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Craft Tutorials | Adult Crafts | Garden Crafts | How to Start a Fairy Garden
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How to Start a Fairy Garden

Author by Amanda Davis on May 11, 2019 Updated on June 23, 2021

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Learn how to start a fairy garden of your own! Our fairy garden is made from a simple inexpensive wooden birdhouse and natural materials.
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Learn how to start a fairy garden of your own! Our fairy garden is made from a simple inexpensive wooden birdhouse and natural materials.

fairy garden in a flower bed

Starting a Fairy Garden

In April of 2015 I moved into a studio space. In May I planted a ton of flowers in the planter boxes under my windows. However, the planter on the left side has an awning above it which keeps it from getting any rain. Sun there’s absolutely no shortage of however, so what do you get with dry and hot? That’s right, basically sand. Starting a fairy garden was the answer.

I tried planting some flowers. They died. I watered them everyday, but it’s as if the water never made it to the roots. So I tried again. They died again. That’s when I decided it would be easier (and kinder) to put in a fairy garden where nothing else would thrive.

NOTE: if you prefer to buy a fairy house or fairy garden, be sure to check out all the adorable options on Etsy!

how to start a fairy garden

I also wanted to share an amazing story with you. It’s a real life story that took place in Kansas in a little place dubbed Firefly Forest. This is an amazing video and it will melt your heart and remind you that there’s a little magic in all of us. In memory of little three year old Allie. Please watch:

Now on with the fairy garden tutorial…

Things You’ll Need To Make This Fairy Garden

  • Wooden birdhouse
  • Dried pods
  • Twigs
  • Colorful silk flowers
  • Moss
  • Small artificial birds
  • Small terra cotta tray
  • Tiny terracotta pot
  • Hot glue gun
  • Wire snips


If you’ve never made a fairy house, they are very easy. Start with a wooden birdhouse and use whatever elements make you happy. Fairies want you to be happy.

supplies for a fairy garden

(This post contains affiliate links.) I’ll admit, I spent about $35.00 at Hobby Lobby shopping for this garden. I bought two bags of moss, a couple sprigs of colorful small flowers, some sort of dried pods, some twigs and of course the birdhouse.

You don’t have to spend that much, or you can spend more if that makes you smile! I didn’t use all the flowers, pods and twigs, so I’ll be able to save them for another project. You can use things you already have on hand as well.

How to Start a Fairy Garden. pebble walk way and terra cotta bird bath

Fairies love flowers, birds, and all things from nature. Some houses, like this one, have a mossy roof while others may use flower petals or tree leaves. I’ve seen pinecone tine shingles as well as sticks and twigs atop their little homes. You can use what you like, just have fun and dust off your imagination.

dead flowers around live flowers

This is what I started with. Dead flowers and some that are doing fine. So I kept the flowers that are growing and removed the dead plants.

glue pods to birdhouse

I started by hot gluing the pods to the birdhouse. I chose the back of the birdhouse as the front of my fairy house. This way I didn’t have to try and hide the little bird hole in the front. I glued pods to the front and both sides of the house.

To make the door I snipped the ends of my twigs and glued them over the pods.

pods glued to birdhouse and making a door from twigs

The doorknob is made from the center of one of the colorful silk flowers.

adding moss to the roof of the birdhouse

Next I glued moss to the roof eaves, all the way around the house.

Once the eaves were covered I continued the moss onto the roof and back of the house. Note that you can purchase sheets of moss made just for putting on roofs, but I like the chunky look of the patches of moss I bought.

moss covered birdhouse

I finished the bottom of the house with moss as well, covering any exposed wood.

Did you notice the little ladder on the side of the house in the finished photo above?

making a ladder from twigs

I used more of the twigs, simply cutting two at equal lengths and cutting shorter pieces for the rungs then hot glued everything together.

For finishing touches I glued some flowers and a little bird to the house.

See, aren’t they pretty?

faux blue bird on top of birdhouse

I loved the little birds, found those at Hobby Lobby as well!

terra cotta pot bird bath

I also put together a little bird bath. I had these supplies on hand. Simply glue a terra cotta tray to the bottom of a tiny terra cotta pot. Instant bird bath!

