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Words from Fellow Southerners: DIY Mason Jar Terrariums

6/18/2015

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You know we love a craft here at The Southern Mercantile, and we have a great one from our new friend, Lauren Train. She's a southern gal too with her own blog at www.talkofthetrains.com. This Mason Jar terrarium is a great craft to entertain the kids at home this summer or just to add a little green around your home. Tell us what to do, Lauren!



Today, I am happy to share with you a easy, affordable and adorable DIY craft! These Mason Jar Terrariums are the perfect blend of southern and fun with a hint of greenery to add a pop of color! 
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My kids are into digging in the dirt, burying things and planting, so they loved this quick and easy craft and I was happy we got to go outside in the process of making it. We made a few of these and they have found their home in our downstairs bathroom for now!....My four year old, Annie M likes to move things and redecorate often, so who knows where they will be tomorrow :)

I liked them because they were fast, make for simplistic decor and can also be educational. By educational, for us, I mean that in the sense that my four year old and I briefly chatted and she understood plant + water + light and ecosystem.
This image and the link below were the inspiration for our easy terrariums. The post below includes more detail on the rocks as a drainage system and "activated charcoal" - which I did not use. It prevents mold build up though, I'm pretty sure?

For mine, I went simple with rocks, dirt, moss and plant. I did {do} save and recycle glass jars so we had those on hand, and some of the rocks and all of the dirt was from my front yard. I was in a hurry and snagged a {plastic} succulent from Hobby Lobby....no activated charcoal needed for fake plants! Shhh! Don't tell Annie M that! ;)
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Here is what you will need:
  • Glass Jar
  • Soil
  • Succulents
  • Rocks


Simple instructions:
  • Gather materials
  • Place rocks at the bottom of the jar
  • Layer the dirt
  • Plant succulents or moss
  • Accessorize - I saw some little boys who loved action figures add them to their plants. It was kind of cute and unique to see - here is the sample of one with dinos below and the link from where I found it! How cute!
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Anyway, simple and the kids love the dirt and watching their little terrarium come together! 

Thanks, Southern Mercantile for letting me guest blog today! Come visit me for more fun ideas at the links below!

xo, 
Lauren
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We were so inspired by Lauren's DIY, we found a few more cute ideas to share with you!  Click any picture for the link.

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