Fairy gardens! These whimsical little setups are hugely popular because they connect us with our sometimes long-lost imaginations and allow us to create a fantasy world of our very own. They’re a fun, escapist project—whether or not you have kids!
Create magical DIY fairy gardens with these +10 unique ideas! Unleash your imagination with enchanting designs and eco-friendly materials.
Terracotta Pots Garden
The most magical part of this lovely setup? All it takes is a few simple steps. Once you gather everything you need to make your yard come to life, just paint and decorate the pots and wood accessories, add some moss, and glue it all together! Fairly easy, right?
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Polymer Clay Garden
For those of you who really want to get crafty, try your hand at a playfully designed landscape using polymer clay. Once you bake the pieces, they’re both durable and waterproof! Here’s how to make them: shape the clay over a can for the little cottage. Then use your creativity to sculpt other fun additions for the yard.
Magnetic Fridge Garden
Don’t limit yourself to only outdoor fairy gardens! With this super sweet DIY project, you can bring the whimsy inside, too. You’ll start by decorating a wooden pencil box with sheet moss and little trinkets, then go from there! Just be sure to grab some strong magnets to hold it all in place on your fridge.
Stone Cottage
These cottages are cute enough that you’ll want to move into them yourself! They’re made of flat stones and come with a bark roof—just finish the scene with accessories for the ideal addition to any fairy garden. They’re super durable, too!
Wicker Basket Garden
Tiny slices of branches and pebbles are used for these sweet pathways, and live plants fill out the look of this charming wicker basket garden. It’s a great way to repurpose extra baskets you have around the house.
