30 Small DIY Fairy Garden Ideas

DIY Fairy Gardens

Both kids and adults will love these fairy garden ideas! Get a variety of creation options below.

1

Four Step Fairy Garden

Want to learn how to make a fairy garden the easy way? This DIY fairy house uses clay pots and takes only four steps! Click for the how-to.

2

Mini Beach Oasis

Create your own beach fairy garden and bring a sense of seaside enchantment to your home or outdoor space. It’s so easy to put together!

3

Broken Pots

Photo Credit: Angie Holden

No need to throw broken pots away! Turn them into a cool garden with a staircase and a pool on the second level.

4

Spring Fairy Garden Wreath

Photo Credit: www.thecountrychiccottage.net

If you want to decorate with your garden, this wreath is the perfect way to do it. You’ve got mushrooms, gnomes, a door . . everything you need for spring decor.

5

Birthday Party

Photo Credit: mericherry.com

These cute and colorful gardens were done as a birthday party activity! They use a variety of craft supplies as well as recycled materials. I love the results!

6

Tiny Teacup

Photo Credit: seevanessacraft.com

A garden – in a teacup? It seems so “smoll,” but it works! This is a cute idea for Mother’s Day or just for desk inspiration.

7

How to Make a Fairy Garden Terrarium

Photo Credit: thegoodheartedwoman.com

This is a great idea if you’d like your garden to be portable! Also it’s perfect if you’d like to use terrarium plants and have the system be self sustaining.

8

Circus Theme

Photo Credit: www.houseofhawthornes.com

Do fairy gardens need real fairies? Not necessarily! This one includes a clown, ferris wheel, and flag bunting.

9

Make a Magical Desktop Fairy Garden

Create a desktop garden with gnomes, woodland animals, and other forest accessories. Customize with glitter and embellishments. Perfect for remote workers!

10

Halloween Fairy Garden with Terra Cotta Pots

Learn how to make the cutest Halloween fairy garden with terra cotta pots and acrylic paint! Add ghosts, pumpkins, skulls, grave markers, and other decorations of your choice.

11

Gypsy Caravan

Photo Credit: acraftymix.com

I just about died when I found out this was made out of a lunchbox! It’s the perfect place for your wandering little gnomes to find solace before they move onto the next destination.

12

Fairy Garden Table

Photo Credit: innerchildfun.com

This table is a never-ending project for the kids this summer! This space provides: 1) plenty of inspiration for imaginative playtime fun; 2) learning opportunities about various plants, and 3) fresh herbs for summer recipes.

13

DIY Fairy Garden Night Light

Photo Credit: www.thehowtomom.com

Bring a spark of joy and magic to any space with this garden. You can make it with your kiddos and use it as an actual night light for their rooms!

PS – don’t forget to check out our mason jar nightlights too.

14

Spooky Pumpkin Terrarium

Photo Credit: diycandy.com

Learn how to make a spooky pumpkin terrarium for your Halloween decorating! Perfect for adding gnomes and fairies as well as any other holiday touches.

15

Fairy House With Twigs and Moss

Photo Credit: whatsonmyporch.blogspot.com

If you’re looking to make a garden that’s a bit more natural, this little fairy house uses twigs, moss, acorns, and many other natural materials.

16

Terra Cotta Pots

Photo Credit: www.salvagesisterandmister.com

I showed you one option for clay pots at the beginning of this post – this is another version! I love the natural elements including stones and moss.

17

Radio Flyer

Photo Credit: www.norinesnest.com

Not sure what to do with an old wagon? A fairy garden is a great idea! It’s the perfect size, can stay outdoors, and you can move it around as needed.

18

Clock with a Swing

Photo Credit: acraftymix.com

What I love about this garden is that it just goes to show you – don’t discount ANY container you find! Even if it was originally a home decor item. If it can hold dirt, it can be a perfect vessel for your fairy garden.

19

Dollar Store Fairy Garden Play Set

Photo Credit: thetiptoefairy.com

Not everyone wants to make a garden with plants! If you have very small children, you might want an option that’s more like a sensory bin. This is that great option, using Dollar Tree supplies.

20

Go Vertical

Photo Credit: salvagedliving.com

Take your whimsical garden vertical with this natural setting, complete with an actual fairy garden and swimming hole.

21

Prince and Princess

Photo Credit: www.glitteronadime.com

Craft a dreamy fairy garden with your kids! Follow this delightful guide for a fun, affordable, and creative bonding experience.

22

Dinosaur Garden

Photo Credit: gluesticksblog.com

Remember Land of the Lost? That’s what these darling, prehistoric garden reminds me of! Perfect for kids that love dinos.

23

Autumn Pumpkins

Photo Credit: hellognomedecor.com

Fairy gardens aren’t just for summer. They can be maintained all year! I love this version with a pumpkin house.

24

Garden with a Gate

Photo Credit: Lucy Atkins

Make a beautiful garden with charming painted rocks and a sweet little arch for visitors to walk underneath.

25

Popsicle Sticks

Photo Credit: www.kenarry.com

Create a simple indoor garden for succulents with this cute terrarium. Most of the materials can be found in your yard or craft stash, including the popsicle sticks! I love how they were used to make signage, doors, and a bench.

26

Log Cabin Fairy House with Twigs

Photo Credit: fairygardendiy.com

Different types of fairies and gnomes require different styles of lodging! Learn how to make a twig themed log cabin with this tutorial.

27

Fairy Farm

Photo Credit: kidfriendlythingstodo.com

This is the “Green Acres” of fairy garden dwelling! Complete with a tractor, barn, weather vane, and hay bale.

28

Plastic Bottle Fairy House

Photo Credit: inhabitat.com

We love crafting with plastic bottles around here! You can use grout and pebbles along with natural materials to make a safe spot for gnomes and fairies.

29

Enchanted Fairy House Planter

Photo Credit: kidfriendlythingstodo.com

This is a fun fairy garden that isn’t too hard to maintain – because the house itself is an actual planter.

30

How to Protect your Outdoor Fairy Garden

If you’ve spent time on your outdoor fairy garden, you’ll probably want to protect it from the elements! Here’s my secret for making it last.



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