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Dollar Store Mason Jar Snow Globe Soap Dispensers

December 18, 2012 by madincrafts 29 Comments

mason jar snow globe soap dispensers

Maybe it’s not the height of creativity to take two already good ideas and combine them into yet another good idea, but I still think these are pretty creative.  I took two common mason jar crafts, the snow globe and the soap dispenser, and put them together to make… a Mason Jar Snow Globe Soap Dispenser!  Since they are made mostly from dollar store materials, you can craft a few of them for very little money.

To make Mason Jar Snow Globe Soap Dispensers, you will need:
mason jars with lids
clear liquid soap (in a container with a pump)*
Christmas village people*
super glue*
glitter*
tongs
funnel
hammer
Phillips screwdriver
*materials you can buy at the dollar store
 
secure snow people using tongs

I love that picture. Doesn’t it look like I am squashing that poor child into the snow with my ginormous metal tongs?  Sorry ceramic boy.
 
Begin by gluing your Christmas village people (not to be confused with the Christmas Village People) to the bottom of a mason jar.  Usually you should use just a touch of super glue when you are making a project.  Not this time.  Glob as much of the stuff as you can onto the bottom of one of your little villagers.  Using your tongs,  place the villager in the mason jar, and press firmly again the glass at the bottom for a few seconds.
 
The first time I tried this project, I used a different glue.  Things did not end well.  But we won’t talk about that now.  Use super glue.

snow people in jar

Place all your people where you would like them to go, and let the glue dry for an hour or two to be sure they will stick.

add glitter

While you are waiting, you can prepare your soap.  I bought a few containers of clear liquid soap at the dollar store.  Something more Christmas-y scented would have been better, but all they had was coconut.  You could easily swap out the regular soap for hand sanitizer if that suits your gift recipient better. 
 
Add a SMALL amount of glitter to the soap.  Don’t overdo this step.  If you add too much glitter, that’s all you will be able to see in your snow globe. 
 
Give the soap a gentle stir with the soap pump.  You will get some air bubbles in the soap as you stir, but that is okay.  Just don’t close up the soap dispenser and shake it like a Polaroid picture, that will make your soap cloudy with bubbles.  Stirred, not shaken there, James Bond.

add liquid soap

Add the the soap and glitter mixture to the mason jar, trying to avoid adding excess bubbles.  Any bubbles you add will eventually work their way to the top, but better not to have them in the first place.
 
Place the jar ring on a flat surface, and set the circle insert on top.  Using a hammer, CAREFULLY pound a Philips head screwdriver down through the middle of the metal circle to create a hole.  You might have to make a few holes next to each other to create an opening large enough to insert your soap dispenser pump.  If the pump fits snuggly, you are done with this step.  If it rattles around at all, secure it with super glue.

snow globe soap carolers

Re-assemble the mason jar and you have a delightful snow globe soap dispenser!

snow globe soap children

The soap dispenser functions just like any other soap pump (although every once in a while users might end up with a small amount of glitter on their hands – not often though).  The glitter will eventually settle in the soap, but it takes quite a long time.  When it happens, just give the jar a gentle swirl which should get the glittery snow flying again!

snow globe soap santa

These would make lovely hostess gifts or presents for teachers, neighbors, or co-workers.  Everyone uses soap, right?  And, if they don’t, maybe this is a gentle reminder that they should.  😛
I made these soap dispensers with a decidedly Christmas theme, but you could adapt this project for other seasons very easily.  Swap out the Christmas villagers with small toys or other water-proof knick knacks and you could have fancy soap for a child’s bathroom or for any holiday of the year!
 
EDIT:  This method does work to create the soap dispenser, but eventually the insert of the mason jar lid will begin to rust as it is exposed to the liquid.  If you would like to avoid this, you can buy mason jar soap dispenser inserts (affiliate link) which make this project even easier!
 

