Have you actually been scrolling through our list in search of something very simple because you want to be able to make it with your kids but also have them do most of the steps themselves? Then these simple Yoda ear hats from Nerd Craft Librarian are the perfect idea! We particularly like that they’ll get hours of amusement out of the ears by wearing them after they’ve finished making them. 6. BB-8 paper lantern Using normal tap water is generally fine for making a snow globe. However, if the tap water is cloudy, using filtered or store-bought water can help achieve a clearer effect. Glycerin, which can be found in the baking aisle of larger supermarkets or craft shops, can be added to the water to enhance the snow globe experience. 9. What do you put at the bottom of a snow globe? Have your kids followed in your footsteps and developed a love for Star Wars that’s just as strong as yours? Then it makes sense that you’d want to collect DIY ideas that have a little extra something to them to make them extra fun for your kids. Savvy Sassy Moms, for example, guides you through the process of making a logo canvas that actually glows! 2. Star Wars action figures shadow box display When making snow globes, it is best to use clean jars with smooth sides, such as recycled jars or mason jars. Distilled water is recommended to prevent sediment or rusting inside the snow globe. 5. How do snow globes not get moldy? Have you been collecting Star Wars figures for a while now and you have some vintage models that are actually quite valuable, so you’re very proud of them and want to put them on display? In that case, we have a feeling you’ll appreciate tis DIY shadow box idea from MrMovieGuySC! They show you how to safely mount and keep the figures in place inside the box without damaging them. 3. Paper mache star fighter craft

While glycerin is commonly used in snow globes to make the glitter fall slower, it can be substituted with baby oil, olive oil, or vegetable oil. It is important to maintain the right ratio of ingredients, such as 1 cup of water, 3 teaspoons of glycerin (or substitute), and 3 teaspoons of glitter. Adjusting the amount of oil used can affect the speed at which the glitter falls. 4. What is best for snow globes? To make a simple snow globe for kids, you will need a jar with a lid, a plastic figurine, glue, cold water, glitter, and glycerin. First, glue the figurine to the inside of the jar's lid. Then, fill the jar with cold water and add 1-2 teaspoons of glitter. Stir in a few drops of glycerin. Finally, secure the lid tightly on the jar. Optionally, you can glue it to prevent children from opening it. 3. Can you use baby oil instead of glycerin for snow globes? Snow globes are beloved by adults and children alike. By capturing the magic of winter as well as the nostalgia of winters past, a simple shake of the snow globe brings delight and joy as you watch the glittery snow swirl around inside a water-filled 3-D scene. Whether you're looking for classic Christmas snow globe designs like Santa or snowmen, or a favorite character, Hallmark has what you need. If your kids are as rambunctious as ours, then chances are probably good that their favourite part of any Star Wars movie is actually the primary weapon rather than any character. Our kids are absolutely obsessed with the entire concept of light sabers! Naturally, that means they’ll pretend just about anything is a sword that they can fight their siblings with. We decided to help them make their own colourful light sabers from pool noodles using this tutorial from All For The Boys, which turned out to be a very wise decision because the noodles are soft, so there are a lot less tears in our household right now when the kids fight each other like Jedi’s. 11. DIY Star Wars snow globe

Do you have the kind of creative mind that always has you looking at things at normal things in stores, for example, and picturing them as other things you can craft yourself? Then you’ll totally understand how Desert Chica immediately saw how these simple paper lanterns from the dollar store might quite easily be transformed into a cute BB-8 window hanger! Find out how it’s done in their tutorial. 7. Toilet paper roll Star Wars characters Don’t get us wrong; we love all kinds of crafting. There’s just something extra special, however, about getting the opportunity to make things that are themed after our favourite movies or something that’s trending right now. After all, we love pop culture references almost as much as we love crafting! With the release of the new Star Wars movie, for example, it only makes sense to us to do as many crafts themed around the movie franchise as we can. Have you always been partial to crafts that use simple supplies like construction paper and empty toilet paper rolls because they’re simple, affordable, and super diverse? Then we absolutely think you should take a look at how Huffington Post made these rolls into classic characters from the Star Wars movies! We love the way they embellished them with light sabers made of straws. 8. Homemade concrete Star Wars push pins

To prevent snow globes from getting moldy, it is advised to use distilled water instead of tap water. Distilled water is free of contaminants and reduces the chances of mold growth inside the jar. 6. Can you make a snow globe without glycerin? Are you and your kids the kinds of crafters who will always choose the messiest projects 100% of the time because they’re simply a lot more fun in your opinion? Then we have a feeling you’ll have a total blast making this paper mache star fighter outlined on StarWars.com! They even show you how to make the wings from painted cardboard. 4. Painted cardboard snow speeder Just in case you love Star Wars and themed crafting as much as we do, here are 15 awesome tutorials and inspiration shots to get you crafting your favourite space characters and features too! 1. Glow in the dark Star Wars logo canvas Have you always been totally enamoured with the Star Wars themed fabrics you’ve seen in stores but you’ve never been much of a skilled sewing enthusiast and you can’t think of anything small and simple you could make yourself that would look good in that fabric? Then here’s a suggestion you’ll totally be able to make as a beginner and that you might actually use! Ben Franklin Crafts walks you through the process of making your very own Star Wars lunch bag out of fabric, complete with a duct tape lining in case anything spills. 14. DIY Star Wars shoes Glass frosting is usually a craft that we save for holiday projects and we most often create and feature shapes like delicate snowflakes or cute snowmen. Those aren’t really the only shapes you can make though! This awesome glass frosted mason jar lamp from StarWars.com is the perfect example of what we mean! Their tutorial shows you how to frost the shape of Darth Vader so it looks like a silhouette. 10. Pool noodle light sabersDid we really catch your attention when we started talking about messy crafts but you and the kids actually made other paper mache crafts recently so you need another idea that’s just as fun? In that case, if you’ve never worked with DIY concrete before, we’re about to introduce you to a total game changer in the messy crafts department! The Domestic Heart teaches you how to use Star Wars candy moulds to make awesome pins and cufflinks. 9. Frosted Star Wars mason jar candles Have you always fancied yourself quite a talented model artist but you’re tired of making only expensive premade model kits, so you’d rather try making something from scratch? Then we’d absolutely suggest taking a look at this amazingly impressive DIY snow speeder created by Cardboard Toy Maker! They show you how it’s built, how to paint it to make it look worn, and even how to load it up with Lego storm troopers. 5. Construction paper Yoda ears