Bring Nature Indoors with These DIY Terrarium Ideas
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Terrariums are a great way to bring some of the outdoors to the inside of your home. They also are perfect for bringing in some color or style to your home décor.
Luckily, terrariums are also easy to make and if you’re looking to make your own, these DIY terrarium ideas can give you some ideas to get started.
The list includes a variety of different styles of terrariums. Some use simple supplies that you may have around the house or can get locally, and some get a little more creative.
1. Desert Terrarium
Use a real cactus or succulent plant to make this cool desert terrarium. Add your favorite decorations or different containers to create a unique-looking terrarium to show off.
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2. Butterfly Terrarium
Bring the colors of spring into your home with these beautiful butterfly terrariums. Colorful faux butterflies, moss balls, and a glass terrarium are all you need. You can add some extra fun to the terrariums by decorating the glass.
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3. Modern DIY Terrariums
Easily customizable and fun to make, these modern DIY terrariums are the perfect way to add some color and elegance to your home. You can decorate the terrariums and the wood block with custom designs. These use air plants and succulents for the modern look.
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4. Plastic Bottle Faux Succulent Terrarium
Repurpose plastic bottles by turning them into fun terrariums. Plastic bottles, some crafting supplies, small jars, and a wood slice for the base combine to make an adorable terrarium decoration for your home.
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5. Wine Glass Terrarium
If you don’t want to use live succulents and plants inside your terrarium, dried flowers are great, too. They give the terrariums a beautiful look. This DIY terrarium uses a large wine glass; you can put a candle on top of it to give it some extra style.
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6. DIY Air Plant Mini Garden Terrarium
Here is another fun DIY terrarium using a large wine glass. It’s perfect for summer with its coastal beach theme. Only a few supplies are needed to make the terrarium, and it’s quite easy to put together.
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7. Easy Floral Jar Terrariums
These DIY terrarium ideas use jars, colorful flowers, dirt or wood chips, rocks or pebbles, and some beautiful greenery and flowers. See how to make three different sized terrariums and learn how to arrange everything just perfectly.
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8. Garden Lantern Terrariums
Succulent bowls are nestled inside planters and decorated with lights to make these terrariums. They’ll be perfect for adding some spring color to porches, patios, and gardens. If you prefer to keep them in the house, they’ll make a beautiful addition to any room or as a centerpiece.
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9. Gold Dipped Terrarium
Give your terrarium a neat look by dipping it in metallic gold paint. It gives the terrarium a beautiful look and will compliment modern or trendy home décor.
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10. DIY Floral Terrarium
Make this DIY floral terrarium to give your home a little splash of color and greenery. Mix and match your favorite flowers and succulents to create a unique look.
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11. Mason Jar Terrariums
If you have extra mason jars around the house, you can turn them into fun terrariums. These mason jar terrariums use pebbles, moss, small figurines, and greenery.
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12. Christmas Terrarium
Here’s a great way to spruce up your home for the holidays. You can make this easy DIY Christmas terrarium and place it on the mantle or use it as a holiday centerpiece for your table. It also makes the perfect gift for the holidays!
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13. Farmhouse Terrarium
Use old frames or purchase inexpensive frames from your local Dollar Tree to make this cute farmhouse-style terrarium. To add some color, you can add succulents, other decorations, and plants.
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14. DIY Fairy Garden Terrarium
Create a unique and fun fairy garden style terrarium with just a few supplies and a little bit of time. The best part is that most items use natural items from outside or supplies you probably already have in your craft stash.
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15. DIY Terrarium Lamp
Turn up the terrarium design by making a DIY terrarium lamp. All you need is a few supplies, such as a lamp kit, air plants, a container, and some small rocks, sand, and moss for decoration.
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