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How to Make a Fairy Garden for a Child

If you’re looking to lean how to make a fairy garden for a child, you probably won’t be surprised to hear that it’s very different than making a fairy garden for an adult but it’s just as much (or even MORE) fun. I make most of my fairy gardens with my kids, and they enjoy it as much as I do, but I’ll admit… there are times I find myself saying “don’t touch that until we take pictures” or “please don’t squish that, honey!”.

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Some of the more delicate décor or some of the DIY items that take more time (like these polymer clay veggies) just aren’t as great for kids as they are for grown-ups (and fairies of course).

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How to Make a Fairy Garden for a Child –  in 4 steps

First and most important, in my opinion, is to remember it it’s FOR THE KID – not for you! (I’m just saying, because I have to be reminded all the time hahaha.) This means – mom – don’t be so controlling. It doesn’t have to be perfect, let them have fun.

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Step 1: decide how DIY and involved you want your kid’s fairy garden to be

As far as how to build a fairy garden for kids, and how much parent help is required, you have three options: A) Buy a kit and follow the instructions (low DIY / little parent help needed) There are tons of fairy garden kits for kids on Amazon and you can get a few at craft stores, but they are really lacking imo.

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B) Buy some pre-made houses + fairies from the dollar store (or online) and DIY some décor (medium DIY / some adult help needed) This is a better option than the above, I think – it saves some time (or some headache if you’re not really crafty), but still allows for FAR more imagination. You can get a lot more bang for your buck at the dollar store than with an online kit too if you ask me!

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C) DIY your entire fairy garden (very DIY / lots of adult help needed) Obviously, this is what I’d do because I LOVE MAKING FAIRY GARDEN STUFF, hahaha. And my kids do too! We love to make the houses and all the décor. It absolutely does take a lot more time, but the process is priceless, and we get to spend that creative time together.

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Step 2: choose and prepare  the container

Choose almost anything as a fairy garden container. (If you opted to purchase a kit, this is likely included.) I have seen some upcycle their old water tables into fairy gardens for their kids, or you can use a flower pot you have laying around! When consider how to make a fairy garden for a child – think kid’s things for containers! Wagons, old sandboxes, or plastic toy boxes could make fun containers!

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