Air plants, sand and itty-bitty furniture? We just couldn’t resist making this beach-inspired mini garden terrarium for the summer.
We recently joined Maria over on her blog, Pastels and Macarons as guest contributors. We’ve ogled Maria’s beautiful blog filled with inspiring and practical ideas for years and were thrilled to jump on board when she invited us to join her team. We’ll be sharing new crafts and home decor ideas there each month. This beach-themed DIY air plant mini garden, or terrarium, was our first project.
Supplies Needed to make your Own Beachy Mini Garden
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- Large Clear Glass Container/Vase*
- White decorative sand*
- 8-10 pieces of light teal sea glass
- driftwood “log” piece, small seashells
- DIY mini Adirondack / Muskoka chair (see how to make your own!)
- DIY driftwood fence and buoy
- 3-4 small-sized air plants*
- DIY beach sign
- 3 smooth black stones (boulders)
- Popsicle Sticks
Head on over to Pastels and Macarons and see how we made all the cute little furniture and accessories. While you’re over there, be sure to look around Pastels and Macarons – Maria has tons of great DIY ideas to explore and try.
Here we have a fun little video tutorial on how to assemble this DIY air plant terrarium!
You can find a separate tutorial on how to make the adorable mini Adirondack chair (a.k.a. Muskoka chair) for the mini garden here.
We should also mention that this project is very similar to our recent simple beach themed centerpiece idea. In case you missed it, here is the video tutorial:
Have you ever made an air plant mini-garden?
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kathleen A Arch
lOVE YOUR SITE. Glad I found it.
Jane and Sonja
Aw, thank you so much Kathleen! We greatly appreciate it and are so glad you found us as well.
Steve Lee Marreros
This is such a gret detail article about making a terrarium!
Looks awesome!
Thanks for sharing it!
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Our pleasure, glad you enjoyed it!
Karen
Want to buy one do you sell them ?
Jane and Sonja
Hi Karen! Thank you for your message. We don’t currently sell them but have added additional info on where you can find some of the supplies.
Diane Medeiros
I’ve looked all over and can’t find drift wood small enough to make the fence. Can you please let me know where I can find one either made or wood to make ASAP? I”m making this for a birthday gift at the end of this month. Thank you very much!
Jane and Sonja
Hi Diane,
I’m going to send you an email with some ideas. Thanks!
Diane Medeiros
I still haven’t received an email from you about where to find the mini drift wood to make the fence. As this is a birthday present coming up within the next week, I need to get ASAP. I may have made a typo in my email address, so I’m sending it again. Thanks for your help!
Luann Boysel
How can I get the free 31 page book!
Jane and Sonja
Hi Luann! You can sign up to receive it here: https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/rustictablescape/
Let us know if you have any questions or problems accessing it. Thank you!
-Jane
Sara Lessley
Most airplants need some water occasionally, do you take your plants out each time ?
Jane and Sonja
Hi Sara. I do take them out about once a week or so and soak them for about 15-30 minutes.
Frauke Förster
Dear Jane & Sonja,
this little garden is just great! May I introduce you and this inspiring idea to the readers of our special, creative Decoration Magazine? I would connect it with a hint to your Blog, so half Germany would love and follow you 😉
Please get in contact soon, as we are just working on our Summer issue!
Thanks a lot, love & kisses from the South of Germany,
Frauke
Jeannine Seymour
I see others have asked about what you used for the fence?? I am wondering the same thing??
This is awesome!! :O)
Jane and Sonja
Hi Jeannine. Thank you for your kind comment! We used small pieces of driftwood for the fence. You could use twigs instead if you don’t have the driftwood though.
Hope that helps!
Jane
Janet
What is the brand and color of paint used on the chair? You did a beautiful job!
Jane and Sonja
Hi Janet. Thank you so much! It is Decoart Satin Enamels in Seaside Blue. Did you see the instructions on how to make the chair? https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/mini-adirondack-chairs-diy/
Have a great day,
Jane
Amy
Hello
I want to get one but i have other idea can you help me ?