I can remember the first time my mother showed me the beauty found in a single snowflake. Although teeny tiny, each one is uniquely different. Ever since, I’ve kind of adored snow. Some may say, even to the extreme (so what if I prayed for snow a time or ten).
At the top of our stairs rested some empty apothecary jars. It seemed only fitting to make snow scenes. The first attempt did not include the lights. Still beautiful but not magical. But let me tell you, finding that extra strand of lights (ironically with white wire) at the bottom of our Christmas bin was like finding gold! To really elevate these festive displays, consider incorporating home electrical upgrades that can enhance lighting throughout your space and make every corner feel more enchanting. And if you need electronic products, then make sure to source quality electronics from reputable suppliers.
I also add a Christmas throw blanket for extra coziness to our home during the holiday season. Snowy Christmas magic all. day. long!
Start to Finish Time – 10 minutes. Apothecary jars (old) – Home Goods and World Market. Snow, trees, and village pieces ($1.00 – $4.00) – Walmart, Mini Lights (100) – Target
Love this! You nailed it again with the simple yet elegant ideas on the cheap.
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They are simply beautiful but I was thinking instead of plug in lights may be some of those little solar lights. I thing it might work with enough light in the room to keep them charged.
I used a cake stand (with glass cover) last year, using sea salt for snow. I bought some little trees. I thought I had little houses from “a pound of town” toys that I kept for my great-niece to play with when she visited, but I couldn’t find any, so I used enormous sheep! It was ridiculous and pretty at the same time-cute. In the year since, I have found a church and a railroad car from the original town, but good to know World Market has the real goods!
These are the cutest decorations ever!
I love this! Such a great idea!
Simply beautiful!
That is truly beautiful!
simple enough but so effective! These are beautiful, thank you for sharing 😀
Presh!! I just found your blog via pinterest and heart everything!! Your are all kinds of cute! As a working mom who still wants to look stylish and current I’ve found SO many useful suggestions on your blog. Keep up the great work!!
Awww how cute, I love anything that has to do with apothecary jars.
Kristina
Kristina does the Internets
So pretty:)
I’ve got to try this! I’ve got some battery operated lights that I think might work – thanks for sharing!
I was thinking the same thing, some battery operated lights might work just fine too, not every display will be near an outlet.
So pretty
These are so pretty!! I will have to remember this for next year, love it!
xo, Courtney
shabbyloveschic
This is awesome! I love it! I haven’t been able to put up my village for 2 years now because of little hands grabbing- I’m definitely doing this instead! You rock my world! Have a Merry Christmas!
well these are just adorable!
such a magical idea.. sheesh you always have the best little ideas…will u b doing a post about your house decorated for christmas?!Well u definately should:) we are hosting this year & would some decorating and family tradition tips! one more question dying to know what brand is your grey wrap sweater from xmas card post & the diy boot warmers sweater?! ok.ok Im done
Oh, I could just lose myself in those cozy, warm and wintry scenes. Charming!
Love it!
Did you drill a hole in them to string the lights through? Looks very beautiful.
no, just draped them out the backside of the mouth of the jar and put on the lid
Beautiful, saving this idea for next year! Can you tell me, what kind of “snow”?
it’s just a giant bag of plastic confetti snow from walmart. craft stores also carry different kinds 🙂
Do you know if Epsom Salt work too?
I just found your blog and wish I would have seen this sooner!! I love these and I will absolutely make them next year! It’s such a simple idea that comes out with such a beautiful result!! I too love snow, and the glow of soft Christmas lights, so this is the perfect craft!!
GORGEOUS! and easy, which is even better! I found you thru Pinterest, thanks for sharing!
Do you know if using the plastic snow with the lights could meet the snow?
These are so cute. And such a neat way to display those little village figurines! Love it!
very charming – I am doing this next year, but will probably start searching thru good-will or any thrift shop I can find for jars of varying sizes. thanx for sharing
What a great idea. I really like it and will definitely be making one or more of these this year. Would make a great gift for my daughters and daughter in law also.
LOVE! Do you think epsom salt would work as the snow?
It depends on where you live. In a dry climate, possibly. But if there’s humidity – the salt will clump together!
