Can of Snow! Exclusive Free Printable
December 18, 2012 by Shelley
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. 
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!
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.
I adore the back which includes a witty ingredients list, and directions. I love that 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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Such a cute idea! Everyone needs to have SOME snow for Christmas!
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!!
Ridiculously cute idea & children
you are the coolest. ever.
my california girls and friends are all going to LOVE this.
thank you!!
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!!
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
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.
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!
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.
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
These are soooooo adorable!!!!! Going to have to try this. Did you also make the felt snowflakes??? They are really cute!
This is adorable! This project was featured here: http://www.allthatglitterscraft.com/2012/12/pinterest-picks-christmas-edition.html
Good Day
I would like to know how do I print the labels for the tins.
please
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.
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!
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! : )
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
I used double stick tape. Worked great! Just apply it along all the edges.
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?
The messiest part is the cornstarch. Yes, it can be messy, but also very easy to clean up with a quick vacuum.
OMGoodneess!!!! What a cute gift idea!!! Perfection.
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
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.
This is really fun! I know my kids would love this!
Happy Holidays!
Ashley
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!!
Just sent you an email.
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.
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 shelley@howdoesshe.com. Enjoy! Hope you love it!
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.
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.
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!
I can’t remember my password??? Have tried 3 different ones:(
I just emailed you
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!