St. Patrick’s Day has been a holiday I’ve enjoyed since, well, college. I’m sure you can figure out why. At a Catholic university Milwaukee, we really knew how to honor St. Patrick and his contributions to Irish life and culture. wink wink
Because I’ve grown up now and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a little differently, I decided to make an adorable bit of St. Patrick’s Day decor – these Rainbow Sand Art Terrariums!
Can’t you imagine a leprechaun finding his pot of gold in these sweet sand art terrariums?
Supplies Needed for Rainbow Sand Art Terrariums
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- Rainbow colored sand 6 pack – the 6 color multipack is perfect for this and much less expensive than buying the sand colors separately! If you also want pink sand, you can buy that separately.
- Gold glitter
- Faux succulents
- Clear glass vases
- Optional embellishments: shamrock floral picks, paper straw, washi tape
- Optional: long stick to create patterns in the sand
How to Make Rainbow Sand Art Terrariums for St. Patrick’s Day Decor
This project is pretty self-explanatory. I poured colored sand in rainbow colors into clear glass vases, layering the sand in different amounts and moving the containers around slightly to vary the height of each layer of sand within the containers.
To make these terrariums extra rainbow-like (kind of like my DIY Rainbow Candle Holders), I poured chunky gold glitter on top of the sand once all of the layers were poured in.
In the taller vase, I then used a long stick to poke along the edges of the glass. This created some patterns in the sand that looked kind of cool!
Finally, I popped fake succulents into the containers.
In one of them I made a little flag with washi tape and a paper straw, and in another I put a shamrock floral pick for extra St. Patrick’s Day festiveness!
See how easy and fun this project is? I love how colorful it is! If you like it, too, please “pin” it to share!
Kay @ It's a Book Life says
Love this craft! How many of these were you able to make with the amount of sand you purchased? Thanks!
Bre says
Hi, Kay! Thank you!! Oh jeeze – I think I could make four with the amount of sand I had. It was a while ago now so I could be off, but I do believe with all those colors in 1 lb. bags you could do about four. Thanks!
Kerry says
Is there a way to make these permanent?
Bre says
Hi! If you’re careful not to shake them around, they should last indefinitely!
Katy {ashadeofteal} says
What a great project! My daughter would love to make this even though that means a huge mess!!!
Bre says
Hahaha ok well here’s a tip if you’re doing anything sand-related with the kids . . . pour it into a sugar shaker or large salt shaker and then let them pour. And, put whatever they’re pouring into on a cookie sheet for easy clean up! I swear, it’s not that messy! 🙂
Kim says
So fun, Bre! My kids would LOVE these. They are perfectly festive! Thanks for sharing.
Bre says
Thank you, Kim! Yes, this is definitely a project the kiddos like. Rainbows are always a kid-pleaser!
Meg @ Green With Decor says
This is such a festive twist on terrariums, I love it!!
Bre says
Thanks, Meg! And thanks for hosting!
Samantha says
You always have the most fun ideas! Love it!
Bre says
LOL – I wish! 🙂 But thank you, Samantha! 🙂
Angie ~ ambient wares says
These are beautiful, Bre. Love the addition of the glitter!
Bre says
Thank you, Angie! 🙂
Tee @ Beauteeful Living says
This is such a cute and pretty project for St. Patty’s Day, Bre! I love the rainbow colored sand (perfect for theme). Thanks for sharing 🙂
Bre says
Thank you, Tee!