There are lots of fun ways to make your own Halloween decorations. We put this Halloween terrarium together using clearance items from the craft store, but you can find these types of items at big box and dollar stores too!

Why this project works

Whenever you can find items on clearance or at the dollar store, I consider that a win. This fun Halloween terrarium can be stored and brought back out year after year. It also makes a fun gift!

Helpful Project Information:

• Age Level: 8 and up
• Mess Factor: Low
• Level of Difficulty: Medium
• Time to Complete: less than 30 minutes
• Cost Estimate: Less than $7.00 each

Craft supplies you will need

Get full list of supplies and directions in the printable version at the end of this post.

How to Make a Halloween Terrarium

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this project. Please scroll down to simply print out the instructions!

1. Start by placing your fence inside the glass canister. If you want lights inside the jar, I suggest wrapping them around the fence before putting the fence in.

2. Add your main structure, in our case it’s a haunted house.

3. Place a couple inches of pebbles the bottom around the house. Make them nice and snug.

4. Position moss over the rocks.

5. Add any small figures, like our witch, gravestones, and pumpkins.

6. Hang ghosts from canister lid or rim.

Expert Crafting Tips

• We did not glue our items in place. We did this so we could change the items at any time. However, if you prefer they stay still, you can certainly glue everything together. I would suggest a strong glue like E6000.
• Be sure to check thrift stores for orphaned glass canisters.
• You can make some of your own miniatures, like trees from black spray paint and twigs.

This Halloween Terrarium is a great decoration for your fireplace mantel or as part of a spooky centerpiece.

More Halloween Crafts

• Halloween Ribbon Wreath
• Mason Jar Lid Pumpkins
• Fall Napkin Luminaries
• Barbie Zombies
• Clay Halloween Village

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