How to Start a Fairy Garden

When I first laid it all out it looked really cute… but felt like it was still missing something. I stuck twigs in the ground to look like trees, leaned the ladder against the house, added the bird bath, found some wood slices I had left over from this project and made a path using some tiny pebbles I had in my studio. Still, it felt like something was missing.

How to start a fairy garden in your flower bed

I still had a full bag of moss left over so I filled in all the empty spaces and it felt complete!

whimsical fairy garden house

I think I want to live here. That door!

I really do love the way my little fairy garden turned out. Who knows, I may add things from time to time or it may stay just as it is. For now, I love it.

How to Start a Fairy Garden - Amanda Formaro, Crafts by Amanda

I hope you enjoyed this project and it inspires you to create a tiny world of your own!

More garden crafts you might like:

  • Looking for a kid friendly fairy house project? Check out my Fairy House Night Lights made from plastic water bottles! They are pictured below. And recently I added this adorable Fairy Garden Mason Jar Terrarium too!
  • This was the first Fairy House I ever made. You simply use a wooden birdhouse as your base and start decorating from there. I did some painting on this one. You can see it by clicking the photo.
  • These Painted Rock Garden Markers are one of my most popular projects. I used a special outdoor paint and they’ve lasted for several years. They were really fun to make and you can create them for any plant, herb or flower in your garden.
  • My friend Debra always had a beautiful garden full of trinkets and beautiful rusty pieces. When she showed me her Watering Can That Pours Crystals I couldn’t wait to share it with all of you. It has proved to be one of the most popular projects on the blog.
  • I also found these Fairy Flower Pots over at Make and Takes that I thought were really cute! Have fun!
  • With some beads, pliers, floral wire, hot glue, and a garden stake you’ll be on your way to making a beautiful Beaded Garden Sparkler!
How to Start a Fairy Garden - Amanda Formaro, Crafts by Amanda
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How to Start a Fairy Garden

Learn how to start a fairy garden of your own! Our fairy garden is made from a simple inexpensive wooden birdhouse and natural materials.
Author: Amanda Formaro

Supplies

  • Wooden birdhouse
  • Dried pods
  • Twigs
  • Colorful silk flowers
  • Moss
  • Small artificial birds
  • Small terra cotta tray
  • Tiny terra cotta pot
  • Hot glue gun
  • Wire snips

Instructions

  • Hot glue the pods to the front and sides of the birdhouse.
  • To make the door snip the ends of several twigs and glue them next to each other over the pods.
  • Remove the center from one of the colorful silk flowers and glue it on as a doorknob.
  • Glue moss to the roof eaves, all the way around the house.
  • Glue moss onto the roof and back of the house.
  • Finished the bottom ledge of the house with moss as well, covering any exposed wood.
  • Make a ladder by cutting two twigs at equal lengths and cutting shorter pieces for the rungs then hot glue everything together.
  • Glue some flowers and a little bird to the house.
  • To make a bird bath, glue a terra cotta tray to the bottom of a tiny terra cotta pot. Glue one bird to the rim and one inside the bath.
  • Outside place your house where you want it then push twigs into the ground to look like trees, lean the ladder against the house, position the bird bath, and make a path using pebbles. Fill in any empty spaces with moss.

This post originally appeared here on Jul 24, 2015.

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Amanda Davis is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children. She loves to bake, cook, make kid's crafts and create decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years.
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  1. gayle says

    February 10, 2022 at 1:03 pm

    I LOVE LOVE fairy gardens and have many houses and decorations that I put in a filled-in pond….but YOUR idea is simply adorable and the PERFECT answer to my home’s side garden, where nothing ever grows! (too shady) That said – what are wire snips? small pieces of wire or wire cutters?

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      July 16, 2022 at 3:37 pm

      I also have a home side garden that I just made into a fairy garden. Would you be interested in sharing ideas?

      Reply
  2. Ayla says

    February 7, 2022 at 4:13 am

    Where can I find dried pods? I’m planning to throw a fairy garden theme party for my daughter and love the idea of making a house as a decor piece.

