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Materials
- A clear glass jar with a lid (mason jars work beautifully)
- Distilled water (easy to find, helps keep the jar clear)
- Glitter or fake snow (choose a style that resonates with you)
- Glycerin (optional, for a slower fall of the glitter)
- A few drops of essential oil or food coloring (optional, for added sensory enjoyment)
- A hot glue gun (for sealing the lid)
Instructions
- Begin by cleaning the glass jar to ensure it sparkles like fresh snow. Enjoy the smooth surface as you wipe it down.
- Carefully fill the jar with distilled water, leaving some space at the top for movement. Listen to the gentle splash as it fills up.
- If you wish, add a few drops of food coloring to the water, watching as it swirls and disperses. This adds a lovely touch of color to the snowy scene.
- Pour in about two tablespoons of glitter or fake snow. Observe how the light catches the glitter, giving it a shimmering life of its own.
- For a slower snowfall effect, add about a tablespoon of glycerin to the mix. This will allow the glitter to float gracefully, giving you time to enjoy the beauty.
- Place the lid on the jar, ensuring it is tight. You might wish to secure it with hot glue around the top edge. This guarantees a snug fit so the contents stay safely inside, allowing you to gently shake and admire the snowfall.
- As a calming finale, give your jar a gentle shake. Watch the glitter cascade and swirl, echoing the sensation of winter dancing outside your window.
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