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Nearly everyone has owned a snow globe at some point, but it's highly likely you've never encountered ones quite like these.
1. They’re Eerie & They’re Quirky
Arguably the most renowned creators of bizarre snow globes are Walter Martin and Paloma Munoz. This artistic duo is known for creating grim and sorrowful miniature scenes, captured up close for dramatic effect. This particular image is from their ongoing Travelers series, all of which are set inside snow globes.
2. Keeping Up with the Nisse
Inspired by the intricate and lifelike snow globes of Walter Martin and Paloma Munoz, the Danish architectural firm Ja-Ja crafted a unique series to celebrate Christmas. These creations showcase what the “Nisse” (a small mythical Scandinavian creature that lends a hand around the house) might be doing in modern times. In this globe, a Nisse is busy tending to a rooftop garden, hidden from the view of us clueless humans.
3. Beauty Meets the Macabre
Etsy seller TheTwistedTiara cleverly blends the charm and elegance typically found in traditional snow globes with a chilling ghost story. In this creation, a ballerina performs near a grave, holding her own severed head in one hand, all set in a haunting, snowy scene.
4. A Bloody Good Time
Undoubtedly the most gruesomely entertaining snow globe ever created is this amazing
5. All Work and No Play
Snow globes are typically designed to evoke the gentle flurries of a light winter storm, and while most snowy moments bring joy, too much cold can be perilous—as Etsy seller BubbleRoll’s snow globe featuring a frozen Jack Torrance from the end of The Shining chillingly reminds us.
6. Cthulhu Rises
The Great Elder One would be pleased if you place this tribute to him on your mantel. The base of this snow globe from Fear Werx bears the haunting Necronomicon quote: "That is not dead which can eternal lie and with strange aeons even death may die."
7. We Wish You An Undead Christmas
This Christmas is bound to be a frightful one, thanks to this charming snow globe from Things From Another World Comics, which features a group of zombie carolers.
8. Fight For Your Life
For those who can't get enough zombie-themed snow globes, make sure to check out Etsy shop goodsbygoose and grab this darker version of the idea. It depicts a survivor locked in a life-or-death struggle with an undead creature. And did I mention it glows in the dark? As if you needed another reason to grab this awesome gift.
9. Mad About Snow Globes
This mad scientist snow globe makes the ideal gift for anyone who spends their time tinkering away in a basement, cackling maniacally—or for a real scientist with dreams of going a bit more... eccentric.
10. Lord of the Snow Globes
Come on, you have to admit, this is absolutely the most “precious” snow globe you've laid eyes on in ages. (Apologies, I couldn't resist.)
11. Dunkin' Memories
While most people collect location-themed snow globes as keepsakes from memorable vacations, it seems that some prefer to grab mementos from the donut chains they’ve frequented. At least, that's the only explanation I can come up with for this Dunkin’ Donuts snow globe.
12. It Was Awful
The Grumpy Cat snow globe is the ultimate gift for meme lovers, Tardar Sauce fans, or anyone who simply detests snow globes. Even better, it’s not officially available for sale right now, so if you pre-order it, you can brag that you got the Grumpy Cat snow globe before it was cool... but still awful.
13. Seriously, Who Was It?
It’s the question we’ve all asked at some point—just never in snow globe form. Whether intended as a gift or bathroom decor, it’s bound to spark some interesting conversations.
14. Screw Your Snow Globes
Had enough of the cheerful ballerinas and princesses in snow globes? Then flip them the bird with this delightfully awful, yet hilariously wrong prank snow globe.
