Snow and Christmas always seem to go together but for us who do not live in a cold area where it snows, there are some great ways to make your own snow for crafts and decorations!

There are many options for making your own fake snow. It really just depends on how you would like to use it.

If you want to make certain smaller objects look snow covered, try this recipe:

½ cup sugar

½ cup talcum powder

White glue

Mix the powder and sugar together.

Spread glue on the surface that you would like to add snow to and then sprinkle the sugar and powder mixture over the glue. Allow the glue to dry and it gives a soft, glittery snow look.

Crafters can use this for adding snow to their craft projects and giving handmade holiday decorations and gifts a ‘snow-covered’ look.

If you want to make larger objects, such as your Christmas tree or a Christmas display, look like they are sprinkled with snow try this recipe:

2 cups soap flakes

Blue food colouring

Glitter

2-3 cups liquid starch

3 tablespoons water

Combine the liquid starch and soap flakes in a mixing bowl. Slowly add the water and mix it with a beater. The mixture will get thick as you mix it. Add a couple of drops of blue food colouring and add glitter if desired. Paint the mixture onto the tree branches or other items for a newly fallen snow look.

If you want a soft squishy snow then try this recipe:

Mix one part white glue with two parts shaving cream. This is a perfect medium for children’s art crafts or to just allow them to play as if they had real snow.

If you want to make it look as if it is snowing, mashed potato flakes are a great option:

Buy ready-made potato flakes to cover areas with fresh snow.