DIY Spring Open Terrarium

2 min read September 14, 2026 Team Fun365
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Terrariums are a great way to bring the outdoors in, without all the mess or the upkeep.  Unique and captivating, this DIY Open Spring Terrarium makes a fresh addition to your Easter or Spring décor.  With butterflies and bird nest complete with mini eggs, this project is sure to usher in the sweet signs of spring.

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Place a few cut blocks of floral foam into a Large Tin Pail.  Cover the floral foam with Green Moss, gluing the moss into place.

DIY Spring Open Terrarium step 1 part 1
DIY Spring Open Terrarium step 1 part 2
Step
2

Select a few branches from the Bundle of Twigs and cut them down to 5-8”.  Insert the sticks into the floral foam and hot glue on a few colorful Feather Butterflies.

DIY Spring Open Terrarium step 2 part 1
DIY Spring Open Terrarium step 2 part 2
Step
3

Use a small hammer to carefully break off the top of the Artificial Acorns.  Use acrylic paint and a small flat bristled paint brush to paint the acorns fun spring colors.

DIY Spring Open Terrarium step 3 part 1
DIY Spring Open Terrarium step 3 part 2
Step
4

Mix dark brown acrylic paint and water together to a ratio of 50:50. Use a fan paint brush to flick brown paint speckles onto the painted acorns.

DIY Spring Open Terrarium step 4
Step
5

Place the finished eggs into a Small Twig Bird’s Nest and place the nest inside the tin pail.  Embellish your project with a few Polished River Rocks.

DIY Spring Open Terrarium step 5
Step
6

This tree would look great paired with our DIY Clear Easter Ornament Tree and our Easter Framed Sign.  Click the links to see how you can create this fabulous vignette. 

DIY Spring Open Terrarium step 6

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