Handmade snow globe ideas: simple yet cute crafts
A snow globe with fluffy, drifting white flakes is soothing to watch all by itself.
They’re sold at many tourist spots, so plenty of people collect them, right?
They’re also a popular choice for kids’ summer break projects.
In this article, we’ll share ideas for making your own handmade snow globes.
You might think, “Isn’t that hard?” but there are dedicated kits available, and there are even ideas you can make in about 30 minutes using only materials from a 100-yen shop.
Use your favorite items to create your very own original snow globe!
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Handmade snow globe ideas: simple yet cute crafts (1–10)
Snowman & Reindeer Snow Globe
Your favorite figurine transforms into a fabulous snow globe! Prepare a jar like the kind used for storing jam.
Cut a sponge into a circle to match the size of the lid and glue it to the underside of the lid.
Attach your choice of objects—such as a snowman or reindeer—on top of the sponge.
While the glue dries, fill the jar with a liquid made by mixing water and laundry starch (or liquid fabric glue) in a 7:3 ratio, and add glitter.
Finally, screw the lid with the attached objects onto the jar filled with the liquid, and you’ll have a lovely snow globe that evokes a Christmas scene with swirling snow.
Biotope-style snow globe
A biotope is a place where living creatures can exist in their natural state.
Let’s make a snow globe that expresses such a place where creatures live freely! Since biotopes are often made with water bowls, it’s recommended to choose a similarly shaped container—something small, about palm-sized, that you can keep indoors.
Try adding clear film with fish stickers inside, colored sand, and other elements to create an underwater feel.
If you include beads or glitter, it will sparkle beautifully! Finally, pour in herbarium oil or a similar liquid and seal the lid to finish.
Snow globe kit
The basic materials for making a snow globe are purified water, liquid laundry starch or glue, sparkly bits, and things like holographic or cellophane tape.
Of course, you’ll also need a plastic or glass container to serve as the base.
If you’re thinking, “It sounds like a hassle to gather all that…,” don’t worry—there are actually all-in-one “DIY snow globe kits” available.
As summer vacation for elementary school students approaches, you can sometimes find them at big-box stores and, more recently, even at bookstores.
Using one of those as a base, why not add your favorite mini figures and make your own original snow globe? You’re sure to have a great time!
Handmade snow globe ideas: simple yet cute crafts (11–20)
photo snow globe
An original snow globe made with a stylish plastic case and a photo is perfect as a gift for a close friend! Attach a photo to the back of the plastic case so it’s visible from the front, then cover it with a protective seal.
After that, pour in purified water and liquid laundry starch, add glitter, and it’s done in no time.
Give them a shimmering keepsake made with a memorable photo, and they’re sure to love it.
The higher the liquid’s viscosity, the more slowly the glitter will fall, so adjust it to your liking.
Snow globe keychain
Sparkling keychains, solar-powered keychains, keychains that make sounds when pressed—everyone has unique keychains on their bags, don’t they? So why not try making your own mini keychain that looks like a snow globe? If you can cut a vinyl sheet from a 100-yen shop and make a small pouch, the rest is just standard snow globe materials! It might look stylish to include anime characters, photos of your favorite idol, or things like nuts and fallen leaves.
You can even find the keychain hardware at larger 100-yen shops.
Stand out more than anyone else with your handmade keychain!
Flower snow globe ring
A perfect challenge for anyone who loves detailed work: a miniature snow globe made with resin and a ring.
For the dome, use nail stickers to recreate flowers in full bloom; for the base, decorate with a ring and ceramic flower parts to evoke a flower field.
Attach each part, inject baby oil with a syringe, and it’s complete.
The key to a beautiful finish is fully curing the resin at each step! It’s a bit advanced, but if you work carefully, you’ll end up with a piece so polished it’s hard to believe it’s handmade.
Acrylic stand snow globe
A must-see for anyone who supports idols or anime characters! How about making your favorite acrylic stand shine even more inside a snow globe? Stand the acrylic stand upright and stick it to the bottom of a plastic display box used for figures.
For items that can’t stand on their own, we recommend securing them with rubber outlet caps.
Next, pour into the case a liquid made by mixing water and glycerin at a 9:1 ratio, adding snowflakes or glitter.
Attach the bottom securely, and you’re done! If your collection has gotten a bit out of hand, give this a try!