20 Whimsical DIY Miniature Fairy Garden Ideas (2024)

Published by Pam Kessler | 496 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 . . .

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A Fairy Garden Tour

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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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!

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

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

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

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

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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
Fairy Gardens In Cracked Birdbaths by Flea Market Gardening

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

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  1. Carlene @ Organized Clutter

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

    Reply

  2. Shabby chic Sandy

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

    Reply

  3. JunkStuffTreasures

    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

  4. marty (A Stroll Thru Life)

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

    Reply

  5. Jayne

    Welcome back!

    Reply

  6. Joanne Noragon

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

    Reply

  7. Faye

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

    Reply

  8. TARYTERRE

    Glad you all had a nice time. WELCOME back.

    Reply

  9. Cass @ That Old House

    Welcome back, to you AND Twinkies!
    Cass

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  10. Melinda

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

    Enjoy your Twinkies!

    :o)

    Reply

  11. NanaDiana

    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

  12. Kari at A Grace Full Life

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

    Reply

  13. Vickie @ Ranger 911

    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.

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  14. Musings from Kim K.

    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

  15. Florence

    Awesome fairy garden ideas! Enjoyed the round-up!

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  16. Mary Ellen

    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.

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