Popsugar Living Holiday Decor How to Make a Snow Globe Shake Up Your Holidays With a Homemade Snow Globe (Have We Mentioned There's Glitter?) 25 October 2021 by Kalea Martín Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Kalea Martin As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. If you love celebrating the holiday season, you know that snow globes are as festive as it gets. There's just something so magical about holding a miniature winter wonderland in the palm of your hands. And no matter how old you get, it's always so much fun to watch all the snowflakes fall every time you give your snow globe a shake. Of course, there are tons of different snow globes available at basically any store, but you can also just as easily make your own, one that is entirely customizable and will last for holidays to come. Whether you're looking for a fun winter crafting project to relax with, you want to make a gift for your significant other that perfectly encapsulates your affection for them, or just want a snow globe that's a little more meaningful than a store bought one, this tutorial is the perfect place to start. Keep reading, and follow the steps to complete this one-of-a-kind craft. Gather Your Supplies Image Source: target.com For this DIY, you'll need a glass snow globe, an assortment of glitter, a hot glue gun, and any decorative miniatures of your choosing. You'll be able to find plenty of figurines in the Christmas village section at your local craft store. To make the liquid inside the snow globe, you'll need glycerin and some water — ideally distilled water, so the water doesn't turn yellow over time. Glass snow globe ($10) Glitter assortment ($7) Hot Glue Gun ($3) Miniature Christmas Trees ($5) Olaf Figurines ($5) Glycerin ($8) Glass snow globe $10 from target.com Buy Now Glitter assortment $7 from michaels.com Buy Now Hot Glue Gun $3 from michaels.com Buy Now Miniature Christmas Trees $5 from michaels.com Buy Now Olaf Figurines $5 from target.com Buy Now Glycerin $8 from michaels.com Buy Now Fill Your Globe With Glitter Image Source: michaels.com Unscrew your snow globe and add about a teaspoon of glitter. Feel free to combine different types and colours, whether it be red and green chunky glitter or iridescent star-shaped glitter, just make sure you don't add too much of it or else you might not be able to see the figurines on the inside. Chunky Glitter ($7) Star-Shaped Glitter ($7) Chunky Glitter $7 from michaels.com Buy Now Star-Shaped Glitter $7 from michaels.com Buy Now Add the Liquid Image Source: michaels.com Fill the snow globe with two parts water and one part glycerin. Glycerin is what allows the glitter to disperse properly, so this step is crucial. If you are unable to find glycerin, you can also substitute baby oil, however, keep in mind it'll be slightly cloudier and the glitter will be prone to clinging. Glycerin ($8) Glycerin $8 from michaels.com Buy Now Set the Scene Image Source: michaels.com Glue your miniatures and any decorative elements you want to add, and arrange them on the detachable platform. When you like the way they look, hot glue them onto the platform. Before you stick the platform into the snow globe, let the glue harden completely. Remember you'll be shaking the snow globe, and you don't want your figurines to come unstuck. Hot Glue Gun ($3) Miniature Christmas Trees ($5) Olaf Figurines ($5) Hot Glue Gun $3 from michaels.com Buy Now Miniature Christmas Trees $5 from michaels.com Buy Now Olaf Figurines $5 from target.com Buy Now Let it Snow! Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Kalea Martin Screw on the cover, make sure it's tight, and give your homemade snow globe a good shake. Enjoy as you watch the glittery snow fall in your very own custom design. Holiday DecorHomeDIY GiftsDIYHoliday