How to Make Snow
Do you have snow?! I don’t. Sniffle. I’ve been dreaming of a white Christmas but, here in the South, that’s just down right wishful thinking. I was just starting to feel REALLY sorry for myself and, more importantly, my kids, when Chickabug emailed a brilliant idea. With a couple of simple ingredients, and a ridiculously adorable printable, we had a “Can of Snow”! Imported Fresh from the North Pole, I might add. 😉 So on with the How to Make Snow tutorial.
Don’t you want to touch it?! My kids couldn’t keep their hands off the stuff. I kept having to remind them to move their hands so I could take pictures! 😉
So, how do you make this glorious faux snow?
With 2/3 KOSHER salt, 1/3 cornstarch, and glitter until magical. 
Get those anxious little fingers mixing! Good luck getting them to stop. The texture is so fun!
Fill the cans!
After your kids are done playing with it, (this could be hours), fill your “Can of Snow”. You can get these empty quart-size paint cans for about $2 at any home improvement store. 
Hammer down the lid good and tight.
Make sure you add a paint can opener. It’s part of the fun! You can get them free at home improvement stores. Just ask for them when you are purchasing your paint cans. 
The back includes a witty ingredients list, and directions. There is a “TO: FROM:” This is, by far, the coolest present ever.
I basically had to rip this can out of the little girl’s hands to put it in the freezer. (Make sure you just chill your faux snow. Freezing it for hours could cause moisture build up and ruin your cute printable.)
Once it has chilled, get ready for some fun. Have a snow fight (not in the house!), decorate the windowsill, or gift it to friends.
My kids can’t wait to deliver these cans. Heck, I can’t wait either! It’s pretty magical.
Note: This “Can of Snow” is imported fresh from the North Pole. But it may taste like salt if you eat it, so… don’t. 😉
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Penny says
Such a cute idea! Everyone needs to have SOME snow for Christmas!
Heather - Chickabug says
Shelley!! You seriously outdid yourself with this one. Your photos are just AMAZING! The ‘snow’ really does look real thanks to your magic. : ) I’m so excited for all of the HowDoesShe readers to get their hands on this one… YAY!!
Heather Lynne says
Ridiculously cute idea & children 😉
carrie says
you are the coolest. ever.
my california girls and friends are all going to LOVE this.
thank you!!
Crafty grandma says
lol! your can of snow is too cute for words!! Right now we are drowning in the white stuff, it’s been snowing non-stop since yesterday!! We have about 10 inches already on the ground. Hopefully we are going to get a really white Christmas although at last glance out, the snow had changed to freezing rain! It’s beautiful when you don’t have anywhere to go!!
Amy Birkner says
Absolutely darling! My sister and family can’t come to Utah for Christmas, but we’ll send them some “snow” so they can enjoy in Arizona!
One quick question…how much salt and corn starch does it take to fill a can? I want to know how much to buy so I only have to go to the store once.
Thanks so much for the cute idea!
Amy
Shelley says
Good Question! I should have addressed this in the post. I believe I used 2 containers of salt and 1 packages of cornstarch to fill one. (appx 4 Cups Salt, 2 1/2 Cups Cornstarch). You’ll need quite a bit to fill several cans, but fortunately, the ingredients are cheap. 🙂 –When you make this, will you let me know if that estimate is correct?
For the actual recipe, just make sure it’s appx 2/3 KOSHER salt and 1/3 Cornstarch. –Oh, and make sure to add glitter!!! 🙂 Good luck and please let me know how it goes.
Sharon says
Looks like something Christmas, our elf, could do for the kiddos Friday night!!! Thanks so much. Can’t wait to print everything up after they go to bed. Gotta buy cans in the morning!
Shelley says
They will love it! Just a note: make it in the over the sink, in the garage or outside. The cornstarch is a bit messy. I had some sweeping to do in my kitchen. 😉
Debbie says
I love this!! What a fun gift for my grandsons, or even friends! And your daughters are so adorable in their little red dresses, all decked out for Christmas.
Thanks for sharing this tutorial and printable!
