Mason Jar Pumpkin Terrariums
Create a miniature autumn wonderland inside a glass jar with this highly engaging three-dimensional craft. Start by having kids paint the exterior of a clean mason jar with a translucent orange paint or by layering orange tissue paper with mod podge, leaving the glass semi-transparent so you can see inside the jar when finished.
Inside the jar, kids can arrange a layer of black pebbles, dried moss, and miniature plastic pumpkins, skeletons, or plastic spiders. When a battery-operated tea light is placed at the bottom, the entire terrarium glows with a magical, warm light, illuminating the spooky scene inside. This project encourages spatial awareness, storytelling, and design, resulting in a gorgeous keepsake centerpiece.