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Pickle Jars and Bubble Bowls

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

After Christmas I usually start to feel the winter doldrums. so to add a little green to the house and remind myself that spring is near I made a couple of terrariums.


I used an old pickle jar and a bubble bowl that I bought from Walmart.  I wanted the bubble bowl to look like a vintage fish bowl so I glued a candle holder to the bottom to act as a pedestal.





Since I have a problem keeping indoor plants alive I decided to use just one tiny fern and a variety of mosses, bark, stones, a bird and twigs.


I've always been fascinated by these little self contained worlds. When I was a tween my mom had a terrarium in our living room.  Since it was the groovy 60's it was on a white plastic pedestal and the terrarium was in a plastic bubble that sat on top. I loved that thing and used to imagine myself meandering around in that little world.


I like to buy giant jars of pickles from Sams and since I'm always saving jars and cans for crafting, I used one of those pickle jars to  make a second  terrarium. Again I only used one tiny fern, moss,stones, bark and twigs. I also added a couple of tiny eggs.



I also added moss and eggs to a vintage mason jar to add to the vignette, continuing the nature theme I was going for.



I popped a small plant in milk glass urn under a cloche to help round things out. I don't know how long the poor thing will last!


I like the look of books used  with the terrariums it kind of reminds me of a Victorian library or curiosity room. The vintage looking clock was bought at Big Lots. I added  an apothecary jar with corks another natural element.






Just a little winter pick me up! Thanks for stopping by. I'll be joining these parties this week,

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43 comments:

  1. Looks so pretty--brings that natural look inside--love it!

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  2. Very pretty, Karen! Love the look of these. Great idea to raise the bubble one up by adding the candleholder to the bottom.

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  3. It looks beautiful, Karen. Maybe I need to follow your lead and add some green around the house to chase the winter doldrums away.

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  4. Hi Karen! This is so nice, I absolutely love this vignette!

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  5. It is all just adorable, what a great idea. I just planted an indoor herb garden to shake the winter blues. I don't have an indoor green thumb either so your choices seem perfect:) Love it all!

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  6. So pretty, I have one that is looking really bad...I need to re do it!
    Blessings,
    Cindy
    Visiting from WOW

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  7. Your woodland vignettes are so pretty. I have a round bowl like yours and I think I'll copy your idea and glue a candle holder to the bottom. Thanks for the inspiration. Visiting from Wow Us Wednesday.
    Babs

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  8. I absolutely LOVE this idea. Your terrariums are so adorable!

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  9. Beautiful vignette Karen! I love your terrariums!

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  10. Absolutely beautiful vignette! Wonderful post.
    melinda

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  11. Perfectly luvly!! I luv the terrariums. What a clever idea... now I want some. The idea of the bubble on the candle stick if great. Will have to copy that :-)
    Thanks for inspiring me...
    Cheers, Gee

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  12. Beautiful. We used to have one of those cool terrariums in our living room too. It was pretty huge! Love the smaller size and your whole vignette is so springy!

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  13. What an organic vignette that makes me long for spring! I love that you used frugal pieces to put your sweet creations in. The jar full of moss and eggs is so inspiring!

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  14. I love all of this !!!!!!!!! UBER Love it !! YOU did a great job . MAKES me want to make one now ............

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  15. I don't have a very green indoor thumb, but I sure love the looks of this! It is just the pick-up needed in the dark and gray winter months ahead! Your vignette is just lovely and it adds such a beautiful touch of green indoors!
    ~Pendra

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  16. I am in love! These are gorgeous - very goovy - a very good thing to come out of the 60's!!

    Pinning these beauties - so I can make a few of my own!
    Kelly

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  17. I LOVE that bowl idea, and I have about 10 of them in my closet I almost got rid of. they are leftovers from wedding centerpieces. And I think I even have 2 of those exact candle holders. (so hope you do not mind, but since I kill plants too, I'd love to make some of these).
    Think I will add one my nests too, with a bit more 'green' on it than usual.

    thanks so much for all the green lovelies....
    blessings
    barb

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  18. These are wonderful...I love the canning jar...
    Blessings, Becky fromgentogen.com

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  19. I love this thrifty way to make terrariums. You've put together a beautiful vignette.

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  20. Your vignettes are so delightful and filled with wonderful small worlds to gaze and dream.

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  21. What a pretty vignette-it would be sweet to be able to walk through those little woods and meet fairies. ;-)

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  22. How do you make a terrarium? What are the layers you use? These are wonderful....
    Nancy
    http://wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com

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  23. Your whole vinette is beautiful and I love, love, love your terrariums! I too grew up with the ultra hip white bubble terrarium in the living room :) Found you at Savvy Southern Style and am now a follower.

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  24. the whole set up is so beautiful and creative!

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  25. I just tried to leve a comment and it wouldn't let me?? I am trying again. I love your terrariums! Love the combinations you used. Thanks for the inspiration! XO, Pinky

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  26. The BEST terrariums I've EVAHHHHH seen. MORE THAN LOVELY! Beautiful!

    xoRebecca

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  27. This is such a beautifully put together vignette! It's gorgeous and the terrariums so so pretty. Beautiful job!

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  28. Love the terrariums and the plant under glass. Every year at this time I want to make a terrarium and just have not done it. I must this year.

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  29. How very clever and creative, l love the addition of birds and birds eggs as well. They all look so wonderful.

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  30. Karen,
    I agree, after Christmas the addition of green and white is so~o~o uplifting!!!
    This vignette is elegantly displayed!!!
    A chuckle about your plant under the cloche...I am infamous for killing English Ivy!!!
    I L O V E English Ivy, but have finally succombed to the faux variety!!!
    Thanks for sharing your creative talent with us!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat
    P.S. Visiting from Yvonne's!!!

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  31. I am SO ready for spring! These are just beautiful! I may be inpsired to do more Spring crafting now thanks to you! :o) Yayy! Hope you have a great weekend friend!
    Jaime

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  32. Lovely! I am inspired to try making a terrarium myself this spring.

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  33. These are adorable!!I love them! I've been saving a giant pickle jar for 2 years now, maybe I will try doing something like this with it.

    Pattie

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  34. I'd love for you to stop by and add some fresh green to my rooms. Talk about a pick-me-up!

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  35. Ciao Karen, come stai ?
    Tutto molto bello.
    Come al solito "ruberò" le tue idee per migliorare lo stile della mia casa.
    Ieri sera abbiamo avuto una scossa di terremoto e sinceramente ho un pò paura ma mi rilassa molto guardare il tuo blog.
    Ciao, a presto.
    Carla

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  36. Now those are neat! My friend who loves moss, gardens, etc...would totally LOVE this.

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  37. Love this so much! What a fun way to dress up a spring mantel!

    Have a blessed and wonderful day!
    karianne

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  38. These are so pretty -- I love the earthy look you've created and it's like a little breath of spring. I'd probably kill even the little fern but I like the idea of using the rocks, moss and birds -- can't kill those :)

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  39. I love your terrariums, so pretty! I tend to kill indoor plants too, sadly, but I've been thinking about trying something like this.

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  40. What a sweet way to welcome in the spring I'm almost certain is coming! Love the terrariums, so simple but adds a great amount of charm. I will try my own since you have inspired me to do so! I am a new follower and look forward to checking back soon! xo Pam

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  41. Oh I am so ansey for Spring. Just found your blog and I love these! You did such a fantastic job. Would love to make a couple! I am happy to be following you. I have a link party, Share Your Cup Thursday. Would love if you shared sometime.
    hugs,
    Jann

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