Crafts & DIY
Create A Charming Garden In A Teacup
Emma Smizer
08.17.16

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A new trend has been sweeping the internet – fairy teacup gardens. If you haven’t already heard of fairy gardens, allow us to fill you in. Fairy gardens are essentially miniature gardens with tiny decoration to make it look like a fairy would live there – think miniature benches and doll-sized tables. Fairy teacup gardens are, you guessed it, fairy gardens placed into cute teacups.

You might be thinking that this sounds ridiculous, but some these cups are actually unique works of immense patience and time. If you’re looking to bring a little joy into an indoor space without the hassle of a potted plant, teacup gardens are just what you need.

Here are 5 tips to getting the fairy teacup garden of your dreams!

1. Gather All of Your Materials

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For your own teacup garden, you’ll first need to get a few things. Of course, you’ll need a teacup that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Once you have all the materials you need, make sure to set them out together to get an idea of how this will all look – do those marbles you picked out clash with you teacup?

Also, don’t be afraid to get creative by adding some seashells or pinecones – just about anything looks cute in teacup gardens!

2. Keep It Simple

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So maybe you aren’t a self-proclaimed crafting goddess – don’t let that stop you from having the teacup garden of your dreams! We suggest keeping things simple on your first time trying this project. For those of you who are still training that green thumb, try using cacti or succulents to keep your garden looking on point, without all the hassle of picky plants.

3. Use Colors!

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Don’t be afraid to experiment with colors! Adding some hand-painted rocks and colored marbles will help keep your fairy teacup garden looking bright and magical.

4. Attention to Detail

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Fairy teacup gardens are all about little details – notice the tiny lady bugs and mini mushrooms? These details help to create the fairy vibe you’re going for. Plus, they look so darn cute!

5. Think Outside the Box!

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There’s no such thing as a right or wrong teacup garden, so don’t be afraid to think outside the box. These adorable fairy gardens are all about being just that – adorable. Find your own inspiration and just run with it. As long as you end up with a teacup garden you’re proud to display on your dinning table, then it’s the perfect teacup garden!

Let us know in the comments how your fairy teacup garden turned out!

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