DIY Faux Terrariums From Please Note

Hi, friends! My name is Elizabeth and I run a little blog called Please Note. I've been a fan of Katie's blog for a while now so I'm absolutely thrilled to be able to share this faux terrarium DIY with you today! Enjoy!

What you'll need: clean mason jars, preserved sheet moss, wooden pegs, dirt, pins, tiny toy animals, red paint, white spray paint, white paint pen, fabric scraps, lighter

Stick the pins in the bottom of the wooden pegs and the animals. I had a little bit of trouble with the animals so I used a lighter to make the end of the pins hot and then they slid right in. 

Spray paint the pegs white. 

Fill the jars with a little bit of dirt. Cover the dirt with the moss.

Once the pegs are dry, paint the tops red. Now they're starting to look like tiny mushrooms!

Once the red paint is dry, use a white paint pen to add the white dots.

With the pins still attached, stick the animals and the mushrooms inside the jars.

If you're giving these as gifts, a cute finishing touch is to add a little bit of fabric when screwing on the mason jar lid.

Tips:  If you plan on using dirt in your terrariums, make sure it is fertilizer-free! Charcoal is another good option. Also, covering them for transporting is a good idea but they should not be kept covered at all times. Without air, there is a chance that they could get a bit smelly.

That's it! I don't know about you guys, but I definitely do not have a green thumb so I really love these. I hope you love them too! :)  --Elizabeth

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Thanks again, Elizabeth, for sharing this fun DIY with us!  I hope you all have a great time making your own faux terrariums at home!  xoxo Katie