Here are 12 free snow globe templates: four empty globes to draw your own scene in and eight snowy scenes to color, paint or cut out.
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There’s something about a snow globe that makes everyone go a bit quiet. A tiny world under glass, a little cottage or a snowman, and the snow drifting down. They’re one of my favorite things to draw at Christmas.
So I’ve made 12 free snow globe templates in one printable PDF: four empty globes for drawing your own scene in, and eight snowy scenes ready to color, paint or cut out, from a cozy cottage and a snowman to a robin, a reindeer and a little village.
Quick answer: this is a free set of 12 printable snow globe templates (clean black outlines, one globe per page): 4 empty globes to draw your own scene in and 8 globes with a snowy scene inside. You get an A4 PDF that also prints on US Letter, plus the 12 pages as separate PNG files. They’re free for personal and classroom use, not for resale. Pop your email in the box at the top of this post and they’ll land in your inbox in a minute.
They’re perfect for Christmas cards, classroom displays, gift tags and quiet December afternoons with a pot of pencils.
Print at 100% on A4 (or “fit to page” on Letter), then scroll down to see every template with an idea for using it.
Table of Contents
All 12 Snow Globe Templates at a Glance
Here’s the whole set on one page so you can see what you’re getting. Templates 1 to 4 are empty globes; 5 to 12 have a little winter scene inside. Every one is a full page with a big, clear outline and plenty of white space.
Want a closer look? Here are four of the pages up close: the ornate Victorian base globe, the fir tree, the lantern and the little church.
How to Use These Snow Globe Templates
Quick answer: print at 100% on A4 or “fit to page” on Letter, use printer paper for coloring and 160–200 gsm card for cards and cut-outs, and draw your own scene inside the empty globes.
Print size and scaling
Each template fills an A4 page. On US Letter, tick “fit to page” and you lose almost nothing. For Christmas cards and gift tags, set your printer’s scale to 50% and you’ll get a globe about half the height, just right for the front of a folded card. Want a giant globe for a classroom door? Print the PNG at A3.
Which paper to use
Plain printer paper is fine for coloring. For cards, ornaments and anything you’re going to cut out and handle, use thin card around 160–200 gsm so the globes stay flat. If you want to paint, print onto mixed-media paper or a sheet from a watercolor pad like the Canson XL watercolor pad; most home printers will take it if you feed it one sheet at a time.
Drawing your own scene in the empty globes
The four empty globes are my favorite part of the set. Start with a snowy mound across the bottom of the glass (just one curved line), then put something on it: a house, a tree, a person, a pet. Keep the main thing big and simple and it will read clearly. If you’d rather trace a scene, tape the page to a sunny window or use an LED light pad and trace a picture into the globe.
Coloring and painting snow globes
Keep the glass pale. Leave it white or give it the softest wash of blue, and save the bright colors for the scene and the base. The magic touch comes last: falling snow. Little dots with a white gel pen or white paint on top of the colors make it look like the globe has just been shaken.
1. Empty Globe with Round Wooden Base Template
The classic: a big round globe with glassy highlights, sitting on a round wooden base with a wood-grain pattern, completely empty inside. This is your blank canvas. Draw your house, your dog, your favorite place, a tiny portrait of the family, or whatever Christmas means to you.
In a classroom, this is the “draw what makes you happy in winter” activity that fills a whole wall display without two globes looking the same.
2. Empty Globe with Ornate Victorian Base Template
An oval, egg-shaped globe on a fancy Victorian base with scrolling leaves, beads and little curled feet. The tall glass gives you lots of room for a tall scene, like a tree, a lamp post or a row of carol singers.
Color the base in gold and cream and keep the glass pale, and it looks like an antique music box.
3. Empty Globe with Plain Base Template
A wide globe on a simple, plain base with a clean outline and no pattern at all. It’s the easiest to cut out, and it leaves you free to decorate the base with a name, a year or a short message.
Try writing the year on the base and drawing a favorite memory from that year inside the glass. It turns into a lovely little time capsule.
4. Empty Globe with Ribbon Bow Base Template
An empty globe with a big ribbon bow tied around the base, so it already looks like a present. It’s my pick for handmade Christmas cards: print at 50% on card, draw a scene inside, cut it out and glue it to the front of a folded card.
Color the ribbon in red or tartan and leave the rest pale so the bow really stands out.
5. Cottage Snow Globe Template
A cozy little cottage with a snowy roof, a chimney, a front door and two small fir trees, with snowflakes drifting down inside the glass, on a wooden base. It’s the classic snow globe scene and probably the one I’d color first.
Give the windows a warm yellow glow and leave the roof and the ground white. It instantly looks like a winter evening.
6. Fir Tree Snow Globe Template
One tall, snowy fir tree standing on a mound of snow, with falling flakes around it. It’s simple and calm, which makes it lovely for younger children and for anyone who wants to decorate the tree themselves.
Add your own baubles with a few dots of colored pen, or draw tiny presents under the branches.
Enjoying these so far? All 12 are in the one PDF. Grab the free snow globe templates here and they’ll be in your inbox in a minute.
7. Snowman Snow Globe Template
A cheerful snowman with a top hat (with a sprig of holly on the band), a scarf and a carrot nose, waving his twig arms, on a base with a scalloped edge. Kids love this one, and the scarf is a great place to play with stripes and bright colors.
Color the base in a different color from the scarf and it looks like a proper keepsake.
