Fairy Garden Ideas: 21 Best DIY Fairy Garden Accessories

Fairy gardens are a great passion project and hobby to invest your time in. It enables you to explore your creative capabilities while making beautiful objects to decorate your home. However, with all the different fairy garden ideas, you’re going to need easy accessories to improve your design and fill your garden with gorgeous little trinkets.

We’ve put together a guide to find out everything you need to know on how to make a fairy garden and also a complete collection of DIY fairy garden accessories you can make that will instantly uplift your decoration.

From furniture ideas, and adorable little acorn houses to an incredible teacup fairy garden and even a noteworthy collection of fairy garden ideas to try, making these trinkets will be the best decision you’ve made so far.

But before we head over to the tutorials, let’s delve into the aspects of fairy gardens:

What Is A Fairy Garden?

Fairy gardens are magical miniature decorative pieces that are compiled in a pot or container using an arrangement of small fairy-themed objects with the addition of different plants and succulents.

If you’re new to fairy garden creations, then this is all you need to know.

Let’s begin:

How To Make An Indoor And Outdoor Fairy Garden

Making an indoor fairy garden is very simple.

There isn’t any written rule that states you have to use a certain fairy garden design for indoors only. You can easily create an outdoor fairy garden using any of the designs.

1. Pick a container

When you’re a beginner at fairy gardens, there isn’t any need to choose a big project. Keep things basic and start with a small container fairy garden.

This could be made possible by using a bowl, clay pot, or even a plastic container from your kitchen.

Did you know? A teacup fairy garden over at The DIY Mommy is also a great beginner project to start with that is quick and easy to make.

They’re also super adorable and one of the best mini fairy garden ideas that will instantly hook you into this crazy popular trend!

2. Fill The Container 

Next, you’ll need supplies like potting soil to fill the container and different sizes of rocks. Once you’ve placed your potting soil in the container, it’s time to decorate the fairy garden.

3. Pick A Theme

This step is important if you want to make sure your fairy garden looks a certain way and you can do this by choosing a theme.

Examples of themes could be seasonal, fantasy, or whimsical but you aren’t bound by using a specific theme. Just go with what you feel and think looks right.

4. Gather Your Supplies

Fairy gardens are going to need a variety of different supplies. This can be plants, flowers, or succulents, it’s totally up to you.

But if you don’t want to maintain the fairy garden, then just switch the real plants with faux plants! Once you’ve arranged the green plants, it’s time to fill the fairy garden with adorable little accessories.

Use small trinkets like toy mushrooms, animals, a small house, gemstones, sand, and even sticks to make your garden look like a real fairy garden.

Miniature fairy rocks like these are great if you want to create a rock pathway or just fill up missing areas. Trust me, when you spot those missing areas, it will bug you until you fill them up.

5. Decorate Your Fairy Garden

Now, there are many decorating ideas for starting an indoor or outdoor fairy garden, but if you want an easy beginner idea that will turn out amazing, then this is the perfect tutorial you’ll need to try, especially with the kids!

What I love the most about this succulent fairy garden is that though it’s extremely easy to put together, the design makes it stand out from most fairy garden ideas that make use of succulents.

Its tiny details such as the small succulents placed in the garden, the little toy fountain in the corner, the fairy doll placed on the other side, and the wooden step pathway prove the point that if you keep things simple, you’ll be able to create a fairy garden that isn’t childish but gorgeously detailed instead.

Fairy Garden Accessories

Now that you know just about everything you need when it comes to fairy gardens, let’s learn how to make our fairy garden accessories using a few supplies you probably already have at home.

1. DIY Wooden Fairy Stairs

Idea via WhereTheGnomesLive

Every fairy garden needs some version of steps or a pathway that leads to a house. Especially, if it runs high up – a double-story or triple-story fairy house.

This is a great way to a staircase for less by using birch wood rounds.

All you have to do is glue the wood rounds together and you’ve just created a simple wooden staircase! These wooden rounds are also ideal if you want to create a pathway.

2. DIY Hot Glue Waterfall

Found on Happiness Is Crafting

Who would have thought a simple craft supply like a hot glue gun could create this gorgeous waterfall effect?

I’ve always been curious as to how everyone else creates these water effects for their fairy gardens and now I finally do.

SEE ALSO: 20 Unbelievable Glue Gun Craft Ideas

It’s stunning – not to mention if you include this accessory, your fairy garden will look grand.

3. DIY Thimble Planters

Found on smallworldland

Do you have extra thimbles? Simply grab them from a sewing kit and turn them into these adorable planters to add extra detail to your fairy garden. It’s a small yet impactful way that will make a difference in the way you decorate.

4. DIY Mushroom House

Found on Casaetrend

A mushroom house is a must if you’re looking for a quick and easy way to add some sort of unique house to a fairy garden. When there is no fairy house, it becomes quite obvious that something is missing and this tutorial is a great way to make a house that even lights up.

