Lighted Fall Terrarium

Lighted Fall Terrarium

Create this pretty DIY lighted fall terrarium in less than 10 minutes!

Hello! I’m back with another 10 minute Decorating Post! This month, my blogging friends and I are all sharing some quick and easy fall decorating ideas. All you need is 10 minutes and a little creativity to add some fall charm to your home! Be sure to check out all of the beautiful ideas at the end of the post – just click on the link for the full tutorial.

I’m going to be starting off with this easy lighted fall terrarium. I also have a giveaway at the end of the post from 46 and Spruce for a floating orb garden kit and terrarium tool kit that would be perfect for this project. So….don’t forget to enter before you leave!

To create your terrarium, you need to start with some kind of glass, open-top jar or container. Chances are, you probably already have something around your home that you can use, so take a look around and see what you can come up with. Once you have your container, you’re ready to start creating.

• Layer 1 – Place a 1 – 1 1/2 inch layer of small rocks in the bottom of the container to allow for drainage. If you’re going to be using faux plants you can always skip this step, but the rocks add a pretty touch and make the terrarium look more realistic.
• Layer 2 – Add a thin layer of green moss on top of the stones.
• Layer 3 – Place the potting soil on top of the moss.
• Layer 4 – Add plants, moss, stones, or other decorative items to create your personalized look. Generally it’s easiest to start with the larger plants first and then fill in as desired with the smaller items. Succulents, of course, are the most popular to add and are quite easily taken care of {even if you don’t have a green thumb!}. If you’re not sure what succulents to use 46 and Spruce has put together this cute infographic for you.

How to Choose the Best Succulents for your Terrarium

Now since this is a fall post, I went a slightly different route with my terrarium and added a couple of faux succulents, some white pumpkins, a little moss, and a garland of bittersweet.

I also love lights, so I pulled out some of my Christmas twinkle lights and added them too. The lights are just on a timer, so once they’re set the first time, they come on at the same time every day afterwards. Since I used faux succulents and do not have to water my terrarium, I just buried the battery pack as much as possible in the soil. One of the little pumpkins covers the rest of it up.

Doesn’t it look pretty all lit up?

To complete the centerpiece, I added more white pumpkins of various sizes, pinecones, more bittersweet, and a couple of tall candle holders.

Everything came together in about 10 minutes and I was able to make most of it with items that I already had on hand.

For more simple fall decorating ideas, be sure to check out these awesome ideas. They’re all so pretty and really take no time at all!

And finally for the GIVEAWAY!!!

46 and Spruce have graciously offered one reader a terrarium tool kit and a terrarium tool kit. {I have one of these and they’re lots of fun to play around with!} They have so many gorgeous gardening and home decor items over on their site, so be sure to give them a visit. You might just be able to get started on that Christmas shopping early!

All you need to do is leave me a comment below to enter. Be sure that your email is linked to your account or you leave some other way for me to contact you if you’re the winner. This contest is open to residents of the US only {sorry my Canadian friends!} who are over 18 years of age. Void where prohibited by law. Entries close on October 21st at 11:59pm PST. The winner will be randomly drawn and notified within 72 hours.

For more fall decor ideas, check out these posts…

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