What’s more delightful than a tea party in the garden…for the fairies?!
Fairy gardens are becoming increasingly popular in the craft and garden world, and you can bet that I’ve been aching to create one in our outdoor space.
My girls love the idea of fairies. There’s a trail we take at a local park that is known for its fairy population. And when I suggested that we invite some fairies to come and live in our garden, Lila and Lucy immediately wanted to get started!
And this is the space we created.
The girls were a large part of our fairy garden design team; I think it made the process that much more special.
Supplies needed to make your own fairy garden:
- Large Planter with Potting Soil or a Garden Bed
- Flowers and Plants (I like moss and ornamental grasses)
- Rocks
- Mini Picket Fence
- Miniature Fishing Tackle Box
- Miniature Fishing Poles
- Miniature Table
- Miniature Graniteware Tea Set
- Miniature Crate and Vegetables
- Miniature Garden Accessories
- Miniature Seed Box
- Miniature Watering Can and Tools
- Miniature Mailbox
To make the toadstools:
To make the fishing pond:
Little toadstools for fairies to perch upon are easy to create. In fact, the kidlets can handle these on their own.
The bottom of the knobs were painted with the white paint, while the tops of the “mushrooms” were painted with red. Once the knobs had completely dried, it was easy to add the final touches.
Using the wrong end of the paintbrush, we dipped it into white paint and then created “speckles” on the top of the toadstool.
A three year old can do this. (And will, happily!)
These toadstools are the perfect little sitting place for a fairy who is going to do a bit of fishing at the pond.
Your fairies will be lounging next to this little water feature before you know it. All you need is Outdoor Mod Podge, some glitter and a round mirror.
Paint a layer of Mod Podge Outdoor across the mirrored surface to dull it and make it less of an imposing appearance. While it is still wet, sprinkle a small amount of silver glitter on top.
Because fairies live here. Why not add a bit of glitter!?!?
The little fishing accessories set the stage for imagination and play. I admit that I had a great time setting up little fishing rods and stones around the pool.
But next to the pond is two rows of earth, waiting for tiny hands to plant some seeds. A hoe, rake and shovel are ready for a fairy to start her vegetable garden.
When the fairies are done working in the garden, they can head down the rock path to a little table in a clearing. Waiting on that table is a small tea set and a crate full of their garden’s harvest.
This little fairy garden tea party was probably the most exciting for the girls. They “poured tea” so that the fairies would have some waiting for them when they arrive.
When they arrive, they can walk through the little archway we created from twigs we found in the yard. Simply by wrapping a bunch of flexible twigs with waxed thread and then curving them, we created a little “arbor” for the fairies to enter their little garden.
But first, they need to check the mail! I wonder who’s been writing to them?!?
Our fairy garden has been non-stop entertainment and food for our imaginations since we created it. Sometimes, in the mornings, Lila will slip outside to the back porch to see if anything has moved.
“The fairies have been here, mom!”
Why not create a little invitation to the fairies for your own space? It’s the perfect way to welcome Spring!
And if you’re wanting to add even MORE fairy-goodness to your garden or backyard, check out what Morena created for her space. A gnome tree house!
Click HERE to see how Morena created this fabulous little gnomey-home!
With all of this magic in the air, how can you resist creating a little space for the sprites?
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Tara is the creator, writer, and flurry of chaos behind her blog, Suburble. Her blog focuses on making a home (emphasis on “making!”), but not forgetting to have a laugh in the process. Her partners-in-crime, her two little girls, are often beside her when it’s time to get creative. A mug of tea, good friends, and a project (or three) are all this girl needs. Join the gang at Suburble and see what we’re up to!