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      March 14, 2022 at 11:00 am

      I found mine at a home improvement store in the decor section

      Reply
  3. Cheri says

    March 10, 2021 at 11:45 am

    This is such a great idea. I have a young neighbor that loves to make pretend fairy houses under the pines between our homes. She also likes to work in my flower beds. I think I will suggest this project to her for this spring. It will be such fun!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      July 30, 2023 at 3:32 pm

      Can you keep this outside all year?we live in PA so it freezes during the winter…

      Reply
      • Amanda Formaro says

        August 5, 2023 at 10:54 am

        I would bring it in – I live in Wisconsin and don’t leave mine out.

        Reply
  4. Christina says

    May 25, 2020 at 6:31 pm

    Hi i like the article but unfortunately cant read due to alk the ads. :(

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      May 27, 2020 at 11:17 am

      You can close the videos and bottom ads using the X. The ads allow me to provide these crafts to you for free. otherwise I would have to charge for a subscription, which no one wants to pay.

      Reply
    • Zachary O'Connor says

      January 8, 2021 at 2:40 am

      How could you like an article that you can’t read? Seems more like a passive aggressive comment due to your laziness and unwillingness to navigate the internet. A more polite comment would have been as follows; I loved the article, but I had a difficult time staying focused due to the ads and their page placement. Maybe you (the author) could look in to an alternative webpage layout to better suit your readers, but also give the ads the space they need.

      Reply
  5. Lucinda says

    April 1, 2020 at 12:45 pm

    I love your fairy house! I make small fairy gardens in pots and flower boxes as well. It’s fun to switch them up and give them a new look from year to year.

    Reply
    • Buske Azariah says

      April 23, 2020 at 1:33 pm

      That ideas brilliant. I bet it is fun. Keep staying bright Lucinda!😋

      Reply
  6. Marilyn says

    August 14, 2018 at 8:17 am

    I think I would probably love some of your crafts, but there are way too many ads to read your site. Wish it were not so. I thought about joining the ‘get your own blog deal’ but when I saw your blog with all these ads I decided it is not for me. Thanks anyway.

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      August 15, 2018 at 10:53 am

      Hi Marilyn! Thanks for your feedback. I always appreciate hearing from readers, whether it’s positive or not. Have a great day!

      Reply
  7. Karen says

    July 17, 2018 at 9:06 pm

    Was wondering what people would suggest to use for ground coverage for my large outdoor fairy garden. I am in the process of getting all
    the old mulch out and need to put someyhing down to conain weeds but be able to support all the figures. Any ideas? Would moss hold up? What kind do u suggest?

    Reply
  8. Jean says

    June 3, 2018 at 11:57 pm

    Hi Amanda,

    Just love your bird fairy garden! So cute! Question: Did you have any problems with the preserved moss getting mildew? I’m designing my first miniature garden (indoor) and I’ve read that the preserved moss will mildew if combined with live plants (since the live plants need to be watered and the preserved moss is not alive). Thanks!

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      June 7, 2018 at 2:57 pm

      Hi Jean! I didn’t, but only because I switch mine out each year with new materials. The moss wasn’t there long enough to mildew.

      Reply
      • Chris Wiltfong says

        June 8, 2018 at 1:39 pm

        Hi.I have never made a fairy garden so I have a stupid question.Are the flower bushes in the garden real or fake?

        Reply
        • Amanda Formaro says

          June 20, 2018 at 8:15 am

          Hi Chris! Those are actually real, I placed my fairy garden in my flower planter box with my flowers :)

          Reply
  9. Rachael says

    March 27, 2018 at 10:26 am

    Where did you find the colorful pebbles that form the pathway to the front door of the house?

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      May 6, 2018 at 11:05 am

      Hi Rachel. I actually found mine near the vase filler at a home improvement store. You can check craft stores and look near the vase filler and the beach craft supplies (near the stones and pebbles). You can also use aquarium rocks! :)

      Reply
  10. Debra Bailey says

    July 12, 2017 at 9:56 pm

    thank you for the Allie (little owl) story video it brought me to tears. Our first grandson died when he was 5 days old, his name was Zachary. My daughter was his mother and had a daughter 18 months old when he was born, which was good because after his death she was told not to have any more babies, her girls would carry the problem & pass it their children & her boys would all die like Zachary. Zachary would have been 25 this year on July 29, had he lived.

