Do you love fairy gardens? What about mason jars? Why not combine both of those into this fairy garden mason jar terrarium? It is the best of both worlds all in one simple craft idea, plus it’s just so adorable!
Fairy Garden Mason Jar Terrarium
You only need a few supplies to make your own version of this fun craft. I used a few miniatures but actually made my own “door” to the fairy houses in these jars. See how to make the doors below and add them to mason jars. This is also a fun kids craft that they will love to partake in.
Related: Need more mason jar ideas the kids can help with this spring? Try this Easter mason jar or these Easter mason jars with washi tape.
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Supplies to make a Fairy Garden Mason Jar Terrarium:
- Mason Jars
- Rocks
- Moss
- Miniatures
- Hot glue and glue gun
- Craft sticks
- Brown Ink Pad
- Clay or small wood bead
- Scissors
Crafting Tips for this project:
-Choose jars with a smooth side so you can easily see the contents.
-Use wood skewers and pliers to help you arrange the small items inside of your jar.
-Pick any miniatures that you want for the inside of your jar.
How to make a fairy door:
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- Determine the width of your door (two or three craft sticks should work).
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- Use hot glue to secure the craft sticks together with another craft stick across the back as shown above.
- Use scissors to cut the craft sticks into a door shape.
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- Stain your door with a brown ink pad (if desired).
- Add a door knob with hot glue. I used a ball of clay, however a small wood bead would work as well.
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How to make a fairy garden mason jar terrarium:
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- Start by adding rocks to the bottom of your mason jar.
- Cover the rocks with a layer of moss.
- Add moss up the back of your mason jar.
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Add in your fairy door and any miniatures using hot glue.
A fairy garden mason jar terrarium will be the perfect addition to your home decor this spring. Add them to your mantel or even your front porch. Choose the miniatures with your kids then let them help with the creation of these magical jars.
There are so many great ways to use mason jars, like this Mason Jar Herb Garden, these Burlap & Doily Luminaries or these Painted Mason Jar Drinking Glasses.
More awesome fairy garden ideas:
- Fairy Garden Mason Jar Toppers
- Make A Fairy House
- How To Start A Fairy Garden
- Pumpkin Fairy House
- Fairy House Nightlights
- 27 Fairy Garden Ideas For Inspiration
Fairy Garden Mason Jar Terrarium
Supplies
- Mason Jars
- Rocks
- Moss
- Miniatures
- Hot glue and glue gun
- Craft sticks
- Ink
- Clay or small wood bead
- Scissors
Instructions
- Start by making your fairy door. Determine the width of your door (two or three craft sticks should work).
- Use hot glue to secure the craft sticks together with another craft stick across the back.
- Use scissors to cut the craft sticks into a door shape.
- Stain your door with a brown ink pad (if desired).
- Add a door knob with hot glue. I used a ball of clay however a small wood bead would work as well.
- • Add rocks to the bottom of your mason jar.
- • Cover the rocks with a layer of moss.
- • Add moss up the back of your mason jar.
- • Add in your fairy door and any miniatures using hot glue.
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Dianne Langer says
You are The Best! Love all your posts
Amanda Formaro says
That’s so sweet, Dianne! :)
mary mcgehee says
so cute i am going to try mason jar and painted rock lady bugs
jet says
thank you so much for the sharing of this cute fairy garden!
I will give it a try for my little sis, she is badly ill of a rare illness.
And she needs some crafting comfort i think.
Thank you as well for the great tute.
It will be helpfull.
Specially for the making a fairy door. I had planned years ago to make a fairy door in one of my walls, but i hadn’t find a shop that is specialist for dollhouses.
So i can make my one!!!!