You all know about my recent find: the vintage Necco candy jar with its Art Deco styling.
Suzan suggested that I turn it on its side and create a Christmas scene inside. I couldn’t get that idea out of my head, so I trotted off to the store to get some Epsom salts for that snowy look. No Epsom salts. But they did have kosher salt. Perfect.
I used some bottle brush trees, a couple of smallish pine cones, and one of my Putz houses.
I really love it. I didn’t tell Don about it, just waited to see if he noticed it. I was upstairs sewing in the studio when I heard, “Brilliant!” Smile. I quickly told him, however, that it was someone else’s idea. That’s one of the fabulous perks of blogland – it’s a wonderland of ideas shared by generous fellow bloggers.
I’ve seen a variety of snow globes all over blogland; sometimes in a small jar or under a cloche – you could create one quite easily. I had everything on hand except for the kosher salt which was about $1.50. Kosher salt is great because it’s coarse and looks glittery and snow-like.
I may have to make another one. Maybe you could make a snow globe today!
Don’t forget – tomorrow is a special edition of Defending the Small House. The theme is Christmas Decorating in a Small House and we are inviting you to join in via a linky party. I’ll have the links up and ready just after midnight – east coast time. Join us!
Wow that’s really a neat project! !! Looks great! !!!
That snow globe is adorable. Hmm Koscher salt? Now where did mine go. I must create ~ thanks for the inspiration ;-)
Oh it is brilliant! I have a huge aqua glass jar, might have been for pickling back in the day…I am going to try making a version of this~thanks!
Claudia, your snow globe is beautiful! I love it. And, I would have never thought to use Kosher salt. Very creative.
-Lynn
Oh Claudia! Love this and how easy and inexpensive it was to create something sooo pretty! Now everyone will be raiding their basement for old jars! LOL Great inspiration.
Simply perfect! LOVING this beyond belief!
Claudia it is so beautiful. It is the first one I have seen done on it’s side!!
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Ohhhh, Claudia, this is a magnificent idea & creation. Have to give it the old 1,2,3 on some of my jars. TY for sharing.
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Marydon
Oh, VERY PRETTY! I LIKE this idea!.. And I know I’ve got kosher salt in the cupboard, ready to go! I’ll have to think on this a bit, and maybe have a go at making one myself!.. Hope you had a great weekend, and that you’re enjoying the holiday season!! ~tina
What a terrific idea. You are truly clever. Off to click an ads to keep your creative pennies flowing.
I love this!!!
Lovely and uplifting to look at. Have a nice day, Claudia.
Nice snow globe. :-)
SUPER IDEA CLAUDIA…I JUST LOVE IT..
NOW I HAVE TO FIND A WIDE MOUTH CLEAR JAR……HAVE A GREAT WEEK…RIZZI
Claudia
Your bottle scene is delightful. I can just imagine making up stories about those who live in such an idyllic place. I enjoy your blog and need to move you from the list I follow to my blogroll, just so I don’t miss anything!
Karen ❄
That is a great idea for your Necco jar! Love it! I do need to make one too out of something lying around here! I posted my Christmas dollhouse this morning. Come by and check it out!~Hugs, Patti
Such a lovely idea – love your little snow scene
I agree with Don. Brilliant! That is just the cutest thing!
Brenda
Adorable Claudia! Love your find too! xo
I love it. I would never have thought to turn it on its’ side. Love your husbands’ response.
Cladia
I love it! I have four jars similar to yours-now I know what to do with one of them.
Thank you for sharing!!
Totally adorable! :-)
Oh I love it!
It is perfect on its side like that too.
I may have to look around here and make one with what I have on hand.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Blessings~
This is a wonderful way to enjoy your new treasure jar and the holiday spirit. A little winter wonderland. Jingle Bell Joys…
Adorable!
Danielle
Oh Claudia ,this is the sweetest snow glope–I love your turned it that way- and the little house, in its wintery surroundings are the cutest.
Also thanks for taking me on the tour near your home-you live in a wonderful area.
Hugs Dorthe
It’s like a little village nestled in the forest for the winter! Don is right, brilliant!
Hi Claudia, That looks so adorable!! I’ve used kosher salt too.I think it’s better then the snow i buy at michaels.
Kathy
It’s wonderful Claudia. What a brilliant idea to use kosher salt for snow!!
Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Great find Claudia! Love what you’ve created with it! I’m sure you will find lots of uses for it over the years. I saw a vintage Necco jar like yours on a website called Ruby Lane. They were asking $100 for it. Not sure what the going price for something like this is. I remember necco candy. Used to eat quite a bit of those in the old days!
~Saandy
Oh my goodness… I am so in love with that snow scene!! There is something so charming about a snow scene. Oh, and that vintage necco jar– what an amazing find! Lovelovelove it!
Hugs,
Jill
Oh, I love this! What a beautiful idea!
My goodness that is just about the cutest thing i have ever seen! I would love to make one too!
blessings, Joanne
I am finally getting around this am to everyone, and when I saw this I thought WOOT! It looks so adorable. What a great job you did.! I bet they’ll be lots of tipped over jars this holiday lol
I too use kosher salt for snow and/or some Epson salts.
We’re not cheap, we’re frugal and that is NOT a bad word.
I am enjoying your series too :D off to Brenda’s now
x
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Adorable. I love it. :)
How cute is that? I’m going to be on the lookout for a cute jar to implement this great tip next year. Everything’s all finished for this year, here at the cottage. I’m so far behind I can’t figure out what to do next. It happens every year, but for some reason, this year is the worst.
Huggies,
Spencer
That is just darling!!
Well everyone loves your adorable snow globe and so do I! Especially love the miniature scenery it’s so transcendent.