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December 5, 2011

Anthropologie Snow Globe Knockoff

Whew! It’s only December 4th, but Christmas is definitely in full swing here At The Picket Fence! Normally we reserve our Sundays here at the fence for our Simply Sunday posts, and don’t worry we’ll still be sharing several inspirational posts during this most special of Holy Seasons! But in order to work in all that we have planned for the Christmas season we hope you’ll forgive us for featuring a project or two on Sundays!  For example, these fun and adorable snow globes!
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I think we’ve all seen by now these mason jar and salt shaker snow globes from Anthropologie.  You know the ones that started at $18.00 for the salt shaker (by the way they are sold out of these!) and went up to $38.00 for the large mason jars! In fact a few of you have already knocked off these great little globes.
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Way back in early November I pinned these knowing that I would be recreating these for my kitchen this Christmas.  They couldn’t be easier to make and are seriously cute!  I wish I had some complicated tutorial to give you and you’d  think I was so clever and ingenious but really they are easy-peasy! 
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Here’s what you need:
Supplies:
Variety of sizes of Ball Mason Jars with lids (already had jars)
Small glass salt shakers (plain with crome  lids I found mine at Garden Ridge)
Artificial snow
Miniature trees (I found mine at Dollar Tree *2 for $1 & the extra tiny one at WalMart .40 each)
small extras like mini pinecones, tiny silver % white ornaments, tinsel, etc.)

Total Cost Per Snow Globe: $1.00-1.25 per snow globe (a little more if you need to purchase jars)

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Directions:
Decide on your little display for each jar.  For some you might want to remove the plastic bases and place the stems of the trees in small ornaments. 
You can also add various small ornaments and pinecones at the base of the trees. 
Once you decide on your vignette for each jar, add snow around the base of the trees and screw lid into bottom of jar.
That’s it!
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Here is an up close view of the salt shaker snow globes. 
And, here are some more photos of the snow globes all ready for Christmas in my kitchen!
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Do you like my DIY tiered tray? Would you believe most of the items are from the Dollar Tree?! I’ll share how I made this in a future post! Here’s some more pictures of the snow globes.
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Here are the darling salt shaker ones. 
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Did I mention they are $18.00 in the store?! Did I mention they are sold out!?

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I love the addition of these cute paper cone trees.  An easy and free (if you have scrapbook paper around) addition to my snow globe vignette.
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So do you think I did a good job knocking off the Anthropologie snow globes? How about when you know I saved $17-36 a globe!  
There are so many other fabulous projects you can do with mason jars during the Christmas season.  One that caught our eye was this amazing mason jar advent created by Kristin at Sweet Country Life.
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Visit Kristin at her lovely blog to see a little more about this delightful sweet country advent, and how they are using it to remind them of the TRUE meaning of Christmas.
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I am so excited that  you got a sneak peek at my kitchen…you’ll have to join me to see the rest this coming Friday when I host the Christmas in the Kitchen portion of the Christmas Blogger Block Party! 
Thank you for joining us this Sunday here At The Picket Fence.  May this first Sunday of Christmas be one of peace, hope and rest for you and your family! Take a moment to remember the WHY of this glorious time of year..friends, family and most importantly FAITH!
Don’t forget Debbie will be kicking off the Christmas Blogger Block Party later tonight with her Holiday Copycat Challenge…see you there!
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  1. Kristin says

    December 4, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Heather~
    First off….
    Thank you so much for sharing my version of our Advent with your readers! I love that we have been able to partner up again on our shared love of celebrating Him.

    Secondly~ I must live under a rock. Because I have not seen these snow globes. But you can bet your bottom dollar that I will be making these.
    Anything with a mason jar….

    Be still my Sweet Country Heart!

    Love-Love-Love!

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  2. debbie refresh restyle says

    December 4, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I love your snow globes! The tablescape looks amazing! Thanks for rounding up all these amazing Christmas inspired parties!
    Sincerely,
    Debbie

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  3. Marilyn says

    December 4, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Some people must be seriously challenged in the craft area. $18 for a salt shaker with a tree inside!!? And they’re sold out!!? Just think how much we could all make if those silly people would just pay us…these are so easy, I’ll even make some! And you can be assured I have everything needed in my dungeon! Thanks for sharing.♥♫

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  4. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    December 4, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Heather I LOVE it!! Great copy. Your island vignette looks beautiful! Martina

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  5. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    December 4, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Love this idea, Heather. Yours look awesome.

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  6. Catie @ Catie's Corner says

    December 4, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Heather, they look soo cute! I might have to make some too. I’ve seen them all over Pinterest and blogland. Like your tiered trays too. Can’t wait to see the whole kitchen done up for Christmas! Hope you’re having a great weekend.

    ~ Catie

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  7. Debbiedoo's blogging and blabbing says

    December 4, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    That is so pretty! I love this idea and you did a fantastic job. I started the party early, I saw some gals already had posted theirs so I thought, let’s get this party started!

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  8. Curtains In My Tree says

    December 4, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    I am so glad I saved my old salt shakers in a little drawer downstairs in the studio. I am heading down to get them and use a piece off my old white bottle brush tree for the shaker. Thanks for sharing. Oh I have lots of jars also to use
    Yeah

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  9. Betsy@ coastal-colors says

    December 4, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    These are awesome! I love the salt and pepper shakers! What a great idea! Your globes are amazing! I can’t wait to see your entire kitchen!

