You can make a fairy garden terrarium in a mason jar in just minutes. These make great gift ideas or decor inside or outside your home this spring and summer.
How To Make A Fairy Garden Terrarium
I don't know about you, but the fairies at my house are living the life! I love making these adorable fairy gardens to have around my home. It really makes my back porch feel magical with the fairy nightlights, fairy house jars filled with herbs, and a fairy garden planter around. I've even got a Christmas version for the holidays!
Now, I've decided the fairies need a terrarium with woodland creatures! This is such an easy craft and a little something different from the traditional fairy gardens. The fairy garden items are placed inside a mason jar to create the cutest scene of a deer in the woods.
Read on to see how to make your own fairy garden mason jar and even give them as gifts for Mother's Day. If you have missed any of the quick and easy Mother's Day crafts we have shared this week, be sure to check out the ideas from day 1 and day 2. You will also want to scroll to the bottom of this post to see the other 15-minute crafts from today.
Supplies Needed To Make A Fairy Garden Terrarium
- Mason jar (these smooth sided versions work best)
- Fairy garden miniatures
- Rocks (purchase or use from your yard)
- Moss
- Craft sticks
- Brown ink
- Clay or small wood bead
- Scissors
- Hot glue and glue gun
Step 1: Make Fairy Door
Start by making a fairy door.
To determine the width of the fairy house door, place a few craft sticks side-by-side until the desired width is reached. Then use hot glue to attach them, with another craft stick across the back, as shown below.
Step 2: Cut, Stain & Add Door Knob To Fairy Door
After drying, trim the craft sticks to the desired length and round the top with your scissors. Use the ink pad to stain the door brown.
After the ink is dry, add a small ball of air-dry clay or a wood bead as a doorknob with hot glue.
Step 3: Assemble Fairy Garden Terrarium
Now, you need to assemble your fairy garden terrarium in your mason jar.
Start by adding some rocks to the bottom and covering those with moss. Then, place some moss up the back of the jar and place the door against that moss. Use hot glue to secure the objects.
Finally, add miniatures of your choice to finish off the jar.
TIP: Tweezers or pliers may be helpful when reaching into the jar.
Once you are happy with the look of your fairy garden terrarium, you can then give this one to mom or keep it for yourself. It will look great in your spring or summer decor.
I love these little jars and am using them around my home. I do think that most moms would love a fairy garden terrarium as well!
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FAQs About DIY Fairy Garden
Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions I receive about this fairy garden terrarium. If your question isn’t listed, feel free to drop it in the comments, and I’ll be happy to help!
Can I Adjust The Size Of The Mason Jar?
Yes, you can! However, if you adjust the size of the mason jar, you will need to find miniautes in the correct size to fit inside your jar.
Where Can I Buy Fairy Miniatures?
You can buy fairy miniatures at any craft store or online!
If you are at the craft store, you will want to look in their miniature or floral/garden sections. If you are making this DIY fairy garden around spring or summertime, the fairy miniatures might be displayed more prominently in the store.
Also, if you want to make this craft more budget-friendly, you can find fairy miniatures (and even moss) at Dollar Tree!
Do I Need A Specific Glue Gun For This Project?
No! You can use whatever glue gun you have on hand.
With that being said, I do think a detail point glue gun is ideal for this project because it can help you glue down all the small miniatures without needing a ton of glue. If you want to learn more about glue guns and are looking for some helpful tips for using them, check out the resources below!
3 More Fairy Crafts
If you love this fairy garden terrarium, here are some other fairy crafts that you won’t want to miss!
- Fairy Wreath DIY: Easy Fairy Garden Spring Wreath Idea
- Mason Jar Gift Ideas with a Fairy Garden Top
- DIY Fairy Garden: An Adorable Spring Craft
I can imagine a tiny string of fairy lights in there too for a night light, maybe.