OK I love this idea! We have tons of village pieces and the past several years we’ve stopped decorating with them because we couldn’t find a way to display them. Will definitely be doing this during the holidays this year!
this is just gorgeous, will try this for the holiday.
Wanted to make you snow glove…just a couple of questions…what did you use for snow? and also what did you set your Christmas pieces on? or are they just set on the fluff?
Thanks!!!
Adorable! I am so in love with this idea. Pinning it and hopefully giving it my own go this Christmas. Thanks for sharing.
Annette
My Rose Valley
I love using apothecary jars (cant get to many). Love the idea of using the lights and SNOW!
I was wondering, don’t the lights get too hot for the snow? Love the idea.
Je me posais la même question..pour ma part j’utilise des guirlandes à piles…c’est bien plus pratique et très sûr.
What size are your apothecary jars? 🙂
I love those apothecary jars. I’m gonna try them.
Do you think there would be
any problem with the lights getting to warm for the snow maybe causing fire.
How lovely!! And you are right, you can get the little figures at any dollar store too! So cheap! So pretty!!!
Absolutely beautiful, stunning. Had to repin. Thanks for sharing.
This is so awesome. I will defiantly be doing this for Christmas this year. Thanks for the share and what bargains. Wow. Love it.
I am going to make one of these with battery operated mini lights with timers. Thank you for the great idea and it is something I can do with my grandkids!
Love this idea also. Along with another, I wondered about the lights and the snow; if there would be a problem. I found, at Walmart, not just the tiny lights but the “teeny” lights and am using them in snow scenes in my Fairy Gardens. Thanks so much for all your ideas. Keep them coming!
Did you find the lights with white wire? I found battery operated, but not with white wires.
You might try masking off the bulbs and the battery compartment (or the bulbs and plug-end of electrical set) and spray painting the traditional green wire with matte white. I would think that a 35 light string would be sufficient. Hope this helps!
Are you referring to fairy lights that are like a drop of water on a very thin string of wire? They can be operated by battery and the newers ones can be plugged in and automatically come on and go off. They come in several colors. Also, there’s a remote so no need to be taking the lid off and on .
Wondering if this would work with battery tea lights?
I would assume that you would have to dig in the snow every time you turned on or off the battery t-lites.
No. Read above comment by me.
Hi, just wondering what is the “snow” used?
These villages are so gorgeous. I intend to make at least one, but I have a question. How did keep the minitures suspended at the top of the snow?? I’ve worked with this snow in the past and objects tend to sink into it. I look forward to your reply. Thanks
These are gorgeous! Pinned! I even have a couple of jars and some of the village, YEAH!
Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile
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I’m going to do this for my antique buffet.
Beautiful, think I will try adding a sprinkle of silver glitter to mine
Greetings from Missouri. What a beautiful idea! I love your ideas.
Merry Christmas !
OOOhhhh One more question. What is the font you used on your pictures? Thank you again!!!
what is the snow? thanks so cute~kay
It’s just the artificial snow found at walmart/target (holiday decor section)
Want to use this idea for a church comedy night as centerpieces on the tables. Since it’s a one time thing, do you think the battery operated tea lights will work? Also, any suggestions on getting snow since Christmas is now over?
Love these. You can buy battery operated “mini” lights with timers on QVC…They can also be set to stay on or to “twinkle”. I have them wound around my displays and in large dough bowls with bowl fillers, pinecones and such. They look great and to date, they have never gotten hot.
I love this idea and will be trying it for my church Christmas Holiday Faire! But I will be drilling the glass and feeding the 50-light string (available at Target) in through the bottom of the jar so the lid can be closed and all the lights can be contained in the jar. Glass drill bits are pretty easy to use with practice. Just a thought.
This is super cute, whilst I am not sure I want Christmas all year round, too much of a reminder of how unorganised I am preparing for the real thing, but I am definitely going to pin this to try in Dec. Thanks for sharing.
LOOVE this!
Like a snow village but without the hype, fuss, and collecting!
Really, really beautiful – but as some others I just want to know whether the lights get too hot for the snow. Is it a problem? Maybe absorbent cotton could be a nice alternative…
No, not a problem at all! If anything, I think cotton might be more dangerous.
very beautiful, I will be trying this with battery operated lights..
