The Clever DIY Garden Decor That Hides A Spare Key In Plain Sight
The art of hiding your spare key is a tradition as old as locks themselves. It's important to find somewhere natural and inconspicuous where your key will be safe — and where you'll remember. Hiding a spare key in some places could be a safety risk, especially in common and obvious hiding spots, such as under a potted plant or rug. When it comes to staying safe, it's important to think outside the box. If you're feeling creative, hiding your spare key can even serve as an excuse to decorate your garden. Consider settling into your cottagecore or fairy garden fantasy with a DIY mushroom that holds your spare key. For this project, the only materials you will need are concrete, an empty pill bottle, and a thick stick. When the mushroom cap it lifted from the stem, the bottle beneath holds the key.
The cottage core aesthetic is beloved and the decorative mushroom trend isn't going away anytime soon. This cute DIY mushroom key holder is perfect for decorating your yard, and crafting it yourself allows for a functionality that is often lacking in store-bought decor. Plus you'll get to show off your artistic talent or get the whole family involved in making unique flower bed decor that makes your lawn stand out.
Hide a spare key under a concrete mushroom cap
Begin by mixing concrete to form your mushroom cap. Find a fun mold or dig a shallow hole in the ground and line it with plastic. Consider using bubble wrap for texture! Next, pour the concrete into the mold and press the lid of the pill bottle in the center of the mix to dry together. Leave the concrete to set for at least 48 hours.
For the stem of your mushroom, choose a stick that's thick enough to hollow out and fit the pill bottle inside. Use a spade bit the width of your pill bottle to drill a hole into one end of your stick. Cut the child safety lock off of the bottle for easy access and your pill bottle should slide in. Cut the bottom of your stick at an angle to serve as a better stake. Once the structure is complete, paint or decorate your mushrooms however you see fit. You can leave the stick natural or give it a glossy finish. Give the cap your own design or sprinkle it with painted spots. After painting, cover it with a concrete sealant. Finally, set your mushroom key holder in your garden. Drop a key inside the bottle and twist it onto the mushroom cap, then insert the bottle into the stem to conceal it.
If you worry the mushroom will look obvious in your yard, help it blend in by committing to the aesthetic. Fully decorate your garden with fairy ideas that are downright magical. Place more mushrooms all the way up your walkway. If there is a tree in your yard, add a fairy door at the base. If your yard looks like a magical cottage in a hidden mystical grove, no one is going to question a few mushrooms.