terrariums!

We had a terrarium-building day today!  Here is all you need to do.


Step 1.  Have your incredibly crafty, generous and gardening-loving sister organize materials. This may be tricky, unless you have an awesome sister like mine.

You will need: charcoal, pebbles, and soil, for the base,

 eye-catching glass jars, fish bowls, or Parmesan shakers,

 darling little greenery,

 handcrafted miniature penants,

 

and other assorted flair.

Step 2: Spread the charcoal, pebbles and soil in thin layers on the bottom of your chosen glassware.

 if you have very skinny hands you have a distinct advantage here.

Step 3: Arrange plants, shells, and flair in a pleasing display.

  

It helps if you and if you act like a mad scientist while doing so (also helpful: children's chopsticks).

 

Step 5:  Gaze lovingly at your completed terrarium. 

Step 6: Attempt to steal sisters' and friends' terrariums because they are cuter than yours.

 

Optional: Consume copious amounts of cheese, crackers, and cupcakes in between each step.  Recommended!