Advent Day 18: The Polar Express and magical miniature wonderglobes

Book: The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
Activity: Magical Miniature Wonderglobes

I imagine most of you are familiar with this book, if not the movie. I'm a big admirer of Chris Van Allsburg's work so if you haven't seen the book be sure to take a look at it and his exquisite detailed drawings. His website is very cool and has a lot of fun activities for kids. Click here to go to his postcard page and send someone a postcard of The Polar Express.

Activity: Magical Miniature Wonderglobes

Supplies:
•glass bowl, cup, etc. that is easy to see through - try the thrift store for a good, inexpensive selection
•batting
•cardboard from a box
•marking pen or pencil
•scissors
•miniature trees, animals, people, etc. for decorating
•small mirror for lake if desired
•glue
•glitter
•glitter glue
•2 silver chenille stems

Step 1: trace upper edge of glass onto cardboard and cut out

Step 2: place cardboard circle on batting and cut around it a little larger than the cardboard

Step 3: glue batting to cardboard circle

Step 4: arrange miniatures on batting as desired; snip batting a little to get the object nestled in well

Step 5: glue objects onto the batting

Step 6: add glitter or glitter glue as desired to your scene

Step 7: twist two chenille stems together and glue around edge of cardboard circle

Step 8: make sure glass is very clean inside then put glue on the rim, turn upside down and glue into place

Step 9: admire your handiwork!

Comments

[edwina]

I just dropped by to see what you have been up to and just had to say (as my sister-in-law says) these are so fricken adorable.

Love em...

[kimberley]

I do admire your handiwork! Really great idea-I had been thinking of some kind of a snow globe idea before Christmas, but this is much better.

[Heidi]

The snowglobes are awesome, Cassi! Love them!

[the pesky bombolino]

So, so charming x.

[Gayle]

I love,love,love this idea. We're making these tonight. Your blog is a gift we're able to open throughout the year. Thank you!
With Appreciation, Gayle

[S.HOPkins]

Thanks so much for the inspiration...I've been hunting for gifts that my 7-year-old daughter can make for the grandparents and these will be PERFECT! She has a huge collection of snow globes, so I'm sure she'll love the idea of making her own.

Love, Love, Love your advent ideas! Thanks again.

Cheers,
Suzanne

[Stacy]

I just wanted to say how much I have been enjoying your blog. I love all the crafty ideas and plan on trying some over the winter and also put in my holiday binder for next year. Thanks for sharing all your ideas...they are wonderful. Happy Holidays!!

[robyn]

this is such a great idea!