DIY Terrarium

A homemade terrarium, coming right up! Let sunny weather inspire this kids’ terrarium, complete with a ladybug made from air drying clay.

Ages: 8 and up, 6 and up

Summer

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Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

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Air Dry Clay
Crayons
Glitter Glue
Paint
Paint Brushes
Chenille Stems
Disposable Plate(s)
Glass Bowl
Moss
Soil

Steps

Step 1

Make a ladybug for inside the terrarium. Roll 1 large and medium ball of clay, then connect to make the body and head. Roll 2 small balls of clay for the eyes, flatten, then connect them to the medium ball.
Step 2

Using a chenille stem, poke 2 holes in the medium ball of clay. Dry overnight.
Step 3

Set the ladybug on a disposable plate, then paint the large and medium balls red with paint brush. Dry 1–2 hours.
Step 4

With blue glitter glue, make spots across the body. Put 2 dots on small clay balls for eyes. Dry 3–4 hours.
Step 5

Cut a chenille stem for antennae and insert into each of the poked holes.
Step 6

Use window crayons and markers to color and draw an outdoor scene on the outside of the bowl.
Step 7

Fill your terrarium with soil and moss, then place in the ladybug.
Step 8

Display the homemade terrarium anywhere around the house.

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

Make a smaller version of this terrarium craft inside a mason jar!
Fill the glass container with other found objects and earthy elements.
Want a different theme? Create a different animal out of Model Magic and draw a corresponding scene on the outside of the bowl.

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