Do you remember how snow globes made you feel as a kid? As you flipped one over and watched the snow magically float down it transported you into a cozy winter scene. Well this DIY brings this same concept to your wedding! Snow globes are actually fairly easy to make and are the perfect addition to winter weddings. By using sisal trees, gold glitter table numbers, and red jewels, you can easily create a winter scene for each of your reception tables. Read on to learn how to make these charming DIY snow globe table numbers!
Begin your snow globe table number by decorating a few of the sisal trees with self-adhesive red jewels. These red jewels will look like ornaments once applied.
Fill a tall jar to the top with water and add in a teaspoon of glycerine. Glycerine is typically used in baking but when added to your snow globe will help mix up the glitter. Next add about a tablespoon of gold glitter to your jar and mix. It is better to add too much glitter than not enough as some will settle into the decorative elements of your snow globe.
Take the lid of your tall jar and start placing your decorative elements inside. When your snow globe is complete the jar will be place upside down so you need to decorate the bottom of the lid, essentially you are working upside down! Cut the gold glitter table numbers close to the end so only about 1/2 an inch of the wooden dowel is left. Place this in the center of your lid and arrange mini and medium sized sisal trees around, making sure to include some of the decorated trees from step 1.
Once you have arranged everything to your liking use a hot glue gun to secure everything to the lid. Use glue dots to apply buffalo snow to the remaining white spaces. While your lid is drying decorate the outside with self-adhesive red jewels.
Once everything has dried, carefully flip the lid over and screw into the top of your tall jar. Now your snow globe is complete, but there are two common problems you might encounter. First, flip your snow globe over and check for leaks. If your snow globe begins leaking, apply hot glue to the neck of the lid to secure any open space. If you flip your snow globe over and it is not firm this means you did not add enough water. (It will be obvious as there will be wobbly pockets.) Carefully open your jar back up and add in more water.
These DIY Snow Globe Table Numbers are the perfect addition to your winter wedding. The sisal trees and gold glitter add the perfect touch of the holidays!