Problem: Article: Using a saber or keyhole saw, cut out the bottom of the bucket. Use 40 to 60-grit sandpaper to sand the edges until they are smooth. By removing the bottom of the bucket, it will be easier to lift the bucket off of the sand. If you do not want to remove the bottom yourself, then ask the hardware store if they can do it for you. Alternatively, use a regular bucket without the bottom removed if you do not have a 1 gallon (3.8l) bucket. You can purchase 1 gallon (3.8l) buckets, saws, and sandpaper from your local hardware store. Fill a third of the bucket with sand. Add an equal amount of water to the sand. Pack the sand down with your hands. Repeat this process until the bucket is full of compact sand. Remove the bucket. Once the sand feels solid enough and does not give under pressure, it is compact. Ask you create the layers of sand, place the bucketfuls of sand close together. Fill in gaps between the bucketfuls of sand with more sand and water. Pack the sand with your hands until the base feels solid. Keep adding layers of sand until you have reached your desired height. Once you have reached your desired height, use a sand wedge hoe or a plastic knife to smooth the surface of the sand flat. Large sandcastles are typically 5 by 5 feet (1.5 by 1.5m) or bigger. If you plan to build a sandcastle taller than you, then bring a step ladder to the beach so you can reach the top.
Summary: Remove the bottom of a 1 gallon (3.8l) bucket. Build layers by placing the bucket upside down on the base. Cover the entire base with a layer of compact sand. Add a second layer to create more height.

Problem: Article: Fairy gardens are usually housed in small containers. Think about how much space you have. If you're keeping your garden indoors, you'll need a smaller container. For an outdoor garden, you can use something larger. Good items for an indoor container include something like a drawer from an old desk you no longer use, an old pot, or an old wash bin. Outdoors, you can use larger containers for a bigger garden, such as large garden plots or big bins. A fun idea can be to use a wagon so you can move your fairy garden around. Account for the types of plants you're planning on growing. Some plants may need extra drainage, so you should find a container that allows for some drainage if that's the case. Other plants can get by with less drainage. While you'll probably end up wandering from your plan as you create your garden, it's always a good idea to have a rough sketch. This way, you'll know how to best monopolize your space when planting your flowers. Make a sketch of your container and draw roughs sketches of where you'll keep things like the fairy house, decorations, and your various plants. Remember, nothing is set in stone yet. Think of this sketch more as a rough guide than a blueprint of exactly how your fairy garden will turn out. Part of the fun of a fairy garden is experimenting and finding fun, spontaneous decorations as you build. As you'll be adding plants to a fairy garden, find a location that gets a lot of sun. Strive for an area in your backyard that's free of shade or a space by a window in your home.
Summary:
Select a container. Sketch out your fairy garden. Find a good location for the garden.