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Snow Globe Ornament

November 19, 2014 By Linda 45 Comments

Snow Globe Ornament – Vintage Car Snow Globe.

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There’s a radio station in Chicago that gets an early start on the holiday season, switching over their format to play holiday music 24-hours-a-day. I thought this happened sometime after Thanksgiving but, to my surprise, realized they start much earlier …

 

as in last Friday earlier.

 

I was in the car driving home from the Loop when I hit the button for the station that plays the greatest hits from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. To my surprise, there was Margaret Whiting and Johnny Mercer crooning Baby It’s Cold Outside.

 

I turned up the volume and sang along – to both parts – as  I cruised down LaSalle.

 

By the time I hopped onto Lake Shore Drive at Fullerton, I was belting out, “it’s the most hap, happiest time … of the year.”

 

My exit onto Belmont found me bopping my head as I rocked out to Rocking Around the Christmas Tree.

 

My short hop along the inner drive to Addison made me smile with an 80’s throwback to Wham’s Last Christmas (a visit to the video is worth it for the clothes and hairstyles alone).

 

Bringing it on home as I passed Wrigley Field was The Grinch Who Stole Christmas …

You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch
You really are a heel
You’re as cuddly as a cactus
And as charming as an eel, Mr. Grinch
You’re a bad banana
With a greasy black peel

🙂

If only I could have topped it off with one of my hands-down favorites, Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You …

 

Ah well. Maybe next time. But all that driving and Christmas song singing made me think of my Day 8 ornament idea …

How To Make Vintage Car Snow Globe Ornament

Snow Globe Ornament

Materials*

Large (140mm) Clear Plastic Fillable Ornament

Small Bottle Brush Trees (mine measure about 2″ tall from base to tip; here are a few buying options from Amazon. Click here and click here)

Faux Snow

Red & White Baker’s Twine

1:64 (or 1/64) vintage car (unfortunately, the car in this post has become really difficult to find or too expensive – you can try eBay – but here’s a similar look on Amazon (click here). And here are even more buying choices on Amazon (click here)).

 

*includes affiliate links

 

I found these amazing large plastic ornament balls at Michaels. They’re great because they open up down the middle.

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The other materials included a vintage look car, bottle brush tree, baker’s twine, and Epsom salt.

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I cut the base off the bottle brush tree using a wire cutter.

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Using a length of baker’s twine, I tied the tree to the top of the car.

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Place the car in one half of the ornament.

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Add Epsom salt. I used about 1/4 cup’s worth.

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Attach other half of plastic ball.

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Add some baker’s twine …

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And you’re ready to hang your new vintage car snow globe ornament on the tree!

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Vintage Car Handmade Ornament for Christmas

 

Now it’s time to check out what my crafty friends have come up with on this 8th Day of Christmas.

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Glitter Polka Dot Glass Ball Ornament | May Richer Fuller Be

Deer Head Ornament | Mom 4 Real

 

I wonder what Christmas songs they’ve been singing along to in their cars …

Linda

You might also like …

Snow Globe Idea with Vintage Car

Vintage Car Mason Jar Snow Globe (click here)

For even more holiday inspiration, you can find more handmade ornaments by clicking here …

Christmas Craft Ideas: Homemade Ornaments

All 12 days – and all 144 ornaments – can be found by clicking here …

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* Some of the materials used in my projects were purchased with a gift card provided by Michaels *

 

Filed Under: DIY & Crafts, Holiday & Seasonal


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Comments

  1. laura@top this top that says

    November 19, 2014 at 4:09 am

    your funny! nothing better then rockin out to some classic christmas tunes. I just love that ornament. your series has been so much fun and everything you are doing is just amazing…photos too!

    Reply
  2. ColleenB. says

    November 19, 2014 at 6:05 am

    Everything is getting earlier and earlier. They never use Christmas music till the day after Thanksgiving. I started to hear Christmas music last week already.
    People are just loosing touch of the True Meaning of Christmas.
    I love your ornament by the way. It’s adorable.
    The car; is that on the size of a Hot Wheel or Match Box car?
    I gotta see if I can find a small John Deere tractor and make an ornament for this hubby of mine.

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 19, 2014 at 6:44 am

      I know it’s early – but I’m truly loving the Christmas music in my car this year! And the car is the size of matchbox car. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Susan says

    November 19, 2014 at 6:07 am

    It’s funny, we all love to sing in my family and not one of us has a great voice. Singing in the car is such a release, isn’t it?
    Where did you buy the great car and even more important, where oh where did you get that size bottle tree?

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 19, 2014 at 6:48 am

      I get mocked endlessly for my terrible voice by my kids! Ha! Those little bottle brush trees are sold in packages with multi-sizes. But I found an ebay dealer who sells them by the dozen. Let me know if you want a link to my source (though, I do guard it for my Etsy shop biz!).

      Reply
  4. Laurie says

    November 19, 2014 at 6:09 am

    This is so cute……but where do you find those little vintage looking cars?

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 19, 2014 at 6:49 am

      I find my vintage looking cars at Howland Trading. Here’s the link: http://www.howlandtradingco.com/store/c/1571-Diecast-Cars.html

      Reply
  5. Danni@SiloHillFarm says

    November 19, 2014 at 6:28 am

    Oh I love this Linda! How fun! Also fun to hear you driving the routes of my old hometown area. Off to visit some of the other links and thanks for sharing this cool ornament.

    Reply
  6. kirbycarespodi says

    November 19, 2014 at 7:14 am

    I think this just might be my favorite ornament EVER!!!