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      July 13, 2017 at 9:37 am

      I am so sorry for your loss, Debra :( That is heartbreaking to hear. Thinking of you and the family!

      Reply
  11. Nancy says

    July 5, 2017 at 1:42 pm

    I have started a fairy garden outside, in a small area that gets mid-morning and early afternoon sun. And no protection from the rain. I needed my fairy house to be weather resistant, I loved your photo but was afraid hot glue would melt and pods/moss would not last the season. So I plan to make my fairy house from a large terracotta flowerpot, covered in a variety of small stones, and a purchased resin door. Needed a weather resistant glue, a new product from Elmers was recommended over Gorilla glue- It doesn’t dry nearly as fast as the hot glue, so attaching the stones to the pot will be a slow process. Can’t wait to finish this and add it to my garden. Also painted some mini clay pots, to resemble toadstools. (Loved your wooden bird house/ pod/ twig/ moss creation, so saving that for an indoor project with my grand- daughters. Thank you for sharing that!)

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      July 13, 2017 at 9:38 am

      Nancy, your fairy garden sounds adorable! Be sure to let us know how it all came out :)

      Reply
  12. Sharron says

    May 25, 2017 at 6:56 am

    That is something I will not kill

    Reply
  13. Shari says

    May 20, 2017 at 2:37 pm

    My littlest one has been wanting to build a fairy house in our yard. I’ve seen many people use those moss sheets. Since you seem to have set up yours outside, I was hoping you could tell me how it held up to the elements.

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      June 3, 2017 at 10:53 am

      The moss will do ok outside, however if exposed to the sun it will definitely fade. I replaced mine after the first season.

      Reply
  14. Bobbi Convery says

    April 5, 2017 at 11:15 am

    This is so lovely, and the tutorial is so easy to follow. The video makes the whole thing magical.

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      April 6, 2017 at 12:41 pm

      Thank you, Bobbi! :)

      Reply
      • Olivia says

        May 14, 2017 at 9:45 am

        The video it was amazing that was SO sweet

        Reply
  15. GAIL FRANCOIS says

    February 2, 2017 at 7:37 pm

    I really enjoyed watching the video, thanks for sharing.
    It’s amazing how many lives were touched by this little Firefly Forest and all its wonderful inhabitants.

    Reply
  16. Linda says

    January 28, 2017 at 9:11 pm

    Hi, I wanted to thank you for providing the link to that amazing video. I cried as it touched my heart. I am saddened that the family that put the fairy houses in the forest had to take them down. It seemed like it gave them purpose through a tough time. Thanks Linda

    Reply
  17. pascal pirate says

    May 28, 2016 at 8:07 pm

    I think your garden looks awesome. Did you think about a succulent? Some of them are very pretty and would like nice in a fairy garden.

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      May 31, 2016 at 3:28 pm

      Yes actually! This post is from last year, but I just planted my flowers for this year and cleared out the fairy garden planter. I bought some succulents and plan to go back and get more :)

      Reply
      • Donna says

        June 13, 2016 at 1:15 pm

        so do you not still have it?

        Reply
        • Amanda Formaro says

          June 16, 2016 at 8:42 am

          Yes I still have the fairy garden :) I am redoing the roof on the fairy house and have the succulents waiting in my studio. I will probably plant this afternoon or tomorrow. I will do a new post with the updated pictures!

          Reply
  18. Cheri Hins says

    May 13, 2016 at 5:12 am

    Absolutely love it. I’ve been wanting a fairy house, now I know how. Thank you so much

    Reply
  19. Doris Calvert says

    May 3, 2016 at 12:55 pm

    How cute is that, totally love it!! I am not a crafty person because I have no imagination but wish I did, if I coud buy it already made I would Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  20. Sandra says

    April 26, 2016 at 12:04 pm

    I want to thank you so much Amanda for this page. It has given such great ideas on how to create a fairy house and garden for my granddaughter.

    Thank you again so much.
    Sandra

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      May 23, 2016 at 12:31 pm

      Thank you Sandra! :) Hope you have fun!