You’ll need to use a votive candle holder for the jar and decorate the outside using polymer clay. You can add small details like little flowers or follow along with the tutorial to achieve the look.

5. DIY Fairy Doors

Found on Trilby Works

Having a fairy door is just as important as including all the other fairy garden accessories.

Here you’ll find different ways to create a door using various supplies such as wood and stone.

The small details done on the door can change the way it looks so be sure to give it your best shot.

6. Soda Bottle Fairy House

Found on My Pinterventures

Okay, I’m really so excited to show you this fairy garden idea! This is such a brilliant way to reuse an old item and turn it into a glorious creation.

All you have to do is recycle a soda bottle and turn it into a fairy house by cutting out the doors, and windows, and layering paper pieces to make it look like roof tiles.

7. Twig Fairy Lodge

Found on The Juise

If the soda bottle house didn’t leave you too impressed, then I’m sure you’re going to love this fairy house made from twigs!

The fairies will love their new home. To make this twig house, you’ll need to collect a few sticks and cut them down to size for the front, sides, and roof of the home.

Once you’ve arranged them accordingly, glue the pieces together.

8. Magical Toad Stool

Idea via The Magic Onions

Add a magical touch to your fairy garden with these pretty toadstools. They are easy to make and it’s a great way to add a pop of color and detail to the garden.

You can easily place a few of these around the fairy house. To make these toadstools, you need to use polymer clay to make the top and bottom.

These are just too adorable for words.

9. Acorn Birdhouse

Found on Empress of Dirt

This is a small project you can try to add extra detail to the fairy garden using real acorns. You can find the acorns around the yard or if there aren’t any, simply purchase them online or in a local store.

You’ll need to drill a small hole in the middle and paint the acorn.

Once you’ve completed that, just attach it to a rod or stick to hold it up. You can decorate them further by adding a little bird somewhere around or a tiny sign saying “birdhouse”.

10. Pebble-Pasted Bottle Fairy House

Found on The Fairy Garden

This pebble fairy house is one of a kind.

To make this house, you’ll need to acquire and glue various sizes of pebbles onto a plain house shape. Add a few other small items like shells to give it a mystical effect.

Sort of like a forest house in a fairy tale, don’t you agree?

It’s a fantastic weekend project you can invest your time and effort into.

11. Fairy Garden Well

Found on The Juise

This fairy garden well is simple and easy to make despite how complicated it looks. You’ll need to glue the sticks together to form the shape of the roof and pebbles can be used to create the base of the well.

12. Tea Cup Garden Ornament

Found on I Heart Nap Time

As I’ve mentioned before, I’m completely obsessed with teacup fairy garden ideas.

Simply because it’s such an easy way to create something pretty without having to go and buy any additional supplies. I can just grab an old teacup and reuse it, you know?

This particular teacup garden is less detailed than the others so you won’t need that many things to decorate. However, in this case, the main attraction is the teacup.

13. Pine Cone Fairy Dome

Found on A Little Fur In The Paint

Don’t you love how detailed this fairy garden dome is?

I feel this creation is something we should use to draw inspiration from and make our fairy garden accessories look as unique and gorgeous as this one.

Luckily for us, there’s a full tutorial that will show you how to make this dome from scratch using pine cones.

The only problem though is that the pictures are no longer available but there are detailed written instructions you can follow.

14. DIY Fairy Ladder

Found on fairygardeners

If you need to make a small ladder for your fairy garden, then try this idea.

All you need is to get a stick from the yard and break them into smaller pieces. Then use colorful yarn to join the sticks together to create this ladder.

15. Fairy Garden Path

Found on Beneath The Ferns

This tutorial is a must-try if you want to create a detailed mosaic stone pathway for your fairy garden.

However, the only expensive item in this project is the polymer clay stones but this unique design is worth investing in.

16. DIY Pool

Found on HGTV

If you’ve been struggling with trying to figure out how to create a pool for your fairy garden, then this seashell idea will solve all your problems.

All you need is a large-sized seashell, fill it with water, and add a small flower to make it look exotic. This particular accessory will fit incredibly well if you have a mermaid theme going on.

If you don’t want to use actual water, create a water effect with the hot glue gun technique from before, or use a liquid polymer to get a water effect.

17. Fairy Garden Pond

Idea via Smart Pond

Here’s a completely different way to make it look like your fairy garden has a pond or creek simply by adding bright blue gemstones. As the light reflects, it will give off a sort of shining water effect.

18. DIY Wood Fence and Hammock

Found on The Magic Onions

If you want to make a fairy garden look fun and creative, add this hammock feature to it. This is easy to make.

All you need is a small piece of patterned fabric, sew a few strings on either side, and attach it to twigs.

To build the fence, cut the twigs into similar sizes and glue them together. Yes, we did say it was that easy!

