DIY Projects & Crafts Holiday Crafts Christmas Crafts Our DIY Snow Globe Will Complete Your Holiday Décor Create a wintry scene inside your home with this easy DIY project. By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Martha Stewart is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert who has taught millions of people through generations the joy of entertaining, cooking, gardening, collecting, crafting, and home renovating via her eponymous magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Emmy-winning television shows, and 99 books (and counting). Based in Katonah, N.Y., where she helms her 156-acre Bedford Farm, Martha is America's first self-made female billionaire. Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 4, 2024 Close Why dream of a white Christmas when you can make a pint-sized one at home? A snow globe is the perfect form of holiday décor, and will look beautiful on a mantel, windowsill, and more. A DIY version makes for a great gift too. Luckily, the materials for a snow globe are easy enough to source. You can use almost any jar, though a wide-mouth version is better. Glycerin can be found at a pharmacy, and epoxy and glitter are available at any craft store. What's most important in your snow globe creation, though, is what's inside. You can make a tiny snowman by rolling balls of polymer together, and attaching any tiny details with glue, like a carrot nose, scarf, or hat. If that's not your style, toy figures of Santa or reindeer also make for a beautiful wintry display. Follow these simple steps and you'll be letting it snow in no time! 17 DIY Christmas Decorations That Will Last for Years to Come This craft calls for a little painting. Be sure to prep your space to avoid spills. In the event you need to remove a stain, be sure to have some mineral spirits an acetone on hand! What You'll Need Materials Synthetic evergreen tips Oil-based enamel paint (optional) Sandpaper Glitter Glycerin Plastic or ceramic figurines Glass jar Clear-drying epoxy Instructions Paint the Jar Lids: If the jar lids are not in seasonal colors already, paint them with oil-based enamel paint. Sand the Lid and Add Figurines: Sand the inside of the lid until the surface is rough. With clear-drying epoxy, adhere the figurines to the inside of the lid, and let the epoxy dry. Fill the Jar With Distilled Water and Glitter: Fill the jar almost to the top with distilled water; add a pinch of glitter and a dash of glycerin to keep the glitter from falling too quickly. Don't add too much, or the glitter will stick to the bottom of the jar when it's flipped. Screw on the Lid: Screw on the lid tightly, being careful not to dislodge the figurine. Turn the jar over and back again—and let it snow. 25 Festive DIY Christmas Ornaments to Craft This Holiday Season 24 of Our Most Creative Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas Originally appeared: MARTHA STEWART LIVING, DECEMBER/JANUARY 1998/1999