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This DIY Terrarium globe is made out of painted embroidery hoops!

Do you ever come up with a project you want to make but really don’t know how you will create it? That was the case with this terrarium globe. I bought embroidery hoops forever ago with the intention of making some type of globe shelf accessory but they have been sitting in my “crafts to do” box for quite awhile (along with so many other craft supplies that I may need to find a “crafts to do” ROOM!)  

A fun make and take craft we did with Darice at SNAP conference last month filled in the missing link of using wire to create a “bowl” for my terrarium globe… it worked perfectly. Of course I filled it with succulents… I mean are you surprised?! 😉  (If you’d like a reminder of my infatuation with succulents you can start with my succulent monogram here). Anyway, I’m pretty much obsessed… if it was Christmas time my tree would be covered in terrarium globes of all shapes and sizes haha! 

Follow along for this easy tutorial to create your own copper terrarium globe.

Embroidery Hoop DIY Terrarium Globe

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Directions

  1. Remove the inner hoops from the embroidery hoop sets. Set aside 1 of the outer hoops (you will only need 1 outer and 2 inner hoops).This DIY Terrarium is made out of painted embroidery hoops!
  2. Apply a small drop of Clear Gorilla Glue to the inside of one of the small hoops and another directly across (if the circle was a clock you’re applying the drops of glue to 12 and 6 o’clock). Clear Gorilla Clue doesn’t foam or expand so it will be completely undetectable in the terrarium globe “joints”.
  3. Line up the second small hoop perpendicular to the glued one and slide it inside of the glued hoop so that the contact points of the 2 hoops overlap at the glued spots.This DIY Terrarium is made out of painted embroidery hoops!
  4. Clamp both glued spots (chip clips worked like a charm!) and allow glue to cure for 2 hours.This DIY Terrarium is made out of painted embroidery hoops!
  5. Remove clamps and apply a drop of glue to the outside of the hoops at the points where the hoops meet.
  6. Slightly unscrew the threaded screw on the outer hoop and place it around the 2 glued hoops at the mid point so that there is equal distance between all 3 hoops.This DIY Terrarium is made out of painted embroidery hoops!
  7. Gently tighten the screw once secure over the other 2 hoops and get out your industrial clamps (aka chip clips) and clamp at 2 points of intersection.This DIY Terrarium is made out of painted embroidery hoops!
  8. Allow to cure for 2 hours and remove clips.
  9. Heat Gorilla Glue Hot Glue sticks in a glue gun. Lay down wax or parchment paper on your work surface and apply a good sized “puddle” of hot glue to the paper and immediately press the base of the terrarium globe into the middle of the puddle (this will act as the stand in a minute).This DIY Terrarium is made out of painted embroidery hoops!
  10. Continue to hold the terrarium globe in place on top of the hot glue stand and cover the top of the base with more hot glue to strengthen the stand. Hold in place until the hot glue has hardened.This DIY Terrarium is made out of painted embroidery hoops!This DIY Terrarium is made out of painted embroidery hoops!
  11. Paint the terrarium globe with 2 coats of copper paint, allowing to dry fully between each coat.This DIY Terrarium is made out of painted embroidery hoops!
  12. Wrap and secure copper wire around the base of the succulent terrarium globe (almost half way up from the bottom) to create a “bowl” for the moss. This DIY Terrarium is made out of painted embroidery hoops!This DIY Terrarium is made out of painted embroidery hoops!
  13. Stuff moss into the base of the terrarium globe and insert succulents. Add Clear Gorilla Glue to the stems of the succulents to keep them secure in the moss, since it dries perfectly clear you won’t be able to see it at all.This DIY Terrarium is made out of painted embroidery hoops!This DIY Terrarium is made out of painted embroidery hoops!

You could also hang the succulent terrarium globe if you’d like by attaching a leather band or some twine.

This DIY Terrarium globe is made out of painted embroidery hoops!

Our terrarium globe has found a perfect home on the entryway table atop a small stack of books.

This DIY Terrarium globe is made out of painted embroidery hoops!

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Comments

  1. Jewell says

    Lydi, I love this embroidery hoop terrarium idea. I just got this today in my email, with a big lead in about a big prize from Gorilla Glue. But in the same email said that contest was closed. That’s very misleading. Despite that, I signed up to follow your blog. Thank you.

