Hey there! So you wanna make them fancy holiday snow globes, eh? Let me tell ya, it ain’t too hard, and even your kids or grandkids will love gettin’ in on it. This here project is somethin’ you can do right from home with a few simple things you probably got lyin’ around or can get cheap from the store. Don’t gotta be a pro to do this, so let’s get to it!
1. Gather Your Supplies
First things first, ya gotta collect some stuff:
- Jars: Any ol’ jar will do! Ya got an old jam jar or pickle jar? Perfect. Just make sure it’s clear glass so you can see your masterpiece inside.
- Little Holiday Decorations: Maybe some mini Santa, a snowman, or even a lil’ tree. If you’re feelin’ funky, throw in somethin’ unusual like a flamingo, why not? Just make sure it’s small enough to fit in your jar.
- Glitter: You’re gonna want some glitter that matches your holiday theme. Get gold, silver, or even red or green if ya like. I tell ya, glitter’s the magic here!
- Distilled Water: Now, you might be wonderin’ what’s with the fancy water? Regular water’s fine too, but distilled water keeps it lookin’ clear and nice.
- Glycerin (optional): This stuff is at the drugstore, and it makes the glitter float a bit slower for that real snow effect. Not necessary, but nice if ya got it.
2. Clean the Jar
Now, don’t skip this step! Give that jar a good clean. Ain’t nobody want a cloudy snow globe with last night’s pickle smell in it, right? Wash it with soap and hot water, then dry it good.
3. Decorate the Inside Lid
Alright, now you’re gonna take the lid of your jar and glue down your decorations on it. This is where ya get creative! Use hot glue to stick down your lil’ figurine right in the center of the lid. If you got some tiny trees or holiday knick-knacks, add those too.
4. Add the Glitter and Water
Pour a good bit of glitter in the jar. Ain’t no wrong amount here, so put in as much as you like! Now, pour in your distilled water but leave a bit of space at the top. If you got that glycerin, add a drop or two, it’ll help the glitter fall slow like snow.
5. Seal It Up
Screw the lid on tight, but don’t be shy with glue if ya got it. Run a bit of hot glue around the lid threads so the water don’t leak out. Now flip it over, and give it a shake – look at that snow fallin’ all over your lil’ holiday scene!
6. Add a Ribbon (Optional)
If ya feelin’ extra fancy, tie a nice ribbon around the bottom of the jar lid. Makes it look like you spent more than five bucks on it, ha!
And there ya have it! You got yourself a homemade snow globe. You could make a bunch of these to give out as gifts, or just line ’em up on your shelf to make the place look real festive. Betcha didn’t think you’d be makin’ somethin’ so nice, did ya? Happy holidays, and enjoy them sparkly little snow globes!
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