      Reply
  21. MARY says

    April 19, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    i ALSO DO THIS IN MY GARDEN. BUT YOU HAVE TO REMEMBER THAT IF YOU USE A HOT GLUE GUN DO NOT LEAVE IT IN THE HOT SUN BECAUSE THE GLUE WILL MELT AND ALL YOUR STONES OR WHAT YOU HAVE USED WILL FALL OFF…. I LEARND THIS THE HARD WAY.

    Reply
    • Buske Azariah says

      April 23, 2020 at 1:40 pm

      Aw… that must have been upsetting. My daughter figured that out too. She was only six… I was whiting her and helping her. And when we went to check it out…

      Also why don’t you like the project? 3stars?

      There’s a website called easy Peasy and fun. They charge you to figure out how to make stuff. Craftsbyamanda.com is my fav rote website thank you so much

      Reply
  22. Michelle says

    April 13, 2016 at 12:20 am

    Oh that little fairy house is so, so cute. OMW!!! You did an amazing job <3

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      April 14, 2016 at 1:38 pm

      Thank you Michelle!

      Reply
  23. Marie says

    April 7, 2016 at 3:45 pm

    I love, love, love your fairy garden, it is so adorable. This will definitely be a project to do with my granddaughter this summer. We have an old sandbox that we just may convert into a fairy garden. Thanks for the great idea and instructions.

    Reply
  24. Robin P says

    March 24, 2016 at 10:01 am

    Where do you find these tie dried natural botanicals? I’ve looked at the dollar tree and Walmart and hobby lobby and cannot find them and I like the way they luck on this house? I love your Facebook page…… Thank you in advance…

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      April 10, 2016 at 12:02 pm

      I found them at Hobby Lobby. I have tried to find them online but with no luck. The package just says “exotic dried natural botanicals”

      Reply
  25. Tricia says

    March 21, 2016 at 9:03 pm

    Love it! I can’t wait to make something like this with my daughter this summer.

    Reply
  26. fenny says

    March 20, 2016 at 7:16 pm

    hi where do you put this garden at ur home?
    how long will it Last?
    I mean if it got dusty how to clean it?
    do you have samples on making it a really garden with really flowers?

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      March 23, 2016 at 11:39 am

      Hi Fenny. Mine was in a window box that had an awning, so when it rained it actually didn’t get wet. If you put yours outsie, I recommend that it be in a spot that is sheltered from the rain.

      Reply
  27. sgrmse. says

    February 8, 2016 at 8:31 pm

    this is tooooo adorable!! :D :D :D i can’t stop reading and re-reading!

    Reply
  28. June says

    December 30, 2015 at 8:12 am

    This year, a fairy house for me! I live in Louisiana, hot and wet and humid. Has anyone made a house that stays outside? What material should be used? I’m thinking of trying to get real moss to grow on the wood, just an idea.

    Reply
  29. Sharon says

    December 22, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    I love this and want to create it in my tiny yard but what happens to it when it rains??

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      January 1, 2016 at 12:22 pm

      Mine was protected by an awning, so I can’t guarantee what would happen in the rain. It should be placed in an area that is fairly protected. Use plastic figurines and silk flowers, those won’t be damaged in the rain.

      Reply
  30. Bev N. says

    September 1, 2015 at 9:17 am

    This is really cute. I think it’s a project I can do with my granddaughter. I may put it in a container so she can enjoy it all year long.
    Thank you for the how to.

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      September 1, 2015 at 10:43 am

      Thanks Bev, I hope you have fun!

      Reply
    • Pam says

      April 3, 2016 at 9:34 pm

      That is what I plan to do as well ? My granddaughter will love it!

      Reply
  31. Angela says

    August 26, 2015 at 11:50 am

    How do you keep this from weathering?? You just re-do it every year????? I have the bird house and interested in this… I also have a wine barell that is sitting empty…. this would be awesome…

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      August 27, 2015 at 9:17 am

      Hi Angela. I plan to take mine inside at the end of the season. i have an unusual problem actually, I have “digger wasps” also known as “cicada killers” digging up everything in my fairy garden! But to answer your question, I am assuming this will fade by end of season and I will have to redo it, reglue things, etc.

