3-Tier DIY Indoor Fairy Garden
Make an indoor fairy garden that will be the envy of all your guests. This stunning tiered fairy garden will make a stunning decoration for your sun room. Learn how to make a tiered plant and paint your planters with vivid colors. Collect your favorite fairy figurines and choose your plants. Once you put it all together, it will stand tall and really be a conversation piece at parties! The fairy garden trend is one most of us can get on board with. Those mini figurines and furniture are just too cute!
Estimated Cost$11-$20
Time to CompleteIn an evening
Primary TechniquePainting
Project TypeMake a Project
Materials List
- Testors Fluorescent Sprays
- Testors Chalkboard Sprays
- Testors Enamel Markers
- Testors Universal Bonding Primer
- 3 Terra Cotta Pots Of Different Sizes
- Painter's tape
- Kraft Paper
- Lint-Free Cloth
- Chalk or Chalk Marker
- Gloves For Painting And Gardening
- Potting Soil
- Plants and Fairy Garden Pieces
- Trowel
- Stones
Instructions
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Always work in a well-ventilated area, such as outside or in an open garage. Prime pots using Rust-Oleum’s Universal Bonding Primer to all 3 pots inside & outside. Let dry.
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Add the painters tape and paper to prep all three pots for adding the fluorescent paints.
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For the small pot, spray the Fluorescent Yellow Paint to the top area inside and outside of the pot. Let dry.
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For the medium pot, spray the Fluorescent Pink Paint to the top area inside and outside of the pot. Let dry.
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For the large pot, spray the Fluorescent Green Paint to the top area inside and outside of the pot. Let dry.
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Take off the painters tape & paper from all three pots.
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Add the painters tape and paper to prep all three pots for adding the chalkboard paint.
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Add the Chalkboard paint to the lower area of all three pots. Let dry. Then remove the painter's tape and paper.
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Using the White Enamel marker, paint a line where the fluorescent color and the chalkboard color meet on all three pots.
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Prep the medium pot for chalk writing by using the side of a piece of chalk, rubbing it in the area where the wording will be written, and then rubbing the area with a lint free cloth.
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Write "Fairies Welcome!" on the middle pot using a piece of chalk or a chalk marker.
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Add a small amount of large stones to each pot for drainage.
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Add potting soil to all three pots.
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Stack each pot carefully so it is positioned toward the back of each pot below it.
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Add your plants and Fairy items to the display and find a sunny spot in your home to enjoy your creation!
Why You'll Love This Gardening Craft
Are you ready to dive into the magical world of indoor fairy gardens? Here are the top 3 reasons why you should make our 3-Tier DIY Indoor Fairy Garden:
1. One-of-a-kind Decor: Let's face it, everyone loves to show off their creative side when it comes to home decor. Making your own indoor fairy garden will not only add a touch of whimsy and charm to your space, but it will also be a unique and personalized decoration that will surely impress your guests.
2. Stress Relief: Creating a fairy garden is a fun and relaxing activity that can help you unwind and de-stress after a long day. Tending to your plants and arranging your fairy figurines can be a therapeutic experience that allows you to escape into a tranquil and enchanting world.
3. Conversation Starter: Once you complete your tiered fairy garden masterpiece, it will undoubtedly become a conversation piece at any gathering or party. Your guests will be in awe of your artistic talents and creativity, and they'll be eager to learn how you made such a stunning display. Get ready to bask in the compliments and admiration of all who see your indoor fairy garden!
So what are you waiting for? Gather your materials, unleash your inner artist, and embark on the enchanting journey of creating your very own 3-Tier DIY Indoor Fairy Garden. Let the magic begin!
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What would you/do you put in your fairy garden?