Creating this fairy garden outdoor toilet was such a fun and rewarding experience. Every detail—from the materials to the design—was my own idea, inspired by a picture I stumbled across.
I took that inspiration and added my own twist, using natural materials I had gathered over the years and some creative problem-solving. (read: a bit of frustration sometimes- lol)
This project was entirely DIY, and it’s full of little personal touches that make it unique.
From the bark walls to the tiny roll of toilet paper, each element came together to create a magical piece for my dollhouse treehouse. I hope this tutorial inspires you to craft your own one-of-a-kind mini toilet!
Materials You'll Need
Over the years, I’ve collected all kinds of natural treasures and everyday materials for projects like this. Here’s what I used to create the outdoor toilet:
- Big red leaves (or a color of your choice, dried and preserved)
- Tree bark (always collected from the ground—never taken directly from a tree!)
- Acorns and acorn caps
- Twigs
- Small, dried greenery
- LED light bulbs (from Amazon)
- Tiny hinges for the front door ( from Amazon )
- My Mini drill (essential for precise work like drilling holes to attach hinges!). I use my trusted Dremel, I've had it for 15 years now.
- My Table saw (for cutting the bark in this case, but again, I have used this machine for quite some time now)
- Balsawood (for the toilet itself)
- Toilet paper (yes, real toilet paper for mini crafting!)
For adhesives, I used wood glue and Grab Fast Tacky Glue, which work perfectly for miniatures and natural materials.
Pro Tip: If you’re new to using a table saw or mini drill, practice on some scrap materials first to get comfortable. And always wear safety goggles for extra protection!
Planning the Fairy Garden Outdoor Toilet
I started by sketching out a building plan. The toilet needed to fit into my fairy garden scene, nestled below my miniature treehouse.
For the 1:12 scale toilet, I planned these dimensions:
- Width: 7.5 cm
- Height: 13 cm (at the back)
- Depth: 6 cm
You can check out my original plans in my YouTube video below ( look closer at the piece of wood ) - sorry for the mess haha:
Of course, as is often the case with creative projects, the measurements changed slightly as I built the toilet.
That’s the beauty of fairy garden creations—there’s a bit of room for improvisation!
(I would stick to any DIY building plans for dollhouses and dollhouse furniture made from solid wood though, the measurments need to be correct to the mm in that case!)
Building the outdoor toilet Walls with Tree Bark
