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Gifts To Make #5 Winter Wonderland Under Glass

Happy Monday!  Welcome to Gifts To Make #5 Winter Wonderland Under Glass. This is the fifth installment of inexpensive gifts you can easily make.

Gifts To Make #5 Winter Wonderland Under Glass

Gifts To Make #5 Winter Wonderland Under Glass

I had to select the most knocked off project of the season it would probably be the Anthropologie tree in a jar. There have been seen several interpretations of this darling idea all over blog land.

Tree in a jar

I thought it might be fun to take the idea to another level.

A search began in the cupboards for cups, bowls, dishes and any other vessel I could find in a selected Christmas color palette of white, silver and green.

Jars

My collection of vintage bottle brush trees were then gathered up. (You can find vintage trees on eBay or new trees at any craft and hobby store.)

Trees

A snowy scene in a gumball machine? Yes, yes and YES! Even the eyesore of a center support pole came in handy as a place to hot glue on a flying reindeer.

gumball machine

Tutorial

To keep the other pieces upright and in place I first hot glued them onto a piece of sturdy cardstock.

Santa on cardstock

Just add faux snow! A handy dandy pencil helps to set the scene.

faux snow

Of course, you don’t have to use faux snow. You can also use flour, powdered sugar, Epsom or table salt. (Just make sure you don’t use salt in a silver dish as it could pit it. )

I opted for sugar as it reminded me of glitter.  Perfect for nestling a darling deer in a wee coffee cup. (The glass cloche was removed for photography purposes.)

snowy scene

Kitchen Decor

You could also have a cup of tea. I’ve set up a hot beverage tray on my kitchen island. A display was created using some of my antique ceramic food jars.

snowy scene

This masked bandit stole my heart.

snowy scene

A side table received a glass compote filled with sugared, happy sliders.

snowy scene

A tiny treasure that’s fun to give is this little Frosty in a vintage spice jar.

snowy scene

Vintage spice jars can be found very inexpensively in thrift stores. A bit of snow, a tiny tree and a top-hatted fellow complete the vignette. Bakers twine was wrapped around the lid and a simple handwritten tag was attached.

snowy scene

The Previous Post

If you missed it, here was project #4 in the series.

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Be jolly!

Laura

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  1. Amy says

    Love all your cute versions of the snow globe cloches! Thanks for the chance to win the gift certificate, too!

  2. Julie Tucker-Wolek says

    What a great (And CUTE!) idea!! I absolutely loveeeeeeeeeeee all of these!!!! :):):):):):):):):):):)

  3. DREAMS ON 34th STREET ~ French Bread & Family says

    Laura!
    You have captured perfect winter whimsy! Sugar Christmas! So sweet!
    ~Lynne
    [w/L]

  4. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    Love it, Laura! A grouping like that makes for such a nice vignette! Love the gumball machine one.

  5. Red Gate Farm says

    The vintage spice jar and (of course) the gumball machine idea are my favorites! Very, very cute!!

    ~Chris

  6. Miss Sandy says

    I am in love with that gum ball machine! My grands would love that, must hit the flea market and see if the one I saw recently is still there. Thank you for the darling idea.

  7. Yummy Mummy says

    All these things are so adorable! Thanks so much for visiting YummyMummyKitchen.com so I could find and follow your fabulous blog!

    Marina

  8. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    These are such cute ideas. I should have done this in my apothecary jars. I have several.

  9. Mary Richmond says

    Great ideas! I love the idea of using things you already have including sugar… so fun and whimsical!

  10. charlieandjo says

    Love when someone takes an idea and lets it soar or in this case plants it, spinkles it with snow, traps a few friendly creatures and encases the whole thing in glass for us to admire. I need me some bottle brush trees! Jo @ Let's Face the Music

  11. The Mouse House says

    Wonderful ideas! And thanks for the lovely comment you left on my blog this morning 🙂

  14. craftytexasgirls says

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. Your Christmas creations are the perfect mix of vintage and modern. I love them!
    :)Samantha
    crafty texas girls

  15. SheilaG says

    These projects are so cute! I really love that spice jar- I've never seen them in our thrift stores, will have to watch for them. Thanks for coming by my bloggy home today! 🙂

  17. Debbiedoo's blogging and blabbing says

    I love all these ideas Laura. So cute and so festive. Thanks for letting me know.

  19. Megan Brooke says

    Love the snowy scene in the gumball machine! So clever. I've seen the Anthro faux snow globes. Love your take on it!

  21. Cathy Green Interiors says

    Laura,
    Thanks for visiting my site!
    I love your gumball machine snow scene idea, it turned out so cute! My parents have an old gumball machine I may just have to steal ;).

  24. At The Picket Fence says

    You definitely took the idea to the next level Laura and I just love it!! They all looks so fantastic and unique and I'm impressed with your creativity! 🙂
    Vanessa
    P.S. Thanks so much for the sweet comment you left about my Chalkboard Frame Tree Topper!

  25. Joanne says

    Thanks, Laura for stopping by DoubleWideintheSky.blogspot.com!

