11 Beautiful DIY Terrariums

I do not have a green thumb. Each spring I stare out at my freshly thawed garden with fear and resignation. Then I call my dad to ask him to deal with it.

I think I could handle a small terrarium, though. I think. Maybe. Join me in the experiment, won't you?

1. A pretty mug planter.

the slug and the squirrel | the slug and the squirrel

Proof that you don't even need to buy a special planter for your tiny garden. Just don't try to drink from the wrong mug when you're blearily reaching for that first cup of coffee.

2. Tiny spice jar gardens.

Target | Target

These are adorable and so easy to make!

3. Or teeny wall gardens.

Ruffled | Ruffled

An accent wall would look awesome covered with these beautiful magnetic terrariums!

4. Hang one in a teardrop.

Instructables | noahw

The hole in the side allows air in, as well as providing an easy access point for the occasional spritz of water.

5. Make it glow.

The Rainforest Garden | The Rainforest Garden

This clever DIYer chose a vessel with a big dimple in the bottom. This means that they can set the terrarium on top of a small LED light, making the whole thing glow from within.

6. Don't toss your old French press.

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My favorite part of this is that the mesh plunger acts as a barrier between the soil and the rocks, which is great of drainage!

7. All out of gumballs.

The Crafted Sparrow | The Crafted Sparrow

This would be especially fun if the gravel was dyed bright bubblegum pink and blue!

8. Go faux with a lantern.

Persia Lou | Persia Lou

If you're really terrible with plants, but still want the look, you can always fill a dollar store lantern with fake succulents and moss.

9. I'm sensing a theme.

A Charming Project | A Charming Project

Or I just need more coffee. Either way, this carafe makes a great terrarium, too!

10. Just add water.

Dream a Little Bigger | Dream a Little Bigger

For something a little different, you can also buy live aquarium plants and make a mini water garden.

11. Let there be light!

Muy Ingenioso | Muy Ingenioso

Gorgeous! This would be easy to DIY with a paper lantern and glass vase the same diameter.

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