Tired of doing the Baby Jar snow globes? Here's a great alternative that not only looks much better then the baby jars, but the entire project is Under $4!
Description of Playdate:Who can resist shaking a snow globe? My kids surely can't!
Due to my kids love of shaking these containers I'm suggesting we do something a bit more sturdy then the basic glass baby jars. Bring a fun plastic container to convert into a big snow globe!
*We found ours at the local Dollar Store - they had tons of varieties to choose from.
We also found a 4 pack of ornaments that will fit perfectly in the container as well as some glitter to use as snow.
Cost of craft $4
How to make inexpensive snow globes
What you’ll need to have on hand for the moms or ask them to bring with them:
- Decorative plastic container - We found ours at the Dollar Store
- Small ornaments - We found a 4 pack at the Dollar Store as well
- You can use super glue, a hot glue gun, or aquarium sealant
- Glitter to resemble snow
- Glitter for the floor covering
- *If you wish to personalize any of the ornaments, bring a waterproof pen
How to make this craft:
Step One:
Clean out the container and decide the placement of the ornaments.
Step Two:
Apply your glue to the bottom of the ornament and hold in its chosen place till dry. With super glue it took about 90 seconds. The bottom of the container I chose was not flat so I was very careful that all was fully dry and able to stand on its own. Continue to do this with any additional ornaments to be placed in the globe. We chose three.
Apply your glue to the bottom of the ornament and hold in its chosen place till dry. With super glue it took about 90 seconds. The bottom of the container I chose was not flat so I was very careful that all was fully dry and able to stand on its own. Continue to do this with any additional ornaments to be placed in the globe. We chose three.
Step Three:
Have the glitter you chose for the flooring open and ready for sprinkling. Apply glue to the bottom inside of the container then quickly sprinkle the glitter in. *If your using super glue, or any toxic glue for that matter, make sure your in a well ventilated area and do not get your face close to the opening. The chemicals are being increased in the container as the project progresses, a simple exhale from you sends all that right back to your face and eyes!
Have the glitter you chose for the flooring open and ready for sprinkling. Apply glue to the bottom inside of the container then quickly sprinkle the glitter in. *If your using super glue, or any toxic glue for that matter, make sure your in a well ventilated area and do not get your face close to the opening. The chemicals are being increased in the container as the project progresses, a simple exhale from you sends all that right back to your face and eyes!
Step Four:
Fill the container with water.
Step Five:
Pour in the glitter you chose to use for snow. The amount depends on your preference. You can easily put in small amounts, put the lid on and shake to see if you at your desired level of “snow”.
Step Six:
Once you happy with the amount of snow in your container its time to seal it. Apply your glue of choice to the entire rim and place the lid on. Let dry.
It doesn't take long to dry so this a craft the kids can take home with them!
*If your using super glue, or any toxic glue for that matter, make sure your in a well ventilated area and do not get your face close to the opening. The chemicals are being increased in the container as the project progresses, a simple exhale from you sends all that right back to your face and eyes!
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