Guest Post: DIY Terrarium

Hi all!  Today I'll be sharing my first ever guest post.  It comes to you from Modern Buttercup, who I had the pleasure of meeting on etsy.  Over at her blog you can find several fun DIY projects (the fireworks in a jar is my favorite!).  And at the Modern Buttercup etsy shop you will find cute & quirky handmade jewelry.  So please welcome today's guest, and show some love.

Modern Buttercup

Hello! At my blog Modern Buttercup, I love to post about DIYs, handmade goodness, and inspiring photos.  Today we are doing an easy project that is fun to do, and can be easily personalized. This project is great for people with "black thumbs" and is easy to maintain. I present to you Moss Terrariums.

Before we start, you might want to get an idea of what these little gardens look like and get some inspiration:

I created this terrarium out of an old perfume bottle I had.
It's simple and pretty to look at.

Photo from: flickr.com

Photo from: poppytalk.blogspot.com

Now we begin our project. Here’s what you’ll need:

Materials

• Moss 
• Dirt 
• Glass Jar 
• Pebbles 
• Shovel
• Any little plants you'd like to include

Step 1: Put a thick layer of dirt about 1/3 full of the jar.

Step 2: Place your moss anywhere you want! In patches or in a full layer. You can also start placing little plants in your terrarium.

Step 3: Decorate your terrarium with any decorative rocks, figurines, or any other little items.

Step 4: Lightly mist your terrarium with water. Make sure not to over water though- too much water can cause mold AND algae, which is not a good combo.

Then you're done! Place your terrarium in a shady place with no direct sunlight or excessive heat. You can just sit back and enjoy your pretty little world in a jar.

I hope you enjoyed today's guest!  And don't forget to stop by and check out her blog and etsy shop!

Until next time...