    Reply
  7. Kris@Junkchiccottage says

    November 19, 2014 at 9:05 am

    Linda,
    How cute is this ornament. ADORABLE!!!
    Kris

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 19, 2014 at 4:33 pm

      Thank you Kris! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Lisa@2perfectiondecor says

    November 19, 2014 at 10:16 am

    This is one of the cutest ornament ideas EVER!!! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 19, 2014 at 4:33 pm

      Thank you Lisa! That is so sweet of you to say!

      Reply
  9. Chaney says

    November 19, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    This is really, really adorable, Linda! That car paired with that tree? Perfect. Love the vintage-y-ness!

    Reply
  10. Cookie17 says

    November 20, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    Sooo Cute,, gonna make on for grandson has tree in his room & he will like this..Good JoB Thank’s…

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 21, 2014 at 7:13 am

      Thank you! And this would be perfect with his favorite Hot Wheels (okay, maybe not his favorite one; he might find that frustrating)! Maybe his second favorite! 🙂 Linda

      Reply
  11. Ashley@BiggerthantheThreeofUs says

    November 21, 2014 at 6:47 am

    I think this one might be my favorite! I could definitely see more plays on it as well. So cute!

    Reply
  12. Louise Adkins says

    November 21, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    Love the snowglobe ornament!

    Reply
  13. jeanna says

    November 21, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    So cute! This would be such a great project for my kids and I to do every year… Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 22, 2014 at 8:15 am

      Thank you! So sweet – and the kids would love it! :)Linda

      Reply
  14. Kimberly says

    November 22, 2014 at 7:32 am

    Can you please share where you found the vintage cars? I can’t find them anywhere! Love your blog, BTW!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 22, 2014 at 8:14 am

      The first one I found in a Toys R Us, but they don’t always carry them. So I found an online source where I order my cars. It’s called HOwland Tradeing Co. and here’s the link: http://www.howlandtradingco.com/store/c/1571-Diecast-Cars.html

      🙂 Linda

      Reply
  15. Teri@The Freshman Cook says

    November 22, 2014 at 9:20 pm

    This is so cute! I have a couple of friends who would just love this! So creative! I would love if you would share this at my blog party, Celebrate It! The party is all about celebrating our wonderful everyday life!
    http://thefreshmancook.blogspot.com/2014/11/celebrate-it-blog-party-18.html

    Reply
  16. Debbie Westbrooks says

    November 23, 2014 at 6:56 pm

    Linda, love it! You’re so talented! Pinned and shared 🙂
    Debbie

    Reply
  17. Janae says

    November 24, 2014 at 8:35 am

    This is GENIUS!!! And thank you for inspiring me with a few Christmas prezzies! And I have to tell you how much I LOVE your narrative of the city streets…I grew up in Chicago and this was a wonderful reminder of home!! (and I think the music started Friday because Michigan Ave lighting was Saturday)

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 24, 2014 at 5:52 pm

      The Christmas music actually started 2 Fridays ago! And I’m so happy to have shared some fond Chicago memories with you! It’s such a beautiful city! Thanks so much for stopping by! :)Linda

      Reply
  18. Cheryl says

    November 24, 2014 at 10:21 am

    HI Linda,
    Got to admit that I originally clicked on your post from Met Monday to answer this question: “How the heck did she get that car in there?” and I’m glad I did. Didn’t know that Michaels sold ornaments that open in half like that….opens up even more possibilities! I just love your vintage car with the tree tied to the top…so original and so very sweet. Thanks so much for sharing the tutorial with us.
    Happy Thanksgiving,
    Cheryl

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 24, 2014 at 5:51 pm

      Thank you so much! I’m so happy you stopped by! 🙂 Linda

      Reply
  19. Eilis says

    November 24, 2014 at 8:25 pm

    Adorable! I will be at Michael’s tomorrow.
    Eilis
    My-heart-lives-here.blogspot.com

    Reply
  20. Kelly says

    November 28, 2014 at 11:31 am

    Hey! I was wondering what size ornament you used? I was debating between the 3in and 4in ones, wasn’t sure if you happened to know. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 28, 2014 at 12:53 pm

      I’m not sure. I just measured around it and it’s a 6″ radius and 12″ diameter. The car alone is 3 inches long.

      Reply
  21. Joyce @ Quilted Nest says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:03 am

    This is probably the best handmade filled ornament I have ever seen. Way to go!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 30, 2014 at 4:40 pm

      That is just such a sweet thing to say!!! Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  22. Charlene@A Pinch of Joy says

    November 29, 2014 at 5:40 pm

    Love the ornament with the tree on top of the car and the inspiration story was the best! I’m picturing this lady driving in crazy traffic (been in Chicago!) really getting into vintage Christmas songs and a big thought balloon suddenly flashes above her head! Pinned.

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 30, 2014 at 4:40 pm

      Hey, how did you know I’m a crazy driver! Trained on the roads of New Jersey … 🙂

      Reply
  23. Marie@The Interior Frugalista says

    December 1, 2014 at 9:17 am

    I saw your adorable ornament featured at The Cottage Market. It is absolutely adorable Linda. Pinning!

    Reply
  24. Barb says

    December 1, 2016 at 1:18 am

    Did anyone who has made this have difficulty with the epsom salts sticking to one side or the other of the globe? Mine seems to have some stuck on there with static electricity and it’s not so nice when it’s not clear… Suggestions?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      December 1, 2016 at 9:43 am

      I would dismantle & wash out the inside of the ball to get rid of the static electricity.

      Reply
  25. Barb says

    December 1, 2016 at 1:19 am

    Thanks for the sweet idea!

    Reply

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