May 06, 2018

A Tropical Oasis and Tiki Bar

By Erika Pitera
A Tropical Oasis and Tiki Bar

A Tropical Oasis and Tiki Bar

With summer right around the corner, I’ve been dreaming of a tropical getaway! I envisioned a miniature tiki bar in Hawaii, surrounded by lush greenery and an oasis, and I got to work. I built the entire tiki bar from scratch, and since building furniture and structures isn’t normally my strong suit, I’m absolutely thrilled with the end result!

A Tropical Oasis and Tiki Bar

To complete the look, I wanted the tiki bar’s surroundings to be lush, green and tropical, so I landscaped a rock formation (complete with little waterfalls) with palm trees, bamboo and other green vegetation. For my first time landscaping in miniature, I’m very happy with how it turned out!

A Tropical Oasis and Tiki Bar

These adorable like tiki guys are ceramic beads I found at The Crafty Bead on Etsy!

A Tropical Oasis and Tiki Bar

I just love this type of “directional” beach sign, so I created it in bright, tropical colors with fun sayings. The pineapple on top is a button, but it worked perfectly to give the sign a finishing touch.

A Tropical Oasis and Tiki Bar

This tiny little hula girl and the toucan perched on the sign below are also ceramic beads. Aren’t they cute?

A Tropical Oasis and Tiki Bar

A Tropical Oasis and Tiki Bar

And here it is after dark! I love how the colored lights look at night!

A Tropical Oasis and Tiki Bar

I hope you’ve enjoyed this mini tropical getaway! For your very own tiki-themed products, ranging from signs to tea towels to cocktails, make sure you visit the Summer section of my shop!

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