To make a fairy garden, you need to find natural things that would make a pretty place for fairy folk to visit.
I like to cut off the side of a small pumpkin and clean out the seeds and goop. Then I fill it with stones and other assorted natural trinkets which serve as tables and seats. A few acorns make it look festive, too. Then I place it outside, in an out-of-the-way location, and make pebble paths leading to tree branch structures and other fairy abodes. You can decorate your garden dwellings with mums, goldenrod, sedum, or any other fall flowers you can find.
My kids love doing this, and it adds a touch of whimsy to my garden. Now if only my dog would leave it alone!
Like doing a shadowbox?
ReplyDeleteI guess you can think of it that way. Do you make shadow boxes?
Deletehow very fun and creatively clever. I've never seen this, but it's definitely cute.
ReplyDeleteMy kids love doing this!
DeleteWhat a cool idea. Thanks for sharing about it.
ReplyDeleteSure. I'm hoping some readers actually try it.
Deletejust such a cute idea
ReplyDeleteIt's a lot of fun to do!
Deletei love this--it reminds me of things i made as a child---i loved the thought of homes in cozy little places :)
ReplyDeleteCan you just imagine the little fairies in there? LOL!
DeleteHi Sherry - I wondered about the delight other creatures would find in the juicy pumpkin .. but the kids would be totally entertained with it .. a change from other commercial aspects - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteFortunately, all the creatures (except our dog) leave it alone. We have a fenced backyard, so I think that helps.
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