Christmas Tree Snowglobe DIY
I love snowglobes but they don’t seem as popular as they used to be. Maybe I’m looking in the wrong places? I have a large collection of bottlebrush trees and have wanted to make some snowglobe scenes for ages now. When I saw the cute present buttons from Buttons Galore and More, I knew instantly that I was finally going to make my snowglobe. This Christmas tree snowglobe DIY is a fun little craft and while it’s a bit difficult to photograph, it is really cute in person!
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Supplies:
- snowglobe
- bottlebrush tree
- True Snow
- paint brush
- Peppermint Pairs
- Tree Farm Sparkletz
- Gift Box of Presents (exclusive in the BGM Box)
- piece of ribbon (I used a red sparkly trim I picked up from a craft store)
- glue/Mod Podge
- paint (optional in the color of your choice)
You’ll notice from the pictures that I glued the peppermint tree topper on first–I later had to move it because it was too tall to fit into the globe. I recommend placing the topper last.
Instructions:
Take the snow globe apart and pull out the inside piece where your tree will sit. Make sure it is facing the correct way to be put back together.
Glue the tree to the bottom of the snow globe. “Spackle” the tree with the True Snow (if you don’t have a tree that has fake snow already on it). I did this by scooping some snow onto my paint brush and “dabbing” it onto the tree using the side of the brush. Paint a mound of snow around the bottom. You want dimension to it–don’t make it smooth.
Place presents around the tree directly into the snow. It will secure them in place as the snow dries.
Place Sparkletz on the tree, using the snow as glue. Again, it will dry and hold them in place. You may need to add a bit more snow as you go. These will be the “ornaments.”
Using glue or snow, place the peppermint tree topper on the tree, making sure that it isn’t too high for the globe to fit. Let everything dry.
When the tree scene is dry, carefully place it in the globe, making sure the base is snug.
Screw on the lid. Using glue or Mod Podge, attach the ribbon around the lid. You can optionally paint the lid instead–I did, but then decided to use the ribbon. Let dry.
This fun Christmas tree snowglobe DIY is a fun little craft and would even be great for a kid activity. The presents buttons are perfect around the base and the Sparkletz are the best ornaments.
