let it snow

What's more festive than a snow globe? That's right... a homemade snow globe -- in a jar. But any good writer knows you need a twist. That's when it hit us -- movie themed snow globes. And what better movies to commemorate the holiday season than Rudy and Star Wars?

Here's what you need:

jar (we used Mason jars)

super glue 

glycerin (can be found in baking aisle)

distilled water

glitter

movie character

First you glue your character to the inside lid of the jar (gorilla glue worked best -- Yoda found out the hard way the first time around -- turns out he's not such a good swimmer). 

Next pour the water and a dash of glycerin almost to the top of the jar. Then add as much glitter as you want. Will Rudy be playing in a blizzard or a light flurry? Finally, secure the lid tightly and shake it like a polaroid picture. 

Get ready for hours of enjoyment. Seriously.