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 (21–30)
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.
Snow globe using water-absorbing polymer and cold pack
A snow globe made with water-absorbing polymer beads that swell in water and an ice pack.
Since you just add the materials and mix, it’s great for kids’ winter crafts.
Put the pre-soaked water-absorbing polymer beads and the ice pack into a container.
Add water and glitter, close the lid, and it’s done.
It’s easy to try with just a few materials and steps.
You can enjoy various arrangements by changing the type and size of the container.
How about making a snow globe perfect for December by decorating it with red and green beads for a Christmas theme?
Create original parts with resin clay
Here’s an idea for decorating a snow globe with original parts made from resin clay.
Use resin clay colored in various shades to create Santa, snowmen, reindeer, and more.
You can craft detailed pieces with carving tools for a professional finish, or enjoy a casual project with children.
Once the parts are complete, use a hot glue gun to attach them onto a sponge fixed to the underside of the lid.
Fill the container with glycerin, purified water, and glitter, then close the lid to finish.
It’s a handmade snow globe that invites endless creativity using your own custom decorations.
Shaking Snow Globe in a Clear Cup
A Santa snow globe that’s perfect for December childcare and recreation activities.
It’s a Christmas craft that’s fun to make and to play with.
Cut construction paper to create parts for Santa’s hat, face, and beard.
Decorate the eyes and nose with pens or stickers, then attach them to a clear cup using double-sided tape.
Decorate the container with masking tape and add torn pieces of paper inside.
Cover the top with a circle-cut piece of origami paper and tie it with twine to finish.
This adorable snow globe expresses the scattering of snow by tearing paper and tape and shaking the cup.
Character snow globe
This is a snow globe you make by drawing your favorite characters from anime or manga.
First, search for the character’s image on your smartphone, place a shrink plastic sheet over the screen, and trace the outline with a pen.
Once the outline is done, remove it from the phone and add color.
After adjusting the height and size and cutting it out, put the shrink plastic along with glitter or sequins into the container.
Fill it with water and liquid laundry starch (or glue), close the lid, and it’s complete.
It’s a handmade snow globe that invites creativity—like having kids draw their own illustrations.