Snow Globe Card

by Libby Hickson

You’ve seen these cute snow globe shaped cards around the Internet – here’s how to make one for yourself!

Supplies

  • One 4” x 6” piece of cardstock (Sahara Sand used here)
  • One 2” x 4” piece of patterned paper (Holiday Lounge used here)
  • Two 2” x 4” pieces of white cardstock
  • Two scrap pieces of white cardstock
  • Acetate
  • Circle cutter (Spellbinder Nestabilities™ and Cuttlebug™ used here)
  • Scissors
  • Paper Trimmer
  • Adhesive
  • Stamps (FireCracker Designs by Pamela’s Gifts of Love used here)
  • Embellishments
  • Flower Soft™ Polar White (optional)
  • StazOn™ Opaque Cotton White ink (optional)

Step-by-Step

  1. Step 1

    Use your circle cutter to create a 3.75” circle out of acetate.

  2. Step 2

    Make pencil marks at 0.25” from each end of the 2” x 4” piece of patterned paper.

    Repeat on the two pieces of 2” x 4” white cardstock.

  3. Step 3

    Using your paper trimmer, create tapered base edges by cutting from your pencil marks to the opposing corners.

    Repeat on two pieces of 2” x 4” white cardstock.

  4. Step 4

    Attach acetate circle to the tapered base.

  5. Step 5

    Attach one tapered white cardstock base to the backside of the patterned paper base, hiding the glued edge of the acetate circle.

    Optional:
    The second tapered base can be used inside the card, if desired.

  6. Step 6

    Position the 4” x 6” piece of cardstock lengthwise, and fold the paper 0.5” from one end.

  7. Step 7

    Using your base and globe as a template, trace the same shape onto the folded piece of 4” x 6” cardstock.

    Hold the flap down to extend the top of the circle onto that folded end of paper.

  8. Step 8

    Cut out the snow globe shape using your scissors.

  9. Step 9

    Trace the top of your acetate circle onto one piece of scrap white cardstock, then freehand draw the shape of a snowdrift and cut out.

    This will be attached at the top of the snow globe to hide where the acetate will attach to the flap of the 4” x 6” piece.

    Optional:
    Trace and cut out an identical snowdrift to hide the flap on the inside of the card.

  10. Step 10

    Attach the 4” x 6” cardstock to the acetate at the flap.

  11. Step 11

    Attach scrap paper snowdrift to hide the attachment flap.

    Optional:
    Add Flower Soft™ to create the texture of snow.

  12. Step 12

    Decorate and finish your card. Trim any uneven edges with scissors.

    Optional:
    Add snowflakes to the acetate using white StazOn™.

Video!

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Snow Globe Card. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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Questions and Comments

We'd love to get your feedback or questions. Leave your comment below.

The video won't play for me. A message displays that says "This is a private video. If you have been sent this video, please make sure you accept the sender's friend request." Please help. Thanks!
Pam (pamelak)  |  Mon Nov 2, 2009 at 8:28 AM
I am having the same trouble with the video.I would love to see it.
Thanks,
Tammy
Tammy  |  Mon Nov 2, 2009 at 3:25 PM
Pam & Tammy, the video went live today - you should be able to see it now! grin
Libby  |  Tue Nov 3, 2009 at 8:40 AM
Video is working wonderfully & it's Perfection! I love all the details. SO easy to follow & too brilliant!
Mel M M M  |  Tue Nov 3, 2009 at 8:43 AM
WOW! We are having family pics taken next week and how cool of a card would this be with the whole family in it. TFS
Pat  |  Tue Nov 3, 2009 at 9:18 AM
Your card is adorable, and your tutorial is wonderful...Libby! Thanks!!
Rose Ann  |  Tue Nov 3, 2009 at 10:23 AM
Thanks Libby- great tutorial- love this cute card.
Shelly Schmidt  |  Tue Nov 3, 2009 at 12:46 PM
Great Idea!!! Have to make one my self soon....
Marie/Bat3  |  Tue Nov 3, 2009 at 1:23 PM
Terrific Tut, Libby!! I've never made one of htose, but you have inspired me to try it! Love the sweet snowgirl; she looks perfect in the globe!! :o)
Ursula  |  Tue Nov 3, 2009 at 2:03 PM
Your cards are absolutely fabulous!!! I'm so proud of you neighbor girl!!! smile
Rae Anne Springer  |  Tue Nov 3, 2009 at 2:16 PM
Oh this is adorable!!
Dawn Easton  |  Tue Nov 3, 2009 at 11:15 PM
Very cute card!! I am trying to figure out envelope size for card...what are the finished card deminsions?

Thank you
Shirley  |  Wed Nov 4, 2009 at 4:28 AM
How adorable is that? One my list to try this weekend - thanks so much for sharing!
Kay  |  Wed Nov 4, 2009 at 5:58 AM
Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial! I enjoyed watching it! And I will sure try it!
Elena  |  Wed Nov 4, 2009 at 6:35 AM
I see a Stamp Camp project in the works! Thanks Libby for a great tutorial. Your video rocked!
Suzy Tyler  |  Wed Nov 4, 2009 at 9:09 AM
Hi Shirley - the card fits into a standard A2 envelope, it comes out roughly the same size as a regular 4.25x5.5 card.
Libby  |  Wed Nov 4, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Thanks all for your sweet comments, I am loving them!! smile
Libby  |  Wed Nov 4, 2009 at 12:37 PM
very cute.. I hope to try it soon!
Christine  |  Wed Nov 4, 2009 at 2:54 PM
awesome card and video
Thanks for sharing
deb  |  Wed Nov 4, 2009 at 3:14 PM
So creative and fun!!! Thank you so much for sharing your ingenuity!!
Stephanie Atterbury  |  Wed Nov 4, 2009 at 10:47 PM

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