Looking for something different to do with your Christmas gifts this year? Make these Christmas present toppers to add a fun DIY touch to any gift!
I have a great alternative to classic bows for your Christmas gifts this year. These snow globe present toppers can be made in minutes and are a cute addition to holiday presents.
Christmas Present Toppers Video Tutorial
Check out the video below to see how I used my Adtech glue gun to make these cute Christmas present toppers. This craft is so easy to make and adds such a fun touch to gifts!
Can’t watch the video or missed some of the steps? Follow along with our step-by-step instructions for how to make these Christmas present toppers below!
How To Make Christmas Present Toppers
I love making festive gift tags with my Cricut to add to a gift during the holidays. But every once in a while, I feel like pulling out my trusty hot glue gun to make a special craft.
If you’re looking for creative gift-wrapping ideas, then today’s post is for you.
These cute and easy snow globe present toppers are a great alternative to bows for Christmas gifts.
Make this DIY craft with a few simple supplies for a personal touch you can add to your gifts this Christmas!
Supplies Needed To Make Christmas Present Toppers
- Two part clear plastic ornament
- Various seasonal miniatures
- Artificial snow
- Chipboard
- Adtech Hot Glue Gun
- Hot glue
- Ribbon
- Scissors
Step 1: Break Apart Ornament
Take the ornament and break it into two pieces. It’s meant to be two halves, so they should come apart easily.
Step 2: Cut Off Hanger From Ornament
Use your scissors to cut off the top hanger from the ornament.
Step 3: Trace Ornament Onto Chipboard
Trace the ornament half onto your chipboard and cut it out with scissors.
Step 4: Glue Miniatures To Chipboard
Glue your desired miniatures to the chipboard circle with hot glue. This is the fun part! You can use whatever miniatures you want.
Step 5: Add Artificial Snow
Add some artificial snow to the ornament half.
Step 6: Add Hot Glue To Inside Of Ornament Half
Put a bead of hot glue around the inside of the ornament half.
Step 7: Add Chipboard Circle
Turn your chipboard circle over onto the glue and hold until cooled.
Step 8: Attach Christmas Present Topper To Gift
Hot glue your snow globe onto a piece of ribbon and attach it to your gift.
So simple, right?
These miniature snow globes will be a hit with kids and adults alike. We added them to presents that had been wrapped with snowflake-themed paper as well.
Grab your ornaments and get started on these snow globe present toppers today. This quick and easy craft will spice up your presents this holiday season.
Want even more ideas for your hot glue gun? You can make our plaid ornaments in just minutes as well.
Or try your hand at making some Santa napkin rings. With any of these projects, your glue gun is sure to be busy this holiday season!
Let me know if you make these snow globe present toppers and how they turn out.
Merry Christmas!
FAQs About Christmas Present Toppers
Here are a few common questions that I often see readers asking about making these Christmas present toppers. If you have a question, please check if I’ve already addressed it below. If you don’t see your question listed, please leave it in the comments!
Where Can I Find Two-Part Clear Plastic Ornaments?
You can find Two-Part Clear Plastic Ornaments either on Amazon or at your local craft store.
Can I Use A Different Type Of Glue For This Project?
Hot glue is the ideal type of glue for crafting projects like this one because it’s affordable, dries quickly, and has a stronghold. However, if you don’t have a hot glue gun, you could use crafting glue or super glue.
When using other types of glue, just be aware that setting time will be longer, and you’ll need to hold items in place until the glue sets.
Where Can I Find Miniatures For These Christmas Present Toppers?
You can find miniatures on Amazon or in the miniatures section at your local craft store.
NOTE: If you have never checked out the miniature section at your craft store, it’s usually mixed in with dollhouse items.
What Else Can I Use For Miniatures?
Besides miniatures themselves, you can also use items from the jewelry section (like charms), 3d embellishments designed for paper crafting, or even miniature ornaments.
5 More Snow Globe Crafts
Did you love these Christmas present toppers and want more snow globe craft ideas? Then check out the projects below!
- Mini Snow Globe Ornaments
- Waterless Snow Globes
- DIY Christmas Snow Globe With A Train
- Snowman Snowglobe
- EOS Lip Balm Snow Globes Christmas Craft
These are adorable! My kids love snow globes and I know these would be a hit.
Very, very cute – all of your ideas! Good job on the video tutorial too. Visiting from Delightsome Life. 🙂 Merry Christmas
Rita C at Panoply
Wow! That’s so creative. I never would have thought of it, but I love the result. Aren’t those the best ideas – the ones you wish you had thought of? It’s too late for me to try these this year, but I’ll remember it next time around.
These are really cute. So creative. Thanks for linking up with Small Victories.
I love all these ideas!! Thanks for sharing
Ohhh bravo, c’est magnifique, vraiment une belle idée, je vous souhaite de jolies fêtes de Noël !
I came here for your snow globe toppers and found so much more. You have a new reader.
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