DIY Terrarium

As promised, here is my little terrarium DIY …

First things first, choose a glass home to begin building your terrarium in. My favorite place to find terrarium treasures is at thrift stores. Salvation Army has been a goldmine lately. I found 40 unique vases, fish bowls, and containers for Katie’s classroom project over the course of 3 visits. Definitely catch the thrift stores on discount days for maximum savings – Salvation Army clears out inventory at the end of each month through a 50% off day. Totally my style … 1/2 off equals double happiness.

Here’s the adorable cup we’ll be transforming into a terrarium:

Next up … follow steps 1-4:

1. Rock Layer: Any ol’ gravel or collection or rocks you have. This allows for proper drainage once you add plants so don’t forget it!
2. Add Moss: This super cheap bag of Sphagnum Peat Moss (found ours at Wal-Mart) as the bags says, “retains moisture and nutrients. Also an importante step.
3. Add Dirt: Again, any ol’ dirt will do. Just make sure it is dry. You can also use sand in place of dirt. Even colored sand which looks super pretty as the layers build.
4. Soil & Decor: Top off with some dry, quality soil and then get busy making your terrarium your own with succulents, rocks, and anything else that makes you happy! Speaking of something happy, why not add a little dinosaur to your terrarium ?

Last, but not least, wet a paper towel and gently squeeze/dribble water over your plants. Do this every few weeks to keep your succulents moist.

You can see some beautiful terrarium inspiration here since I might have started a Pinterest board dedicated to terrarium wonderfulness.