Homemade Snow Globes
12/20/2025 03:09PM ● By Best of Central Vermont
PREP TIME : 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME : Around 20 minutes
DIFFICULTY : Easy


SOME BASIC MATERIALS NEEDED
• Mason jars, jelly jars, or peanut butter jars with the labels removed
• Iridescent white glitter
• Glycerin, baby oil, or clear cooking oil
• Christmas and winter-themed items like Christmas miniatures, bottle brushes (they make great trees), and cotton balls (for snow)
• Twine, baker's twine, stringed beads, or holiday ribbons
• Distilled water
• Scissors
• Hot glue gun


INSTRUCTIONS
1. Collect your materials.
2. Remove any labels or stickers from the jars and wash them in warm soapy water to remove any dirt and dust.
3. Use a glue gun to secure your holiday-themed items to the bottom of the jar or the lid depending on your desired arrangement.
4. Pour 1 tablespoon of iridescent glitter and two tablespoons of liquid glycerin or oil into the jar.
5. Fill the remainder of the jar with distilled water. Distilled water will keep your jars clear and mold free.
6. Twist the cap over the jar, and if you have small children, you may wish to hot glue the cap to the jar to eliminate spills.
7. Finally, decorate the jar with ribbons, baker's twine, jingle bells, or any other holiday accessories to complete the look.