    I LOVE the idea of the snow scene in the gumball machine. I have a spare red one in my son's bathroom. I have bingo balls in there now and I like to change it up…. but this idea is brilliant. Brilliant, girl! And a beautiful blog!

    Keep on Dec-R-8-ing!
    Joanne

  26. Sheila says

    Happy Holidays Laura. Thanks for stopping by beyond the portico and your nice comment about my homemade high heel boot stocking. I love your miniature holiday scenes. I especially love the gumball machine and the spice jar. So cool.

  30. Judy says

    That is so super cute. I love the idea and the reindeer on the center pole is genius. Thanks so much for stopping by. I am already a follower of your awesome blog. Hope to see you at my party that opens tomorrow night at 8pm EST.

  34. Peggy57 says

    Your snow globes are…wait for it…adorable. I love them and thanks for coming by my blog and leaving kind words.

  35. KarenB says

    This are all so, so cute. My friend and I are having problems finding these trees in our area. You use to see them even at Home Depot, but we can't find them anywhere. I'm going to the internet!

  38. Jessica says

    Thanks so much for visiting my blog 🙂 I appreciate it! I love the faux snow & snowmen in the bowl! Sooo adorable 🙂

  39. Sally says

    Hi Laura! Thanks for stopping by my blog, and for your sweet comment about my “crafting.” I assure you, I am no crafting genius, but Pinterest has really put me in the crafting mood this year, and given me some great ideas. I love all of your snow creations here! You're very creative! I would've never thought of making such an arrangement in a teacup and with sugar, but that is SO cute! Nice to meet you! Peace to you this Christmas Season! ~Sally

  41. Hibiscus House says

    Love what you have done. You have talent to put together those tiny Christmas Creations. I love the ideas and love your blog. I am following you now. I already liked your Facebook page…Thanks for stopping by Hibiscus House. Come back anytime. Now I have to go visit your store. Take care.

  42. Janelle says

    Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog! I LOVE your decorations and tutorials in this post! I can't wait to see more of your creations!

  44. homeiswhatyoumakeit says

    Thanks for visiting my blog!
    I love this idea.
    I am in the midst of “making”some gifts…part of the mess that was not shown in the home tour!

  45. Tabitha says

    Super Cute! I love the gumball machine:) It was great meeting you on my blog Simplyhomecents, thanks for stopping by and see you soon!

  46. Larrisa Hill Designs says

    I love how you've incorporated your vintage bottle brush trees in your crafts. Great ideas…Heather

  47. Bella Carina Photo says

    I love the gumball snow globe! Very cute idea.

    Lately, I've been doing more baking than crafting, but maybe it's time for a new project! Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier today!

    You can check out my 12 Days of Christmas Cookies & Candies at my blog if you want!

    bellacarina.com

  49. Taylor says

    Wow! So adorable! I especially love the deer and tree in the tea cup! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    Taylor
    Domestic8d

  50. Megan Lee says

    Thanks for visiting my blog. I adore your little vintage xmas scenes. I am in search of these trees myself and hope to make some xmas goodies for next year. Thanks for the inspiration 🙂

  51. Betsy says

    I have two empty gumball machines that I've been hanging on to for years. Now I know what to do with them! I love yours, and I also love your little tin ornaments.

    I found you after you visited me at Tippytoe Crafts. Happy Holidays from your newest follower! Your site is amazing!

  52. A Blissful Nest says

    I love this! And so great to do with your kids. Thanks for stopping by and leaving me such a sweet comment. Blog with you soon!

  53. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    These are great ideas! I actually just made a couple of mason jar snow globes to give as gifts. They were too easy and inexpensive to pass up!

  54. martinealison says

    Des très bonnes idées… merci pour l'ensemble de vos magnifiques photos…
    Gros bisous à vous.

  55. Ashley | Domestic Fashionista says

    Sooo cute! I have been wanting to make one of these this year! Thanks for mentioning where you go the trees because I can never find any! Thanks for stopping by and your sweet comment!

  56. Sandy says

    That's a brilliant idea for the gum machine along with all the others!

    Love your blog ! Happy Holidays!

  59. picky says

    These are all adorable! I love the vintage bottle brush trees and devote my living room to the creme vintage look. Now I just need more tabletop space!

  61. Selina@CreativeJuicesDecor says

    Thank YOU for stopping by my blog! love all your ideas too. Now off to check out your etsy site 🙂

  62. Bohemian says

    The Gumball Machine Waterless Snow Globe is even better than the Tree in a Jar ones!

    Blessings from the Arizona Desert… Dawn… The Bohemian

  64. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    I just love the gum ball machine snow globe idea!! Will be subscribing to your blog..Thanks for visiting mine!

  65. Jeanette says

    Love, Love, Love your little trees under glass. Hope you link to Sarah's Christmas tree party. I will look for you there.

  67. Haven says

    nk you for your awesome comment! It made my day! I love your snow globes, and absolutely am fascinated by your Anthro tags! I remember seeing them around blogland last week! So cute! You also have great photography skills! Happy Tuesday!

