Looking for a fun new addition to your Christmas tree? These DIY plastic snow globe ornaments are made from small plastic jars, making them safe, durable, and kid-friendly. They’re perfect for homes with little ones and pets—and since each one takes about 15 minutes to make, you can easily create one or twenty in a single afternoon.
How To Make A DIY Plastic Snow Globe Ornament
Seriously, making snow globes has never been easier. This post is also a part of Craft Lightning, which means that we are sharing 15-minute holiday crafts all week. You can catch up with day 1, day 2, and day 3, or scroll to the bottom of this post to see the crafts from today.
Let's take a minute to remember all of those beautiful ornaments lost to curious toddlers, mischievous cats, and clumsy dogs! It's not their fault… ornaments are so beautiful, especially with the twinkling lights.
If you've lost too many ornaments, this craft is perfect for you! So, instead of wrapping your tree in bubble wrap, try out a few more plastic or non-fragile ornaments:
Supplies Needed To Make A DIY Plastic Snow Globe Ornament
- Plastic jar ornaments (the product I am sure you've all been searching for)
- Bottle brush trees (sized to fit inside jar ornaments above)
- Fake snow
- Hot glue and glue gun
- Ribbon
- Scissors
NOTE: I literally squealed when I found these plastic mason jar ornaments. How great are these? They are perfect for your tree, and you can create a variety of ornaments with them. I did a simple snow globe, but the possibilities are endless. Yes, I totally have a thing for all things mason jar!
Step 1: Glue Tree Inside Lid
Hot glue your mini bottle brush tree to the inside lid of the plastic jar ornament. These lids unscrew from the plastic jar.
Step 2: Add Fake Snow
Add a little bit of fake snow to the inside of your jar, replace the lid, and then turn it over and over for some snow globe fun.
Step 3: Add Ribbon Hanger
Finally, I added a simple ribbon for hanging on my tree. I kept mine monochromatic with an all-white color scheme, but you can add any color tree you would like to the inside of this project. Think about other miniatures that would work inside as well. I can see an entire plastic snow globe tree filled with mini trees in this jar shape. Can't you?
I am off to think of more ideas using these ornaments! Yes, I am that in love with them!
FAQs About DIY Plastic Snow Globe Ornament
Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions I receive about making this DIY plastic snow globe. If your question isn’t listed, feel free to drop it in the comments, and I’ll be happy to help!
Where Can You Find Plastic Jar Ornaments?
Depending on the time of year, you can find plastic jar ornaments either online, at your local craft store, or even at your local Dollar Tree.
I recommend shopping online because you are guaranteed to find a plastic jar ornament in the size and shape you want.
Can I Use Craft Glue For This DIY Plastic Snow Globe Ornament?
Yes, you can. However, I highly recommend using hot glue instead because it dries faster, allowing you to complete this project more quickly.
What Else Can I Put Inside These Plastic Jar Ornaments?
The sky is the limit to what you can put inside these plastic jar ornaments! However, if you need more ideas, below are a few more options!
- Snowmen
- Animals (like deer, penguins, woodland critters, etc.)
- Mini Ornaments (like a red truck, house, church, etc.)
- Faux Nature Items (like pinecones, holly, berries, etc.)
- General Christmas Items (like gingerbread men, candy canes, bells, presents, etc.)
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Love these plastic snow globes and can't get enough? Me either! Make them and any of our other quick, easy holiday crafts today.
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These are the sweetest!
Angie,
Your snow globes make a darling addition to any tree.
Keep inspiring,
Karen Marie
Those snow globe jars might be the cutest Christmas ornaments I’ve ever seen!
I like this idea. The snow globes you buy in the stores are always quite the same. My imagination runs wild when I see these ones. You can practicly put anything in them so you can make even more amazing things. Imagine little lights etc.
love these how super cute to hang on christmas tree
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These are so cute!! Thanks for sharing with Merry Monday – I’ll be featuring them at our upcoming party.