Fairy Gardens

I have yet to make a true fairy garden; you know, those little sections of your garden that you devote to the little fairy statues and other mini items to make the fairies comfy.  I decided that the first thing I need to do to start my fairy garden is to come up with a list of items I could use for it--cost-effective items, mind you--not expensive things in my garden!  It is not necessary.  Now for that list:

• fairies from thrift stores, dollar stores, garage sales, anywhere cheap
• a small fairy-sized plot of land in my garden (or I could make a new garden--always excites my hubby when I dig up another garden (believe that if you are of the female gender!).  
• large container in which to place soil and plant a fairy garden if no room in garden
• rocks--ones I paint or get my students to paint--glitter is always welcome for some sparkle factor in the sunshine!
• seashells
• mini teacups or normal-size ones
• small plastic frogs, turtles, etc.
• mini furniture
• interesting plants--I love ferns and think of frilly and fun when I see them, so I would definitely use them; moss
• stepping stones
• ceramic or plastic mushrooms
• small houses
• plastic or ceramic birds
• twigs to make fences, doorways, etc.
• little butterflies
• gems
• tiny birdhouses
• craft sticks made into doors, windows, etc.
• miniature mirrors
• mini lamp posts like you see at Christmas time for in villages
• bendable branches to be used for archways
• marbles for placement on golf tees as garden globes
• acorns
• pinecones
• small logs
• anything miniature, really--no rules!

Possible Fairy Garden Containers:

old wheelbarrows

old furniture

old chairs with pot inset

sandbox

large flower pot

old tub

basket with liner

pretty dish large enough for purpose

large pot