19. DIY Popsicle Bench

Found on Meatloaf and Melodrama

Popsicles can be used to make so made different things and these benches are one of them.

All you need to do is place the popsicle sticks together and arrange them into sections. Glue the seat, backing, and legs together and place it on the soil where you’d like your bench to be seated.

20. DIY Miniature Tools

Found on Hometalk

Everyone will love these tiny miniature garden tools, especially if your fairy garden theme is farming or gardening.

You can place these tools next to the yard or flowers. However, you might need more advanced skills when it comes to this wiring project.

21. DIY Dragonflies

Found on Filth Wizardry

If you’re keeping a fantasy theme, a few of these dragonflies will make your garden stand out. You can paint them in different colors and even add a bit of glitter to make the wings look more majestic.

Fairy Garden Ideas: Tips To Get Started

In addition to showing you how to create fairy garden accessories, I thought it would only be fair to show you some of the incredible fairy garden ideas you can try.

There are so many to choose from that it’s incredibly easy to get lost when you’re trying to pick the best design to make.

These fairy garden ideas are our most loved ones of all and when someone asks us to recommend them a unique design, these are usually the ones that should be made (at least once):

1. Build A Stone Fairy House

This miniature stone fairy house is real goals right here. Its simplicity makes this gorgeous creation stand out and one you should try making shortly.

The tiny details just show how much thought was put into this design.

There isn’t an exact tutorial on how to make this stone house but with a stone technique, you can easily draw inspiration from this design and create your own.

2. Create A Magical Fairy Garden

Found on Little Tudor On The Prairie

Light up your yard with this stunning fairy garden that turns on at night. Luckily for you, there’s a full tutorial that will show you how to step up the solar LED system and also how to arrange this beautiful container fairy garden.

3. Use A Broken Pot

As I’ve mentioned before, recycling old things is always fun. If you have a few broken pots around the yard or in your home, turn them into this fantastic layered broken pot garden.

Heck, if you’re feeling bold, go ahead and break a few pots to create this amazing fairy garden.

4. Make A Fairy Garden In A Terrarium

Found on Cupcakes Clothes

Terrariums will always be my first love and this particular tutorial is outstanding. If you need to decorate your home decor that will make a huge impact, this is the way to go.

These adorable fairy garden terrariums will look stunning on a shelf or as a centerpiece for the living room. Totally up to you!

5. Make A Fairy Garden Basket

Found on Echoes of Laughter

I’ve always wanted to dip my feet (so to say) in fairy garden baskets, so when I came across this incredible arrangement of succulent plants, stone pathways, small flowers, and a fairy house, my mind was made and my hands were ready for action.

Which Are The Best Fairy Garden Plants?

Plants are one of the main focus when it comes to fairy gardens.

We could say it’s the main attraction to fairy gardens, so it is indeed of utmost importance to include the best plants in a fairy garden.

Here are a few plants you can include:

• Succulents
• Spikemoss
• Elfin Thyme
• English Boxwood
• Weeping Fig
• Golden Japanese Stonecrop
• Miniature Daisies

Maintaining A Fairy Garden

It might not have been too obvious but if you had used real plants and flowers, then you’re going to need to care and maintain the fairy garden. Here are a few essential tips and tricks you’re going to need:

1. Soil Maintenance And Plant Care

Plants are going to need good light, excellent potting soil, and good drainage to ensure they grow well and their overall health is well-maintained.

2. Fertilizing

Depending on your chosen plants, you’ll be able to tell how much fertilizers or watering you are going to need but this banana peel uses is also a great hack worth checking out that will save you money and effort.

3. Pruning

Make sure to inspect the leaves and plants for any damage or pests. You can also use a pruning technique to get rid of any dead leaves and stems.

4. Layering

Make sure little stones, gravel or sand don’t get mixed with the soil, try using black plastic or a piece of weed barrier to separate these layers.

So, there you have it. Four best ways to care for and maintain a fairy garden.

However, I do want to leave this amazing guide on how to care for your miniature indoor plants that I feel will help you, in the long run, to make sure your plants are healthy and living at their optimum.

Let’s Begin

You now know everything you need to.

We’ve gone through the best ways to start a fairy garden, the supplies you need to make one, the incredible accessories you can make in a day to even the best fairy garden ideas you can try.

So, tell me, what’s holding you back from creating the most gorgeous item in the world?

As you can tell, making a fairy garden isn’t as complicated as it may seem at first. As long as you have the correct fairy garden supplies, you can make just about any design.

Some tutorials and ideas will help you improve your skills and make your gardens more professional.

Just note that the more you do something, the better you become at it.

There’s no need to aim for perfection but instead use your imagination to make the best of it.

These are magical fairy gardens we’re talking about. So, let’s put some magic into it, what say you?

Let me know your thoughts on these fairy garden ideas and which one was your absolute favorite.