I, too, am wondering if the plastic snow would melt with the heat from the lights. These are really pretty. Thanks for sharing!
Totally charming. Thank you for the great idea!
Too cute, too cute, too cute, too cute!!
Thank you soooo much for sharing! x
These are gorgeous!
Does anyone know a source for PLASTIC apothecary jars? I’ve alwa ys wanted some for my bathroom, but leary of glass in there! Thanks!
Wouldnt the REAL snow melt?? Is there some type of real lookin fake snow I could get?
<3 these!!! But WHAT is the "snow" stuff you use & WHERE do you find it??
wow!!!!
Could I use Epsom salts for snow?
Absolutely! Great idea!
Hi! Kosher salt is also coarse, & is sometimes used for snow scenes. Not sure which is coarser…Kosher or Epsom.
Hi,how lovely!! what is the snow made of please? any fire retardant material since the lights might be warm? many thanks
Beautiful…I can hardly wait to get my supplies!
Thank you for sharing
Fantastic idea. I have all types of these jars. Bought at The Pottery barn outlet on sale. They sell fake snow too
I’ve seen fake snow on sale several places – you might Google it – just make sure it is fire retardant I have the tiny lights called “rice lights”. I never knew what to do with them. Yay’. Perfect answer. I have used the jars and fake snow for years & have been looking for a way to dress them up. (In the past I added pinecones & leaves sprayed with a bit of bling – or pretty ornaments, etc Thanks for this clever idea. Oh also I have added a cool embellished tassel to my largestest jar top. – you can find them on sale at many places. Or embellish a fabric tassel yourself. Now I just need my little town or scene. A shopping I will go!
Just got my supplies!!! I bought cotton & snow flakes… Just for safety did anyone have any issues w either ???
There. Beautiful to look at. And decorate with id call them happiness
This is so cute! Where did you find the little “scenes?”
going to try this now. looks great!
love the idea, will be using it for Christmas next year and also for Easter with a different theme
love the idea, will be using it next Christmas and also for easter with a different theme
love it I am going to use it for Easter with a different theme
thank you for wonderful ideas
I just love this! We always have a craft to do on Thanksgiving, this is just perfect!! Thank you!
Where do you find the snow at Michael’s or some place?
That is the cutest thing ever 🙂 Well done!
Oh did you wake up my Christmas feelings with these wonderful jars. Now I am ready to run with it.
I was wondering if I use baking powder for snow? I will also call my brother who is fireman and ask him.
Thank you so much for grabbing out of my BAH HUMBUG mood.
Sherry in Parker CO
I am so doing them! Thanks for sharing. Very creative and elegant.
I did something similar this year. We live in the Northeast in PA and have had almost balmy weather. Folks who want snow are not happy, but those of us who never want to see snow again, we are relishing the 50 to 70 degree weather. I decided to turn my foyer into a snow scene this year. I have an adorable original acrylic painting on wood of a snowman so I hung him above my antique gateleg table. I covered the table in a white table cloth and started putting out my collection of white trees. I then move to the apothecary jars, large gallon jars and any other cloches I had. I filled them with snow and bottle brush trees, along with antique white raindeer. Some of them have small white figures of people, animals etc. The best part are the lights. I found battery operated white tiny lights on copper wire that are just amazing. When they are off you don’t even notice them, since the wire is so thin. I also hung my large white Moravian star from the second floor bannister. Can’t wait till it is all finished, I think it will just glow.
Hej !
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What is your snow made of, can you suggest some ideas, like shredded cello, small plastic stones, even bean bag filling would probably work what do you think
Love this idea!! Just beautiful! What are you using for snow?
Can you please tell me what you used for snow? I’m concerned of some snows catching fire.
OMG I love these. I am going to buy the stuff I need to make. Can not wait.
I adore this! I’m done decorating for the holidays this year and went with a more traditional theme because most of the stuff was free or super cheap. Next year, however, I’m planning to have a white Christmas theme and this will be perfect!
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How do you get the figures to stay above the snow and not weigh it down?