina.Ĭreate the scene on the underside of the jar lid. Even though it's called a snow globe you don't need to limit yourself to creating a winter scene.You can then cut around the outline of each person and place their photo in the snow globe, for a really personalized touch! Another idea is to take pictures of yourself, your family or your pets and laminate them.Paint them with water-proof paint and they're ready to use.

xmas snow globe

You can buy clay from a craft store, shape it into any form you want (snowmen are really easy) and bake them in the oven.

xmas snow globe

  • If you want to get a little more creative, try making your own figurines from clay.
  • Just make sure the figurines are plastic or ceramic, as other materials (like metal) may start to rust or turn funny after being submerged in water.
  • Small children's toys are a good option, as are winter-themed figurines or cake-toppers (think snowmen, Santa Clauses and Christmas trees) from thrift and craft stores. You can put anything you like inside your snow globe.













    Xmas snow globe