Handmade Christmas snow globe
Once December arrives, the entire town is instantly wrapped in a Christmas mood.
Many people decorate their homes with Christmas trees, wreaths, and festive ornaments.
Among them, nothing boosts the wintry, Christmassy atmosphere quite like a snow globe!
The fluttering snow is so beautiful, you could gaze at it forever.
Did you know you can easily make your own snow globe by hand?
In this article, we’ll share simple ideas for DIY snow globes.
Some can be made easily with items from the 100-yen shop, and others use recycled materials you may already have at home.
They’re perfect for kids’ winter break crafts, so be sure to enjoy making them together as a family!
Handmade Christmas Snow Globes (1–10)
Snow globe made from sponge sheets
A snow globe made with soft sponge sheets.
Let’s create a clear, wintry item perfect for the cold month of December.
Draw a circle with a compass on a sponge sheet and cut out the inside.
Cut a piece of clear file plastic to match the size of the circle.
Attach decorations with double-sided tape to the sponge sheet base where you’ve applied glue, then add glitter, beads, and other embellishments.
Place the clear file on top, and finally attach the sponge sheet to finish.
It’s recommended to adjust the number of sponge sheets used depending on the thickness of the decorations.
Paper Plate Snow Globe
Why not make a paper plate snow globe that sparkles in the sunlight? It’s perfect as a winter craft where you can draw free Christmas-themed illustrations.
Stack paper plates with a circle drawn in the center, then cut out the circle with a craft knife and attach a transparent sheet cut slightly larger than the circle.
Fold the plate’s circular section in half, round off the edges and cut them, then sandwich it into the frame and glue in place.
Attach a clear protective sheet from the back, and layer on color film and cotton.
Decorate with illustrations and beads, then put on the lid to finish.
Snowman snow globe
A small snowman Christmas dome made with UV resin.
Use a spherical mold from a 100-yen shop to create the snowman’s head and body parts.
Once cured, remove them from the mold and trim off any excess.
Add fine nail glitter to the body section, attach the parts together, and inject herbarium oil inside with a syringe to finish! You can also decorate it by coating the surface with colored resin and adding parts like eyes and a scarf, if you like.
A large snow globe made from a plastic bottle
This is a striking, large snow globe made from a plastic bottle.
First, cut a sponge to match the size of the bottle cap, then tear it into pieces to create a snowy effect.
Attach the base to the cap, and use glue to secure Christmas-themed figurines.
Add glitter, beads, and other decorations into the bottle, then pour in water and liquid laundry starch (or fabric softener) and mix.
Seal the container with the cap, flip it over, and your snow globe is complete.
Because it’s a large snow globe, you can display multiple items inside—that’s part of its charm.
Why not make one as a decoration for special days spent with family and friends?
Liquid-free snow globe
Here’s an idea for a snow globe you can make without using liquid glue or water.
Why not try creating an easy craft using an empty plastic candy container or small ornaments from a 100-yen shop? Line the bottom of the container with a glue gun, then arrange the ornaments inside.
Add beads—such as those from a bead cushion—into the container, close the lid, and you’re done.
By rubbing the side of the snow globe with a plastic sheet (like a clear file) and holding it over the top, the beads inside will start to move.
It’s a handmade snow globe that also lets you enjoy experiment-like play, so give it a try!
photo snow globe
Why not make a handmade snow globe that you can decorate with your favorite photo? The idea is to attach a photo to the inside of a jar’s lid, add glitter and purified water, and mix in some liquid laundry starch.
The look of the finished piece will change depending on the shape and size of the jar you use.
It’s great for displaying Christmas memories with family and friends, or for featuring the best shot of someone special.
Give this easy and cute snow globe a try with your kids—it’s a fun, low-pressure project.
Ornament snow globe
An ornament snow globe that lets you enjoy the sight of twinkling stars falling.
Cut 3 cm off the bottom of a paper cup, punch out shapes with a craft punch, and the base is ready.
Use a ruler to scrape pastel into powder, then blend it into cotton to add color.
Add star pieces to the cotton, then place them along with a cotton snowman inside the ornament ball.
Set the ornament ball onto the paper cup base to finish.
Mixing pastel powder and moving your fingertips makes for a fine-motor activity, so try using it in early childhood care settings as well.