I am just starting out to fairy garden land and have purchased some items I plan to use to make one, my question is where does every one find the tiny angels, furniture, etc they use. You can respond on my email. Thank you
Hi Carolyn,
We sent you an email in response! Also, here is a link to the fairy garden supplies on our website: https://www.consumercrafts.com/store/search?s=fairy%20garden&p=1&ps=20
I’m so glad t’find the joy & fun o’the wee ones seems t’be awakening again! I’m now ‘gramma’ t’just about everyone around & I can happily tell you all the Faery Folk are still as present in & around my home, as when my 3kids were little! 😀
Love your fishing pond, so I added one for an old couple living in my sunroom garden. I used the ‘Luminous’ color of Darice extra fine glitter & the subtle blue shade really looks like a pond from all angles ’round the plants…even glimpsed a few fish at sunset the other day. Hehehe.. 😀
Ya know, I’ve found not only do all the little kids around here love lookin for what’s changed or new when they’re out playing in neighborhood, I actually had 3 boys(16,17yrs!) 2 of ’em I know from ’round here, come t’my door & ask if it would be ok if they showed their other friend around my front yard. They wanted him to see all the ‘surprises’ they’d been telling him about. 😀 ..they were there quite awhile,1st sorta walkin stiff, pointing down to some spots & laughin a bit. Soon I thought some of the younger kids had come by-bright bursts o’laughter, lots o’movement as they were probably running from tree t’bush,dark corner t’light. I went back t’see if the big guys were gone & which ones came in. I was so surprised t’find no others in my front yard- just 3 big guys,eager voices, wide open smiles, bright eyes peering into the wilder parts, gently lifting branches & leaves, not wantin to miss any of the ‘surprises’ in the old lady’s garden. And they come back often..checkin for changes…even ‘just’ those of the flowers & plants!
So, keep the Magick Alive. Notice what changes in your world! Enjoy : )
Karen – I can’t tell you how happy your comment made me. Your garden space(s) all around your home is exactly what I want to achieve. I’m slowly collecting little surprises and bits of fairy life to be tucked away into my garden. I love the idea of having a magical space that even teenagers find thrilling. It sounds like you have achieved such a wonderful space – I’m envious of you without even having seen it!
I am definitely going to look at the Luminous glitter – I have a few other mirrors tucked away for more fairy haunts – I will try it on those and check out the effect – thank you for the tip!
Hope you have a lovely day!
Thank you for all the wonderful information on making fairy gardens!!! I have been putting fairie doors at the base of my trees for 3 years and added a few things that I thought of for the fairies. These tutorials have given me many really great things to add for the fairies. Life can be fun 🙂 Thanks again!
I’m so glad that you’re inspired, Jan! I have always wanted to create a fairy garden with the girls, and I think that fairy doors are next on the list! I imagine that your yard is a truly magical place!
I have loved fairies since I was little. Love what you & your daughters did! Can’t wait to make my own. 🙂
Aren’t fairies wonderful to play make-believe with? My girls are still smitten with our fairy garden – I wonder if these fairies will get neighbours sometime over the summer?!? 😉
Love everything. Started a fairy garden last year with grandchildren. Cannot wait to add some things this spring. Thanks for the sources of the purchased items!
I love the idea of adding a few more things each year to the garden. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with these little miniatures – my girls play with their fairy garden nearly every day!
I love the fairy garden, wish could do that.
Oh Janet, you could! It’s so easy! A few little fairy-accessories and a few plants are all you need!
Hi, Tara~
This is just magnificant! I can imagine the fun you had creating this with your girls. I am wondering where you found all the tiny bits and pieces, like the teapot set, the garden tools. Were they purchased, or did you make them? Wish I had the imagination and talent you have.
Hi Judy! If you click on the links in the supply section of this post, they will take you to all of the little bits and pieces that I used in this fairy garden. They were actually all really inexpensive, which meant that my fairy garden could be properly decked out.
Some of my favourites are the little tea set: http://www.consumercrafts.com/store/details/catalog/basics-timeless-minis-miniatures/2301-09
and the garden tools: http://www.consumercrafts.com/store/details/catalog/basics-miniature-garden-accents/2314-17
The table is up there too! It was $1.30! I just painted it with light brown acrylic paint. http://www.consumercrafts.com/store/details/catalog/basics-specialty-wood/9190-163
Let me know if you have any other questions about how we did up our fairy garden. It was such a fun project!
Too cute!
Thank you, Laura! 🙂
Just to cute. Don’t you just love the enthusiasm of the little one’s, when you start a fun project like this.
It’s a lot of fun to have my girls by my side when we’re working on stuff like this. They handled the toadstools and pond all by themselves. It’s almost more “authentic” because of the small globs here or blobs there. 🙂
I can’t decide what part is my favorite. It’s all so cute!! I love that your kids could help, too!
I am particular to the tea party… but this is mostly due to the fact that I love tea. 🙂
That is absolutely adorable!
Melissa
Thank you very much, Melissa!