TEA CUP FAIRY GARDENS

Tea Cup Fairy Gardens
A Nancyfangles Whimsical Creation

Whimsical can be used to describe something that evokes a sense of wonder, fantasy, or
lightheartedness, a playfully quaint or imaginative scene like a tea party with stuffed animals, a cloud
shaped like a bunny, or a tea cup turned fairy garden. For me it is the mingling of an ordinary item with
a pinch of magic - to add a touch of wonder into everyday life. These tea cup fairy gardens are the
embodiment of whimsicality! Tucked away in the corner of a garden among the flowers or perched on
a window with an outdoor view, these mini gardens are sure to evoke a smile and a longing for long
summer days in dragonfly meadows and fairy filled fields...
Supplies:
A tea cup and saucer (use one from home or pick one up at a thrift shop)
A Styrofoam ball
A few sprigs of artificial flowers
A handful of floral moss
Assorted figurines (usually available at a dollar store or thrift shop)
Hot glue gun and glue – Always us with CAUTION!
E600 glue
A touch of magic (Can be found right there inside you!)
How to create it…
Start by cleaning your cup and saucer to remove any soil or oils.
Cut the Styrofoam ball in half and glue it into the bottom of the cup, flat side up.
Decide whether you would like to have your cup standing up or on it’s side, and glue accordingly.
I made one of each and like them both equally as much.
I apply E600 for a strong, permanent hold but also add a touch of hot glue to hold it in place until the
E600 can cure.
Glue the floral moss onto the top of the foam, and around the base of the cup as desired.
Play with your pieces to figure out the best placement. When you are happy with the arrangement, glue
them into place. (You can use just the hot glue for this step, but I would suggest using the glue mixture
if you are planning to display outside)
Glue in your florals.
Allow the glue to fully cure as per manufacturers instructions.
Find a perfect place in your home or garden to enjoy your Whimsical Tea Cup Fairy Garden…