DIY Project ~ Fairies for Free!
Fairies at home
Fall is here, the perfect time for walks in the woods and in your garden. As you stroll along, pay attention! There are natural materials all around you to make your own little fairies for free. This is such a relaxing activity and perfect for creative play with children. (note: I used hot glue. When doing this activity with kids, use Elmer’s Glue) Many people have told me they would also make perfect decorations for a natural Christmas tree. Below, I will show you the steps in making a fairy from a pine cone, dried hydrangea, twigs, fall leaves, dried ragweed, an acorn and a fine-tipped permanent pen. You will find the most magical thing happens as you create your fairies, each will take on a personality of his or her own! Believe!
Materials for making a fairy!
Step 1 ~ Draw the face on the acorn
Step 2 ~ Glue petal collar & head to the pine cone
Step 3 ~ Add twig arms
Step 4 ~ add hair
Step 5 ~ Glue on leaf wings
Step 6 ~ Glue on petals for skirt
Freddy Fairy
Holly Fairy
Mr. Randolph Fairy
Miss Columbine Fairy
Carla Fairy ~ the cooking fairy
Little Imp Fairy
Mama & Baby Fairy
Baby Fairy in his crib
Here’s another cute creation for you to try!
An acorn, two small oak leaves, a pinecone, dried flowers and a Sharpie are all you need to make this cutie!
Mom! These are super adorable! Love you – meg
Hey, Sweetie-Pie! I had such fun making them – real “garden therapy” : )
XXOO,
Mom
Loved your idea’s! Garden fun!
Thanks, Rosyday! So glad you enjoyed my wee fairy folks!
My Grandma and I used to make these 50 years ago when I was a kid. Wonderful!
That’s wonderful, Evie! I had heard from folks who made hollyhock dolls but you are the first to tell me you made fairies from natural materials too!
Happy creating!
Barb
Wow this is amazing so pleased that my sister sent me a picture from Pininterest :) Love this will make my own fairies thank you so much for sharing xxx
So pleased to hear from you, Morning Dew! I’d love to see your creations – they are so fun to make!
Happy Fairy Making!
Barb