  68. Emily says

    Oh I love these snow globes- adorable. I have some mini trees that I never know what to do with- I love the gumball machine idea! I think I forsee another Christmas craft in my future!!!

  69. Sarah (Mrs. Ruffled Flats) says

    The gumball machine idea is genius!!! I love the Anthro globes – but yours may be even more awesome!

    Thanks for sharing!

  70. Linda says

    Love these creations, Laura! They make me happy. 😀

    While I'm not nearly as creative as you, I do like to think I pulled off a really fantastic Birthday weekend for Sarah and some of my party decorating ideas were inspired by things that I've seen on your blog in the past. Funny, I even had “trees under glass” – two little white trees that had mini (battery) lights on them that I put in a glass jar and they were the centerpiece of Sarah's Sweet 16 “Frosty Winter” Theme.

    Hope you have a blessed week,
    Linda

  71. Janel@hatingmartha says

    How fun! I even have a gumball machine (although my kids might not like me removing their terrarium). Super cute!

  74. Kelly says

    The gumball machine idea is gorgeous! I'm gonna keep an eye out for one of those – I bet you have fun putting all kindsa decoratory stuff in it.

  75. Auntie Em says

    Love your little snow scenes. I have used my round glass cookie jars and vases for little scenes but the bubblegum machine is awesome! As soon as I saw it in the photo I knew it had to be the one and it is perfect!
    Thanks for sharing and hope you are having a great holiday season getting ready. (Hope you get some pics of the kids and the gingerbread houses? What fun!!!) 🙂

  76. Debra from Bungalow says

    Thank you for stopping by my blog and your kind comments, I really appreciate that!

    Your creations are beautiful and I especially love the tea tray and the gumball machine. It all looks like a winter wonderland!

  77. Tisha says

    So clever! And thanks for commenting on my crafts link from Centsational Girl – I've been a reader of your blog for a long while, since before you graduated! Loving all your Christmas crafts – very inspiring!

  78. TRay says

    CAN HARDLY STAND IT!!! These are TOO CUTE!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!

    Hugs,

    Your Pea

    “Pea.” S. Are these for me?!? hee hee

  80. claudia b says

    Wow, these are just gorgeous but I have to confess the tea tray stole my heart, I am a tea-drinker and would LOVE to have such pretty things!

  81. Cindy says

    Your blog has lots of beautiful things,and I will be following. (At the risk of “gushing”, I have to tell you I am a looong time devoted Ingalls-Little House fan and am thrilled that we connected through Centsational!)

  82. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    Yes, I have seen some of these copy cat jars, but I think yours are definitely the best and most creative. I love that gumball machine, how fun is that. Thanks for joining TTT.

    I have so enjoyed getting to know you and call you a real friend, I hope we can spend more time together in the coming year. May you have a very Blessed Christmas. Hugs, Marty

  83. ~Lavender Dreamer~ says

    How sweet! I'm going to mark this page to see if I can make anything like this! I love this idea! Happy holidays to you! ♥♥♥

  85. Renewed Upon a Dream says

    I love the little snow globes that have been floating around blog land lately, but that gumball globe takes the cake for sure! So creative & pretty! Nice job

  87. Upscale Downhome says

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting. I adore your mini winter wonderland creations. My favorites are the animals in the sugar. Just make me happy to look at them!

  88. Jileen says

    WOW these are great, I love how you made this project all your own with the creative uses of containers! I think I might brave this project it looks so very cute. All the Best 🙂

  90. Stacie@hometownperch says

    Oh my gosh, those are so cute! My girls would love to have mini-winter scenes like that around the house. It's on my to-do list for next year already. 🙂

  92. LeAnn-The Modest Homestead says

    Thanks for your sweet comment! I love your blog! I'm your newest follower and would love it if you would follow me back!

  93. Liz says

    Goodness! Those are darling! 🙂 LOVED the gumball machine… ours is full of red and green peanut M&M's right now. 🙂

    Merry Christmas! 🙂

    ~Liz

  94. Shauna@Satori Design for Living says

    Love your out of the box thinking. These are adorable! Thanks for popping by my blog today!

  95. Sally Lee by the Sea Nautical Cottage says

    Your jars are so cute! Thanks very much for inviting me over to your blog…it's wonderful.

    Happy holiday hugs,
    Marie

  96. Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says

    I absolutely love that gumball machine … it's awesome! I would NEVER think to do that.

  97. Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says

    I absolutely love that gumball machine … it's awesome! I would NEVER think to do that.

  99. Chrissy @ Adventures in DIY says

    Hi Laura, thanks for stopping by my blog. I cruised on over to yours and saw these – love them! I especially love the gumball machine. Thanks for sharing!

  100. daysease says

    You always come up with the neatest ideas. these are no exception. thank you for sharing and for piquing our creativity to action. this is a very practical and simple way to use what we have around the house too, without breaking our budgets. Nice. Loving that little raccoon! 🙂 Hugs…

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