A homemade terrarium, coming right up! Let sunny weather inspire this kids’ terrarium, complete with a ladybug made from air drying clay.
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.
2 Using a chenille stem, poke 2 holes in the medium ball of clay. Dry overnight.
3 Set the ladybug on a disposable plate, then paint the large and medium balls red with paint brush. Dry 1–2 hours.
4 With blue glitter glue, make spots across the body. Put 2 dots on small clay balls for eyes. Dry 3–4 hours.
5 Cut a chenille stem for antennae and insert into each of the poked holes.
6 Use window crayons and markers to color and draw an outdoor scene on the outside of the bowl.
7 Fill your terrarium with soil and moss, then place in the ladybug.
8 Display the homemade terrarium anywhere around the house.
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.