Comments on: DIY: Photo Snowglobes

By: Light House Keeper

Light House Keeper — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:13:08 +0000

Going to make these for favors. Thank You

By: Sandy

Sandy — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 03:37:25 +0000

I was wondering also, how long will the picture last. Does the water eventually leak into the picture?

By: Crystal

Crystal — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 08:01:28 +0000

I too, was wondering about this. As I was grating my PVC I noticed a smell and stopped. It is leaking to my picture also. Not worth the risks. :-S

By: Kathy Boyett

Kathy Boyett — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 19:04:52 +0000

I loved, loved, this idea! As an art teacher, I am always looking for new ideas for holiday gifts. When I read this, the first thing I thought was that the photo will eventually leak and will get ruined. I am an avid user of my laminator and know that if items get wet, the water will eventually seep through and leak. I think the best solution is to use a plastic holiday item and glue it with waterproof glue. Not nearly as cute as a photo, but they will last. I looked into waterproof paper and waterproof sealing for photos but eventually, even they won’t hold up. The only solution is to empty the snow globe and use it only for holiday times. That may be the best solution.

By: gayle

gayle — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 14:52:46 +0000

Did anyone use glitter instead of pvc and what’s the longest the snowglobes lasted?

By: Hannah

Hannah — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 01:57:58 +0000

For Ruchi, use tape, the laminated sticks

By: Penelope

Penelope — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:45:27 +0000

Does anyone fear using PVC pipe because PVC contains known carcinogens? My son did this craft at our local food co-op and when I found out that they were using PVC pipe, I internally freaked out, although I said nothing to my son who was very excited about this project.

PVC when burned releases dioxins, so if you grate hard and fast enough, you could generate enough heat to cause concern. Does anyone have any ideas about this? My other son is scheduled to go do this project at our co-op on Saturday.

Thank you!

By: Ruchi

Ruchi — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:46:47 +0000

I just made these with glitter and laminated the pictures instead of using tape. It turned out wonderful except that all the glitter stuck to the picture.. :(
I don’t know what I can do differently! If anyone could help me, that would be more than appreciated!

Thank you!

By: ofelia

ofelia — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 06:44:38 +0000

Where or how did u print the pictures that size?? Love the idea!!

By: Cheri

Cheri — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 13:11:18 +0000

A gift that keeps on giving!
Brilliant idea~
The photos were awesome for those of us who are visual learners!
Good on ya, Mate!

By: Sandy

Sandy — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 08:49:09 +0000

See post from 11/7

By: Sandy

Sandy — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 08:48:11 +0000

Where to get the Photos? You can print pictures that size by using the instant print photo machines at Target or Walmart. Just choose “collage” then “mimi-prints” . Your next choice will be how many photes you want on a 5×7 sheet. For this project 4 should work. You can pick how you want the photos arranged so be sure to place your happy and sad faces next to each other. If your doing just one child you’ll end up with 2 extra photos. I’m a pre-school teacher and use these small photos for everything from cubby tags to job helpers to personalized projects. Hope this helps!
Hope this helps

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 02:00:50 +0000

I know many people have asked and I haven’t seen a response. I would really like to do this with my first graders but how do you get the pictures sized? What program do you use?????

Thank you!!

By: Callie

Callie — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:21:37 +0000

I absolutely love this idea for favors for my daughters first birthday. I was thinking of using glitter instead of the “snow”…think it’ll work just the same??

By: Tara

Tara — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:42:52 +0000

Hi there! I loved this so much that I featured it in my “100 Jolly Christmas Crafts & Decorations”! Have a great day! http://www.aspectacledowl.com/100-christmas-crafts-decorations/

By: Bernadette Penn

Bernadette Penn — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:28:11 +0000

cool! i can do that too.

By: Casey

Casey — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:50:36 +0000

I love this idea! I’d really love to try and make some, however, I too am having a horrid time trying to find a way to print the pictures out in such a size. Is there a photo printing site that can do this for me? I am familiar with shutterfly but can’t figure out a way to do it there. Please let me know!

By: Michelle E

Michelle E — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 17:34:16 +0000

Would love to do these with my Pre-K also. Did anyone find out the anwers to how to do that photo sizing or the anwer to waterproofing the photos??
Michelle

By: Wendy

Wendy — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 03:03:54 +0000

Made these for the rehearsal dinner for my son’s wedding, they turned out SO neat!!!

By: ann

ann — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 22:26:55 +0000

I made sure they were all totally covered with tape, some even have 2 layers of tape. I just did them, so I hope they don’t get water on them.