DIY Glitter Globes
Glitter globe aren’t just for winter. This simple project is perfectly suited for anytime of the year. It’s easy and if you happen to have a little guy (or big guy) who creates models, you can snag their paint… making this project very inexpensive to put together.
Tip: Scan your junk drawers or kid’s toy bins for tiny figurines. If you need to buy them, Archie McPhee has a great selection, many available online.
Step 1: Paint the baby food lids with enamel paint and let completely dry.
Step 2: Use hot glue to secure figurine to the inside of the lid.
Step 3: Hold firmly in place to adhere.
Step 4: Put a teaspoon of Karo (corn syrup) in the container
Step 5: Fill up with water and mix it up. Add a teaspoon of fine glitter.
Step 6: Use a thin line of hot glue on the inside of the lid and quickly screw it on.
Shake and enjoy!
A solider…
A Farm Girl…
And a prima ballerina.
Everyone and everything looks better in glitter!
Linking up.
Gwen @ Gwenny Penny says
These are adorable, Malia. I love the farm girl.
Christy says
LOOVe the ballerina, and what a great tip with the karo!
tammy @ not just paper and glue says
These are so adorable!!
angelina says
I love this project. My boys are gonna be so excited to make these.
Thanks for the easy tute!
Angie--Bigbearswife says
Cute! I use to make these during camp when I was little! love em
Jenn Erickson/Rook No. 17 says
Malia, I’ve always been enchanted by glitter globes and love your tutorial for making them at home. The Karo syrup is a great trick!
Jenn
KJ@letsgoflyakite says
Found you via One Pretty Thing.
I love that ballerina – & I completely agree that glitter globes can’t be relegated to winter!
Lisa says
These are awesome, great idea x
pclim says
I always want to buy a glitter globe for my daughters…but just failed to find the right figurine in it…now I know how to custom made one…Thank you so much for sharing! Love PC
Jenn Erickson/Rook No. 17 says
Malia, thank you so much for sharing this magical project at Rook No. 17!!
Cecilia says
I think I have a similar project on my blog! :)
check it out if you like! :)
Cecilia
https://crearescout.wordpress.com/2011/05/01/boule-de-neige-in-fondo-al-mare/
The Lucky Wife says
These are adorable! Visiting from SITS… hope your day was awesome.
Being a Mama says
Thanks for this post, so cute, i have started a weekly challenge to actually do something i pin, so this week me and my Little man did an aquarium Snow Globe. you can see it here: https://being-a-mama.blogspot.com/2012/02/pinterest-weekly-kids-activitycraft.html. thanks for the inspiration.
Being a Mama