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DIY Wine Glass Air Plant Terrarium

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Mother’s Day is almost here, which means it’s time to start celebrating mom and thanking her for all of the love and support she’s given us.  So I thought I would make a DIY project that combines two of my mom’s favorite things: plants and wine (now I see where I get it from)! Each year for Mother’s Day, my mom gets treated to plants and flowers for her garden. This year, I’m giving her gift a little twist and including her appreciation for a nice glass of wine.  Mom might not be able to drink what’s inside of this wine glass, but it definitely makes a nice handmade gift that she’ll be able to enjoy longer than her glass of Merlot! 


So the first thing you should do when you get new air plants is soak them in water for 20 minutes.  Once the air plants are done soaking, shake off the water and allow them to dry completely.  You’ll not only want to give your air plants a nice base to sit on, but you’ll want it to look like there’s red wine in the glass.


Once you’ve given your air plants a nice bath, you can start on the terrarium.  Add red sand to the bottom of a wine glass.  I’d say you’ll probably need about 1/4 cup depending on the type of wine glass you’re using.


Start decorating your terrarium.  Add a couple of wine corks to the glass.  I definitely recommend only using about two or three.  You’ll want to make sure that your plants fit and still have enough air circulation around them.


Gently place your air plants inside the glass.  Have fun with it!  Place one on top of the sand and a smaller plant on top of a cork.  Or just use one air plant for a simpler look.

SUPPLIES

  • Wine glass
  • Red sand
  • Corks
  • Small air plant

STEPS

  1. Add red sand to the bottom of the wine glass.  Make sure you add enough to make it look like there’s red wine in the glass.
  2. Next, add a couple of corks to the glass.  
  3. Carefully place a small air plant into the glass, next to the corks.
  4. Display or give this terrarium as a gift!
 


Mist your plants with a spray bottle or soak the air plants every one or two weeks, depending on how they look.  This is a Mother’s Day project that your mom will love – especially if she’s quite the wine aficionado!


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Will you be making your mom a DIY gift this year?

DIY Magnolia Inspired Holiday Tree Terrarium

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I was provided product samples free of charge from Oriental Trading in exchange for my honest opinion. No other compensation was provided for this post.


How many times do you go into a store, see something and think, “Hey! I could make that?” This happens more times than I can count these days while I’m out shopping! Usually I’ll snap a pic of the item and get to work on my new DIY project when I get home.

The same thing happened with the new Hearth and Hand™ collection from Target. It’s Target’s current collaboration with Magnolia including items for the family, home, holidays, and more. I ordered a few small things from the collection, but there was one item that I knew I could make myself – their “Glass Vase with Tree.”

It’s a glass jug vase with a galvanized bottom.  Inside of it stands an artificial pine tree with snow on the bottom.  I loved its simplicity and how it doesn’t scream “Christmas,” so you could leave it out all winter long.  So I got to work on my own version with some items I had from Oriental Trading.  


The first thing you want to do is tape off about an inch or two on the bottom of the vase.  Then, cover the rest of the vase with tape to avoid getting any spray paint on it.  Once it’s dry, you can remove the tape and clean up the spray painted edge, if necessary.  Before completing my vase, I cleaned up the vase inside and out with glass cleaner.


The silver hammered spray paint gives the bottom of the vase a galvanized look and a lot of rustic charm.  It’s such a simple look, but the snowy touches make it such a beautiful winter scene.  If you’re dreaming of a farmhouse Christmas, you need to add this DIY project into your holiday decor this year!  

The “Glass Vase with Tree” is 20 dollars on Target’s website.  My version costs less than 10 dollars to make!  It might not have the Magnolia name on it, but it’s still adorable farmhouse decor to brighten up your home this holiday season!

SUPPLIES

  • Hurricane Glass Vase
  • Silver Hammered Finish spray paint
  • Painter’s tape
  • Craft Snow
  • Hot glue gun
  • 6″ green bottle brush tree

STEPS

  1. Tape off an inch or two up from the bottom of the vase.  Then, continue taping the rest of the vase to protect it from the spray paint.
  2. Next, spray paint the bottom of the vase with Silver Hammered Finish spray paint.  Allow the paint to dry completely overnight.
  3. When the paint is dry, remove the tape from the vase.  Clean up the edge, if necessary, with a cotton swab and nail polish remover.
  4. Add a little craft snow to the bottom of the vase.  Use your finger to make a well in the center of the snow.
  5. Heat a hot glue gun and add glue to the bottom of the tree.
  6. Place the tree into the center of the snow and allow glue to dry completely.
  7. Display your new holiday decor!


If you like this terrarium project, check out more winter and holiday craft inspiration on Oriental Trading!  You can find most of the items you need to complete this project (like the hurricane vase and the craft snow) on their website, as well.

