Do you ever have a clear vision for a project and then you spot something that takes it in a whole different direction? Yeah, that was the case for my Christmas in a jar plan. I was focused on creating a silent night theme and shopping for tall bottle brush trees. Then my eyes caught a glimpse of a miniature light-up vintage camper. One retro miniature leads to another and soon my fun Retro North Pole Christmas Diorama began to unfold.

Retro North Pole Christmas Diorama In A Jar

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12 Days of Christmas recap

DIY Gift Ideas - Upcycled Basket Holiday Hostess Gift
DIY Christmas Countdown - Christmas Countdown Santa Cottage
DIY Kid's Crafts - Easy Snowflake Craft To Make With Your Grandkids
Holiday Party Food - Spicy Cheese Ball For The Holidays
DIY Ornament Ideas - Three Unique Recycled Sweater Ornaments
Holiday Decor Ideas - Milk and Cookies Tray For Santa
Christmas In A Jar - Retro North Pole Christmas Diorama (You Are Here)
Pretty Gift Wrapping Ideas - Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Wrap and DIY Gift Tags
Christmas Trees - Sparkly Red Burlap Tabletop Christmas Trees
Something Sweet - Family Holiday Favorite Walnut Strudel Cookies
Stockings - Unique High Heel Christmas Stocking For A Fashionista

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How could I resist this adorable vintage camper that lights up?


These are the supplies I used to make the Retro Noth Pole Christmas diorama. I used a tall 18-inch apothecary jar that I had on hand. A shorter jar would have been perfect but I wasn't willing to spend the money when I already had one.

I purchased all of the figurines at Michaels in early November. The larger figurines were on sale buy 1 get 1 at 50% off, others were 60% off, plus I had a 50% coupon for those items not on sale. Win-win!


The perfect faux snow that keeps heavier figurines from sinking too far below is inexpensive Epsom salts from the dollar store.


Before I assembled the Christmas in a jar diorama, I added freshly fallen snow onto the roof of the vintage camper with Mod Podge and a sprinkle of Epsom salts.


Now for the fun part, creating a Retro North Pole Christmas inside the jar.


Here's a close up of Santa getting ready to string the lights on the Christmas tree.


And a close up of Santa's adorable vintage camper.


The presents look like they were dropped from above and landed in the freshly fallen snow.


I had so much fun creating this fun Retro North Pole Christmas diorama in a jar. A totally different direction from the one I intended but the nostalgia took me back to Christmas when I was a child.


I've included affiliate links so you can see what products I used or recommend to make this project.  At no cost to you, I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase.


I made a large 8-loop bow with retro looking polka dot wired ribbon for the stem of the apothecary jar lid and attached it with a green pipe cleaner. Making bows is not my forte so I cheat with an EZ Bow Maker tool.

To make the Retro North Pole Diorama you will need:

• Vintage Camper Ornament (alternates)
• Miniature North Pole Sign (alternates)
• Miniature Santa (alternates)
• Christmas Tree Figurine (alternates)
• Miniature Christmas Presents (alternates)
• Epsom Salts
• Retro Looking Wired Ribbon
• Bow Making Tool (optional)
• 18-inch Apothecary Jar With Lid (optional)

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