Mason Jar Snow Globe

If it's cold outside and you're looking for a simple Christmas project for any age, this Snow Globe out of a mason jar is perfect!  It's easy, quick to put together and you can be as detailed or minimalistic as you'd like.

 

Following are the materials you will need:

• Mason jar with lid and band
• Small Christmas tree
• Plastic or silk pine greenery
• Small pine cones
• Holiday sprigs or berries
• Any small holiday décor or embelishment
• Snow flakes (they come in a bag at most craft stores)
• Glue gun
• Ribbon or jute





Make sure your mason jar is clean and dry.  You don't want any moisture inside for the snow flakes to stick to the inside of the glass.  I prefer the quart size but the smaller pint size can work as well.

You can use a wide variety of holiday décor, the only requirement is that it has to be small enough to fit in your mason jar. 

Once you choose your materials, glue them in position on the underneath side of the mason jar lid. The items must be secure as you will be turning the lid upside down for globe assembly. Also remember to keep the shape of all décor smaller than the jar so it will fit and not scrunch against the glass.

 

You may need to trim any greenery or holiday branches, but you can always use a glue gun to position branches in the desired position. 

 

Once you are satisfied with your arrangement and the decorations are glued in place, fill the jar with 1/4 inch high of fake snow.  I found the iridescent snow flakes work best as they do not stick to the inside walls of the jar.  Some dust particles in the more natural colored snow flakes will leave some dusty residue on the inside glass.

 

 

 Assemble the lid in place on top of the snow-filled jar, so the décor fits neatly inside your jar (globe).  Screw the mason jar metal band to secure the lid in place.  Add some jute or ribbon around the band for a finishing touch.

Shake the globe upright and you have your own snowy

winter wonderland in a jar (oops globe)!