Merry Christmas
Debbie 🙂
Linda says
These are soooooo adorable!!!!! Going to have to try this. Did you also make the felt snowflakes??? They are really cute!
All That Glitters says
This is adorable! This project was featured here: http://www.allthatglitterscraft.com/2012/12/pinterest-picks-christmas-edition.html
Desiree says
Good Day
I would like to know how do I print the labels for the tins.
please
Shelley says
Hi Desiree. You need subscribe to our mailing list. You can sign up at the bottom of the post. Then check your email and confirm your subscription. (Make sure to check your junk email if you don’t see it). Then the access to all of our exclusive printables (including this snow labels) will be sent immediately to your inbox. 🙂 Let me know if you have any problems.
Jennifer says
This is adorable! I’m a member but I don’t have the email and I would LOVE to have this printable. When was it sent? I looked in spam and trash folder and can’t find it 🙁
Katie says
Jennifer,
Check your email soon, instructions will be coming!
Elle says
This is such a wonderful idea for us snowless people.
Couple of questions:
Can this be done with potato starch? My little one is allergic to corn.
Is Kosher salt the same as regular table salt? I don’t live in the US and I’ve seen anything called “Kosher salt” here.
Thanks!
Heather - Chickabug says
Hi Elle! You could use potato starch, sure! You could probably also use cake flour, since it’s bright white and has a soft texture to it, the same as corn starch does.
Kosher salt is different than table salt – it has much larger granules. It *does* work better than table salt to make the faux snow. I’ve heard it’s hard to find kosher salt overseas but if you can any other type of coarse salt, it’ll work the same way (sea salt, pickling salt… it doesn’t have to actually be called kosher).
I hope this helps! : )
Ashlee says
Hi Shelley-
How do you recommend ahearing the printable to the can? Did you print them on adhesive label paper or did you use double sided tape?
Adorable idea and perfect for a $10 and under gift exchange I have this weekend.
Thanks!
Ashlee
Shelley says
I used double stick tape. Worked great! Just apply it along all the edges.
Amber says
How long does this last? Also once you let it chill and get it out….and put on windows sills etc does it make a mess on the carpet?
Shelley says
The messiest part is the cornstarch. Yes, it can be messy, but also very easy to clean up with a quick vacuum. 🙂
Beckie says
OMGoodneess!!!! What a cute gift idea!!! Perfection.
Linda Maraldo says
Hi I would love to get the printable for the can of snow. It says I am already subscribed but I can’t get to the page. Can you help please
Shelley says
Hi Linda, Do you usually get our weekly emails? It was featured in yesterday’s email. Check your junk/spam folder to make sure our emails aren’t accidentally landing there. 🙂
Ashley @ Simply Designing says
This is really fun! I know my kids would love this!
Happy Holidays!
Ashley
Dana says
I LOVE this adorable idea! I am signed up for your newsletter, but have not received this freebie. 🙁 Do you know how I can get it? Thanks!!
Shelley says
Just sent you an email. 🙂
Jill says
Hi Shelley, That is adorable! I can’t wait to make it with my daughter.
I’m having trouble accessing the printable. I clicked on the link in the email and it took me to a page that asked for a password. Can you help with that? Thanks so much.
Shelley says
The email has the password in it. 🙂 Just look in the text highlighting the snow can. 🙂 If you still have problems, email me directly at [email protected]. Enjoy! Hope you love it!
Shirley says
Oh I wish I had received this a couple weeks age. My daughter moved to SC and I could have sent this to them with their Christmas presents. This is too cute. Thanks for sharing.
Maryann says
This is an absolutely outstanding idea and I just love it, and I´m sure my grandkids will too. So fun and soooo cool an idea for a great and fun gift for anyone, Thanks sooo much for sharing this with us here, I´m definitely gpoing to try this out with my granddaughters too.
Heidi says
This is sooo cool!! I am going to do this with my preschoolers next month! I am wondering though how to print the label? I am a subscriber to your email already but I can’t find where the link is? Thanks!
