If you’re looking for a super easy project to make with a craft club or kids group, this DIY Recycled Snow Globe tutorial will be the perfect fit! It only takes a few supplies and can be finished in under 15 minutes. Awesome, right? On top of sharing this fun project, I’m also super excited to be the guest host for this month’s Craft Lightning with Angie from The Country Chic Cottage and Carolina from 30 Minute Crafts so make sure to scroll to the bottom to check out more great blogger creations!
DIY Recycled Snow Globe
Materials:
- 3 1/2″ Round Disk
- Recycled Beverage Container (approx. same diameter as disk)
- Small Fake Tree
- Small Figurine
- Fake Styrofoam Snow
- Glue Gun
- Tacky Glue
- Ribbon
- Wood Ball
- Awl
Step 1. Begin by gluing your snow globe items in place with a glue gun. If you’re working with smaller kids, you can either use Tacky Glue or complete this step for them.
Step 2. Apply a generous amount of Tacky Glue to the wood base.
Step 3. Working over a container to catch the extra, pour the styrofoam pellets onto the wood base until covered. Allow to dry for a few minutes.
Step 4. Apply hot glue to the outer rim of wood base and cover with recycled beverage container. The height of your container is dependent on the size of your tree and figurine. Mine is approximately 5″ tall.
Step 5. Use hot glue and ribbon to cover the base of the snow globe. Add additional decorations like a bow or garland.
Step 6. Remove cap and fill with more snow pellets.
Step 7. Wrap cap with more ribbon and adhere wood ball to top.
Step 8. Done and done! You’ve now got a super cute DIY Recycled Snow Globe to enjoy for years to come.
Let It Snow!
In addition to how easy this project is to make, I love that it’s totally customizable! I went with a small snowman but how sweet would this snow globe look with small deer or even a mini nativity scene. You can keep it a super easy 15 minute project or take your time and add even more embellishments and details. Whatever your choice, I hope you have a great time making one!
More great ideas from the Craft Lightning bloggers:
Quick and Easy Modern Clock DIY from Frenchie
DIY Felt Stamps from Nap Time Creations
Easy Hexigon Gift Tags from Underground Crafter
 Balsam Cinnamon Christmas Tree Sachet from My Mom Made That
Comments & Reviews
Lindsay Fekitoa says
Oh my heck, this is so clever! Love it.
Vanessa Brady says
I absolutely LOVED your clock!!!!
Julie says
My kids would have so much fun making a snow globe! Thanks for sharing!
Beverly says
This snow globe is adorable and what a great recycled project. Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle! Pinning.
Michelle says
I hopped over here from the blog hop. There are some really cute Christmas craft ideas here! There are a few that I would like to try.
Vanessa Brady says
Thanks so much for visiting!
Danijela says
What a wonderful idea