Hi girls! I don’t know about you but I have been obsessed with all things miniature since I was a little kid. I had a dollhouse filled with miniature things but could really care less about the little people inside. Tiny cornflakes and cans of soup however—very important! I have taken this hoarding of tiny objects into adulthood and realized I may need to scale back once I moved out of my studio apartment and ended up with box after box of tiny, delicate objects. Clothes and shoes? Just throw them in a plastic bag—but that miniature herd of horses, those will need bubblewrap. Same with the salt and pepper shaker collection. Yup, the vintage pencil collection too. *Insert boyfriend rolling eyes here*
So here’s a super easy and instantly gratifying project for those who love the tiny things in life. These are especially nice for those of us who don’t have yards or natural greenery in the concrete jungle we call home. Terrariums can house anything from actual plants, a cute weed you find on the corner or some sweet little figurines who deserve a little place of their own.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE:
- recycled jar (pasta sauce, jam, whatever!), rocks, potting soil (or dirt from your local park), activated charcoal (found in health food stores or the aquarium section of a pet supply store), moss, tiny plant, and figurine of choice. Also, a spoon to sprinkle soil and a chopstick to arrange your scene.
Let’s get started!
1. Clean out the jar well. To remove any label adhesive, soak the jar in warm soapy water and it should peel off easily. If the lid is unsightly, you can always spray it with two light coats of spray paint in a fun color!
2. Drop the rocks into the bottom, roughly a 1″ layer. This will provide the drainage that lets the soil hold moisture without getting gross!
3. Add a light layer of activated charcoal. This will keep the air in the jar clean and prevent any stinkiness. Very important!
4. Add 3-4″ of soil, a spoon makes this mess-free.
5. Carefully place your plants in the soil with the help of the chopstick!
6. Lay in a layer of moss (I found mine in the park but you can buy it at floral supply shops and nurseries as well). Be careful to keep the plants firmly rooted in the soil.
7. Add enough water to see moisture in the rock layer (but not too much!). You should add water every couple weeks but if you see foggy condensation building, remove the lid for a couple hours so it can evaporate.
8. Place your miniature cutie in there and you’re done! Screw on the lid and admire your work!
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