Anne Dial says
I can’t remember my password??? Have tried 3 different ones:(
Shelley says
I just emailed you 🙂
Suzanne says
This is the perfect gift to give to your in-laws to get them back for the noisy battery powered toy they gave your family last year!! Anyone sending this to our house goes straight on the naughty list!
Barb Grow says
Wow….love the can of snow…I live in Michigan so have lots of snow but I have a daughter-in-law that has never seen snow so will have to send her some…..thanks
Janae says
Hello, love your can of snow project.. was wondering if I could get the can of snow free printables. Thank you.. . have a great day
robin easterday says
i please need the website for your printable labels, i need the can of snow one, i lost the email that gives the address. thanks
Hedy says
Hi Shelley!
I am already signed up to get your emails, but I did not find the link or the password for download. I thought that I’m not suscribed fut when I tried to resign it said that you already have my email. Could you resend this?
Diana says
how long do you chill it for? I Love this idea! Can’t wait to make it with my kids 🙂
maryleigh kragh says
Would love to do this for a gift. I can’t find the printable. I’m already signed up and it won’t let me sign up again. Help!
Donna says
I enjoy your site and newsletters, but I have a hard time figuring out how to print your wonderful printables. I would like to print a can of snow, but I have spent all the time I have to spend on it. There must be something that I am missing. Thank you, Donna
Shelley says
Hi Donna. Email [email protected] and I’ll walk you through it! 🙂 Hope that helps.
Michelle says
So adorable! I had a group of girls from church over to do Christmas craft to do decorate for a Christmas supper last year. We used this snow recipe to make snow globes. The girls were so excited to see the tin decorated with your printables. It was quite a highlight for them! Thank you!
Judy says
I cannot get the Can of Snow Printable. Please help. Thank you.
Katie says
Check your email soon, I’ll send some instructions. Thanks!
Reene Kratky says
I <3 the idea of making the snow in a can…I would like a link to the printable labels , can't quite figure out how to get to them…(I am making this for an adult member in our church choir) She LOVES Snow!….I have been a member for a while & love the posts! Thank you!
Katie says
Check your email soon, I’ll send instructions! Thanks!
lawrence says
Thank you very good idea
anjna patel says
Hi this is such a good idea but was wondering if i can use any other type of sslt as hete in kenya we might not get kosher salt!
Jenn @ EngineerMommy says
Adorable idea! Who doesn’t want MORE snow?! Thanks for sharing!
leslie says
This is the BEST idea EVER 🙂 my kids ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS 🙂
Mary says
I am a subscriber and received the email for this wonderful can of snow but I do not see a link to the printable. And, I’ve clicked on everything on this post, but there is no link. I’ve even tried to re-subscribe, but It will not allow me to. Can I get the printable link sent to my email, please?
Thank you so much.
Katie says
Hi Mary,
Watch your email soon, I’ll send them! Thanks!
Amy says
Hi Shelley!
I NEED these printables! We have family visiting from the west coast for Xmas and anxiously awaiting the arrival of snow…….we have none yet! This will be a wonderful gift in the event we don’t receive any snow before their arrival! I am already a subscriber (I clicked on the link from the email to get here) but seem to be unable to find the printables! Please HELP!
Cheers,
Amy
Shelley says
Amy, click on the free printables link with the password at the BOTTOM of the email. Hope that helps!! 🙂 If you still have problems email [email protected]
Katie says
Hi Amy, Check your email soon I’ll send instructions your way!
Shay in SC. says
I have been a subscriber for a long time, but HELP please–where do I find or access the cute snow printable? Off to buy cans and other supplies. LOVE THIS!!!!
Katie says
Shay, check your email, I’ll send instructions soon!
Robin says
Where do I find the printable for the can of snow?? So want to do this for my son’s class holiday party! Too Cute!!
Katie says
Hi Robin,
Check your email I’ll send instructions soon!
Nancy says
I would like to print the homemade snow printable, but I can’t figure out how to do it. Can you help me please?
Thanks.
Katie says
Hi Nancy, check your email soon I’ll send instructions!
Julie says
Hello!!
