How to make a Fairy Garden in a Box

I was inspired to create this not only because we have a forest for our playground but because I saw this link from Playful Learning.  So I started doing plenty of research on pinterest and craft stores for DIY ways to create a fairy garden.

I went thrift store shopping and found this book.  It is the perfect addition to our fairy garden box.

This book was made in Saskatchewan, Canada.

Things I created for the Fairy Garden:

1. A House (made from a Birdhouse bought at Michaels $4.67)

Jenn converted that bird house into a Fairy Garden house and I painted the house.

She even wallpapered the inside of the roof

2. A Tray (This is the most important thing to get because it keeps all the pieces together).  I made mine a long time ago for an art project in University.  A basket would work as well.

3. Fairies (I bought this Fairy from a local toy shop in Kelowna.  It is made by Playmobil for $3.79)

4. Decorations and little trinkets for the kids to play with.

I started to make this and enjoyed the process of making the fairy garden way too much.  The kids were also inspired to create their own fairy homes that they work at their constructions any chance they can get.

I put a fairy display out for the last week of school.  Come in and take a look!