A fun way to transform the mason jars salt and pepper shakers and bring some life inside the home is to make a fun terrarium with succulent plants. As soon as I saw the mini mason jars I knew I wanted to get them to use in a project. The mason jars salt and pepper shakers are so small that I had to really think what would be a good project for them. I decided to turn them into a terrarium. Bringing plants inside the house, can bring so many benefits and I love brining nature inside the home. I like using succulent plants because they are resilient. Succulent plants thrive well inside the house in areas where they can get some sun. Succulent plants work great for our home in case we forget to water them a day or two. It is recommended to allow the soil to dry in between watering succulent plants.
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Gather the materials
Gather some rocks and a succulent plants. I used three types of decorative stones and pebbles, the white ones, multiple colors and dark granite type.
How to make a terrarium with succulent plants out of salt and pepper shaker
This is a very fun and easy project, all you have to do is to layer the rocks and put some potting soil. Then finish off with a set of rocks.
It was very easy to make, and I love the farmhouse look of the mini mason jars. Its great to bring plants inside the home, they generate oxygen and can add humidity to the room air in dry conditions. Above all, plants create a healthier living environment and purify the air. With succulent plants being small, they can be used in any space around the house, including small spaces.
I wanted to take a picture of the terrariums in front of the passion fruit plant. It is exciting to see the passion fruit flowers bloom. I hope we get some fruit soon.
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How fun! I had pseudo-grandparents growing up who had these salt-shakers. Amazing how nostalgic they make me feel!
Hello Amber, how wonderful that this project can bring memories from earlier years. Thanks for stopping by.
Hi Jasmine,
These are so cute! Do you think they’ll last through winter if left inside with some sun? I’ve thought about getting some but was concerned that they won’t last.
Thanks!
Stephanie
Hi Stephanie, I have read that you can place the succulents inside in the sunniest part of the house during winter and they tend to thrive. The hardy succulents thrive in the cold climates and can be left outside. For the ones I used, I will be keeping inside the house and making sure they can get as much sunlight as possible during the cold months. Check out this post http://gardentherapy.ca/guide-to-growing-succulents/
These are so cute! Pinned.
Thanks!
These look great. Our homeschool group is doing this next week and I had no idea what to bring to do ours in so this could really work, and it’s the first time I’ve been to the group as my oldest is only 3 but quite bored so I want her to meet some new people.
Hi Lizzy, I am glad you got an idea for the homeschool group. I hope you have fun in the group, I think is great to take the kids to groups and meet new people, they learn so many great skills. Thanks for stopping by.
What a beautiful idea! You’re so creative 🙂
Thanks Edye!
Jasmine,
Another creative use for mason jars! As always, your tutorial is perfect for others to follow. Thank you for sharing at Monday Social. We love seeing you each week with your latest creations.
Judith
Thanks Judith and thank you for giving me the opportunitity to share with others in your platform at Monday Social
I do wish I took the time to be a bit more artsy like this. Nice and simple task. May add to my to do list.
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Thanks Lex, it really is a fun project to work on and simple, just grab your favorite succulent plants and salt and pepper shakers. Thanks for stopping by.
too cute! i think have a set of glass salt and pepper shakers that i can use. have a lovely week.
Thanks, have fun working on this project. You too have a wonderful week.
Good idea! I love touches of greenery in every room.
Thank you Wendy. Thanks for stopping by.
These are beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing at Together on Tuesdays 🙂
Thank you so much Lisa.
Wow such an awesome and different idea!! Please come share this at the Homesteader Hop https://www.floydfamilyhomestead.com/2016/10/19/homesteader-hop-25/
These are lovely, I may need to make a few of them to cheer up my kitchen! Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party this week. Pinned!
Thank you so much Teresa. There are so many possibilities with using succulents, I love how these look in my kitchen.
Wow, these salt and pepper shakers are quite a hit! It’s not surprising because they are so cute and easy to assemble. I can’t wait to make these as gifts for friends. I hopped over from I am Pinnable. I’m pinning and sharing your post.
Thank you so much Deborah.
These are adorable. I guess that is what I’m doing wrong with succulents in the house. They aren’t getting enough sun. Thanks for sharing at Monday Social. Have a great weekend.
Thanks Katie, I am glad you found something useful. I hope your succulents do much better now.
This is such a cute idea, it looks really lovely! I have a small kitchen, so it would be perfect in it!
Thanks Katrin, I think these are perfect for inside the house, I only need to make sure they get some sun. Thanks!
These are so cool! Especially with my love for Mason Jars. I really like that they are small, but pack a huge punch, adding a bit of life/green to any space. And the layers of stone, pebbles and dirt look really attractive too. Love it!
Thanks Nikki I love using mason jars for decorating in the house to give a farmhouse feel. I saw these small ones and was so happy I found them this was a fun project.
SOOO cute!! Thank you for sharing with us at the To Grandma’s house we go link party – pinned – hope to see you Wednesday when the next party starts!
I love how fun these are. I don’t think I would have thought to plant something in a container so small but I’ll surely consider it now 🙂 Thanks for linking up to Waste Not Wednesday Link Party!
Thanks Toni, the mini mason jars worked so well for the small succulents I had. Thanks for hosting Waste Not Wednesday.
What a cute idea. Thank you for sharing it at The Crafty Corner link party. I hope to see you there again (new party starts tomorrow at 6 am EST).
Jasmine these are so cute – I love them , thank you so much for sharing with I am Pinnable
These look so mini and cute 🙂 Thanks for sharing at #homemattersparty