How to Draw a Snow Globe: Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw a snow globe in 41 easy steps
A snow globe with a smiling snowman and a little Christmas tree inside, with snowflakes floating around them.
Follow 41 steps on paper, or use the live lesson to trace one part at a time. Pause between strokes and take your time with the smaller details.
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How to draw a snow globe, step by step
1Draw the rounded rim of the base
Draw the rounded rim of the base.
2Draw the big round glass globe
Draw the big round glass globe.
3Draw the left side of the base
Draw the left side of the base.
4Draw the right side of the base
Draw the right side of the base.
5Draw the wide foot of the base
Draw the wide foot of the base.
6Draw the bumpy snow on the ground
Draw the bumpy snow on the ground.
7Draw the little hill behind the snowman
Draw the little hill behind the snowman.
8Draw the snowman's scarf
Draw the snowman's scarf.
9Draw the left side of the snowman's body
Draw the left side of the snowman's body.
10Draw the right side of the snowman's body
Draw the right side of the snowman's body.
11Draw the band of the woolly hat
Draw the band of the woolly hat.
12Draw the top of the hat
Draw the top of the hat.
13Draw the fluffy pom-pom
Draw the fluffy pom-pom.
14Draw the left side of the face
Draw the left side of the face.
15Draw the right side of the face
Draw the right side of the face.
16Draw the end of the scarf
Draw the end of the scarf.
17Draw the left eye
Draw the left eye.
18Draw the right eye
Draw the right eye.
19Draw the carrot nose
Draw the carrot nose.
20Draw a little smile
Draw a little smile.
21Draw the top button
Draw the top button.
22Draw the bottom button
Draw the bottom button.
23Draw the left stick arm
Draw the left stick arm.
24Add a twig to the left arm
Add a twig to the left arm.
25Add another twig to the left arm
Add another twig to the left arm.
26Draw the right stick arm
Draw the right stick arm.
27Add a twig to the right arm
Add a twig to the right arm.
28Add another twig to the right arm
Add another twig to the right arm.
29Draw the top of the tree
Draw the top of the tree.
30Draw the middle of the tree
Draw the middle of the tree.
31Draw the bottom of the tree
Draw the bottom of the tree.
32Draw the left side of the trunk
Draw the left side of the trunk.
33Draw the right side of the trunk
Draw the right side of the trunk.
34Draw the star on top of the tree
Draw the star on top of the tree.
35Draw snowflake 1
Draw snowflake 1.
36Draw snowflake 2
Draw snowflake 2.
37Draw snowflake 3
Draw snowflake 3.
38Draw snowflake 4
Draw snowflake 4.
39Draw snowflake 5
Draw snowflake 5.
40Draw snowflake 6
Draw snowflake 6.
41Add a shine to the glass
Add a shine to the glass.
Time to color!
Try pale blue glass, a white snowman, a green tree and a bright red base.
In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steps are in the Snow Globe drawing?
- This lesson has 41 guided strokes, with separate steps for the main shapes and details.
- Can we follow along on paper?
- Yes. Use a pencil or crayon and follow the steps at your own pace. You can also trace the guides in the browser.
- What colors can I use for a Snow Globe?
- Try pale blue glass, a white snowman, a green tree and a bright red base. You can choose your own palette too.
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