The first thing you want to do is grab your mason jar and put the faux snow inside.
Put in just enough to be able to cover the bottoms of your figures. I did this part outside because I didn't want snow all over the house. This stuff can get a bit messy.
Now place your figurines or items in your jar. If you really want to secure them well, you could glue them to the bottom of the jar before you add the snow, but I like to reuse my jars, so I left my penguin and tree free-standing.
Pick up your tealight and adhere the magnet to the back with glue.
Position it so you can still open the back to remove the battery if needed. The button magnet fits perfectly to allow access to the battery.
Now, place your tealight on the inside portion of the mason jar lid. I turned my tealight on to make sure it was working properly, as well. Turn the lid upside down and give it a good shake.
Does the tealight stay attached to the lid? If so, it means your magnet is strong enough. If not, you may need to try and find a stronger magnet. My button magnet seemed to work just fine.to
All you really need to do to turn your tealight on and off is to unscrew the top of the jar and flick the switch on the back of the tealight.
Just put the lid with the tealight back on the jar and then screw on the top.jar,
Then I tied a bow around the top of the container just to dress it up a little more. The ribbon I used is white iridescent so it kind of picks up whatever color is around it.
Notes
Proper Placement of Faux Snow and Figurines: When filling the mason jar with faux snow, ensure you add just enough to cover the bottoms of your figurines or items. This allows them to stand securely in the snow without being buried or unstable. Consider doing this step outside or in a designated area to minimize mess. If you prefer a more permanent placement, consider gluing the figurines to the bottom of the jar before adding the snow.
Secure Attachment of Tealight: Adhere a button magnet to the back of the battery-operated tealight using glue. Position the magnet in a way that allows access to the battery compartment for easy replacement. Test the strength of the magnet by placing the tealight on the inside portion of the mason jar lid and giving it a gentle shake. Ensure the tealight remains securely attached to the lid; if not, consider using a stronger magnet for better stability.
Convenient Tealight Operation: To operate the tealight, simply unscrew the top of the jar and flick the switch on the back of the tealight to turn it on or off. The lid with the attached tealight can then be placed back on the jar and screwed tightly for a secure closure. Enhance the aesthetic appeal of your illuminated snow scene by tying a decorative ribbon around the top of the container. Choose a ribbon that complements the scene and adds a festive touch to the finished product.