How To Make a Fairy Garden Outdoor Toilet (1:12 Scale) -

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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.

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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!

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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!)

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For adhesives, I used wood glue and Grab Fast Tacky Glue, which work perfectly for miniatures and natural materials.

**My mini drill by Dremel and tiny hinges from Amazon**

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

To start the construction, I cut the tree bark into pieces about half a centimeter wide and as tall as the planned wall dimensions. These pieces acted as miniature beams, forming the structure of the toilet.

Using my table saw, I carefully cut the bark to size. (I’ll be sharing a video showing this process soon—stay tuned!)

Once I had enough beams, I glued them together to form the back wall and sides of the toilet. Watching the structure come together was so satisfying! You can see this step in action in my next short video:

Adding the Roof

Next, I cut a piece of bark to serve as the roof. It was important to make it slightly larger than the walls to allow for a rustic overhang.

Once cut, I glued the bark roof onto the walls, making sure it was secure.

This simple addition brought the structure closer to completion and gave it that cozy, natural charm. You can see how it all came together in this video.

Attaching the Hinges

I must admit: attaching the front door required some careful work (and quite some frustration). Here’s how I tackled it:

Drilling Pilot Holes:

Using a mini drill, I created small holes in the side wall to attach the hinges without splitting the bark.
Pre-Gluing the Hinges:

Before screwing the hinges in, I applied a bit of glue to the backs of the hinges and pressed them into place. This helped stabilize them during the final attachment.

Make sure to let it dry well first, and that you can still turn the hinges, so don’t get over the top with the glue!
Securing the Screws:

Once the glue had dried , I tightened the screws into the pre-drilled holes. The glue added extra support, ensuring the hinges were securely attached.

Creating the Front Door

As seen in the pictures above, by using my table saw, I cut pieces of bark to form the front door. These were glued together with wood glue, creating a sturdy, flat door.

I briefly considered making a round door, as shown in the next video, but decided on a flat one.

While a round door would have been more whimsical, it would have been much harder to attach the hinges securely.

Adding the Toilet

With the framework done, it was time to add the actual toilet. I used scraps of balsawood for this, covering the surface with sturdy, dried red leaves from my garden instead of painting it.

And of course, don’t forget the most important step: drilling a hole in the toilet! Let’s face it, a toilet without a hole isn’t much use—even for fairies!

=> covering pieces of scrap wood with dried leaves instead of painting.

Adding the bulb Light and Final Details

To bring a touch of magic, I glued a tiny LED light bulb to the inside of the front door.

To make it more “fairy garden” themed, I covered the bulb with an acorn cap, transforming it into a tiny lamp.

Finally, I placed the toilet on a small platform decorated with more dried leaves. Two small branches were added to hang the tiny toilet paper roll (made from real toilet paper).

These little details brought the project to life, adding both charm and functionality!

This is how it looks like finished!

Wrapping It Up

And that’s it! The fairy garden outdoor toilet is complete, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out.

What are your ideas for fairy garden creations? I’d love to hear your thoughts below!

Also, if you want to share pictures of your own projects, feel free to post them on my forum—I’d love to see them! You can find it here: https://everythingverysmall.com/dollhouse-forum/.

I wish you happy crafting!

Kind regards,
Lizzy