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Miniature Fairy Garden Ideas

By: Author Melissa Coleman

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Have you seen the new Fairy Garden trend? They are so adorably cute. You can create your own little world with these miniature fairy garden ideas.

You can create your own little world with these miniature fairy garden ideas.



In just an hour or two, you can have them all furnished with fairies, plants, moss, and more.


If you are looking to get started on one today I am sharing with you 12 awesome ideas including different container options.


Plus you can't go wrong with these miniature fairy garden accessories. So many cute ways to decorate them.

This is a great way to get outside and create something fun with the kids. If you make one for yourself be sure to tag me on Instagram.

How to create a miniature fairy garden

You can create your own little world with these miniature fairy garden ideas.
Why just do a simple fairy garden when you can have a whole fairy garden condominium. This tiered fairy garden from Unskinny Boppy is so cute. Those miniature Adirondacks though right?

You can create your own little world with these miniature fairy garden ideas.
If you are looking for miniature fairy gardens ideas for kids this milk cartoon route could be a good bet.

You can create your own little world with these miniature fairy garden ideas.
Have an old suitcase or really anything broken and unused could do the trick. I am thinking maybe old tires or water fountains?

You can create your own little world with these miniature fairy garden ideas.
If doing a whole setup isn't your thing you could go extra miniature and create a teacup fairy garden.

You can create your own little world with these miniature fairy garden ideas.
I love this terrarium idea for a fairy garden. It would look super cute sitting on a bookcase.

You can create your own little world with these miniature fairy garden ideas.
Have an old stump still hanging around? It can cost a pretty penny to have someone come out and grind them down so why not just make them pretty by turning them into a fairy garden.

You can create your own little world with these miniature fairy garden ideas.
Have you ever been to a flea market and it seems like all you can find is old wooden crates? Now here is an idea that you could actually bring one home for.

You can create your own little world with these miniature fairy garden ideas.
What about a lantern that isn't being used anymore?

You can create your own little world with these miniature fairy garden ideas.
or.... a kid's old wagon. I find this one really charming.

You can create your own little world with these miniature fairy garden ideas.
Our first thought when a pot breaks is to toss it out but now you can turn them into something super cute.

You can create your own little world with these miniature fairy garden ideas.
I found it!!! A reason to continue my obsession with galvanized buckets. hahaha!

You can create your own little world with these miniature fairy garden ideas.
Last but not least, probably one of my favorite miniature fairy garden ideas for a container is an old birdbath. Especially if you have one that leaks. Time to turn it into something else.

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