Would you like to make your own Mini Snow Globe Ornament? It’s easier than you think! All you need are a few items from the dollar store, some glue, and about an hour. Follow these steps below to create your very own winter wonderland in just minutes.
There is almost nothing quite so timeless as a snow globe during the holiday season (Check out my DIY Recycled Snow Globe if you agree!) That’s why I love this miniature snow globe ornament craft so much. With so many different types of paper and glitter on the market, these ornaments are easy to customize and enjoy (I’ve also got an Easy Marble Christmas Ornament tutorial too!)
Perfect if you’re making these for your tree or others!
Ways to Use a Mini Snow Globe Ornament
- Add it to a Christmas tree
- Package it with other gifts as a decoration
- Make one for each family member or friend
- Attach it to the top of a gift bag (or even better, a Holiday Wine Gift Bag!)
- Add in any other small trinkets you’d like!
- Use it to celebrate a new home
- Customize the look of the house
- Add a gift card to a home store
Supplies needed to make your snow globe ornament craft:
- Fillable Christmas Ornaments
- 3″ White STYROFOAM Balls
- Mini House Die Cut (similar options: Momenta Mini Houses & Sizzix Paper Village)
- Die Cutting Machine
- Glitter Cardstock
- Mini Sisal Tree
- Crystal Craft Glitter
- Baker’s Twine
- Grosgrain Ribbon
- Dual Temp Glue Gun
Use the die-cutting machine to cut the small house shape out of glitter paper. The paper is a bit thicker than usual, so I usually run it through twice. Use a weeding tool or any other pointed object to punch out the windows and door.
I tried multiple ways to assemble the little house, and a hot glue gun was the easiest by far! Just apply a bit of glue to one flap at a time (starting with walls) and press together until secure. I chose to attach an entire flat roof instead of the included shingle die cut. I just cut a rectangular piece out of silver paper and attached it to the glue gun. If you do not have a house die-cut, then a tiny house figurine or a simple paper cut house shape will work fine too.
Now that you’ve assembled the house let’s get started on the ornament section! Use a flat ruler or cutting machine scraper to slice the bottom 1/3 of the styrofoam ball. Apply hot glue to the lower back section and press in place on the ornament half. Make sure your hot glue gun is on the low setting, or you’ll melt the styrofoam ball too much.
Apply glue to the bottom of both the glittered house and mini tree and stick in place at the center of the styrofoam ball.
Pour an ample amount of glitter into the ornament. Apply glue to the other half of the styrofoam ball and close both sides of the ornament together. Hold in place long enough for the adhesive to harden completely.
Attach string and bow to the top of the ornament.
This mini snow globe ornament makes a great addition to your Christmas tree and can package it up with other small gifts. With just a few basic craft supplies, you can accomplish this project within an hour. I hope you have fun making one!
Print out this tutorial!
Mini Snow Globe Ornament
Supplies:
- 1 3" Fillable Christmas Ornaments
- 1 3" White STYROFOAM Balls
- 1 Mini House Die Cut
- 1 Die Cutting Machine
- 1 Glitter Cardstock
- 1 Mini Sisal Tree
- 1 Crystal Craft Glitter
- 1 Dual Temp Glue Gun
- 1 Baker’s Twine
Instructions
- Use the die-cutting machine to cut the small house shape out of glitter paper. The paper is a bit thicker than usual, so I usually run it through twice. Use a weeding tool or any other pointed object to punch out the windows and door.
- Just apply a bit of glue to one flap at a time (starting with walls) and press together until secure. I chose to attach an entire flat roof instead of the included shingle die cut. I just cut a rectangular piece out of silver paper and attached it to the glue gun.
- Use a flat ruler or cutting machine scraper to slice the bottom 1/3 of the styrofoam ball. Apply hot glue to the lower back section and press in place on the ornament half. Make sure your hot glue gun is on the low setting, or you’ll melt the styrofoam ball too much.
- Apply glue to the bottom of both the glittered house and mini tree and stick in place at the center of the styrofoam ball.
- Pour an ample amount of glitter into the ornament. Apply glue to the other half of the styrofoam ball and close both sides of the ornament together. Hold in place long enough for the adhesive to harden completely.
- Attach string and bow to the top of the ornament.
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