Not a Terrarium

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I mentioned yesterday that this week-end I tackled 4 projects that I had previously pinned on Pinterest.  First up, a terrarium…

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I channeled my inner hippie (terrarium’s were popular in the 70’s) and headed to Lowe’s and the Salvation Army to purchase my supplies. 

Here’s what you need for a terrarium:

  • A glass jar (I purchased mine for $0.25 at the Salvation Army)
    • My jar is not enclosed.  My brother kept telling me over and over again that I was not making a terrarium because it was open.  Research tells me that open containers are “dry terrariums”…but he still wouldn’t listen.  I told him I would title the post “Not a Terrarium” just for him.
  • Rocks (Found in my driveway)
  • Potting soil (Found in my garage)
  • Small plants (Lowe’s $3.00)
  • Moss (Lowe’s $2.50)
  • A furry assistant (Purchased 4.5 years ago)
  • I suggest working outside..in your pajamas.

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Step 1: Add rocks to your container.

Step 2: Add potting soil.

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Step 3:  Add plants. Carefully.  My brother kept telling me that I was too violent with the plants.  Girl just doesn’t know her own strength.  Brother is pretty bossy with regards to projects.

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Step 4: Add a small amount of water.

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Step 5: Add moss.

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Step 6:  Tell your assistant to stop sunbathing and get back to work…

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Step 7: Enjoy your “Not a Terrarium”

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It’s currently residing in our living room.  Let’s hope it lives.  The colors work nicely with everything else that is already on the shelves.  It’s a little 1970 but who doesn’t need a little extra hippie in their life? And the cable box/DVR keep it 2011 (I should pin a solution to those cords.)…

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Are you digging anything groovy from the 70’s?  Do you have a terrarium?  Or are they too 40 years ago for you?

Pinterest Challenge

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Have you heard about the Pinterest challenge over at Young House Love? 

I like a good challenge.  And I love Pinterest. 

So while this week-end was the largest sports week-end in the state of Iowa (a 7 mile running race and the end of RAGBRAI (a bike ride across the entire state of Iowa)), I decided to take on 4 DIY projects that I had previously pinned.  Nothing too major but I do know that I need a break from crafting.  Crafts are not for impatient people.

Check back tomorrow to see the first completed project.  The big link party is on Tuesday so you still have time to tackle one of your favorite pins!!  Let me know if you’re participating!