As a precursor to this entire blog post, I would simply like to not that sometimes my crafts turn out to be such craftastrophes that it almost seems as though they themselves are mocking me…
All mocking aside, this is a PERFECT gift for the holidays. It makes for a great seasonal ornament and a fun craft to do when you just get that crafting urge! Oh, wait, am I the only one who gets that? Hmm…
These the items you may want to put on your Christmas list:
- Hot Glue Gun (with hot glue sticks)
- Not Super Glue (trust me)
- Jar(s) (of your desired size)
- Duct Tape
- Water
- Spoon
- Decorative Ornament Things (as the beautiful centerpiece of your snow-globe – MUST be able to handle water without falling apart)
- Glycerin (in liquid form – at least enough for 2 to 3 teaspoons per cup of water)
- Glitter (and/or professional fake snow – it’s up to you and your bravery)
- Optional: White Spray Paint
Find somewhere safe to spray; it makes a very permanent mess! Keep a decent distance from your container as you spray – you don’t want it to be too thick…
You’re aiming for a nice light frosting. See where the paint meets the duct tape below? There is that perfect spot where it fades just before it reaches the duct tape? That’s what you want! The only way to get this is by not spraying directly at the tape line; you just want the excess spray from spraying the bottom (or top) of the container.
Step 2: The Ornamental Placement
This is up to your discretion! You bought your ornaments and decorations, so it is up to you how you display them! I only have three words of advice – 1) glue the ornaments to the lid of the container (making that your base), 2) keep a decent amount of distance between your ornaments and the edges of the lid, and 3) Use hot glue – not super glue! I’d say about half an inch (or maybe a tinge less than that). Super glue does not work well with hot glue; they are NOT friends. Ornaments glued to the bottom seem to not want to stay – ever. And, if you put decorations too close to the edge of the lid, they either decide that they want to break or that they want to not fit. Either way, not a good time!
Step 3: The Liquidification of the Insides
Fill the container mostly to the top with water ( a little less than shown here)! Mind that you still have to put your ornamented base and some more liquid bit in here!
Add a tablespoon of sparkle (it makes the medicine go down) – or snow! If you feel you need more then you may be right – ADD IT! Then proceed to stir it all up very thoroughly.
Now add your glycerin (often found in pharmacies and supermarkets/grocery stores)! This is going to prevent the “snow” from falling too quickly. (Mind you, glycerin is apparently baby-laxative. Please, try to ignore this fact as you purchase it in the store – it can make things awkward… for everyone.)
Step 4: The Snowy Snow-Globe Beauty of a Job Well Done
The snowman snow-globe turned out perfectly! Enjoy making your beautiful masterpiece; I hope it will go to someone special and close to your heart. Good luck and happy holidays, folks!
End Note: This was my bigest craftastrophe yet. Glitter was everywhere, there was a leak in my container, the train broke (leaving train bits floating around) and wouldn’t stick to the lid, the train looked better at the base and refused to stay, I both superglued and hot-glued my fingers together, I cut my hand on that God-forsaken train, etc. etc. BE CAREFUL!
Just, please, make sure that you have something laid down to keep all of your mess in order, and don’t hurt yourself!
Keep it clean – keep it fancy!