      Reply
  32. Looie Jackson says

    August 22, 2015 at 11:31 pm

    Love your fairy garden, I don’t have a green thumb, so would be perfect for me. I’m from Wisconsin, in the upper peninsula there is a cabin type house with grass on the roof and goats. May put a goat on my fairy garden cabin roof too.

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      August 27, 2015 at 9:19 am

      Ha! I love that!

      Reply
  33. Linda says

    August 16, 2015 at 10:41 pm

    So what happens when it rains?

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      August 21, 2015 at 9:03 am

      Hi Linda. For my garden the rain doesn’t hit it because of the awning over the top. It’s actually the reason I put the fairy garden there to begin with, because I had trouble growing the flowers in such a dry area! For something you plan to make, you will probably want to find a dryer area, I can’t guarantee how this would fair in the rain.

      Reply
  34. Amna Majeed says

    August 5, 2015 at 3:19 pm

    Ur fairy garden is awesome…….so beautiful ……I m mother of three cute kids……..but after watching ur fairy garden, I m felling just like kid….when I was kid I liked fairies……tiny houses….tiny tree…..u reached me back that time….ur work is fantastic .

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      August 11, 2015 at 9:11 am

      Thanks so much Amna, so nice of you :)

      Reply
      • Sofie says

        August 24, 2015 at 5:15 pm

        Where can you get dried pods from in England do you know?

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        • Amanda Formaro says

          August 27, 2015 at 9:19 am

          I would check with garden centers, craft stores and floral departments. Any type of dried seed, pod or shell will work!

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  35. Fatima says

    August 3, 2015 at 10:30 am

    That door that ladder that bird this all is so dreamy i wish to be a dwarf and start living my own life their its just so beautiful , thank u for sharing such lovely thing , this mad my day i am feeling happy from inside i dnt know why.

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      August 5, 2015 at 11:28 am

      Thanks Fatima, that’s so nice of you!

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  36. Mary says

    July 31, 2015 at 10:29 pm

    It’s cute to look at, but where do the fairies enter their home? No open windows or doors! :)

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      August 5, 2015 at 11:34 am

      Fairies are magic. They don’t need open windows and doors ;)

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      • Pam says

        April 3, 2016 at 9:20 pm

        LOL!! Good answer!! ?

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  37. Donna Holmen says

    July 29, 2015 at 4:27 pm

    Love your fairy house! My teen and I have recently purchased a couple of items as we are going to build a couple in our yard. Thank you for the ideas! Since we are just starting out, I didn’t know about the moss but I love the look it gives and it makes sense. Also, at Hobby Lobby there are little fairy charm items in the jewelry section that can add some charm if they have the right look. Our fairy houses will be a little more hidden. Thank you for the ideas!!

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      July 31, 2015 at 3:27 pm

      Thanks Donna! Thanks for letting me know about the jewelry section, I will definitely be checking there on my next trip :)

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  38. Lee-Anne says

    July 28, 2015 at 7:38 pm

    I live in Australia, and with the winter trees died off, I’ve found a lovely little nook, just right for a fairy garden like this. My kids are all teenagers now, but 1 is still very into fairies.. I’m thinking a special Mother/daughter weekend could be coming up? We may even include a tinkerbell movie marathon.
    Thanks for the inspiration and to whoever shared this on FaceBook! FaIrY kIsSeS tO yOu… XxXxXxXx

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      July 31, 2015 at 3:31 pm

      Sounds like such fun Lee-Anne!

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  39. Suzie P. says

    July 28, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    LOVE the house – it’s super cute! I am inspired by this – the picture of the weeds really did it for me as I have a little spot just like that and never knew how to fix it. That said, I can’t find any dried botanical pods or seed pods anywhere locally or online. Clearly I’m searching for the wrong thing. I like the texture of those, as well as the color. Can you tell me what to look for (what they are called), or even better, where you got them? Closest thing I can find are dried flowers, and those aren’t durable enough to live outside.

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      July 28, 2015 at 12:33 pm

      Thanks Suzie! The ones that I used came from Hobby Lobby. You are not the first person to ask about these so now I wish I had paid better attention to where exactly in the store I found them. I know they were in the floral department, and they are pictured above in the photo of the supplies. There’s no bar code or anything, and I wasn’t able to google anything either, but the clear plastic container says “exotic dried natural botanicals” and they were marked at $5.99, but all florals were on sale for 50%. Not that that matters in your search LOL Hope that helps!

