I’ve been seeing really fun geek-themed terrariums on Pinterest lately, but not a lot of detailed how-to’s. Though it’s pretty easy to make a terrarium, it turns out you don’t just want to throw some sand and rocks in a jar and decorate with air plants, moss, and a few minis. That is, if you … Continue reading Make Your Own Terrarium
Imagine my happiness when I was buying some books at my favorite Powell’s for Cooks and Gardeners (in SE Portland) on Tuesday, and saw this huge, super amazing Yoda-with-a-leashed-dinosaur terrarium in the shop window! Megan Walsh and her Powell’s co-workers made this Star Wars-meets-Land of the Lost world inside a large antiqued glass box with … Continue reading Star Wars Terrarium at Powell’s Books for Cooks and Gardeners
Winter blues are starting to set in, and the snow just keeps on coming!! My solution for seasonal depression is to craft and just pretend it’s already spring. I need some green in my life, so since I’ve been obsessed with terrariums for awhile, and have an overload of mason jars from the holidays and … Continue reading Glass Jar Terrarium
This is not geeky, but it’s crafty and super cute, so I’m sharing it with y’all anyway. I love little terrariums. Does anyone remember getting tiny little ones in capsules as cereal box prizes? (I’m really dating myself here, aren’t I?) Anyway, saw this Beararium Terrarium on Craftster that sugar cookie made out of a … Continue reading Beararium Terrarium
If you’re into the classic, Victorian, and vintage style Halloween decorations, then you’re going to love this tutorial from DIY Home Sweet Home where you can make your own Halloween themed cloche using the simplest of materials. The tutorial only covers making the cloche itself, so filling it will be up to you and your imagination. … Continue reading Go Old School With This Halloween DIY
I love tiny things and I love Star Wars and I therefore find this Tatooine Terrarium terribly endearing. In fact, I rather like a bunch of The Wonder Room‘s offerings. Need a teeny Stonehenge? They’ve got it. A mini Moai? Got that, too. Also, unicorns! The Wonder Room’s Etsy Shop