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    • Lydia says

      Hi Jewell, thank you so much, I’m so glad you like it! I’m sorry about the giveaway, I actually loaded the post to Hometalk several months ago while the giveaway was going on but I understand they sent it out in one of their emails today. I deleted that portion, thanks for bringing it to my attention. Thanks so much for stopping by and for signing up, I’m thrilled to have you here! 🙂

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  16. Lisa says

    What a great idea. I can imagine a ton of applications for these embroidery hoop “globes.” I recently threw a quilt-themed 80th birthday party for my mother and used embroidery hoops to make a wreath for her. She would totally love an embroidery hoop globe ornament for her Christmas tree. Thanks for a great project idea.

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  22. Wanda McHenry says

    I really like this! It would match my decor perfectly. Unfortunately, I’m not very crafty and it probably wouldn’t turn out like your’s. It’s worth a try, right?

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    • Lydia says

      Thanks so much Wanda! Even if you’re not crafty you can definitely pull this off, it’s easy and absolutely worth a try! 🙂

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  23. Kathy says

    I love this and can’t wait to make one (or 2 or 3). And of course hoping I win the great giveaway.

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  25. Teresa Moore says

    This is a really neat craft idea. Going to try to make it with my daughter over the summer. Thank you.

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  35. Meg Tucker says

    How pretty! I love a craft that I can actually make that looks good too. These look very professional and your instructions are easy for me to follow. I’m thinking about personalizing some for gifts!

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  36. Susan Moseley says

    Wow, what a terrific craft idea, thanks for sharing. I would love to get some things for paint projects, milk paint, chalk paint, dried flowers, and more.

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  37. shannon fowler says

    This is such a great craft! I am never creative enough to come up with something like this on my own.

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  44. Christy Peeples DuBois says

    What a neat idea in making this. I love plants and am seeing a lot of succulents lately.

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  45. Charlotte says

    I’ve never tried DIY or crafting before but your embroidery hoop terrarium globe doesn’t seem too hard, so I’ll try making that.

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    • Lydia says

      This project is a good starting point because it’s simple! I hope you enjoy it and find that you love to craft and DIY! 😉

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  48. Brandi Hawn says

    This is such a cute idea thank you for sharing! Could def. make a few of these in a weekend 🙂

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    • Otter B says

      You might be able to use a small, clear plastic bowl. I prefer something other than plastic, but a ceramic, glass, or terracotta might be too heavy (especially like the idea of hanging this!)

      Don’t forget small pebbles in the bottom of the bowl for drainage! I think the easiest modification for live plants would be air plants as Jessa suggested. Don’t be afraid to modify for your style and needs!

      And Lydia, this is a GREAT idea! Creating a globe this way lends itself to sooo many crafting possibilities (as your reader’s have suggested). Keep ’em comin’! 😀

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  59. Serena Tucker says

    Me and my 3 girls are always looking for mommy daughter diy projects outside and this we have got to try and do together. 😍😍

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  62. Christy George says

    What a great idea! I would have never thought to do this…I love succulents and they look so good this way!

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  64. Anel says

    I would love to make this! I would also love to see a few rompers, and work on a Fourth of July wreath!

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  66. Kim Avery says

    Definitely going to give this a try! Love Gorilla glue for everything I have to put back together!

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  68. Tamra Gibson says

    Osh Gosh!! This is gorgeous. I do lots of crafts with my grandchildren. They think I’m so talented but they’ve never seen this lol. I love to do crafts but I don’t have the confidence yet to attempt the above but I sure would love it.

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    • Lydia says

      Thank you Tamra that’s so sweet! You can absolutely do it! I don’t have confidence in half of the things I decide to try but they almost always work out in one way or another!

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  70. Carla W. says

    I love, love love this!! I so want to make one now. Thank you for the great idea and directions.

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  72. Becky VanGinkel says

    This would be such a fun project to do with my kids!! I can think of a lot of ways to personalize them, so they could make them as gifts for their grandparents/teachers/aunts!!

    Also, I love Gorilla Glue! My husband introduced me to it a few years ago, and I’ve been using it ever since on projects and DIY fun!

    Thanks so much for this awesome giveaway!!

    [email protected]

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  76. Emily Conway says

    Cute! I just closed on a house and we move in in 10 days! This would look great in our backyard where we have so much wildlife!!

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  77. Anne S says

    Clever project! I never would have imagined that an embroidery hoop could be transformed into a garden!

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  79. Lura Schreiber says

    What a beautiful terrarium! You make it look so easy! Thank you for the step by step detailed tutorial!

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  80. Natalie J Vandenberghe says

    I love succulents and this terrarium globe is fabulous! I’m not very crafty, but I’m certain my girls would help me make it. Thanks for sharing.

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    • Lydia says

      Thanks Natalie, me too obviously! 😉 It’s easy to make, I’m sure yours will turn out great! I’d love to see your finished project!