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  40. Lynn says

    July 28, 2015 at 10:57 am

    I live in mid NY. Do you bring this in during the winter? I’m thinking yes as the snow would ruin everything. I LOVE this! Think I will start crafting it this winter for the spring!

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      July 28, 2015 at 12:34 pm

      Yes, I do plan to bring them in for the winter. I’m guessing I may need to replace the moss after this summer, but I will definitely publish an update on this post at the end of the season.

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      • Jennifer M says

        July 30, 2015 at 11:40 am

        I fell in love with your Fairy Garden and was so happy I could print the instructions (very easy to follow btw) but no picture of your garden printed, so I copied and pasted a photo of your completed garden. I surely hope that I haven’t infringed on your rights as it clearly shows your title in the picture. I find it easier to follow the directions when I can also refer to a finished product. Of course mine will have my own colors and touches so it won’t look exactly alike. I’m so excited to start but also thought about being able to bring it in to preserve it from our serious Iowa winters. I decided a small piece of plywood would suit perfectly as I’ll be using moss and other things to cover the wood. So my other question is: does your garden cover the entire window box and roughly how long is it? Just want to say how much I enjoy your posts!

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        • Amanda Formaro says

          July 31, 2015 at 3:30 pm

          Hi Jennifer Totally fine on the picture. I’ve actually just changed my printable versions so that a small photo now prints with the instructions as well. :) Wht a great idea with the plywood, very smart! That wouldn’t have worked for me since I had to work around some live flowers, but it’s brilliant! And my fairy garden does not cover the entire window box, I just put it in the area where nothing would grow. But that means the fairy garden is surrounded by real flowers :) <3

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  41. Suzie P. says

    July 27, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    This house is super cute! Can you tell me what those seed pods are called, or better yet where to find them? I’ve looked locally and online and can’t seem to put my hands on anything that even resembles seed pods or anything that might work. I’m trying to create my very own fairy garden – the “before” pictures of the weeds inspired me to fill in an empty space in my garden!

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      July 28, 2015 at 12:36 pm

      These remind me of those cotton plant type pods, but they are actually dried flowers or something. They are hard and pretty sturdy. I replied to your other comment about where to get them :)

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      • Allison says

        February 7, 2016 at 8:25 am

        I believe those are the dried petals of a money plant.

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        • Zara Littley says

          March 26, 2016 at 9:25 pm

          actually it’s just uncounted, beige coloured popuri, you can buy online or at IKEA

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    • Irene says

      August 12, 2015 at 2:49 am

      I love pistachio nuts and am always wondering what to do with the shells .. if you still are having trouble finding suitable seed pods, I wonder if they might be a suitable alternative?

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      • Amanda Formaro says

        August 21, 2015 at 9:05 am

        That’s a great idea Irene!

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  42. Susan says

    July 27, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    Hello,
    Love the fairy garden . Did you use livíng moss? How did it cope with the glùe?
    Thank you.
    Susan

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      July 28, 2015 at 12:37 pm

      Hi Susan! The package says “preserved moss” :)

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      • Arshiya says

        July 29, 2015 at 2:21 pm

        Hi. Lovely beautifully made. I’ll make it for sure. Amanda can u help me with some things. Need to know if all this used is artificial?? Or real too.. As moss if grows wld b my question.

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        • Amanda Formaro says

          July 31, 2015 at 3:26 pm

          Hi Arshiya :) The bag of moss says “preserved moss”, I bought it at Hobby Lobby. It looks real, but I’m afraid that’s all I know. I did find this:

          “Preserved moss is dead, no amount of moisture or tender care is going to bring it back. It is often treated with chemicals and dyed for decorative use.”

          Hope that helps!

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  43. Linda says

    July 26, 2015 at 10:01 pm

    I have one in my flower bed right beside the door. I call it gnomeville dince l have little gnomes all around. I too couldnt grow anything there. But now weeds are growing. First year Tried round up. Second year Tried newspaper covered with weed control screen. Dont know what to try next. I just know l love my gnomeville !

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      July 27, 2015 at 8:25 am

      Weeds are such a pain! Have you tried the landscape screen they sell at home depot?

