Make It! Mason Jar Snow Globes

1 min read September 13, 2026 Shauna Krantz
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These gorgeous do ­it ­yourself snow globes are the perfect holiday craft. Let your kids create their own magical world in mason jars. Easy to put together with only a few simple steps, you can create an entire snow globe village!  The sparkling snow globes make great decorations in glass jars as well. Place on the fireplace mantel with faux snow for a true winter wonderland display.

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Spray paint the mason jar lids with white or glitter blast paint.

Place the lids on a covered surface, shake the can of spray paint and spray from 12 inches away. Allow the lids to dry completely.

Arrange the figurines (trees, snowmen, deer, penguins) how you would like them to appear in the jar. Glue the figurines into place with hot glue onto the painted lid of the mason jar.

Make It! Mason Jar Snow Globes step 1
Step
2

Add a small scoop of artificial snowflakes to mason jars.

Make It! Mason Jar Snow Globes step 2
Step
3

Screw on lid with figurines. Then shake up a wintery scene!

Make It! Mason Jar Snow Globes step 3 part 1
Make It! Mason Jar Snow Globes step 3 part 2

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