Transform your vacation memories into stunning personalized snow globes featuring your favorite photos. These DIY keepsakes are perfect for any trip, from global adventures to local outings.
Expert crafter Jennifer Perkins, host of DIY this with Jennifer Perkins, demonstrates how to create these enchanting picture-frame dioramas complete with swirling glitter snow. See her mason jar snow globe tutorial for more inspiration.
Jennifer Perkins
Jennifer Perkins
Select and prepare your photo: Resize it to fit the jar, crop to silhouette the subjects for a dramatic effect.
Laminate the image to protect it from water—use a laminating machine or visit a print shop. Ensure edges are fully sealed to maintain waterproof integrity.
For added depth, laminate a postcard as a background scene.
Jennifer Perkins
Using the jar lid as your base, assemble the scene: Layer the laminated photo, gravel, mini pool floats, and a blue glue backdrop. Secure everything with clear hot glue.
Jennifer Perkins
Fill the jar nearly to the top with distilled water. Stir in a pinch of glitter for snow. Add a few drops of baby oil or glycerin to make the glitter fall slowly and mesmerizingly.
Jennifer Perkins
Screw the lid on securely. Shake your custom snow globe and watch the magic unfold—your vacation captured forever.
For a dry version, skip the water and create a holiday-themed snow globe photo frame.
