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How to make a fairy garden wreath

Introduction

I have always been fascinated by miniatures. Every year, I like to create little fairy and gnome gardens in my backyard. Living in the Northeast, I usually have to wait until May to dig in the garden. An indoor fairy wreath is just what I needed to get me in the mood for spring.

Step 1

How to make a fairy garden wreath

melissa caughey

Create the forest floor

Gather your supplies. On a secure work surface, I started by attaching sphagnum moss to the bottom of the wreath with floral wire.

Step 2

How to make a fairy garden wreath

melissa caughey

From bird house to fairy house

I picked up a small hanging birdhouse along with an oval shape made of balsa wood. I gently pulled the little chicken coop out of the house. Then I cut the rope off the top. Next, I cut the oval shape to look like a miniature door and glued it in place.

Step 3

How to make a fairy garden wreath

melissa caughey

A moss transformation

Next, I glued the dried lichen to the house siding. I applied raffia in strips to decorate the door. For the roof I used pineapple pieces to look like shingles and moss to cover the roof. An acorn cap and airplant combination completes the look on top.

Pro Tip

A low temperature glue gun is safe to use on air plants and will not cause damage.

Stage 4

How to make a fairy garden wreath

melissa caughey

The picket fence

Next, I cut a length of small white picket fence the size of a fairy and glued it along the back just above the moss.

Step 5

How to make a fairy garden wreath

melissa caughey

Add the house

I then glued the fairy house in place. She had imagined what a fairy house would look like hidden among the moss on the forest floor. I didn't necessarily want the fairies to be present in the crown because I wanted my imagination to ponder who could reside in such a tiny house and garden.

Pro Tip

The fence can provide additional support for the fairy house, as well as extra moss strategically glued into nooks and crannies.

Step 6

How to make a fairy garden wreath

Add succulents and air plants

To create the fairy garden, I took a variety of succulent cuttings. With the low temperature hot glue gun I glued them in place. I also glued on a variety of air plants as well. A sweet pink butterfly adds a final touch of whimsy.

Pro Tip

Hot glue will not damage succulents when applied to the stem, but it does not cover the cut end of the succulent.

Step 7

How to make a fairy garden wreath

Crown care

This wreath can be enjoyed outside, but should be protected from freezing temperatures and direct weather. It can do well in a bright and sunny place. Spray planes and succulents once a week.