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  10. Kelly says

    December 4, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    How cute are those?! I haven’t been to Anthropologie to even see these, so this is a first for me. I really like your less expensive version. That store can be so high! That makes a nice statement piece in your kitchen for the holidays.

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  11. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    December 4, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Love your snow globe knock-offs, Heather! They looks so great sitting on your tiered tray, too! I’m liking everything I can see in these pictures.

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  12. Pam - diy Design Fanatic says

    December 4, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    So cute, Heather! I saw these on Pinterest, too and loved them. Your copycat is wonderful!

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  13. Miss Kitty says

    December 4, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    SO very cute! I bought those darling trees when I saw them in Dollar Tree last week…I wasn’t sure what to do with them till now. Thanks so much for sharing your ideas. I saw your post over at Debbie Doos.

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  14. Okio B Designs says

    December 4, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    I just love these! I can’t believe people paid $18 for those itty bitty ones at Anthro. Holy moly! Yours are fantastic!

    Jeanine

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  15. andrea says

    December 5, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Why pay top dollar when you can dyi? Love the eensy salt shaly the best! It is so darling! I’d like to make some of these for my little girl’s room…she would love them! andrea@townandprairie

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  16. Ruby Jean says

    December 5, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    So Beautiful… It is So Bright and Cheery… 🙂

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  17. Debbie says

    December 5, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Ahhhh! Now I want to do this. Honestly, I will never get my decorating done if I keep wanting to copy everything I see in blog land.

    But those are sooo cute…
    And I do have a snow theme in the kitchen…

    Reply
  18. Lauren@BaylorSays... says

    December 5, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    Oh my gosh, these are so DARLING!!! How clever. So glad I found you at YTTM!

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  19. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR says

    December 5, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    These are great…especially, when you think of how much money you saved!! I think they are a great replica of the originals! And they look so pretty in your kitchen!!

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  20. NanaDiana says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    Heather- What a fun post. I love those “globes”. I hope your Season is going beautifully so far. It is very busy here with new baby, 2 year old and a recovering Mom! xo Diana

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  21. Honey at 2805 says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    Your version of the snow globes are terrific!

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  22. Rosemary@villabarnes says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    I love the tiny vignettes in the shakers. Love everything. Very pretty.

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  23. Kelly says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    So gorgeous! Got to try this.

    Kelly

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  24. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    December 4, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    So cute- love how your globes came out!! I did a copy cat version for Debbie’s party too 😀 I have seen these being linked up for a couple weeks now- they are so darling!

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  25. Judy says

    December 5, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    That is absolutely beautiful. I love your snow globes better than anything I’ve seen. Very clever, as usual.

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  26. FABBY'S LIVING says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Heather yours is absolutelly gorgeous! I will copy cat your snow globes, so fantastic, I think I’d like that for my kitchen and the three tier is stunning! Have a great week. FABBY

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  27. Pamela says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    They turned out soo great! I wanted to make some of these but alas I think it will have to wait till next year.

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  28. Ricki Jill Treleaven says

    December 6, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I saw these @ Anthropologie, and I loved them! 😀 I really like yours, too, and I think it is clever how you have them displayed. Great copy cat!!! I am an Anthropologie addict ;P

    I am linking from Debbiedoos.

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  29. Shauna@Satori Design for Living says

    December 6, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Lovely snow globes! Don’t you love it when you can make it for less- great job!

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  30. Ange says

    December 7, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Hi. Thanks. LOVE your jars. I’ve wanted to do these for a while now. I can’t find trees easily. My dollar tree doesn’t have them. Do you know what section at walmart you found them? Because I know that no one at Walmart will know what I’m talking about.
    angellsworth at gmail com

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  31. C'est Moi, Julie Marie says

    December 7, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    Those are sooo cute!… I saw Tracie at Fishtail Cottage had posted about yours, then made one of her own too… so I made one last night!… thanks for sharing, xoxo Julie Marie PS I am here from the party at Ivy and Elephants too!

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  32. Trish and Bonnie @ Uncommon says

    December 7, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Your version of these turned out so well! I LOVE the salt shakers! Merry Christmas!

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  33. ✿ⒹⒺⒺ✿@ A Lapin Life says

    December 11, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    Beautiful and festive!

    Dee

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  34. Leslie Stewart says

    November 8, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    These are too cute for words! What a beautiful Holiday decoration!
    Leslie

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  35. Katherine Brown says

    November 25, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    I could not get in to Kristin at Sweet Country Life. It said:

    This blog is open to invited readers only
    https://thissweetcountrylife.blogspot.com/

    It doesn’t look like you have been invited to read this blog. If you think this is a mistake, you might want to contact the blog author and request an invitation.

    You’re signed in as katherine.teacher@gmail.com

    Would you please invite me? Thanks,
    Katherine

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  36. Julie says

    November 25, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Ohhhhh….I love this post. I wasn’t around last year to see it…I hope you girls will stop over at our Christmas link party. It’s going on right now 🙂 https://www.redheadcandecorate.com/4/post/2012/11/christmas-link-partygiveaway.html…Merry Christmas! ~ Julie

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