Making a Mason Jar Snow Globe

Here's a fun project that takes little or no time and very few supplies.  Make your very own snow globe.  

Look how pretty!

Here's what you'll need:  a one quart mason jar.  2 tubes of  white or crystal glitter.  I tried 3 but that was way too much.  Super glue or any other water proof glue and a cute little tree on a base which I found in the Christmas village display at Michaels.  Actually, I found all of these supplies at Michaels.

First I super glued the tree base to the inside of the jar lid.  I didn't have to let it sit too long, Super glue dries fast.

Then I poured 3  tubes of glitter into the empty jar.  Big mistake.  I ended up having to scoop out the extra tube because it was way too much.  I suggest only using two or one might even be enough.

Next I poured water almost to the top of the jar.  I wanted to leave enough room to account for the tree that I'll be submerging in the next step.  But I also did not want to have a huge air pocket at the top of the jar once I flipped it over.  Don't be scared to experiment.  It took me a couple tries to get the exact right amount of water in the jar.

What I noticed was that a lot of the glitter sunk to the bottom like it was suppose to but there was still quite a bit that floated on top.  I gently took a spoon and kept pushing it down hoping that it would get wet enough to make it sink.  Most of it did but some of the stubborn stuff I sifted out.  This jar isn't full enough so I added a bit more water.

Time for the tree.  Simple as this.  Just flip it over and slowly sink it into the water.  This is where you can tell if you have the right amount of water or not and can adjust it accordingly.

Screw that lid on tightly.  We don't want any leaks!

Shake, rattle and roll!

For the most part this project turned out great.  So simple your kids could probably do it (just be careful with that super glue!).  There were a few little flaws in mine that left me a little disappointed.  First, after a few shakes, it seems like the water is a little yellowish dirty.  I don't know if the tree was dusty or it's the affect of the glitter but it does have a little tint to it and doesn't look clear.  Second, some of the glitter still floats to the top.  As you can see in this picture, most did what it's suppose to but there still quite a bit that didn't settle to the bottom.  Not sure if maybe a courser type of glitter would work better but might be worth a try.   Third, it did eventually have a little leak.  I don't know why, the lid is as tight as I can get it.  I never had a mason jar leak on me before so maybe I just had a defective one.  All in all, this is a fun project so give it a try!

Merry Christmas!!

~Lisa~