You've Never Seen DIY Terrariums Made With So Much Style
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There's no occasion too small to throw an elegant party for baker, author, and pro party girl Jenny Keller. She recently combined her desire to host a girlfriend's get-together and penchant for teaching DIYs into an epic cactus-themed party full of delectable food, inspiring decor, and magazine-worthy DIY terrariums. Check out the stylish highlights below, and get all the details on Jenny Cookies.
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A vintage bar cart was the perfect spot to display mini succulents and cacti as they waited to be put into terrariums.
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Jenny treated her guests to homemade sweet treats, but she kept the decorating simple with a "naked" cake topped with beautiful succulents and lush greens.
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Cacti, succulents, and moss were artfully arranged in repurposed cooking tins and toolboxes.
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The yummy spread of sweet treats reflected the theme.
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The porch was decorated with emerald-green cactus glasses, cactus-covered cloth napkins, and throw pillows from Minted and Etsy.
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Butter cookies were given a cactus makeover and frosted using Jenny's buttercream-dipping technique.
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Guests drew inspiration for their own terrariums from the decor, which included beautiful glass jars filled with cacti and succulents.
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The craft table was accessorized with vibrant yellow chairs and a geometric outdoor rug.
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Jenny delivers a wooden box full of empty glass terrariums to get the crafting started. Think she spent a lot on them? Think again! She ordered the terrariums from Target and the rest of the supplies from Amazon.
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The craft table was spruced up with a fashionable black-and-white rugby-stripe runner.
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Jenny ordered a variety of cacti and succulents to fill the hanging terrariums.
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The mini hanging terrariums were not only easy to make but also low-maintenance to care for.
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The finished DIY terrariums make fantastic gifts!