Such a great idea! Would love to do them for my son’s class holiday party. I am a subscriber, but can’t find the labels for the cans. Can you help me please? Thank you. 🙂
Katie says
Hi Julie, check your email soon I’ll send instructions.
Melissa Yeats says
Love this! I am a subscriber but I can not figure out how to get this printable 🙁
Could I please get this again? Thank you!
Katie says
Hi check your email I’ll send instructions soon. Thanks!
Denise says
cant wait to make it, send me the instructions. thank you and merry christmas!
Katie says
Hi check your email soon, I’ll send instructions. Thanks!
Melissa yeats says
Sorry if my comment shows up twice, but I’m a subscriber and I cannot figure out to print these. Thanks so much for any help you can give!
Pamela Allison says
I’ve subscribed to your newsletter, but I dont know how to get free printables. Whenever I click it, it says to subscribe but I dont know where the printables are. Help!
Katie says
Check your email, I’ll send instructions. Thanks!
Miranda Madsen says
Hi Shelley,
I’m having the same problem of not being able to access the printable for the can of snow even though I’m already signed up. Help me please!!!
Katie says
Hi, check your email soon I’ll send instructions. Thanks!
Sue says
How do I get the printable? I just subscribed and want to make this for our little grands. Thanks
Katie says
Hi Sue, check your email soon, I’ll send instructions. Thanks!
b.coble says
When I tried to get the free printable for the label on the Make your own can of snow, it kept going in circles, back to the original page.
Katie says
Hi, check your email soon, I’ll send instructions! Thanks!
Bo Parsons says
I love to do arts and crafts especially around Christmas and this site looks like one I would like to check out
Debbie says
Awesome cute idea.
Constance says
Your email list is not active as of now. Is there any other way to get the free printable snow can label?
Katie says
I was able to get you subscribed. Watch for an email with all the details. Thank you!!
TVs Take says
I tried signing up for the email list in order to receive the snow can printable but the msg back said I couldn’t sign up at this time. Please advise. Thanks!
Katie says
I was able to get you subscribed. Watch for an email with details coming soon!
kari says
Could I get added to that e-mail list?
Katie says
Hi I was able to get you subscribed. Watch for an email with all the details coming soon! Thanks!
Judy Arrington says
Says I can’t sign up at this time 🙁
Katie says
I was able to get you signed up, watch for an email with all the details coming soon! Thank you!
Marilyn says
Wow!! Thank You!! You are sooooo Awesome!!
Carol says
I subscribed to your newsletter. It says I need a password to get the free printables. Where do I get a password?
RF says
This is so cute! I tried signing up for the email list in order to receive the snow printable but the msg back said I couldn’t sign up at this time. Can I sign up another way? Thanks so much 🙂
Katie says
I was able to get you subscribed. Watch for an email with details coming soon!
leah says
would love to sign up for the mailing list (and get this super cute printable!) but the site hasn’t let me do it. Tried the other day but never got an email and today it says “sorry could not complete your sign up. please try again later.” Anyone else having this problem? Thanks!
Katie says
I was able to get you subscribed. Watch your email for details coming soon. Thanks!
Linda White says
I cant get the free printable for the can of snow.I I already am a subscriber but I cant figure out how to get it!! Thanks
Katie says
Hi Linda! Check your email. I just sent you all the details. Thanks!
Lorisa says
Hello! I love this idea. I am a subscriber, but can’t find the link anywhere that asks for the password I got in my email. I bought all the supplies and am ready to make some snow and send it to friends in warm climates. Please help.
Thanks!
Katie says
Check your email, I sent you all the details. Thanks!
Marcia says
I’d really love to make these for gifts this year but have had trouble accessing the printable. Are they still available?
Katie says
Check your email for all the details. Thanks!
Angie says
My 8 kiddos will love this!!
Tammy says
Can of snow
Terri says
I love to try this “snow” with my Sunday School kids -this looks easy,and loaded with fun.
Terri says
would I be able to use this in a Snow Globes for kids? this sounds like fun.
The Real Person!
The Real Person!
There isn’t a place to enter my email to join and gain access to the printables.. help me please! I would like to have the snow printables, please. Thank you!