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Mini Valentine’s Day Terrarium in a Mason Jar

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Mini Valentine’s Day Terrarium in a Mason Jar: how to transform an old mason jar into a beautiful mini terrarium for Valentine’s Day.
Mini Valentine's Day Terrarium in a Mason Jar: how to transform an old mason jar into a beautiful mini terrarium for Valentine's Day.

Valentine’s Day Gift Idea

I thought it might be sweet this year to make a little teacher gift for Valentine’s Day. I loved how my terrariums that I shared last post turned out, and decide to make a couple mini versions as gifts.

Mason Jar Terrarium

My favourite brand of tomato sauce comes in a mason jar. I usually just recycle it, but last week I saved a couple, and spray painted the lids pink -you know how I love spray paint. 😉

 

Mini Valentine's Day Terrarium in a Mason Jar: how to transform an old mason jar into a beautiful mini terrarium for Valentine's Day.

Components of a Terrarium

I used the same method I used here, on the larger terrarium. We started with some rocks in the bottom for drainage, added a little charcoal (find it in the aquarium section of your local pet store, labelled Active Carbon) to help fight against mold issues, and then some potting soil. I used some little woodland plants, one in a darker green, and the other in a more lime, bright green.

Mini Valentine's Day Terrarium in a Mason Jar: how to transform an old mason jar into a beautiful mini terrarium for Valentine's Day.

Polymer Clay Hearts

Because they’re for Valentine’s Day, I wanted to add some hearts. I needed to use a material that won’t become moldy, rusty or break down in the little terrarium eco-system. We used polymer clay. I formed hearts, and inserted bamboo skewers, and baked them according to package directions. They turned out so cute, and I inserted one into each terrarium.

Mini Valentine's Day Terrarium in a Mason Jar: how to transform an old mason jar into a beautiful mini terrarium for Valentine's Day.

Once the inside was finished it was time to put the lid on to create the terrariums own little eco-system, where the water re-circulates. If you notice condensation on the glass, remove the lid for a couple hours to let the excess water evaporate and then replace it again.

Love Grows Here Label

I made a simple heart shaped label with the words, “Love Grows Here” -perfect for my girl’s caring teachers who strive to create a classroom where love grows, and tied them onto the lid with a little ribbon and baker’s twine.

Mini Valentine's Day Terrarium in a Mason Jar: how to transform an old mason jar into a beautiful mini terrarium for Valentine's Day.

I kind of love them. Hope they bless the teachers in our life.

Mini Valentine's Day Terrarium in a Mason Jar: how to transform an old mason jar into a beautiful mini terrarium for Valentine's Day.

With mini Valentine’s Day Terrariums in a mason jar, life really is a party!

This post is linked up at Craftberry Bush, Tatertots and Jello, Whipperberry, and Bower Power.

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  1. le chateau des fleurs says

    February 18, 2013 at 12:03 pm

    I agree, this is a great gift. I love this!
    I would love if you link this to my party happening now!
    XO
    Isabelle

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