8. Robin Snow Globe Template
A plump little robin perched on a snowy branch with holly leaves and berries, on a base decorated with leaves and berries. In the UK the robin is the Christmas bird, on almost every card, so this one feels very traditional and very British.
Just a red breast and a soft brown back are all it needs; the snowy branch can stay white.
9. Snowy Village Snow Globe Template
Three little snow-covered houses along a winding path, with a lamp post, fir trees and a hill behind, all under falling snow. The houses are simple, so you can add your own windows, wreaths and twinkly lights.
Color each house a different shade (cream, sage, soft red) and it starts to look like a Christmas village on a mantelpiece.
10. Reindeer Snow Globe Template
A graceful reindeer standing in the snow with branching antlers and a bare winter branch beside it, in an egg-shaped globe on a decorated base. It’s a nice one for a Christmas Eve activity, or for anyone who prefers animals to houses.
Warm browns for the reindeer and a pale blue glass make a lovely contrast.
11. Lantern Snow Globe Template
An old-fashioned candle lantern resting in the snow with a sprig of pine and berries, on a wooden base. It’s the quietest, coziest scene in the set, and it looks beautiful painted.
Leave a circle of white paper around the candle flame and color outwards in yellow and orange, and it really looks like it’s glowing.
12. Little Church Snow Globe Template
A small snowy church with a pointed spire, a cross, arched windows and an arched door, with a little fir tree beside it, under a tall dome of glass. It’s lovely for a nativity or carol service display, or just for a peaceful snowy scene.
Try it in watercolor with a deep blue sky behind the church and white snow on the roof.
Template Specs at a Glance
| Templates | 12 snow globe outlines, one per page: 4 empty globes and 8 scene globes |
| Pages in the PDF | 15: a cover, the 12 templates, a how-to-use page and a page about my Patreon |
| File types | PDF, plus a zip of the 12 templates as PNG files |
| Size | A4 portrait; prints on US Letter with “fit to page” |
| Resolution | 300 dpi (2480 × 3508 pixels per page) |
| License | Personal and classroom use; not for resale |
You’re welcome to use them at home, in your classroom, in a homeschool group or at a library craft session. Please don’t sell the files, print them for sale, or share them online as your own. If you’d like to share them, send people to this page instead. Thank you!
Easy Snow Globe Craft Ideas
A few easy ways to use the templates once they’re printed:
- Snow globe Christmas cards. Print at 50% on card, color, cut out and glue to a folded card. Add a few white dots for snow.
- Photo snow globes. Glue a small photo inside one of the empty globes. Grandparents love these as gift tags or tree decorations.
- A classroom “my winter” display. Give every child the classic empty globe and ask them to draw their favorite winter thing inside.
- Tree ornaments. Print on card, color both sides of two copies, glue them back to back with a loop of ribbon between them.
- A snow globe garland. Cut out six or eight globes and string them along a ribbon for a mantelpiece or a window.
More Winter and Christmas Printables
If you’re in a snowy, Christmassy mood, these posts will keep it going:
- My Christmas drawing templates have lots more festive outlines to print and color.
- Looking for something to draw freehand? Try these easy Christmas drawing ideas.
- These winter coloring pages are lovely for a quiet afternoon.
- And for more snowy inspiration, my winter drawing ideas are full of cozy things to draw.
Want to paint the snowy scenes?
The cottages and pines inside these globes are just the sort of thing I love to paint. My Winter Landscapes watercolor templates set has 26 winter scenes as clean outlines, ready to paint straight onto: snowy lanes, frosted cottages, bare winter trees and lamplit paths. It’s £9 (about $11).
You’ll find all my printables and templates in my Payhip shop.
Love Making These? Join Me on Patreon
If you love printing, cutting and making, come and join me on Patreon. It’s where my weekly watercolor template sets go out to members: printed outlines with painted references, so you can see where the color goes, plus Procreate stamps and palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get a free printable snow globe template?
Right here. Pop your email into the box at the top of this post and the PDF of all 12 snow globe templates comes straight to your inbox, along with a link to the 12 PNG files. You can also download it straight from the thank-you message.
Is there an empty snow globe template to draw in?
Yes, four of them. Templates 1 to 4 are empty globes on different bases (round wooden, ornate Victorian, plain and ribbon bow), with nothing inside the glass, so you can draw your own scene, write a message or glue in a photo.
What size are the snow globe templates?
Each template is a full A4 portrait page (2480 × 3508 pixels, 300 dpi). They print on US Letter too: just choose “fit to page” and the globe shrinks very slightly to fit.
How do I make a snow globe card with a template?
Print a template at 50% on thin card, color or draw your scene, then cut out the globe and glue it to the front of a folded card. Add white dots with a gel pen or paint for falling snow. A little glitter on the glass is optional but very festive.
Can I use these snow globe templates in my classroom?
Yes. Personal and classroom use are both fine, so print as many as you need for your class or homeschool group. Please don’t sell the files or share them online as your own.
Final Thoughts
Twelve snow globes, one PDF, and a whole season of cards, tags and cozy coloring. Start with an empty globe and draw something that means Christmas to you, or pick a scene and just enjoy coloring it in. Either way, don’t forget the snow.
If you’d like the templates, pop your email in at the top of the post and they’re yours.
For more art ideas, come and find me on YouTube (subscribe here so you don’t miss the next one) and on Pinterest, where I save all my Christmas craft ideas.
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Last updated 22 October 2026.
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