What is a Fairy Garden Cocktail?

I never thought to ask this question until I saw pictures, on social media, of a woman holding a miniature garden planted in a cocktail glass. It was a cute container that seemed young and festive (not for drinking!). When you are decorating for upcoming parties, a fairy garden cocktail is a special way to display a centerpiece on your table that is one of a kind. It is also an enjoyable project to work on with a group of friends during a weeknight get-together, and following the event, everyone can take home a creative miniature accessory for their bookshelf, coffee table, or bedside table.

Since the cocktail is planted with succulents, it is a very low-maintenance fairy garden that does not need much attention – just an occasional spritz of water. To start a project like this, you will need some supplies such as a stemmed drinking glass, gravel, beach glass, pebbles, tiny succulent plants, and miniature accessories. Follow the steps for bringing your fairy garden cocktail to life!

Steps to Creating a Fairy Garden Cocktail:

1. Make sure your martini or wine glass is clean with no water spots on it—this will be the container to plant your garden.

2. Using tiny gravel, pour it into the bottom until the glass is about two-thirds full.

3. Next, pour beach glass pebbles on top of the gravel to create a second layer; ending about a one-half inch from the top rim of the glass.

4.  Poke holes into the hardscape layers using a stylus, so you have spaces for planting.

5. Plant miniature succulents in the holes you have created.

6. Add your miniature accessories to the spaces between your plants.

7. Gently mist the succulents with water in a spray bottle.

8. Enjoy!

Follow this link to see our video: Fairy Garden Wine Glass Planter

Consider creating a fairy garden cocktail with friends. The best friends in the world are the ones who are not afraid to work on a project and to get their hands dirty. I have a select group of friends that share my love of cocktails, crafts, and gardening. My very favorite people make these imaginative days memorable because every time I see the "cocktail," I am reminded of them and the fun we had planting our gardens.

When I start planning my next miniature garden craft day with friends, these gardens always pop into my head as an idea to share with them because it is an easy project that stands the test of time. Even my friends, who do not have a "green thumb," tend to keep succulent gardens living and thriving. When you start designing your fairy garden wine glass, remember to pick out miniature accessories that will add your personality to the cocktail garden.

 

 

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