15 Spellbinding Snow Globe Crafts for Kids
It’s World Snow Day on 19th January, and we’re celebrating with some stunning snow globe crafts for kids, made from paper, mason jars & more!
When you travel to another country, you’re likely to find little souvenir shops outside the major tourist attractions. Wherever you are in the world, there are a few things you’re sure to find at these shops – magnets, keychains and the ubiquitous snow globe!
It is interesting to note that snow globes originated not as a tourist trinket or a decor piece – it was invented accidentally when a surgeon was trying to create a surgical lamp with extra brightness!
Fun Facts about Snow Globes
- The first snow globe-related patent in the United States was filed in 1927
- For several years, snow globes featured churches, but after World War II, other designs were introduced, like snowmen, Christmas trees and Santa Claus
- The company Original Vienna Snow Globes has made snow globes for U.S. Presidents, including Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama
- The works of artists Walter Martin and Paloma Muñoz often feature snow globes
- Snow globes have appeared in several films, including the opening scene of the classic movie Citizen Kane
Since we’re talking about snow globes and the 19th of January is World Snow Day, we think it’s only fitting that we make some beautiful snow globe crafts for kids! You’ll find that you can make a snow globe out of anything – paper, paper plates, plastic cups, mason jars and more!
15 Spellbinding Snow Globe Crafts for Kids
1. Dreamy Paper Snow Globe Craft
We start our list with a cute little snowman paper snow globe craft that even young kids will love. Simply get the printable, follow the instructions and you’re done!
2. Easy Paper Plate Snow Globe Craft
This craft shows us that a paper plate is the perfect way to create an unbreakable snow globe, while also getting some depth to showcase the little details inside.
3. Snow Globe Surprise Card Template
How about a card that pops open to reveal a surprise snow globe inside? Well, that’s exactly what you get with our fun surprise card template printable!
4. Snow Globe Crayon Coloring Card
This would make a fun little gift for a little boy or girl who loves coloring. Simply punch out the holes, insert crayons and let them enjoy coloring in the little snow globe!
5. DIY Mason Jar Snow Globe
When it comes to making snow globe crafts for kids, mason jars rule the roost, thanks to how well jars lend themselves to snow globes! Try making this one from Welcome to Nanas – all the instructions are there!
6. DIY Plastic Cup Snow Globe Ornaments
Don’t want to deal with a glass jar that might break? Well, then this plastic cup snow globe craft from Made to be a Momma is perfect for you and the little ones!
7. Handprint Snow Globe Craft
How about turning snow globe crafts for kids into little keepsakes? You can do that with this project from Childhood Magic that uses little handprints to create a little family inside a snow globe!
8. Winter Themed Puffy Paint Snowglobe Craft
Simple Everyday Mom adds texture to their snow globe craft by using puffy paint. The little ones will enjoy experimenting with a different kind of paint and exploring the possibilities.
9. Interactive Paper Plate Snow Globe Craft
Here are some snow globe crafts for kids to play with – courtesy Daydream into Reality! These interactive snow globes are made with paper plates, pompoms and other basic craft supplies.
10. LEGO Snow Globe Craft
We love making Lego crafts, and that’s why we love this snow globe version from Fireflies and Mudpies! Take your favorite Lego minifigure, add some props and create a fun snow globe of your own!
11. Novelty Clay Snow Globes
Should snow globes always contain pine trees, reindeer and snowmen? Well, Aww Sam shows us that you can make snow globe crafts for kids featuring things like cactus, doughnuts and more!
12. DIY Waterless Snow Globe
If you’re looking for non-messy snow globe crafts for kids, you’ve come to the right place, because that’s exactly what Made to be a Mumma has got for us with this waterless snow globe project!
13. DIY Fishbowl Snow Globe Tutorial
This fish bowl snow globe from Craftionary would make for a lovely decor piece or even a centerpiece for a party you’re having this month. Since you have more space, you have more possibilities opened up!
14. Snow Globe Ornament DIY
The Best Ideas for Kids shows us how to make cute little snow globe ornaments for your Christmas tree. We love how these look so much better than store-bought, commercially made ornaments!
15. Photo Snowglobe Craft for Kids
Here’s a fun snow globe craft that doubles up as a keepsake! Easy Peasy and Fun shows us how to create a snow globe that features a photo and a name, and each sibling will love to make their own!
See? We told you snow globe crafts for kids could be made out of pretty much anything and here’s proof! Take a look at what’s lying around your house, and choose a craft from the list. You can also think outside the box and get creative to utilize whatever is available!
If you’d like more winter-themed crafts, check these out:
- Winter Themed Playdough Mats
- Printable Winter Animal Paper Crowns
- 3D Winter Scene Shadow Box Craft
- Winter-themed Kid-made Clay Nameplate
- Colorful 3D Winter Snowman Craft
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