Happy Wednesday, Friends! Who doesn't love the whimsical fun of a fairy garden? For today's 15 Minute Fix, I'll show you how to create a few of these tiny supplies that are simple enough for kids to craft too...
Let's face it, whether you prefer a home for your gnomes or an enchanted fairy garden, the cost of accessories can really add up. I'm always drawn to pieces that are a little different and some time ago, I came across a wee tire swing at Home Depot. I actually had it in hand ready to purchase, when I realized how easy it would be to make. Besides, I figured a real garden twig would be even better than a piece manufactured to look like one.
Ginger Grand loves to craft so since he was here visiting, I enlisted his help. We found the perfect forked small branch in the garden. I tied a piece of jute twine around two rubber washers I found in my laundry room drawer. Ginger Grand glued them together and once they were dry, we tied them to the branch.
Next, we repurposed champagne corks I saved from Easter brunch as mini mushrooms. We painted them with DecoArt patio paint. {See more links for suggested supplies at the bottom of the post.}
GG chose turquoise paint and got busy. {Background lightsaber is optional!}
I used the bottom of the paint brush to create the polka dots.
I thought Ginger Grand might need help with this step, but he did a great job on his own!
Every time we go out in the garden, he stops to admire our handiwork.
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MY HEARTFELT THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING FOR FEATURING THIS POST:
How cute is this!!!! I love it! I think my son would love to help me do that! Great idea thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! How adorable and what a good little helper you had too. So sweet. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I would love to do this with my Grands at their house!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! The champagne cork mushrooms and tiny tire swing are such fun. I think the grands and I will be making a few of these mushrooms.
ReplyDeleteCute and I love the idea of kids being able to do this.
ReplyDeleteHow adorable and clever to use the champagne corks that way!
ReplyDeleteLove it, Cecilia! Nothing better than making your own fairy garden stuff. I think it looks better than the molded, fake stuff! Look how big your sweet GG is! Adorable!
ReplyDeletesuch a cute idea!! I love activities that involve kids - they are always so proud of their work :)
ReplyDeleteI love that your grandson got involved with this! :)
ReplyDeleteThose toadstools are so cute!!
ReplyDeleteYou should come link this up at bloggers spotlight too!
http://www.raisingfairiesandknights.com/
thanks for linking up!! I am sharing this on my FB page and group pinterest boards :)
DeleteThose are so cute! My son and I are working on a small fairy garden; pinned to our idea board.
ReplyDeleteI rarely drink alcoholic beverages, but if I do, it is generally champagne, so I have these corks in a bowl, I am ready to get to work, these are adorable! Thanks so much for sharing at Celebrate Your Story! I am pinning this to my crafts board!
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