{"id":2093,"date":"2022-12-16T15:29:47","date_gmt":"2022-12-16T15:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/?p=2093"},"modified":"2023-06-09T18:00:42","modified_gmt":"2023-06-09T18:00:42","slug":"make-your-own-snow-globes-the-dadstuff-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/make-your-own-snow-globes-the-dadstuff-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Your Own Snow Globes (The DadStuff Way)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Snow-globe-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Snow globe with He-man figurines. Skeleton holding Orko\" class=\"wp-image-2094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Snow-globe-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Snow-globe-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Snow-globe-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Snow-globe.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s Christmas time and the family\u2019s over. And I mean the whole family. I\u2019m talking lots of cousins for my kiddos to play with. But before I let the next couple days descend into absolute chaos, I\u2019m going to head things off with some activities they all can enjoy (including the parents).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we\u2019re making snow globes. I know there are a ton of mom-blogs out there with cute snow globe ideas, but this is Dad Stuff. No cute snow globes depicting Christmas scenes. I\u2019m making a He-Man scene with Skelator giving a death grip to Orko.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, so it doesn\u2019t have to be He-Man. If you want to make a cute Christmas scene, go for it. The procedure is the same. But gosh darn it, I\u2019m making my He-Man snow globe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Mason jar with lid or empty snow globe (I found these for $1 at Walmart. Not exactly a water-tight seal, but a little petroleum jelly fixed it. Also <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/130mm-Globe-Water-Clear-Plastic\/dp\/B08734Z4PB?keywords=diy+snow+globes&amp;qid=1671036457&amp;sprefix=diy+snow+%2Caps%2C137&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=grabowskig0d-20&amp;linkId=90cfeb72ab4ea7cfe6a8825ce70a049f&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\">available on Amazon<\/a>, but not nearly as cheap.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Empty-Snow-Globe.jpeg\" alt=\"empty snow globe\" class=\"wp-image-2095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Empty-Snow-Globe.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Empty-Snow-Globe-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Empty-Snow-Globe-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Mini figures to put into the scene. I found a bunch of great (and cheap) items at Dollar Tree and Hobby Lobby.&nbsp;The He-Man figurines came from Dollar Tree (I couldn&#8217;t find them on Amazon). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Christmas-Figurines.jpeg\" alt=\"Collection of cute Christmas figurines\" class=\"wp-image-2097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Christmas-Figurines.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Christmas-Figurines-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Christmas-Figurines-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cute Christmas Figurines<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skelator-Figurine.jpeg\" alt=\"Skeletor Figurine\" class=\"wp-image-2098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skelator-Figurine.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skelator-Figurine-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Skelator-Figurine-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Skeletor Figurine<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Orko-Figurine.jpeg\" alt=\"Orko Figurine\" class=\"wp-image-2099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Orko-Figurine.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Orko-Figurine-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Orko-Figurine-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Orko Figurine<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Glycerin-Ointment-Natural-Vegetable-Based\/dp\/B001V9OH6M?crid=163D3F6QBPCYE&amp;keywords=glycerin&amp;qid=1671108150&amp;sprefix=glycerin%2Caps%2C172&amp;sr=8-16&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=grabowskig0d-20&amp;linkId=d6707e986d938ec19f25c5020b422056&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glycerin<\/a> (you don\u2019t need a lot, but it\u2019ll help the snow to fall slower)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Glycerin-Ointment-Natural-Vegetable-Based\/dp\/B001V9OH6M?crid=163D3F6QBPCYE&amp;keywords=glycerin&amp;qid=1671108150&amp;sprefix=glycerin%2Caps%2C172&amp;sr=8-16&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=grabowskig0d-20&amp;linkId=d6707e986d938ec19f25c5020b422056&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Glycerin.jpeg\" alt=\"Bottle of glycerin\" class=\"wp-image-2102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Glycerin.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Glycerin-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Glycerin-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Glycerin<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbylobby.com\/Crafts-Hobbies\/Basic-Crafts\/Glitter\/Snow-Flurry-Tinsel-Glitter\/p\/80984594\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Snow Flurry Tinsel Glitter<\/a> (Apparently, they come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Honestly, just about any glitter will work. I like this one because it looks more \u201csnowy\u201d. I got this one at Hobby Lobby)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Tinsel-Glitter.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Tinsel-Glitter.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Tinsel-Glitter-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Tinsel-Glitter-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Hot glue (if you have a child that\u2019s overly enthusiastic with their shaking, consider epoxy or a polyurethane glue like Guerilla Glue. It\u2019ll take longer to dry, but it\u2019s way stronger.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distilled water (especially if you use a mason jar with a metal lid. This will avoid and rusting in the future)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Petroleum Jelly (this is optional but I found it helped create a better seal. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Directions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Glue the figurines to the lid of the snow globe\/mason jar.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Figurines-on-Lid-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Skeleton and Orko glued to base of snow globe\" class=\"wp-image-2107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Figurines-on-Lid-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Figurines-on-Lid-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Figurines-on-Lid-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Figurines-on-Lid.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Smear some petroleum jelly around the lid of the jar. This will help create a better water-tight seal. (I prefer to add it to the lid rather than to the inside lip of the snow globe\/jar. This was any extra will get pushed out of the snow globe and not in. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Vasaline-to-Snowglobe-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Adding petroleum jelly around the rim of the snow globe lid. \" class=\"wp-image-2205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Vasaline-to-Snowglobe-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Vasaline-to-Snowglobe-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Vasaline-to-Snowglobe-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Vasaline-to-Snowglobe.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Fill the snow globe with water (but not quite to the top. Save some room for the figurines)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Put in a couple drops of glycerin. This will help your snow fall more slowly. Don\u2019t put too much or it\u2019ll make the glitter stick to the bottom.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Glycerin-to-Snowglobe-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Snowglobe with water. Adding glycerin\" class=\"wp-image-2203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Glycerin-to-Snowglobe-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Glycerin-to-Snowglobe-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Glycerin-to-Snowglobe-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Glycerin-to-Snowglobe.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>Put about a tablespoon of the tinsel glitter into the water.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>Carefully insert the scene into the snow globe. I like to do this step over the sink. I personally like to fill it with just a little too much water and let the excess spill out into the sink. This will give you a smaller air bubble (if you get one at all).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Putting-lid-on-Snowglobe-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Putting lid with figurines into snow globe\" class=\"wp-image-2206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Putting-lid-on-Snowglobe-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Putting-lid-on-Snowglobe-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Putting-lid-on-Snowglobe-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Putting-lid-on-Snowglobe.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The key to this is to have fun and be creative. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/More-Snowglobes.jpeg\" alt=\"More snow globe suggestions\" class=\"wp-image-2207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/More-Snowglobes.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/More-Snowglobes-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dadstuffsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/More-Snowglobes-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Maybe that\u2019s cute Christmas scene stuff, or maybe you get some old figurines and depict a dinosaur eating a snowman. Why not?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, if you want to take the activity further, make a family snow globe contest to see who makes the most creative snow globes!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s Christmas time and the family\u2019s over. And I mean the whole family. I\u2019m talking lots of cousins for my kiddos to play with. 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