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How to Make a Patriotic Terrarium

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I was provided product samples free of charge from Oriental Trading in exchange for my honest opinion. No other compensation was provided for this post.


Sometimes your original ideas don’t work out and you’re left with lots of sand.  LOTS and LOTS of sand.  Like four pounds worth of it in patriotic colors.  So I decided to jazz up an apothecary jar I had in the dining room and make a terrarium.  You all know by now that I love a good terrarium project, but I think I’m pretty much banned from buying anymore succulents or air plants. Even though they’re supposed to be easy to take care of, I’ve still found a way to kill them! Instead, I’ve decided to stick with the fake kind, like the air plant I used in this project.

At first, I actually just had the sand layered in the jar.  After putting the lid back on the apothecary jar, I realized that it needed “something.  So I grabbed my stash of seashells and one of my fake air plants to create a patriotic terrarium.  This terrarium starts with four layers of colorful sand.  Red, white, and blue layers add a patriotic touch, while silver sand gives it a little sparkle!  Then, I positioned my air plant and added seashells and small pieces of driftwood.



SUPPLIES

  • Apothecary jar, or other glass terrarium container
  • Burgundy sand
  • White sand
  • Turquoise sand
  • Silver glitter sand
  • Fake air plant or succulent
  • Small seashells and driftwood

STEPS

  1. Start layering sand in a glass jar or container.  Add the silver sand first.
  2. Then, layer the turquoise sand, followed by white sand.
  3. The burgundy sand gets poured in last.  Gently tap the container as you pour in each color to smooth the sand out between layers.
  4. Next, start adding your plants and arranging your seashells.
  5. Place the lid back on your jar and display!


This terrarium gives off definite summer vibes! It’s perfect, patriotic decor for the 4th of July holiday that you can leave out all season long!  Get some of the supplies needed to make this patriotic terrarium at Oriental Trading, including the jar, shells, and sand. 

Want to keep those summer beach memories alive?  Add some of the seashells you’ve collected from your travels into the terrarium.  You’ll have a great piece of decor to keep out all summer!

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How to Make a Fairy Garden Terrarium

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Thank you to Joykick for sponsoring this post and providing me with this darling Fairy Garden House Kit to use in this terrarium project.


Spring begins in exactly one week!  I am definitely looking forward to warmer weather and getting outside more often.  Especially in the garden!  During one of our recent unseasonably warm days, my husband and I spent the afternoon outside doing yard work.  He trimmed our berry bushes and I pulled dead plants to get ready for new ones.  I am looking forward to the process of planning our outdoor garden, picking new fruits and veggies to plant, and getting my hands down in the dirt.  

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I’m a huge fan of succulents, cacti, and terrariums.  So I decided to satisfy my urge to garden by making a fairy garden terrarium.  It was a great rainy day project to put together. The terrarium added some more greenery to my office (I have a Christmas cactus on my desk) and looks adorable sitting on my bookcase!


I got a large, glass container and layered small rocks, sphagnum moss, and cactus mix potting soil.  A few small succulents and some preserved moss would provide the greenery.  Then, the fun began!  I used this fairy garden kit to create my magical, indoor garden sanctuary. This kit includes a fairy house, enchanted bench, flute playing fairy, and bunny friend.  

Each piece adds a magical touch to the terrarium.  The colors are vibrant and I love every little detail – like the floral touches and “believe” on the house doors that can open and close (I might add some fairy lights inside the house in the future).  

SUPPLIES

STEPS

1. Start by adding a generous layer of rocks to the bottom of the container.  You want to provide ample drainage for your plants.  Succulents prefer living in drier conditions.


2. Next, dampen some sphagnum moss with a little water.  Make sure the moss is damp, not soaked or saturated.  Add a thick layer of moss on top of the rock layer.



3. Plan the position of your fairy garden kit miniatures and plants. Position each piece. Then, plant your succulents.



4. Now that your succulents are all tucked in, it’s time to start decorating. Dampen some green preserved moss (it makes it easier to work with and adds moisture to the environment) and start placing your fairy garden miniatures.


5. Add moss, stones, and rocks around your terrarium.  Use larger rocks to create a pathway to the house.  Give your fairy a comfy place to live!


Joykick has been kind enough to offer a discount for this Fairy Garden House Kit.  Save 30% on this kit by using code FAIRY30F.  This code is available for a limited time, so don’t wait to shop for your fairy garden kit!  Visit Joykick for more information about their fairy garden collections.

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Make your own fairy garden terrarium with this kit or set it up outside.  Either way, this fairy garden is sure to add a whimsical touch to your home and garden!



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