Description
Create a charming winter village scene in a jar using simple materials; a perfect holiday decor or gift.
Ingredients
- A clean, clear glass jar with lid
- Miniature figurines (like trees, houses, and people)
- Artificial snow or cotton balls
- Acrylic paint (white for snow effects, optional)
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Twinkling fairy lights (battery-operated recommended)
- Ribbon or twine for decoration
- Scissors
Instructions
- Clean and dry the glass jar thoroughly.
- If desired, paint the inside bottom with white acrylic paint to symbolize snow.
- Start arranging your miniature figurines inside the jar.
- Position larger items (like houses) towards the back and smaller figures in front for depth.
- Use hot glue to secure the figurines in place, ensuring they don’t shift.
- Layer artificial snow or cotton balls around the figurines to create a winter wonderland vibe.
- Gently pack the ‘snow’ around the bases of the figurines for a more natural look.
- Carefully weave the fairy lights into the jar, placing the battery pack outside the jar’s opening.
- Turn on the lights to add a magical glow to your village scene.
- Tie a piece of ribbon or twine around the jar lid for a decorative effect.
- Optional: Add a small tag with a winter quote or the year for a personalized touch.
Notes
Consider customizing the scene with themed figurines to reflect personal interests or experimenting with various jar sizes for different scales.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg