How to Make a Fairy Garden Wreath

I have always had a fascination with miniatures. Every year, I enjoy creating wee fairy and gnome gardens in my backyard. Living in the Northeast, I usually have to wait until May to get digging in the garden. An indoor fairy wreath is just what I needed to get me in the mood for spring.

Gather your supplies. On a safe working surface, I started out by adhering sphagnum moss to the bottom portion of the wreath with floral wire.

I picked up a small tiny hanging birdhouse along with a balsa wood oval shape. I gently pried the tiny roost from the house. Then, I cut the string off the top. Next, I cut the oval shape to look like a miniature door and hot glued it into place.

Next, I glued on dried lichen for the home's siding. I applied raffia in strips to adorn the door. For the roof, I used pinecone pieces to look like shingles and mosses to cover up the rooftop. An acorn cap and airplant combo completes the look on top.

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

Then I glued the fairy house in place. I had envisioned what a fairy house would look like hidden among the moss of the forest floor. I didn't necessarily want the fairies to be present in the wreath because I wanted my imagination to ponder just who might reside in such a tiny little home and garden.

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

This wreath can be enjoyed outside but should be protected from freezing temperatures and direct weather. It can do well inside in a bright sunny location. Mist the airplants and succulents about once per week.