This DIY well and basket will add instant cottage charm to your fairy garden.
This rustic well makes a sweet accent for afairy garden, helping to add scale and interest.
The detail and design of this craft makes it a stand-out element for anytiny garden.
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you’re free to make your own well and basket in an afternoon with a few basic supplies.
Then, put them in your fairy garden for a littlecottage charm.
Glue Stones
Hot glue the stones to the sides of the circle.
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When selecting stones, look for large, flat-sided stones for a sturdy base level.
Let dry for 20 minutes and then wipe away extra grout with damp sponge to reveal surface of stones.
Glue the sticks on the inside of the well.
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Create Roof
Cut a pile of thin twigs into 114-inch pieces.
Hot glue the twigs onto two of the rectangular pieces of wood to make the roof of the well.
Then glue the two rectangular pieces together to make a “V” shape.
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Glue the roof to the top of the posts.
Make Crossbar
Cut small branches to make a handle and glue to one of the posts.
Cut a twig to fit between the two posts to make the crossbar.
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How to Make the Basket
Create Basket Base
Tape five dowels together.
Mark 58-inch segments with a pencil and then cut them.
Cut two 1-inch dowel pieces and one 118-inch dowel piece.
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Glue one 1-inch piece to the side of the mini wooden flower pot.
Then glue the other one on the opposite side.
Fill in the rest of the sides of the flower pot with the 58-inch dowel pieces.
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Hold in place until the glue sets.
Tie cord around the bucket and secure with a dot of hot glue.
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Credit: Blaine Moats
