Air plants, sand and itty-bitty furniture? We just couldn’t resist making this beach-inspired mini garden terrarium for the summer.
With a few supplies you can make an adorable beachy fairy garden for your home. Or give it as a gift to a coastal-loving friend! We simply use an oversized sifter glass and a few beachy embellishments to create this fun fairy garden idea.
If you’re interested in addition fairy garden projects, be sure to check out this cute hobbit house craft and this whimsical paper fairy garden idea.
Supplies Needed to make your Own Beachy Mini Garden
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- Large Clear Glass Container/Vase*
- White decorative sand*
- 8-10 pieces of light teal sea glass
- driftwood “log” piece, small seashells
- DIY mini Adirondack / Muskoka chair (see how to make your own!) or buy on Amazon
- DIY driftwood fence and buoy
- 3-4 small-sized air plants*
- DIY beach sign
- 3 smooth black stones (boulders)
- Popsicle Sticks
Here we have a fun little video tutorial on how to assemble this DIY air plant terrarium!
You can find a separate tutorial on how to make the adorable mini Adirondack chair (a.k.a. Muskoka chair) for the mini garden here. You can also use this beach chair design as a cake topper!
We should also mention that this project is very similar to our recent simple beach themed centerpiece idea. In case you missed it, here is the video tutorial:
Addition nature-inspired craft ideas:
- 20 free nature coloring pages for adults
- 60 rock painting ideas for beginners
- DIY mini snake plant with masking tape
Have you ever made an air plant mini-garden?
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Amy
Friday 5th of February 2021
Hello
I want to get one but i have other idea can you help me ?
Janet
Tuesday 8th of September 2020
What is the brand and color of paint used on the chair? You did a beautiful job!
Jane and Sonja
Tuesday 8th of September 2020
Hi Janet. Thank you so much! It is Decoart Satin Enamels in Seaside Blue. Did you see the instructions on how to make the chair? https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/mini-adirondack-chairs-diy/ Have a great day, Jane
Jeannine Seymour
Wednesday 26th of February 2020
I see others have asked about what you used for the fence?? I am wondering the same thing?? This is awesome!! :O)
Jane and Sonja
Wednesday 26th of February 2020
Hi Jeannine. Thank you for your kind comment! We used small pieces of driftwood for the fence. You could use twigs instead if you don't have the driftwood though. Hope that helps! Jane
Frauke Förster
Monday 4th of June 2018
Dear Jane & Sonja,
this little garden is just great! May I introduce you and this inspiring idea to the readers of our special, creative Decoration Magazine? I would connect it with a hint to your Blog, so half Germany would love and follow you ;-)
Please get in contact soon, as we are just working on our Summer issue!
Thanks a lot, love & kisses from the South of Germany, Frauke
Sara Lessley
Tuesday 13th of March 2018
Most airplants need some water occasionally, do you take your plants out each time ?
Jane and Sonja
Tuesday 13th of March 2018
Hi Sara. I do take them out about once a week or so and soak them for about 15-30 minutes.