Jar Terrariums

They are finished! I finally found more succulents so I could finish building my jar terrariums. They aren’t as full or vibrant as my inspiration but I love them! I had the hardest time finding decent succulents when it finally dawned on me….. IKEA! I swear sometimes that place has the answer to everything ;)

These two smaller succulents are both from IKEA. If you plan on making your own terrariums check there first. They had the BEST selection.

The succulents in my large jar are from Home Depot; their selection was horrible! It consisted of the four plants that are in my pot and they were all very small. I was desperate and wanted my terrariums finished so I bought them. I hope they survive!

Here is the entourage of terrariums ha ha ha. This is seriously the perfect spot to place them and I love the simple/clean look they provide. Wish me luck with my not so green thumb! If you want to build your own terrariums stop by and visit Jamie for an awesome tutorial.

While I was at IKEA I picked up this cute fake herb plant to build a new table scape for my dining table. It works for now!

I also picked up this lovely item……

Yep its blue and white stripes…. my current obsession and I think I’m making pillows with it for my bedroom. It will look awesome with my latest purchase which is currently being shipped!

linking up with these awesome bloggers

This entry has 38 comments

On January 24, 2012

Natalie wrote:

Hi Erin – these are amazing – you have inspired me….. Def going to make a couple of these….. Im a new follower, take care, Nat

On January 24, 2012
Erin wrote:

Thanks Natalie! I’m glad to have you following along!

On January 24, 2012

wrote:

It looks great! I love this idea, what a fun new piece! And I can’t wait to see what you do with the striped fabric!

On January 24, 2012
Erin wrote:

Thanks Lindsay :) I can’t wait to start sewing… it might have to wait until I have some time off next week though :/ urgh

On January 24, 2012

Heidi wrote:

Love them, I really want to do some!!

On January 24, 2012
Erin wrote:

Thanks Heidi! You totally should. Its fun to have a little greenery in your home :)

On January 25, 2012

marissa wrote:

I love these I hope you’ll add it to my What We Wore and Made Party over at http://raegunwear.blogspot.com/search/label/WWWMW

On January 25, 2012
Erin wrote:

Thanks Marissa! I’ll stop by and join the party ;)

On January 25, 2012

simply heidi wrote:

Our nearest Ikea is over an hour away. Your lovely photos are making me think it’d be worth the drive.

On January 25, 2012
Erin wrote:

Oh darn Heidi…. I’m slightly obsessed with Ikea so I would totally make the drive ;) I about DIED when they built one only 20 minutes from my home!

On January 25, 2012

simply heidi wrote:

Oh we do make the pilgrimage, quite often. ;) I just meant that I may have to take another trip up there soon, just for succulents!

On January 26, 2012
Erin wrote:

lol I see!!! I was REALLY impressed with their selection so hopefully you aren’t disappointed when you go :)

On January 27, 2012

shea wrote:

Awesome! I love the little chick plants… I cant remember if thats therye name or not but thats what I call them… when you gonna get a button so I can put it on my blog :)

On January 27, 2012
Erin wrote:

Thanks buddy :) I’m trying to redo my little bloggeroo right now so once it’s done hopefully I’ll have a button!

On January 28, 2012

Lorrie wrote:

Love your plants, I’ve been thinking about doing some, now you have inspired me! I’m now following you!

On January 28, 2012
Erin wrote:

Thanks Lorrie! Glad to have you following along :) They are so easy to make and so far pretty easy to care for. I hope you enjoy them!

On January 28, 2012

amy wrote:

Those look awesome! Are succulents easy to care for? My family jokes that I have a ‘black thumb’ instead of a green one; anything I try to keep indoors doesn’t last long… Thanks for sharing at Shine on Fridays this week!

On January 29, 2012
Erin wrote:

Thanks Amy, I’ve heard that they are easy to care for. I also have the dreaded “black thumb” lol so I was very hesitant to spend the money and time making these. Its been a few weeks and I haven’t managed to kill them yet. Hopefully it stays that way ;)

On January 30, 2012

Gail wrote:

Love the striped fabric
How do you prevent moisture buildup in enclosed terrarium, which will kill succulents? Let me know how so I can try it.

On January 31, 2012
Erin wrote:

Hi Gail :) I ended up taking the lid off of my big jar :/ I noticed the plants were wilting and figured it was because of the extra moisture. They are doing much better now! I wish I knew the answer to your question!

On January 31, 2012

Babs wrote:

You won’t believe it, but I woke up this morning thinking of a terrarium! Your’re are great and I like the variety of succulents, and the way you elevated the center jar on a basket. Thanks for the tip on IKEA. I’m happy to be your newest follower.
Babs

On January 31, 2012
Erin wrote:

Thanks for the sweet comment Babs :) That’s so funny you woke up thinking succulents. That’s how my little mind works too and then I’m dead set on making it ;)

On January 31, 2012

Kimberly Mixed Together wrote:

The terrariums turned out nice. Thanks for the tip on where to pick up succulents. I wish we had an Ikea closer!

