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A Necco Snow Globe

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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.

The view from above.

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!

Comments

  7. Claudia it is so beautiful. It is the first one I have seen done on it’s side!!

    More amazing giveaways to enter in The 12 days of Holidays Event!!

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

  8. 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.

    Merry Christmas
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

  9. 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

  15. 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 ❄

  16. 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

  23. 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~

  26. 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

  28. 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

  30. 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

  31. 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

  34. 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
    z

  36. 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

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