Let's look at all the elements that take this snow globe up a notch....
Inside, place a colorful vintage image printed on sturdy, glossy paper. Also print a mirror image so they can be glued back-to-back, allowing the globe to be viewed from any angle.
Cut a small mound of styrofoam from a ball and glue it to the jar lid. Cut a slit in the styrofoam to place the image. Stud the styrofoam with baubles to make a fantastical winter landscape.
I also added...
I also added...
It's a Winter Wonderland!
Let it snow!
Speaking of snow....
Sequined Snowball Ornament
While we're at it, let's make some silvery, frosty tree ornaments. So beautiful, easy and uses a very inexpensive material...
Aluminum Foil. Shhhh!
Let's link up!
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More unusual ways to use vintage photos:
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Christina this is adorable and you've inspired me to make my first snow globe!
ReplyDeleteLeslie (aka Gwen Moss)
That snow globe is so awesomely different that I have to pin it! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLove that your snow globe sits on a glass pedestal...makes it seem even more elegant! Great idea to add the silica gel beads!
ReplyDeleteI made my 1st 6 snowglobes this year. Though I think they're pretty nice, yours just blew mine out of the water. Hmmm, maybe my customers saw yours first, lol. I haven't sold any of them yet so maybe I'll just jazzzzz them.
ReplyDeleteCould you possible share that image? I've got at least 1000 but you've got the perfect ONE.
Tee
teemail314@yahoo.com
Gorgeous! And you certainly did take it up a notch!
ReplyDeleteChristina,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I love the personalized globe. I will be trying this one. Thanks for the inspiration.
That is so adorable. I love that they are personalized. how much fun!
ReplyDeleteWOW WOW WOW!!! Love it when i see something different! Awesome job Christina! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative. Love the snow globe, gotta try this with some of my little snowmen. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAudrey Z. http://audreyzumwalt.blogspot.com/
Timeless Treasures
This is just adorable and so creative, Christina!
ReplyDeleteOh, my. This is beautiful! I'll have to give this a go myself.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore that snow globe! How sweet! I hope I have materials on hand because I want to go make one right now! Ok, maybe I'll wait til morning :) I found your blog through Alderberry Hill's linky party. I'll be following from now on as I love to create new things! Fedel free to visit me at pinkcherubmoon.blogspot.com Hugs, Leena
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty snow-globe you've created! I love the pedestal. Great idea! Visiting from Trendy Treehouse Linky Party.
ReplyDeleteThis is goreous Christina!! So vintage and sparkly, love it
ReplyDeletexoxo, Tanya
twelveOeight
Very elegant! I love the beads hanging down from it.
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous! I think there is nothing better than a snow globe. Yours is awesome!
ReplyDeleteYour snow globe is pretty and definitely a notch up!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project--it is so perfect! I love personalized things. Love it!
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative!! Your globe is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing again this week at A Bouquet of Talent. Have a wonderful weekend. :)
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful, I love this idea!
ReplyDeleteAdorable snow globe.
ReplyDeleteChristina,
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute. I have a link party called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop and would love to have you share this with everyone. It runs from Wednesday through midnight Sunday. Here is the link to the party.
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/12/fabric-covered-can-pen-and-pencil.html
Debi @ Adorned From Above
Just beautiful!
ReplyDeletei adore this idea!!! i want to find old pictures of my parents and do this for them next christmas!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Very unique! Thanks for sharing at Show & Share, featuring this tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteYour wonderful project is one of our top features this week in our Bowdabra Feature Friday! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up. Here is your feature http://bowdabrablog.com/2012/12/14/feature-friday-bowdabra-top-crafty-showcase-picks-27/
We hope to see you again this weekend for the Saturday Showcase! Have a great weekend!
Susie at Bowdabra
ps...grab the feature button!
Christina - I saw and commented on these before, but I'm happy to tell you again how clever you are! Thank you for linking up to the Better Late Than Never Christmas Inspirations bloghop.
ReplyDeleteHi Christina! I found this project from the Homework link party. I absolutely love it! The photo is such a cute/creative addition. Great work. I am now following you and am so excited to see all your future posts! -Meg, www.megs-mess.com
ReplyDeleteHi Christina, I'm a new visitor and I LOVE this project! What a great idea to print the picture out mirrored, so you can see it from both sides. I also love that you added the silicon beads. And the rest is just beautiful. Great job!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Hi Christina! such a great use of an empty candle jar! love the upcycle.
ReplyDeleteOh this is just fantastic!! I am pinning this and think I will create something for Valentine's Day with this idea -- will be sure to link back to you for ultimate inspiration credit!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a sweet snow globe idea. I'm going to save my candle jars now. Thanks!
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