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how to build fairy houses!

May 16, 2013 by mama lola

fairies are wonderful, magical creatures that live in the corners of gardens, under the roots of trees and through-out the woods. they rarely come out when us humans are around, but many children have shared stories of sightings.

there is no right way to build a fairy house.it’s all about exploring the land and environment surrounding you, using interesting pieces of nature to build the fairies safe, cozy places to rest. it is vital to remember not to kill anything living when making a fairy house; so do not break branches off of living trees or tear living moss from a rock. use items that are already dead.

fairy house from make happy
fairy and gnome house by my garden diaries
home for the faeries by juise
fairy house kit from mom fluential
fairy house from make happy
miniature gardening is a real trend from mr. brown thumb 
list of things you need to build a fairy house from list plan it

which one is your favourite?
enjoy your fairy house building projects! they are a great way to connect with the natural world and children

xo, mama lola
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Comments

  1. Angela.Ashley.Noelle says

    May 16, 2013 at 2:34 pm

    What a fantastic idea!! Thanks for this!

    • i am mama lola says

      May 20, 2013 at 10:32 pm

      angela, i bet your gals would love to make fairy houses all summer long! thanksforstopping by!

  2. Vel Criste says

    May 16, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    What fun! Thanks lola!

    • i am mama lola says

      May 20, 2013 at 10:33 pm

      you’re welcome! thanks for popping by!

  3. Ann @ My Nearest and Dearest says

    May 16, 2013 at 11:41 pm

    Oh I am so in love with these! I have been putting aside bits and bobs for a fairy and/or gnome house to be created on a wonderfully mossy stump in the woods behind our house. These pictures make me want to run outside right now and get started. Unfortunately it’s “mosquito season” for the next couple of weeks so our little project will have to wait.

    • i am mama lola says

      May 20, 2013 at 10:33 pm

      def mosquito season for us too! when you do get a chance to build a magical fairy house, ENJOY!

  4. Dilovely says

    May 17, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    So beautiful!! If I recall, a certain young lady named Stella is a bit of an expert at this… 🙂

    • i am mama lola says

      May 20, 2013 at 10:34 pm

      yes, this certain wee gal has taught us many tricks and tips to building fairy houses!

  5. fadedginger says

    May 17, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    Charming! My teen daughter builds little houses in my garden, but nothing as detailed as these. I’ll have to show her this for inspiration.

    • i am mama lola says

      May 20, 2013 at 10:36 pm

      you can search “mini gardens” and find wonderful, detailed gardens people have made for various fairies or gnomes! have fun! thanks for popping by!

  6. Bee Girl says

    May 19, 2013 at 12:28 am

    Love these! Pinning this post to my Environmental Education board on Pinterest 🙂

    • i am mama lola says

      May 20, 2013 at 10:36 pm

      thanks for pinning! following you on pinterest!

  7. Leslie @ Violet Imperfection says

    June 2, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    So cute, I have seen these as an adult and wish I had been able to make one as a child. I can’t wait for my daughter to get a bit older so we can make them.
    Thanks for sharing your favorite post at Raising Imperfection! We feature our favorites on Friday, make sure to come back and check.
    Leslie
    http://www.violetimperfection.com

  8. Raising Reagan says

    June 2, 2013 at 6:56 pm

    My little Reagan is obsessed with Tinkerbell and all her friends and {believe it … we are watching Secret of the Wings as I type this — told you, Tinkerbell on the brain!} The little girl in the third movie made a fairy house and she wants to make one!
    Thank you for the tutorial!!

    Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection.
    Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. 🙂

    ¤´¨)
    ¸.•*´
    (¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo
    http://www.raising-reagan.com

  9. Sande Sivani says

    June 3, 2013 at 2:01 am

    So cute and precious!! Thanks for sharing.

  10. Sharlyn says

    June 4, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    Cute! Thinking of where I could put one in my yard 🙂

  11. Callie @ Callies Crafts says

    June 4, 2013 at 9:42 pm

    Cute collection! I’m pinning it to my summer crafting with the kids board.

  12. Katie @ Creatively Living says

    June 5, 2013 at 6:50 am

    Those are great! I need to make some with my kiddos! Thanks for sharing at Monday Funday!

  13. Lillian Connelly says

    June 6, 2013 at 3:27 pm

    I need a fairy house…and a fairy garden. This is the year!!!

  14. Sandy Ramsey says

    August 23, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    This is fantastic! My 11 year old has been looking under toadstools her whole life for fairies. She will absolutely LOVE these! Thanks!

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