Monday, October 29, 2012

5-Minute Craft: Autumn Terrarium


I swooned over this bell-jar scene that graced the cover of the October issue of Better Homes and Gardens. It's a great quick craft. I couldn't wait to recreate it with a few whimsical touches!

Here's my creation:

Here's what you'll need to make your own:

  • A plate or gardening dish
  • A bell jar or cloche
  • Small pumpkins or gourds
  • Little figurines
  • Leaves, flowers, moss, or rocks

I scored my cloche at Your Nesting Place, a cheerfully-curated shop in Milford, MI. I also picked up a tiny gnome bud vase. I toted a gourd back from a recent jaunt to a cider mill, and perched a feathered friend from a long-ago holiday market on its stem. I added a wooden coaster, a fern frond, and a freshly-fallen leaf to round out the vignette. The best part? It's a work-in-progress. I can't wait to gather new items to add to the mix.

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