Using DIY garden ornaments to enhance your outdoor space is equal parts fun and rewarding. Not only do you get to spend time crafting, but with the right crafts and decor, you can create a fairy garden that is downright magical to spend time in. So, if you’re looking for a new garden decor project, these DIY decorative lawn mushroom lights are perfect. The project uses a few simple materials including hot glue, parchment paper, a small log or branch, a string of fairy lights, and some fake moss. You’ll glue on the fairy lights, add mushroom caps made out of hot glue, and include some moss.

As for the size of your log and the color of your lights, that’s up for you to decide. Just make sure you choose a log that will easily fit in your garden. Additionally, if you’re adding this DIY to an outdoor fairy garden, you will want to find string lights that are suitable for outdoor conditions. If you have an indoor fairy garden, perhaps in a large planter of succulents, then simple string battery-operated lights will certainly do the trick.

Now it’s time to start building your magical mushroom log. First, lay out a sheet of parchment paper and begin making small circles with hot glue. These will serve as your mushroom caps. For now, you can leave them on the parchment to dry completely. Next, use the same hot glue gun to adhere your string lights to the log you chose. The lights will serve as your mushroom stems. To form the stems, isolate a light and twist the wire together at varying heights, then cover each “stem” in hot glue to secure it in place. Don’t worry, the lights will shine through the glue. Then, using a small dot of glue, attach your mushroom caps to the stems. To finish it off, strategically glue patches of moss around the log and remove any extra hot glue strings. If your fairy lights have a battery pack, hide it under the log when placing it in your garden.

With this particular DIY, there is plenty of room for customization. From the spacing of your mushrooms to the size and how many there are, it’s all up to your personal preference. A pro tip would be to make various-sized mushrooms to make them appear as natural as possible. You could also add mica powder, paint, or sparkles to the mushroom caps to add some extra interest.