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Filed Under: Christmas, Handmade Gifts, Holiday, Mason Jar Crafts, Teacher Appreciation Tagged With: affiliate, Christmas, dollar store, gift, holiday, mason jar, snow globe, soap dispenser, teacher gift, tutorial

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Comments

  1. Kira says

    August 26, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    This is so clever. Thank you, it’s fun finding diy projects but they often cost so much that they are not worth it. This is something I have to try this year!

    Reply
  2. carol says

    September 11, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    what size of mason jars and how big are the pumps u have to use

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    • madincrafts says

      September 12, 2014 at 11:49 am

      I think I just used the pint sized jars, and I used pumps from the soap bottles from the dollar store. If the pump tube is too long, you can trim it to fit. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  3. Coral says

    October 23, 2014 at 12:38 am

    What size glitter and what color did you use?

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    • madincrafts says

      October 23, 2014 at 1:44 am

      I used cheapo silver glitter from the dollar store. It's a pretty large, chunky glitter.

      Reply
  4. Karen says

    October 29, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    Wouldn’t this make your hands all glittery or does it wash off with the soap? Very cute!

    Reply
  5. Sarah says

    November 7, 2014 at 4:28 am

    Do you think this would this work with hand sanitizer? It would be cute for a desk top! 🙂

    Reply
    • madincrafts says

      November 7, 2014 at 1:52 pm

      Yes, I've done it with hand sanitizer too!

      Reply
  6. Kristy says

    December 4, 2014 at 3:13 am

    Can you use E600 for the glue instead?

    Reply
    • madincrafts says

      December 5, 2014 at 12:36 am

      You should be able to, it will just take longer for the glue to cure before you can add the soap. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  7. Corey Moortgat says

    December 17, 2014 at 12:37 am

    Just wanted to say thanks for such a cute idea! We made these as teacher gifts this afternoon, and they turned out perfect! Although you were right about not adding too much glitter- we did, and had to go buy more soap to “dilute” it down! Thanks again!

    Reply
  8. Molly says

    December 18, 2014 at 7:59 am

    I can’t envision how I’m supposed to make the hole for the pump dispenser. I’m not seeing what would keep it from falling through the hole you make. Or am I just making a home for the tube?

    Reply
    • Molly says

      December 18, 2014 at 8:00 am

      Sorry, last line should read: “hole for the tube.”

      Reply
    • madincrafts says

      December 18, 2014 at 12:20 pm

      Yes, just enough for the tub of the pump to fit through. The adapter that screwed onto the original soap dispenser will rest on top of the mason jar lid. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  9. Vanessa says

    January 11, 2015 at 11:35 pm

    Can krazy glue be used ?

    Reply
    • madincrafts says

      January 12, 2015 at 3:31 pm

      I believe so!

      Reply
  10. Luann says

    March 17, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    Is there anyway you could post a couple pictures of the top of the jar with pump attached. I understand how to make the homes in the lid but I would like to see a picture of your finished top to make it visual for me. Visual helps me! Thank you

    Reply
  11. Sandy says

    July 6, 2015 at 1:52 pm

    Will the glitter wash off your hands…Easy???????

    Reply
    • madincrafts says

      July 7, 2015 at 1:19 pm

      I never noticed any of the glitter making its way through the pump, but if it did it would rinse off easily.

      Reply
  12. Mary says

    July 16, 2015 at 10:26 am

    I love the soap mason jar idea. Have a dozen ready with a Christmas and towel for all guests.

    Reply
    • madincrafts says

      July 16, 2015 at 1:47 pm

      Sounds like a fantastic gift!

      Reply
  13. Mary says

    July 16, 2015 at 10:28 am

    Hand towel or even dish towel for kitchen.

    Reply
  14. Jennifer says

    October 30, 2016 at 4:21 am

    LOVE this great gift idea!!! I am going to make one for everyone on my Christmas list. Who doesn’t use hand soap at the sink?!! Thank you so much for the great idea and excellent instructions!

    Reply

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