Create your own whimsical winter wonderland with a handmade Felt Snow Globe! Featuring our Snow Globe Base PDF and EZ Print Lite iron-on adhesive by Therm O Web, this tutorial shows you just how easy it is to make holiday magic. There are three snow globe sizes to choose from and we've included festive holiday patterns to decorate the larger two. Or use our tips and tricks to create a wintery scene of your very own. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
Skill Level: Beginner
Time: 2 hours
Directions:
Christmas in the City Snow Globe - Medium
Additional Supplies:
Wool Felt in Magpie, Lunar, Cherry Red, Conifer, Butterscotch and Black
Invisible Thread
Bugle Beads, Neutrals
Seed Beads in White, Graphite and Red
Metallic Red Sequins
Tacky Glue
1. Download and print Snow Globe Base PDF onto cardstock and cut out. Trace two Medium Globes onto Magpie felt and two Medium Bases onto Cherry Red felt. Cut out.
2. Download Christmas in the City Pattern and print onto EZ Print Lite iron-on adhesive (smooth side.) Adjust printer settings to print at "Actual Size" in order for pattern pieces to be the correct size. Cut out pattern pieces with a wide border and place on felt with adhesive (rough) side facing felt. Iron onto felt following manufacturer's instructions.
3. Once cooled, cut individual pattern pieces along solid lines. One at a time, remove paper backing from felt components and press onto one Globe until completely adhered. Sandwiching components between pressing paper is helpful to prevent any burn marks or adhesive transfer on iron's sole plate.
4. Use beading needle and invisible thread to add sequins and beads to the Christmas scene. Iron-on adhesive and beads are sufficient to hold felt in place. For extra security, use invisible thread to add tacking stitches.
5. Place front (embellished) and back Globes together, right sides facing out. If desired, cut a small length of bakers twine and place at the top for a hanging loop.
6. Add glue to bottom of Globe front and place Base in position. Flip over ornament and repeat for back side.
7. Beginning at one bottom corner, use invisible thread to whip stitch two sides together.
8. Stop before closing to add a small amount of Polyfil. Continue stitching closed.
With minimal stitching, this Snow Globe ornament comes together so quickly you'll want to make another. So here you go:
Gingerbread House Snow Globe - Large
Created by Maker Team Member Erika Haverty of @sunkissed_crafts
Additional Supplies:
Wool Blend Felt in Icicle, Red, White, Toast and Kelly
DMC Floss 162, 321, 436, 909 and B5200
Assorted Seed Beads
9. Download and print Snow Globe Base PDF onto cardstock and cut out. Trace two Large Globes onto Icicle felt and two Large Bases onto Red felt. Cut out.
10. Download Gingerbread House Pattern and print onto EZ Print Lite iron-on adhesive (smooth side.) Continue in same manner as Steps 2-8 above, using photo and coordinating felt and floss to place and decorate larger snow globe.
Your only limit with this craft is the size of your globe! We can't wait to see your original snowy scenes.
Happy Crafting and Happy Holidays from Benzie Design and Therm O Web!
