# Upcycled Ornament Planters These Terrariums are Made From Old Unused Christmas Tree Decorations By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-02-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ornament-terrariums References: [52weeksproject](http://52weeksproject.com/post/41663828711/ornament-terrariums-giveaway) If you're looking to make use of your [old Christmas tree ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-mills-christmas-ornaments), then why not turn them into awesomely miniature terrariums for your plants? This is a great DIY project that makes use of unused decorations and turns them into wonderfully creative containers for your plants. Some of the essentials required for this terrarium project include paper, [rocks, soil, moss and plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra-pak-and-keter) of your choice. Simply roll the [paper into a funnel shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-christmas-ornament), place it inside the ornament, then slowly pour in each component starting with the rocks at the bottom. Once finished, adjust the moss and plants to the desired appearance, and then you're done! You now have your very own terrarium made from your old holiday ornaments. Featured on the blog '52 Weeks Project,' this ornament terrarium project is the perfect way to make use of old, unused items and turn them into something wonderful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Decor:** Opportunity to create innovative products by repurposing old items. - **DIY Terrariums:** Growing trend of making personalized terrariums as a creative and sustainable hobby. - **Creative Plant Containers:** Increasing demand for unique and aesthetically pleasing containers for plants. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft and Hobby:** Opportunity for craft suppliers to offer materials and tools for upcycling projects. - **Gardening and Landscaping:** Emerging market for specialized terrarium kits and plants suitable for terrariums. - **Home Decor:** Greater demand for innovative and eco-friendly plant containers, offering opportunity for sustainable decor brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Impressive DIY Terrariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-terrarium1.md) - [Biodegradable Holiday Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-decor-collection.md) - [Compact Canned Houseplants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-mini-can-foliage.md) - [Edible Holiday Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-holiday-decoration.md) - [DIY Embroidery Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-stitched-ornament-kits.md) - [Compact Microclimate Terrariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microclimate-terrariums.md) - [Cork Bottle Terrarium Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-terrarium.md) - [Recycled Wood Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-christmas-tree-alternative.md)