They are the perfect size and the colours are fabulous. (I purchased mine from Michaels Stores in Canada).Ĥ) Small bottlebrush trees: I purchased this set of three bottlebrush trees at an amazing price from Ikea Canada. Makes it look like it’s extra cold/icy out. They come in all kinds of vintage inspired colours and with the “fresh” cut tree on top, they add so much whimsy! (I purchased mine from Michaels Stores in Canada).ģ) Faux snow: For this particular snow globe I used the fine powder type snow, but they also sell the shinier more glossy faux snow that glistens in the light. (I purchased mine from Homesense in Canada).Ģ) Car ornament: These vintage car ornaments are perfect for a winter wonderland scene. Some cake stands have a shorter rounded dome, which will limit what you put inside. Also, I prefer the cake stands with a taller dome so you can add tall trees/figurines. The winter wonderland scene shows up much nicer with an elevated cake stand vs. Need: 1) Cake stand: A cake stand works best since it’s elevated. … and there you have it! This little guy is headed to one of our neighbors in the morning, and another similar one is headed down the hallway as well.By the way, after displaying this as part of your holiday decor, it makes a beautiful Christmas/New Year’s table centrepiece with a garland or some greenery underneath. The top might feel a little tilted, but it should still be secure. Twist the glass portion of the jar, not the top, to ensure a good seal without moving or yanking any of the LED lights. Place the flat lid of the jar on top, and take the second portion of the mason jar (you know, that cylinder thing!) and place it as well. She wakes up in a perfect snow-covered town like the one in the globe. Upset, she flings a heavy snow globe which bonks her on the head, knocking her out.
Step 10: seal the jar! This is where that extra wire to the battery pack is needed. A cynical, overworked TV executive rants about how the Christmas movies she produces lie, making you think dreams come can come true. Be sure to place these Christmas presents on the clear side of the mason jar, as this will become the “front” of the mason jar NOT with the mason jar logo. Step 9: With tweezers and tiny present in hand, carefully place the present with the bow facing up into the mason jar. Step 8: unpackage the little Christmas gifts, and grab your tweezers- you’ll need them! You might have to tweak a section of the lights to make sure they are closer to the glass, and not the tree. Step 7: Place the tree in the middle of the mason jar. Step 6: unpack your little Christmas tree, and fluff it up! Sometimes these little bottle brush trees can get mangled and mashed, so use your fingers to gently fix those little trouble spots. Covering the some of the LED lights with the snowflakes will give the mason jar a nice glow. Step 5: pour in the snowflakes! I like to have about an inch and a half in the bottom of the mason jar. Be sure to leave enough length in the wire strand so the battery pack can comfortably rest on the table/surface.
Step 4: place the lights in the mason jar, and work the lights to make them spiral upward.
Step 3: wrap the strand of lights into a small circle, about two inches in circumference.
You’ll want to do this first so you can move the string as needed in the jar. Step 1: unravel the mini LED string of lights (it’s a wire string) and put two AA batteries in the switch.
Merry Minis Christmas gifts: $2.99 60% off $1.19Ĭelebrate It Handmade Holidays iridescent snow flurries: $6.99 60% off $2.63 Merry Minis Christmas tree: $4.99 60% off $1.99 Michael’s (the craft store) is having a huge blowout sale on all things holiday, and nearly everything you need to make this little snow globe is on sale! Here are the items that I’ve purchased from Michaels (but you can totally find the equivalents at Hobby Lobby too). Enter the mason jar mini! Ready to make this sweet little thing? Let’s go!
This year has been a big adjustment for us as we moved into an apartment, and instead of having only one neighbor back in Oxford, we now have a whole hall full of neighbors here in Florida! Gifting food or baked goods was scratched off the list for hallway buddies (is she deathly allergic to peanuts? is she gluten free?), but I wanted to make something from the heart. This is the easiest DIY that anyone can make, and is a wonderful craft for kiddos as well! Looking for the perfect holiday happy or neighbor gift? Today I’m sharing these adorable DIY mason jars (with real lights!) that cost under $10 to make, and under 10 minutes to put together! This is perfect as a small centerpiece, or for us, a lovely little reminder of Christmas that sits on the kitchen counter.