On January 31, 2012
Erin wrote:

Thanks Kimberly! I love that our Ikea is so close…. my husband probably doesn’t ;) You can try looking at your local nurseries for succulents. I’m sure they would have a good selection.

On February 1, 2012

Karah @ thespacebetweenblog wrote:

This project is awesome! I want to try to make one under a cloche. It would be super cool if would come by today to enter my giveaway for a $50 Lowe’s gift card and to link up to my very first party! http://thespacebetweenblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/31/imagine-the-impossibilities-link-party-1/
newest follower

On February 2, 2012
Erin wrote:

The cloche would be really awesome! I’d love a Lowes gift card! I’m on my way over ;)

On February 1, 2012

Karah @ thespacebetweenblog wrote:

ooops, I tried to subscribe but I don’t think the RSS feed is working…

On February 2, 2012
Erin wrote:

Thanks Karah I’ll check into it :)

On February 2, 2012

Laurelrm wrote:

Your terreriums look great…Good luck! LOVE Ikea! Laurel

On February 3, 2012
Erin wrote:

Thanks Laurel :)

On February 2, 2012

Dana @ Well, Bless Their Hearts wrote:

Hi! Just stopping by from New Nostalgia. What a great way to bring some life inside during the winter! This is what I’m craving right now, but I think I want to try it with herbs. Fingers crossed. ;)

On February 3, 2012
Erin wrote:

Thanks Dana :) I would LOVE to try herbs. I figured if I can keep the succulents alive the herbs will be my reward lol Good luck with yours!

On February 4, 2012

Inspire Me Heather wrote:

I’ve been meaning to make one of those! Yours are very nice and they look great grouped like that!

On February 4, 2012
Erin wrote:

Thanks Heather! They are so easy to make and so far they are pretty easy to care for. I’ve kept them alive for about two weeks now. Hopefully that’s a good sign :)

On February 4, 2012

Vanessa wrote:

Oh, I just love them! I saw some in a magazine recently and thought how fun it would be to create some with my kiddos. Thank you so much for sharing them with us today at Inspiration Friday! :-)
Vanessa

On February 4, 2012
Erin wrote:

Thanks Vanessa :) We added a few plastic jungle animals in with the plants. My boys LOVE them!

On February 5, 2012

Jessica wrote:

Oh I love succulents and these look awesome! I had some but managed to kill them :( I don’t have a very green thumb!

On February 5, 2012
Erin wrote:

Thanks Jessica! The funny thing is… I’m married to a landscaper and my thumb is far from green lol ;) A few of my succulents seem to be doing really well but the ones I purchased from Home Depot still look like they are hanging on for dear life. Hopefully they survive!

On January 24, 2012
Natalie wrote:

Hi Erin – these are amazing – you have inspired me….. Def going to make a couple of these….. Im a new follower, take care, Nat
- On January 24, 2012
  Erin wrote:
  
  Thanks Natalie! I’m glad to have you following along!
On January 24, 2012
wrote:

It looks great! I love this idea, what a fun new piece! And I can’t wait to see what you do with the striped fabric!
- On January 24, 2012
  Erin wrote:
  
  Thanks Lindsay :) I can’t wait to start sewing… it might have to wait until I have some time off next week though :/ urgh
On January 24, 2012
Heidi wrote:

Love them, I really want to do some!!
- On January 24, 2012
  Erin wrote:
  
  Thanks Heidi! You totally should. Its fun to have a little greenery in your home :)
On January 25, 2012
marissa wrote:

I love these I hope you’ll add it to my What We Wore and Made Party over at http://raegunwear.blogspot.com/search/label/WWWMW
- On January 25, 2012
  Erin wrote:
  
  Thanks Marissa! I’ll stop by and join the party ;)
On January 25, 2012
simply heidi wrote:

Our nearest Ikea is over an hour away. Your lovely photos are making me think it’d be worth the drive.
- On January 25, 2012
  Erin wrote:
  
  Oh darn Heidi…. I’m slightly obsessed with Ikea so I would totally make the drive ;) I about DIED when they built one only 20 minutes from my home!
On January 25, 2012
simply heidi wrote:

Oh we do make the pilgrimage, quite often. ;) I just meant that I may have to take another trip up there soon, just for succulents!
- On January 26, 2012
  Erin wrote:
  
  lol I see!!! I was REALLY impressed with their selection so hopefully you aren’t disappointed when you go :)
On January 27, 2012
shea wrote:

Awesome! I love the little chick plants… I cant remember if thats therye name or not but thats what I call them… when you gonna get a button so I can put it on my blog :)
- On January 27, 2012
  Erin wrote:
  
