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Saturday, June 9, 2012

How to Make a Terrarium


My calico skies shows step-by-step how to make a terrarium using a jar, rocks, plants, soil, and charcoal.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mycalicoskies.blogspot.com/2012/02/terrarium-diy.html

Disney's family also has a terrarium project. However theirs calls for active carbon which is sold in pet stores. It helps prevent the earthy odors.

Get the instructions here:
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/terrific-terrarium-1024894/

The enchanted tree has a terrarium idea as well using moss, glass jars, soil, charcoal, gravel and cute decorative toadstools.
Get the instructions here:
http://theenchantedtree.blogspot.com/2011/02/moss-gardens-in-jar.html


Transient expression makes a dessert version.

Get the instructions here:
http://transientexpression.com/diy-desert-terrarium/ 


Art projects for kids uses grass seed inside a cd case.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.artprojectsforkids.org/2014/03/worlds-skinniest-terrarium.html 


5 orange potatoes puts hers into a globe to hang.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.5orangepotatoes.com/blog/2009/09/25/shakespeare-for-kids-shakespeare-globe-terrariums/


Parents uses paper and plastic cups.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.parents.com/fun/arts-crafts/kid/crafts-made-from-paper-plates-cups/?page=6#page=6


Our big earth adds moss and things that grow near moss.

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Engineer mommy grows clovers.

Get the instructions here:
http://engineermommy.com/2015/diy-easy-terrarium/

2 comments:

  1. wow love this idea! what plants do you think would be perfect for this? :)

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  2. Hi Charmaine,

    I think they both use moss.

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