DIY Decor Terranium

First, grab your supplies. I ended up using rocks, moss, sticks, a butterfly I found at Joann Fabrics, and a glass jar. The gladden jar was not the original shape or size that I had envisioned, but I went to Goodwill and found this large cookie jar-esque glass piece and fell in love with it. So, grab whatever you like and whatever catches your eye! Have fun with the size and shape, you can make anything work. My biggest suggestion (other than the piece that you pick must be see-through glass) is to find something that closes or has a lid.

I started out by washing my new glass piece like I would any other glass jar!

In the bottom, I added river rocks which I got from the dollar store. I ended up putting in more initially and then taking some out to create a thinner bottom layer. Feel free to eye ball this and add as many or as little rocks as you'd like!

I added moss next. Originally, I was going to fully cover the rocks to create a distinct "layered" effect, but I ended up not loving that. I put less moss in to try to create a natural effect.

Next, I cut my branches down to size. I kept putting the cut pieces into the jar to measure and cutting little bits at a time.

After cutting down my sticks to size and shape, I added a few laying on the bottom of the jar for a natural look. I then placed a few sticks standing up to help support my butterfly.

Once I got my sticks in place, I attached my butterfly. Luckily, my favorite one at the store had this handy clip on the back that allowed me to simply stick it on.

Then, I felt the jar was missing something. So I added a cute little frog. The butterfly, frog, and standing sticks are all optional - after building your base, you can add any decorative elements! I'm going to look into adding some fairy garden trinkets to this vase, and maybe some fun Harey Potter elements! Heck, I might just make a few more of these! I'm unsure, but the possibilities are endless which makes me love this project all the more!

Lastly, enjoy! I am in love with my little "Summer in a Jar" Terranium, ans I hope you ended up loving yours as well!