Saturday, December 10, 2011

Kid Fabulous Snow Globes

So I saw this idea on Pinterest- which I am completely addicted to, and decided to make some.
They are water-free snow globe ornaments made from Solo cups, card stock, pom-poms, glitter, ribbon, you name it.
You will also need ribbon/yarn/string (or I used hemp) to string through the bottom of the cup (the top of the globe) to hang it from the tree.
More items needed: scissors, Elmers glue and I highly recommend a glue gun.

First we gathered our supplies. I really need to invest in another craft type box for all of my pom-poms and misc. items, but have yet to do so, so they are organized in super flattering baggies. I also found some super cool metallic reflective type card stock scrapbooking paper for the bottom of the globes at Hobby Lobby. Ooooh shiny!
Before you begin, punch two holes opposite each other on the bottom of your cup for the ribbon/yarn/string to thread through (the hanging element) for your ornament.

Take your cup, turn it upside down onto the card stock (or any other material you prefer) and trace around the base with a pen. This outline will help you and your kiddo(s) stay within the circumference of the cup when decorating.

Cut out the circle. Leave a little space around the circle to allow room for the glue when finishing your craft.
Decorate away!
Made a cute present using card stock and ribbon. I left a little more space around the diameter of the traced cups when cutting, so if we wanted to later, we could add embellishments (as Jake did to his ornament on the left).
Here are a few of the ones we finished..
Jake with his snow man globe.

I would love to see finished globes from others, and to see the different techniques and craftiness used! Thanks and stay warm out there!☺

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