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      • Gale says

        April 7, 2016 at 12:40 am

        Try a very thick layer of newspaper and cover with the landscape plastic. I put pine bark on top of that, anchored it down and waited. I actually kept it down two seasons because I was trying to kill a 12 x 12 foot square of “bear grass” with bulbs as big as a baking potato! When I pulled off the plastic there was nothing there but the richest dirt I’ve ever seen. Roots, newspaper and those huge potatoes totally gone!

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    • Gayle Borovian says

      June 28, 2016 at 9:02 am

      Hi
      I know you posted “a long time ago” ….but just wanted to let you know that I use artificial grass which is inexpensive indoor/outdoor carpeting under my fairy & gnome garden displays and it works beautifully!!! I had the same problems you did. You can purchase this artificial grass in lots of places and I sell it on my FairyDelights ETSY Shop. You can cut it to the exact size you like with regular scissors, the water goes right through the artificial grass and it just looks fantastic. Since you can cut the grass, you can place real plants where ever you like & with the water going right through the artificial grass – the plants get rain ‘watered’. PLUS it blocks weed growth :-)
      Best of luck!
      Gayle

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      • Amanda Formaro says

        July 9, 2016 at 9:31 am

        Awesome, thank you so much for that tip!

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  44. Beth Vitagliano says

    July 26, 2015 at 9:36 pm

    Like your simple to use and fun to make ideas! Thanks!

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      July 27, 2015 at 8:25 am

      Thank you Beth!

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  45. Barbara says

    July 26, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    I really like this fairy garden! Will have to make me one! Thanks!

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      July 27, 2015 at 8:26 am

      Thanks Barbara, I’m glad you like it and hope you get to make one :)

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      • MeLisa says

        March 9, 2016 at 2:27 pm

        Amanda, Sorry to ask a silly question, but it’s ok for this to get rained on?

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        • Amanda Formaro says

          March 15, 2016 at 7:40 am

          I would be concerned about it getting wet. I would only put this in a location that is sheltered or doesn’t receive much rain. Mine is in a window box, but that box is covered by an awning. Actually as I stated in the post, the main reason I did this was because that window box doesn’t get the rain so the flowers always die. :(

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    • JoAnn says

      May 17, 2016 at 10:46 am

      Thanks for all your ideals just love them I’m making my own fairy gardens I have enjoyed your Craft’s and ect. Thanks Amanda

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  46. Chris says

    July 25, 2015 at 7:11 pm

    ADORABLE. Cutest thing I’ve ever seen. Thanks.

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      July 26, 2015 at 10:14 am

      Thank you Chris!

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      • Mehreen says

        July 31, 2015 at 12:30 am

        Thank you so much for your wonderful art crafts
        I’m really enjoying. I’m kindergarten art and craft teacher so it’s help me lot
        Thanks.
        Mehreen.

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        • Amanda Formaro says

          July 31, 2015 at 3:30 pm

          Thank you Mehreen, so glad you are finding ideas here!

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  47. Kim Daves says

    July 25, 2015 at 7:41 am

    Love this iam trying to do one myself with the mini outdoor furniture with a grill cooler table chair and a lamp lol. Trying to grow my own stuff plants grass. So its better to hot glue than supper glue I using skewers trying to .make a gazebo for mine it keep falling apart. Thanks I’ll try hot glue. Love the stuff you post hugs God bless you

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      July 26, 2015 at 10:15 am

      Sounds like fun Kim! :)

      Reply
  48. Jan Boerema says

    July 25, 2015 at 6:14 am

    I love fairy gardens and have one inside. Made from a new oil pan people catch oil in when changing oil. I put dirt in it and a couple of small fairies, used small miniatures I have around the house, one earring that’s a flower, tiny mouse and stones for a pathway. Also used slices of wood – make a table from wood too. It’s fun and one can be as creative as their minds allow them. I put a baby tears plant in and it has taken off! Need to trim if often, Some small plants work well but water once a week or as needed….have a jade plant in there too……love it, and thanks for your ideas – may add a house to mine too.

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      July 26, 2015 at 10:15 am

      That sounds awesome Jan!

      Reply
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