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  82. rhonda miotke says

    Very cool craft i think i have a bunch of those laying around here, thanks for posting this.

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  83. Tammy Horn says

    This is such a pretty and unique craft. I would love to make a Terrarium Globe too, it would make a really special gift.

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  90. Kenya F says

    This is the most cutiest diy terrarium globe I’ve seen. I’m going to have to go to Michaels to get my craft on! Love this.

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  97. heather says

    I would so love to win this one for my mother she would really like it. I love plants so much they are so relaxing.

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  105. Nikki N says

    This is so cute! I’ll have to plan a craft day with the family. They would love to make these. We’re all addicted to succulent gardens.

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  109. Stephanie Phelps says

    What a great idea. I love Gorilla Glue and use it for a wide range of projects at home!

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  111. Julie Wood says

    Your terrarium globe is gorgeous and you did such a good job and what a nice craft to do with the kids! Thanks for sharing.

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    • Lydia says

      Thanks so much Janet! I agree, Gorilla Glue IS amazing… I can’t even believe all of the things I’ve used it for, it’s kind of become a joke around here whenever anything isn’t working. My husband will say “time to get out the Gorilla Glue” haha!

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  118. Ann Thompson says

    I didn’t know Gorilla Glue made a clear glue, what a great find! The globe is adorable, I want to make one too now! Where do you get the fake succulents? Wish me luck and thanks again for the great tute.

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    • Lydia says

      Hi Ann! I got them from Amazon (Darice and Make It Fun brands) and 1 is from Dollar Tree. Good luck, I’m sure it will turn out great! I’d love to see it when you’re done! 🙂

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  121. Ella says

    Very col idea with the succulents and Gorilla Glue! I will definitely be trying this for my spring decor! Thanks for sharing!

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  124. Bri says

    Very cute idea. I’m just in love with all of the terrarium projects I see lately. Also Gorilla Glue is the best! I used it to fix my vacuum hose!

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    • Lydia says

      Thanks so much Bri! I know it’s the best, I just used it yesterday to secure my floor boards that kept popping up around my fireplace hearth!

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  125. Maria says

    LOVE this project! I definitely want to plan foe this.. especially if I get to use my glue gun too!

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    • Lydia says

      So funny you say that Kim because I’m not the most patient person either and this actually didn’t require much! 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by and for your comment!

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  131. carol clark says

    this is an awesome idea i love it but i cant enter the widget wont let me scoll down to enter after i click on them i cant see the buttons

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    • Lydia says

      Thanks so much Carol! I’m sorry you’re having trouble, there isn’t anyone available to fix it over the weekend but I will try to get it fixed Monday so I hope you’ll check back! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

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  132. Gina Ferrell says

    I love Gorilla Glue and use it all the time for crafting. This is such a unique and pretty idea for a gift. I always say things that were made from the heart are the special gifts.

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    • Lydia says

      Hi Gina! It really is the best, isn’t it? Thank you so much for your sweet comment! I always feel that way about handmade gifts too. Have a great weekend and thanks for visiting! 🙂

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    • Lydia says

      Thanks so much Marsha! That’s a great idea! All moms deserve to treat themselves for Mother’s Day! I’d love to see it when you’re done!

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  136. Bruce says

    Can’t enter your giveaway – window is too small. I’ve tried MSIE, Chrome and Firefox, so I don’t think the problem is on my end. Hope you can get it fixed so people can enter. Thanks.

    Great idea, by the way.

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    • Lydia says

      Thanks Bruce! I’m sorry you’re having a problem entering. I wonder if the link was down, maybe try again? I see that many have entered this afternoon. If you still aren’t able to let me know and I’ll see if they can troubleshoot your issue. Have a great weekend! 🙂

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  138. Darla Peduzzi says

    This is such a clever and pretty idea! I would love something like this. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Lydia says

      That’s a great idea Fernie! I have a spot on my porch with a hook, maybe I’ll make another to do just that too! 🙂

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  143. Peter G says

    I love things like this. Makes the house interesting and I live in a warm climate so I can make this with all the plants I like and keep it outside all year round.

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  145. Pamela says

    That is so cool. I will definitely be making this. Thanks for the tutorial. I would love to buy some paints along with the wire needed for this project along with some jute rope to make a basket.

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    • Lydia says

      Thanks so much Pamela! I would love to see it when you’re done if you would want to send it to me or tag me on social media! It would make my day! 🙂

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  146. kim s says

    My friend loves making succulent arrangements she’s going to love this! It looks really cool!

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