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    Home » Yard Art And Upcycled Garden Decor

    20 Whimsical DIY Miniature Fairy Garden Ideas

    Published by Pam Kessler | 509 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article. - 18 Comments

    Are you in love with fairy gardens as much as I am?

    There's just something about the teeny tiny little houses and swings and benches that make me feel like I'm a kid again playing with my dollhouse. But this time there are plants involved and I get to get my hands a little bit dirty.

    So if you share in my miniature garden love, I've rounded up some fantastic fairy garden ideas for you . . .

    TONS of DIY fairy garden ideas including many unique and easy to make miniature fairy garden accessories!

    A Fairy Garden Tour

    A super cute DIY circus themed fairy garden. Non scary clown included :)

    You can check out my Circus Themed Fairy Garden I made in an old enamel wash basin. I'll warn you up front, it has a clown in it. But it's not a scary, pee-your-pants kind of clown. More like a happy, hand-you-a-balloon and kiss you on the forehead kind of clown.

    Terrarium tutorial - vintage looking terrarium made out of glass cracker jar from Walmart.
    Or if you prefer enclosed fairy gardens (aka terrariums) you may like my Terrarium Tutorial. Added bonus - the lid seems to keep the clowns out.

    How to make a fairy garden
    Amanda from Crafts By Amanda has a GORGEOUS fairy garden and she shows how to make the house and little birdbath also.


    Beth from Unskinny Boppy made a super-cute fairy garden from a rustic wooden tiered tray!

    Fairy garden mason jar with deer
    Angie from Country Chic Cottage made these ADORABLE (with all caps) Mason Jar Fairy Gardens for Crafts By Amanda.

    How to make fairy garden decor including a toadstool and pond from Crafts Unleashed
    Tara has an awesome tutorial on how to make some of your own fairy garden decor at Crafts Unleashed. She shows you how to make your own toadstools and how to make a pond along with some other fun stuff!

    Fairy garden made out of a galvanized tub from findinghome.com
    Laura at Finding Home shows you how to make some outdoor chairs out of sticks in her fantastic fairy garden in a galvanized tub.

    Whimsical fairy garden
    Malia at Yesterday On Tuesday even has a video showing how she created her whimsical fairy garden.

    Fairy garden in a wine barrel from organizedclutter.net
    Carlene at Organized Clutter made her fairy garden in a wine barrel. She repurposes vintage kitchen items in her garden.

    How to make a fairy garden out of a suitcase
    The fabulous Melissa of Empress Of Dirt even made a fairy garden out of a suitcase. Yes, you heard me right, a suitcase!

    Fairy Garden in a book
    This fairy garden planted in a book by PennyWise is one of my favorites. Not sure how the watering part works, but it's cute as can be!

    Some other fun fairy garden ideas:

    How To Protect Your Fairy Garden from Amy at Mod Podge Rocks
    Melissa from Empress Of Dirt has a great list of Best Plants For Miniature Gardens
    A Teapot Fairy Garden from Home Work
    Fairy Garden In A Tool Tote by Chipping With Charm
    Fairy Garden Out Of A Tree Stump by Sweetwater Style
    Fire Pit Fairy Garden by Our Fairfield Home & Garden
    Easter Basket Fairy Gardens by Garden Therapy
    A Cute Little Kitchen Fairy Garden complete with ice cube tray planter by Organized Clutter
    Tabletop Movable Fairy Garden made out of a galvanized tray from Sensible Gardening
    Fairy Gardens In Cracked Birdbaths by Flea Market Gardening

    Have you made a fairy garden this year? With or without clowns?

    TONS of DIY fairy garden ideas including many unique and easy to make miniature fairy garden accessories!

    (This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. You can read my full disclosure policy here.)


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    1. [email protected]

      July 14, 2013 at 6:10 am

      I'm so glad that he had a good time and that YOU had a good time, too! Everyone needs a change of scenery once in awhile!

      Reply
    2. Carlene @ Organized Clutter

      July 14, 2013 at 6:25 am

      Glad you're back and glad my fairy gardens are in your clipboard! Thanks.

      Reply
    3. Shabby chic Sandy

      July 14, 2013 at 6:42 am

      So glad you are back--and that Twinkies are back..and that your son is home 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
    4. JunkStuffTreasures

      July 14, 2013 at 7:37 am

      Sounds like you had a nice week! I am not a Twinkies fan, but I saw the vendor stocking them yesterday at the local grocery store. Enjoy!!!

      Reply
    5. marty (A Stroll Thru Life)

      July 14, 2013 at 9:13 am

      Oh my goodness, I guess I need a twinkie. Glad you had a great rest. Hugs, Marty

      Reply
    6. Jayne

      July 14, 2013 at 9:17 am

      Welcome back!

      Reply
    7. Linda @ A La Carte

      July 14, 2013 at 9:29 am

      So happy you are back and sounding happy!
      hugs,
      Linda

      Reply
    8. Joanne Noragon

      July 14, 2013 at 12:07 pm

      Raspberries, yea. Twinkies, no. Too sweet. And, glad you're rested and raring to go.

      Reply
    9. Faye

      July 14, 2013 at 1:35 pm

      Glad you had a good time and thanks for the info about Hometalk, it's new to me. Enjoy your Twinkies!!!

      Reply
    10. TARYTERRE

      July 14, 2013 at 3:28 pm

      Glad you all had a nice time. WELCOME back.

      Reply
    11. Cass @ That Old House

      July 14, 2013 at 6:21 pm

      Welcome back, to you AND Twinkies!
      Cass

      Reply
    12. Melinda

      July 14, 2013 at 9:56 pm

      So glad to see you! Glad to hear that
      everyone enjoyed their vacations.

      Enjoy your Twinkies!

      :o)

      Reply
    13. NanaDiana

      July 14, 2013 at 11:24 pm

      I am so, so, so glad your son had fun at camp AND glad that you were more relaxed about it this year..what fun. Hope you have a great week, Pam! xo Diana

      Reply
    14. Kari at A Grace Full Life

      July 15, 2013 at 6:36 am

      I had two Twinkies last night.
      I missed them so....

      Reply
    15. Vickie @ Ranger 911

      July 15, 2013 at 12:53 pm

      Welcome back Pam! I visited your Hometalk site with all the adorable fairy gardens. My poor little gnome is still waiting for me to create a garden where he can be boss.

      Reply
    16. Musings from Kim K.

      July 15, 2013 at 2:46 pm

      Welcome back. I'm so glad that your son had a good time and that YOU and your husband were able to enjoy some respite and shopping, too!

      Reply
    17. Florence

      July 19, 2016 at 9:26 pm

      Awesome fairy garden ideas! Enjoyed the round-up!

      Reply
    18. Mary Ellen

      February 18, 2020 at 5:08 pm

      I actually have 3 Fairy gardens in our yard. One used to be our grandsons sand box which I couldn't part with so it become a fairy garden,I found some of their trucks and shovels so along with the fairys and flowers it is so cool.I too become a little girl again. Living in the Northeast,I put them all together in the spring and everything goes in the shed for winter. Every year the design is different.

      Reply

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