Immy recently discovered snow domes in the Australia Zoo gift store! Her one purchase choice out of everything in the store was a Steve Irwin snow dome 
So this week I thought we might make a simple Christmas snow dome to add to her ‘collection.’
Christmas Snow Dome Tutorial
You will need;
- 1 small glass or plastic jar with lid
- A small amount of plasticine
- Waterproof glue
- Miniature plastic or plaster Christmas figurines
- Glitter, sequins, sparkles
- Water
To make:
- Form a mound with the plasticine in the centre of the jar lid. Mounting your figurines onto a layer of plasticine lifts them up above the lid of the jar, making them easier to see. Make sure that the plasticine does not spread all of the way to the edge of the lid or your jar will not properly close. Place your figurines onto the mound and check that they fit within the jar. Remove figurines and then glue plasticine into position with the waterproof glue.
- Glue figurines securely into position on top of the plasticine. Allow glue to fully dry according to manufacturer’s directions.
- Place glitter, sequins and sparkles into the jar.
- Fill the jar almost to the top with water.*
- Secure the lid onto the jar tightly. You may like to glue or tape the lid into place.
- Turn over and shake away!
* Coincidentally, I was reading today that the ladies at Irresistible Ideas for Play Based Learning suggest adding a little glycerine to the water. We didn’t as I hadn’t heard this suggestion before and Immy loves her snow dome just the way it is
You’ll find more Christmas inspiration here!
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Very cool. I think I’ll do this with my kids.
Have fun, Sue, I would love to see the result if you do give it a go.
Very sweet and simple idea. better add some glitter to my shopping list…
Gitter and sequins look really cool, Melissa
This looks so fun, I’ll have to keep my eye out for a good plastic jar since my 2 y/o is into throwing things at the moment…
Some of our dried herbs come in plastic jars, Timmi. They tend to be the herbs that come in larger quantities
oh this is just gorgeous!!!! I love it!!
Thank you for sharing it on Facebook and Twitter, Kate
Oh my gosh! Heidi love love loves snow domes. This is a perfect activity for us to do together on one of the afternoons when I’ve picked her up early from school. So calming and fun.
The hardest part is waiting for the glue to dry
Have fun x
I love this! My son is really into snow globes. Is plasticine the same as playdough? I pinned this so I won’t forget to do it this year. Thanks for sharing the idea!
Jackie, I think playdough would break down in the water. Plasticine is a commercially produced, harder, artificial material.
We are SOOO doing this! My little guy absolutely loves snow globes and has even taking to shaking up the glitter (non water filled) bouncy ball – thinking it’s a snow globe. 2 questions:
Can you use play doh?
What brand of glue did you use? (not sure what counts as waterproof)
Hi Brooke, I wouldn’t use playdough as I think it would break down in the water. I used Selleys Kwik Grip which says it can be used outdoors and on wetsuits so I figured it was going to be alright in water.
Thank you!
Such a great idea! I love snow globes… and think my bub will have fun making this with me
Ai @ Sakura Haruka
Have fun
Any suggestions as to what glue is waterproof?
Ta
Sorry – I just read the earlier post about Selleys Kwik grip.
I can’t wait to make this – have just drawn up a shopping list for tomorrow.
Lachlan and Imogen will go crazy for these globes – thanks for the great idea!
What a fantastic idea Christie! I love that you can re-use things around the house. Will link to this from my blog too.
we made these last year and the kids had great fun with them. We also made them into christmas presents by putting gift vouchers in them for a bit of fun.
http://froggooseandbear.blogspot.com/2010/12/kids-craft-diy-snow-globe.html Love your glitter stars.
Lovely. Isn’t this time of year so magical for creating holiday projects? Our children keep saying, “it FEELS like Christmas” every time we are making. A lovely holiday you are making with Immy. -heather
That is neat! My daughter was just talking about making a snow dome (we read a book where one was mentioned). I am making our advent activity cards for this year, and this is going on it!! Thanks
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