  Thanks buddy :) I’m trying to redo my little bloggeroo right now so once it’s done hopefully I’ll have a button!
On January 28, 2012
Lorrie wrote:

Love your plants, I’ve been thinking about doing some, now you have inspired me! I’m now following you!
- On January 28, 2012
  Erin wrote:
  
  Thanks Lorrie! Glad to have you following along :) They are so easy to make and so far pretty easy to care for. I hope you enjoy them!
On January 28, 2012
amy wrote:

Those look awesome! Are succulents easy to care for? My family jokes that I have a ‘black thumb’ instead of a green one; anything I try to keep indoors doesn’t last long… Thanks for sharing at Shine on Fridays this week!
- On January 29, 2012
  Erin wrote:
  
  Thanks Amy, I’ve heard that they are easy to care for. I also have the dreaded “black thumb” lol so I was very hesitant to spend the money and time making these. Its been a few weeks and I haven’t managed to kill them yet. Hopefully it stays that way ;)
On January 30, 2012
Gail wrote:

Love the striped fabric
How do you prevent moisture buildup in enclosed terrarium, which will kill succulents? Let me know how so I can try it.
- On January 31, 2012
  Erin wrote:
  
  Hi Gail :) I ended up taking the lid off of my big jar :/ I noticed the plants were wilting and figured it was because of the extra moisture. They are doing much better now! I wish I knew the answer to your question!
On January 31, 2012
Babs wrote:

You won’t believe it, but I woke up this morning thinking of a terrarium! Your’re are great and I like the variety of succulents, and the way you elevated the center jar on a basket. Thanks for the tip on IKEA. I’m happy to be your newest follower.
Babs
- On January 31, 2012
  Erin wrote:
  
  Thanks for the sweet comment Babs :) That’s so funny you woke up thinking succulents. That’s how my little mind works too and then I’m dead set on making it ;)
On January 31, 2012
Kimberly Mixed Together wrote:

The terrariums turned out nice. Thanks for the tip on where to pick up succulents. I wish we had an Ikea closer!
- On January 31, 2012
  Erin wrote:
  
  Thanks Kimberly! I love that our Ikea is so close…. my husband probably doesn’t ;) You can try looking at your local nurseries for succulents. I’m sure they would have a good selection.
On February 1, 2012
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog wrote:

This project is awesome! I want to try to make one under a cloche. It would be super cool if would come by today to enter my giveaway for a $50 Lowe’s gift card and to link up to my very first party! http://thespacebetweenblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/31/imagine-the-impossibilities-link-party-1/
newest follower
- On February 2, 2012
  Erin wrote:
  
  The cloche would be really awesome! I’d love a Lowes gift card! I’m on my way over ;)
On February 1, 2012
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog wrote:

ooops, I tried to subscribe but I don’t think the RSS feed is working…
- On February 2, 2012
  Erin wrote:
  
  Thanks Karah I’ll check into it :)
On February 2, 2012
Laurelrm wrote:

Your terreriums look great…Good luck! LOVE Ikea! Laurel
- On February 3, 2012
  Erin wrote:
  
  Thanks Laurel :)
On February 2, 2012
Dana @ Well, Bless Their Hearts wrote:

Hi! Just stopping by from New Nostalgia. What a great way to bring some life inside during the winter! This is what I’m craving right now, but I think I want to try it with herbs. Fingers crossed. ;)
- On February 3, 2012
  Erin wrote:
  
  Thanks Dana :) I would LOVE to try herbs. I figured if I can keep the succulents alive the herbs will be my reward lol Good luck with yours!
On February 4, 2012
Inspire Me Heather wrote:

I’ve been meaning to make one of those! Yours are very nice and they look great grouped like that!
- On February 4, 2012
  Erin wrote:
  
  Thanks Heather! They are so easy to make and so far they are pretty easy to care for. I’ve kept them alive for about two weeks now. Hopefully that’s a good sign :)
On February 4, 2012
Vanessa wrote:

Oh, I just love them! I saw some in a magazine recently and thought how fun it would be to create some with my kiddos. Thank you so much for sharing them with us today at Inspiration Friday! :-)
Vanessa
- On February 4, 2012
  Erin wrote:
  
  Thanks Vanessa :) We added a few plastic jungle animals in with the plants. My boys LOVE them!
On February 5, 2012
Jessica wrote:

Oh I love succulents and these look awesome! I had some but managed to kill them :( I don’t have a very green thumb!
- On February 5, 2012
  Erin wrote:
  
  Thanks Jessica! The funny thing is… I’m married to a landscaper and my thumb is far from green lol ;) A few of my succulents seem to be doing really well but the ones I purchased from Home Depot still look like they are hanging on for dear life. Hopefully they survive!

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