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5 of the Most Beautiful Fairy Gardens
These five Fairy Gardens are the most beautiful little gardens. They are all charming English and quaint little fairy villages. The plants and levels give great ideas for your own fairy gardens. This little English Garden is at the Winter Greenhouse. So sweet with all the plantings of miniature plants. If you would like to see some plants you can use go here and learn about all the miniatures out there. This little village looks like its ready for a celebration! Sweet little flags are through the whole village. It is set in a grassy knoll overlooking the festivities! This fairy garden has the most breathtaking miniature flower gardens flowing…
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Make Your Own Fairy Caravan
Make your own fairy caravan out of willow bird nests. You can find them at your local garden center. I found two different shapes. One is short and round with a removable top, the other is taller with a pointy top. Both have nice square openings in the front for birds and are perfect for a little door. The pink caravan was one of the first caravans that I made. I found the rusty metal wheels on Ebay. Acorns are added for an earthy touch and Tinsel is wrapped around the top for shine. A vine of leaves is made from muslin and wraps around the caravan. The door is…
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A Gnomes Life
Why do we humans have such a love for gnomes? They are always seen as mischievous little men with buxom ladies. Is it the little pointy hats that are always red unless someone dares to paint them a wrong color. Or their white hair that gives them wisdom. Could it be their red and green clothes that remind us of Christmas and magic? Whatever it is, gnomes are loved that’s for sure! We have them in our gardens to add whimsey, we make them out of socks and hang them on our Christmas trees. They are everywhere and seem to only get more popular each year. When you look at…
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Our Favorite DIY Halloween Miniature Paper Decorations
October is the month for the spooky, the orange and the black, full moons and the best decorations. If you have been a scrapbooker you know the joys of all the amazing papers out there. If you have not worked with scrap book paper you are missing out. We want to introduce you to the joy of mixed media to DIY your own Halloween Miniature Paper Decorations. Paper is an inexpensive way to create little works of art. One of these amazing paper companies is called Graphic 45. The piece above and the net few are made using their papers. Pam Bray is a guest artist for Graphic 45 who…
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Sweet and Easy Fairy Parties
Every Fairy Party needs sweet and easy fairy treats. After all sweet treats are what help make the magic happen! Whatever fairy party theme you decide on there are many different and unique ideas that are sure to be a special part of the day. Here a a few ideas for you to try. There are outdoor rustic fairy parties that include eating strawberry and marshmallow mushrooms while sitting on a log at a table laid out with moss and all natural treats. Above show two different Forest Fairy table settings each one beautiful. Showing how one idea can be presented so differently. There are the very soft and fluffy…
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Fairy Couture
Fairy Couture is the art of combining texture, color, embellishment and beauty into one simple and elegant style. We have put together some stunning little works of art. Each piece is unique and well crafted…enjoy! The first dress you see above has a gathered bodice with a simple linen skirt over which is layered a lavender skirt open at the front with ruffled pleats. It is a design by Miss Clara. The flowers at the left shoulder and branch of fall leaves is beautiful. To see more of her work go here. Miss Clara at lescarnetsdemissclara.blogspot is a master of the couture! This lavender shoe is so detailed with dried…
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Book Nooks for Fairies
Book Nooks made for libraries full of Fairies.
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5 Of Our Favorite Fairie Beds
Fairies have it so great! They get to sleep in some of the most magical places and with all of nature surrounding them. In the forest they can find the best treasures that nature offers and so can you if you take the time to look. Here are 5 of our favorite beds that are dressed in some of the latest fairie faire!
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Jolly Gnomes
These jolly gnomes were spotted at Front & Market in Kimmswick, MO. Some of the gnomes are decked out in camouflage.
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Fairy Gardens at Magnolia Markets
Fairy Gardens At Magnolia Market in Waco My friend and I made a trip recently to Magnolia Market in Waco, Texas. Chip & Joanna Gaines, hosts of HGTV’s hit remodeling show “Fixer Upper” are the owners of the Magnolia Market. While there we had the pleasure of visiting their wonderful gardens. I was so happy to see all the miniature fairy gardens placed all around the gardens. I took a few pictures to inspire you.