How to make your own terrarium
I made a terrarium.
Why?
Because I love making stuff for my home.
That’s what makes a house a home I reckon.
This week, when I was at a local craft shop, a lady at the counter next to me said,
“My husband says, why make it…
why don’t you just buy it from the shops?
She said,
“Because…
I like to make stuff for myself.”
I couldn’t agree more.
So, if you fancy making one of these “on trend” Terrariums too, here’s how I made mine and the plants I used.
To make a terrarium
Plants I used:
1. Fairy Lights
2. White Hares Foot
3. Sedum (Dragon’s Blood)
4. Sedum Brevifolium
Potting mix
Pearlite mix for drainage (my Urbio wall garden is still going strong, so I used the same method here)
Terrarium vessel from Beachside Bargains
Pumice or stones to decorate
T-Shirt Yarn
How to make:
Add perlite mix to the bottom of the vessel. Then place plants randomly. Try to chose plants with different heights and textures.
Then add soil around to fill in. Add a few stones or pumice to finish it off.
Use a soft cloth to wipe off any excess soil from the container, then water in to welcome the plants to their new home.
To make a macrame style hanger for this, use my macrame hanging tutorial here.
TIP: To get a thicker finish on the hanger, I made each of the 4 strings be 8 lengths of yarn in thickness.
I think it looks great on the table.
And it’s pretty neat in it’s new macrame hanger too.
But the best bit, is…
I made it myself.
I’m planning on hanging this in the media room at our new house,
I can’t wait to show you how it will look.
So, would you make your own terrarium?
It’s super easy, promise. (20 mins tops)
Have a great weekend guys,
Live with Love,
Linking up with With Some Grace, Two Uses Tuesday, House of Hipsters and The Ultimate Rabbit Hole
PS: On our house news, we’ve been busy inside, adding sound insulation to a few key walls and the final electrical details.
The bricks are nearly finished, I can’t wait to see this when it’s rendered, we’ve chosen Shale Grey with accents of Windspray.
The plasterers are due next week, bring it on.
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Hi I'm Sarah, I'm a blogger and an artist who’s made the sea change and moved to the north coast of Australia. I love an easy DIY and making my house my canvas, my new home has become my greatest project: Yamba Scandi. Come visit me in my shop to view my collection of prints, canvasses, home decor and paper goods READ MORE.
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Sarah,
Yay for timing… In the process of increasing my accessories just in time for the busy styling season. This is exactly what I’ was planning to do and you’ve totally done the hard work for me. Thankyou – love your work! Rach x
Pleasure Rachel, I saw this at the shop and it was on special so I took it as a sign to make one, love how it turned out, I had a great time talking to the local Garden centre and getting plants that would do well in here, it’s not going to be in full sun, so these are perfect for it. x
This is gorgeous! I have just been admiring these today in a café – so pretty!
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Hi Jody, it’s easy to do, I always think it’s better when you make it yourself.
Awesomeness!
I keep seeing (expensive) workshops on how to DIY terrariums… and keep thinking to myself I’d like to make one. So big thanks for saving me the money on a workshop and giving me the motivation to try it myself!
Pleasure, it’s super easy to do once you gather supplies. Have a great weekend.
That looks ace and you make it look so simple, I think even I could do it! House is going great, I love seeing the progress week by week. You’ll be in before you know it!
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Im sure you could Sammie. It’s just placing plants and adding some potting mix really. Super excited about the house, we’ll be putting the kitchen in before you know it. Have a fab weekend. Just about to grab a bacon and egg roll at Soccer. X
So true – when I look around my home there is so much I have made myself and it gives it character and love!
btw, your colour choices are fabulous, all of my favourites right there!! Cant wait to see it take shape! x
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Woman after my own heart. Glad you like the colours, I can’t wait to see how they come up. Have a fab weekend. X
I love that vase/pot/jar. The names of your plant choices are the best. I actually have two old vases I have kept to maybe make into terrariums. I should pull them out again.
It is pretty cool, once I saw it, I knew it was a sign to find some plants to make it. x
The house is really coming together!
I love your beautiful terrarium, Sarah. The jar is especially well considered, it just looks so stylish and restful. x
Thank you lovely lady, I’m getting a bit excited about the house and worried too, so many things to do before we move in x
Now you know how much i love these terraniums right and as for your house – HOW FREAKING EXCITING. xx
Yep, I do, thanks hun, it’s getting to the really exciting part now.x