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Best Living Plants for Miniature Gardens (Resource Guide)

Published on April 3, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Plants for miniature gardens by Janit Calvo.

Want to create a miniature garden with living plants? This guide by expert Janit Calvo has all the information and resources you need to get started. Find out about the best plant choices, where to … [Read more...]

How To Grow Fairy Carrots In Jars

Published on June 8, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Growing tiny fairy carrots in mason jars.

This is a really simple beginner garden project for kids and adults: grow carrots in jars! You can grow tiny (fairy) carrots like I did here, or larger full-size ones—indoors or outdoors. I’ll show … [Read more...]

Polymer Clay Crafts (Easy Beginner’s Guide)

Published on July 23, 2019Last updated October 23, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Beginner polymer clay projects including frog and flowers.

Polymer clay is ideal for making a variety of tiny treasures including dollhouse miniatures, fairy garden accessories, and jewelry charms. I’ll show the supplies you’ll need to get started and … [Read more...]

How to Make a Fairy Garden in an Old Suitcase

Published on June 3, 2019Last updated October 23, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Fairy garden with little cottage in a suitcase.

These step-by-step instructions show how to create a fairy garden with tips for choosing a theme and getting started. Make a delightful little world for display on your patio table using natural … [Read more...]

Clay Cactus Tutorial (Polymer Clay for Beginners)

Published on March 22, 2019Last updated October 7, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Clay cactus made from polymer clay.

This step-by-step tutorial shows how to make a clay cactus from the new book, Polymer Clay for Beginners by Emily Chen. Grab some clay and start making your own miniature … [Read more...]

6 Craft Recipes to Make Fake Snow

Published on December 3, 2018Last updated October 21, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Decorative snowman made from homemade fake snow.

This shows how to make fake snow for crafts or mini snowmen. There are six basic fake snow recipes plus step-by-step instructions perfect for winter crafts, snow globes, and tablescapes. The easiest … [Read more...]

Make a Miniature Fairy Garden Fountain that Really Works

Published on April 5, 2018Last updated October 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Fountain in a fairy garden made from a tiny watering can.

Make a fountain for a miniature fairy garden that really works. I’ll show you the supplies needed and how to set it up. There are more ideas here in the Fairy and Miniature … [Read more...]

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