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Homemade Snow Globes

By Anita 25 Comments

I recently saw some beautiful little homemade snow globes made by Homemade Modern. I thought to myself… I can do this!!

Following the directions from Homemade Modern, I selected some jars, mostly mason jars. I removed the paper on the jars that had paper labels, by first soaking them in water and removing the paper.  Any paper that was left was removed with nail polish remover.  I then glued some tiny bottle brush trees from Michaels into the bottom of the jars, and poured in some Epson salts. The final touch was a soft blue ribbon for the jar.

 

You could add a lid at this point, but I didn’t.  Why go to all that work, when they are so adorable as they are?

This is probably the only snow we’ll be seeing at the ranch.  I also added my inherited vintage preserve jar to the crate, filling it with vintage Christmas ornaments.

To add an unexpected element to the display, I placed chandy light bulbs in another inherited footed bowl.  I love the texture and bit of whimsy.  Basically all that was left to do was add some cedar from the outdoors to the crate.

You may not know this about me, but I don’t like to spend lots of money on seasonal items. I’m not saying I’m cheap I probably am it’s just that I prefer to use everyday items for holiday decorating as much as possible.  I don’t want to store a bunch of Christmas decorations or spends lots of money on them.  So this display worked perfectly for me.  Most of these elements can be reused throughout the year.  The only things that could not be used year-round were the little trees.  If you have left over Epson salts, they make for a very soothing bath.

Everything else (minus the free greenery and vintage ornaments) can be used year-round.

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Comments

  1. Dawn says

    December 5, 2012 at 12:57

    To cute:) Love them!

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  2. Betsy@ coastal-colors says

    December 5, 2012 at 13:16

    Anita, these are adorable! Only you would have thought to add chandy bulbs in this vignette! Love it all!

    Reply
  3. Cindy Ritchie says

    December 5, 2012 at 13:17

    They are really adorable! I love the little white trees all lined up on the silver tray. What a sweet display.

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  4. Blondie's Journal says

    December 5, 2012 at 13:48

    I just love this festive vignette you’ve made! The snow globes are so pretty, the ribbon is a sweet touch! 🙂

    XO,
    Jane

    Reply
  5. Debra @ Common Ground says

    December 5, 2012 at 14:16

    love love love these, and that crate is so wonderful!!

    Reply
  6. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR says

    December 5, 2012 at 14:34

    Anita, this is such a beautiful vignette. Love the crate; and using the bulbs was such a clever idea!

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  7. Cynthia says

    December 5, 2012 at 14:39

    These are just beautiful. I love them.

    Cynthia

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  8. One More Time says

    December 5, 2012 at 14:53

    so cute! Love your little trees and the way you have displayed them.

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  9. Revi says

    December 5, 2012 at 16:51

    Love the vignette. 🙂

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  10. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    December 5, 2012 at 17:49

    Sooooo pretty Anita!! Beautiful vignette!

    Reply
  11. Karen Albert says

    December 5, 2012 at 18:05

    Anita a very creative and lovely idea! I love the little trees!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art*by*Karena

    Reply
  12. Daniela @Frugal Aint Cheap says

    December 5, 2012 at 19:57

    beautiful project! love the white trees’ look

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  13. PURA VIDA says

    December 5, 2012 at 21:12

    This is a fun little project!

    Reply
  14. Ellie VanCaster says

    December 5, 2012 at 21:16

    Anita that is beautiful.
    I agree with you about using what you have whenever possible.

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  15. Kari Lindsay says

    December 5, 2012 at 21:29

    Really cool, and I love how affordable these are to make. I’m pinning this.

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  16. Cozy Little House says

    December 5, 2012 at 21:34

    I agree. Why buy a lot of stuff you only use once a year? I love your little pretties!
    Brenda

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  17. Happier Than a Pig in Mud says

    December 5, 2012 at 23:09

    Your vignette is beautiful! Love the little bottle brushes-enjoy:@)

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  18. Gee Singh Newbanks says

    December 6, 2012 at 04:28

    So adorable!!! Luv it all. The snow globes ( I made some as well) and the chandy bulbs… very original.
    hugs, Gee

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  19. Charm Bracelet Diva says

    December 6, 2012 at 05:54

    Too funny — I spent the last two weeks looking for just the right little reindeer to place in my mason jar snow globe along with my little white tree. I lost it in an ebay auction tonight:( Oh well, perhaps my vintage Goodwill Santa will do? Love yours, as usual!

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  20. Robin says

    December 6, 2012 at 06:01

    Cute and adorable. You can never go wrong with a white bottle brush tree!

    Reply
  21. Tracey Steele@Breathing English Air says

    December 6, 2012 at 07:52

    I like that these are so simple, but have a big impact. The bulbs are fun too; they are such a good shape.

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  22. Kim @ La Belle Époque says

    December 6, 2012 at 23:11

    I like your trio of bottle brush trees without the lids. I’m drooling over the French crate.

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  23. Jann Olson says

    December 6, 2012 at 23:27

    Very fun Anita. My friends and I just made 20 mini snowglobes in S&P shakers for favors for our Christmas party next Monday night. They turned out pretty cute. Love yours in the fab crate!
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  24. Pendra says

    December 7, 2012 at 04:23

    Your whole display is gorgeous! Love the creative idea to add the chandy bulbs, I’ve got to remember that one! Lovely!!

    Reply
  25. Val @ Home Made Modern says

    January 11, 2013 at 14:16

    Yours turned out so beautifully, Anita! Thanks for linking back to my project. I’m very honored you liked the idea enough to try it. 🙂

    Reply

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