Create beautiful snow-filled DIY Christmas ornaments in minutes using Epsom salt, mini pine cones, and festive berries. So easy, even beginners can do it!
DIY Snow-Filled Christmas Ornament (Using Epsom Salt & Mini Pine Cones!)
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Looking for a super quick, super festive DIY Christmas ornament idea? This snow-filled ornament is honestly one of the fastest and easiest crafts I’ve made in a while—and it turned out so cute! With just a few simple supplies (most of which you probably already have), you can whip up a handful of these in no time.
These clear plastic globe ornaments are the perfect blank canvas for winter magic. Add a little faux snow (aka Epsom salt), a mini pine cone, and a touch of greenery or berries—and you’ve got a snowy scene that looks like it came straight out of a holiday movie. Let’s dive into this cozy and charming Christmas craft!
Video Tutorial: Berry and Holly Globe Ornaments
Watch this quick video to see how this craft came together:
Berry and Holly Globe Ornaments
Make this quick and easy snow globe ornament with clear plastic balls, Epsom salt, and holiday trimmings. A cozy winter craft you'll love!
Materials
- Clear plastic globe ornaments (found at Michael’s or most craft stores)
- Epsom salt (for the snow effect)
- Mini pine cones
- Faux berry sprigs or small holiday greenery (boxwood, holly, or pine work great)
- Decorative twine (if your ornament doesn’t come with a hanger)
Tools
- Scissors
- Scrap paper (to make a funnel)
Instructions
- Watch the video. Follow along with the video for a walkthrough on how to make your own ornaments.
- Prep Your Ornament. Start by grabbing a clear plastic ornament. If it has a hanger already, awesome! The one I used had a cute red and white baker’s twine, which added a festive pop. Remove the top of the ornament so you can fill it easily.
- Make a Quick Funnel. Roll up a small piece of scrap paper to create a makeshift funnel. This will help you pour your Epsom salt inside the ornament without making a mess.
Add Your “Snow” Scoop a little bit of Epsom salt (I used the kind we keep in our bathroom for baths!) and pour it into the ornament using your funnel. This creates that perfect snowy base inside your ornament.
- Add Mini Pine Cones. Next, pop in a small pine cone—or two, depending on the size. These add that natural, woodland feel.
- Trim and Add Berries or Greenery. If you have faux berries or tiny pieces of greenery, trim them down so they’ll fit through the top opening of the ornament. I trimmed off a holly leaf and used just a small section of berries to keep the scale right. You don’t want anything too big or bulky.
Tip: Boxwood or mini pine sprigs would look amazing in these! - Shake and Adjust. Once everything’s inside, gently shake the ornament to help the pieces settle in a pretty way. You might need to tilt and adjust things until they look just right.
- Close It. Up Pop the ornament top back on and—voilà!—you’re done! If yours didn’t come with a hanger, add a little twine or ribbon for hanging on the tree.
The Finished Craft:
And that’s it—your snowy ornament is ready to shine! This DIY is perfect if you’re short on time but still want to add a personal, handmade touch to your holiday decor. Plus, it’s totally customizable with whatever mini trimmings you have on hand.
Make a whole batch as gifts, or gather the kids and have a fun ornament-making afternoon. Either way, this easy project will have you feeling festive in a flash.
Happy holiday crafting!
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This craft was part of a compilation video over on my YouTube Channel, along with DIY Upcycled Spice Jar Snow Globe Ornaments, Mini Busted Canvas Christmas Ornaments, DIY Yarn-Wrapped Star Ornaments (Using Scrap Cardboard!), Acrylic Christmas Ornaments, Dollar Store Jumbo Lightbulb Ornaments, Jar Lid Christmas Ornaments, DIY Upcycled Spice Jar Snow Globe Ornaments, Dollar Tree tumbling tower Christmas ornaments, Names of Jesus Christmas Ornaments, Berry and Holly Globe Ornaments, and Red Tin Tile Ornaments – Easy Dollar Tree Craft.