DIY FAIRY GARDEN IDEAS

Last week I started looking for some fun, new crafts and I came across all of these DIY fairy garden ideas. I am hooked!

Seriously, I can’t believe the cuteness and the creativity. I am thinking about some of my outdoor planters and what I can do with them in Spring. And, lucky for me, I also have several vintage suitcases and an old rusty wheelbarrow that I can use as containers for fairy gardens (see examples below).

I have always thought of fairy gardens as a children’s craft, but apparently that is not the case. Of course, you could get your kids involved in this, but you can also do it just for YOU!

Maybe this my inner child calling out for some playtime.

You are going to see a ton of fun ideas and tutorials, and I am also including links to some great kits and supplies. That way, if you don’t have a lot of time, you can still add a miniature garden to your space.

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SIMPLE FAIRY GARDEN IDEAS

How to Make Suitcase Fairy Gardens by {Empress of Dirt}

DIY Vertical Fairy Garden by {Salvaged Living}

DIY Fairy Garden by {Aidee’s Hideaway}

FAIRY GARDEN ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES

The fun thing about shopping for fairy garden supplies is that they tend to be budget friendly. You can purchase an entire kit or small pieces to add to whatever you design. In other words, you can get as creative as you want or simply purchase something already done. Click on the Amazon links below to get an idea of what is available:

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Fairy Garden in a Teacup by {The Magic Onions}

DIY Mini Toadstools for Your Fairy Garden by {The Magic Onions}

Fairy House Garden by {Crafts by Amanda}

How to Make a Fairy House with Twigs and Moss by {What’s on My Porch}

Re-purpose a Lunchbox and Make a Gypsy Caravan by {A Crafty Mix}

How to Make an Enchanted Fairy Planter by {Kid Friendly Things To Do}

How to Make a Clock Fairy Garden and Porch Swing by {A Crafty Mix}

Wagon Fairy Garden by {Minnie’s Milestones}

HOW TO MAKE A FAIRY GARDEN

Now, I have not made one myself yet, but when I make one this Spring, this is how it will go for me:

PICK YOUR LOCATION AND SIZE: Fairy gardens can be either indoors or outdoors and they can be a wide variety of sizes. You can create one in a small teacup or create a fairy village under a tree. Keep weather in mind when you are deciding where the garden will be as some items won’t do well in direct sunlight or rain.
CHOOSE YOUR LOOK: As you can see from all of these photos, a fairy garden can be whatever you want it to be. Maybe you will want to create a theme from a favorite movie or book (Peter Pan perhaps?) or if you are going for a cottage or English garden theme.
CREATE YOUR PLAN: Drawing out what you have in mind is a great way to figure out what items you will actually need. This way, you can see what you already have around the house and what you will need to purchase.
CHOOSE YOUR PLANTS: Do you want to use regular sized plants (this would be good for a large container) or actual fairy sized plants? Many plant nurseries carry mini plants just for this purpose.
CREATE YOUR GARDEN: Now you get to have fun! Arrange your plants and extra items as you have envisioned. Take your time with placement and wait for the whole thing to come together. As you create your miniature garden, you might find yourself thinking of new things or a new theme. Feel free to go with it. The fun is in the creativity!

How to Make an Affordable Fairy Garden by {Mommy Moment}

DIY Fairy Garden Nightlight by {The How-to Mom}

The Fairy Garden by {Creamer Chronicles}

Teacup Fairy Garden by {See Vanessa Craft}

DIY Fairy House by {Carla Schauer}

Upcycled Flowerpot Fairy Garden by {The Homespun Hydrangea}

Fairies in the Garden by {Lisa’s Teatime}

Fairy Garden Tutorial by {Sew Much Ado}

The Cutest Fairy Garden Ever by {The Magic Onions}

INDOOR OR OUTDOOR FAIRY GARDENS

Making this choice might simply be a decision about size or the elements. If you want to use sturdy supplies, feel free to create something in your backyard. If you want to use more delicate accessories, something inside the house might be better.

Indoors, a teacup or an old clock (scroll to find the picture) will work great. You can create something small and place it among your home decor.

A bigger container like a whiskey barrel planter or a vintage wagon will look great on your patio or in the garden. A bigger item also allows you to create a larger theme. Keep in mind that a larger container also demands more plants and supplies, which leads to a higher price point.

Kitchen Fairy Garden by {Living Locurto}

There are Fairies Living in the Garden by {The Burgh Baby}

DIY Teacup Fairy Garden by {A Cultivated Nest}

Succulent Fairy Garden by {Fairy Garden DIY}

Creating Your own Fairy Garden by {Norine’s Nest}

Make a Fairy Well by {The Juise}

Acorn Bird Nest by {Twig and Toadstool}

Have you been inspired? I have! This Spring I will be creating a fairy garden in at least one of my whiskey barrel planters. I also have an antique suitcase and a super rusty wheelbarrow. I think the suitcase will need to be indoors or under the cover of my patio. I am not sure I want it exposed to the elements.

Let me know if there is anything you particularly like in the comments.

Enjoy planning and creating your fairy garden!