DIY Fairy Table or Gazebo

Items Needed:
Twigs
Hand Pruner
Hot Glue Gun w/ Glue Sticks
Items to decorate (optional)

Cut 4 twigs the same size (for a square table/gazebo). Cut 4 legs, this size depends on which you are making. If you are making a table, it’s best to base the size of the legs off the DIY Fairy Twig Chairs, so they can be place together.
You can also have some twigs ready to make the top of the table OR you can glue felt across it … I did both, so if anything was placed on the table it would have some support. You can also use popsicle sticks to make a flatter table top or gazebo top.

Glue the 4 twigs together to create the frame. Glue the extra twigs (or popsicle sticks) across the top of the frame, you choose that option.

Once the glue has set, you turn the frame over & glue on the legs in the corners of the frame. I twirled the leg, so the glue was on all sides, making it stick to both areas in the corner.

Once this is done, you can put a table cloth over the table/gazebo, or deco it in any way you choose.

The pictures shown are of both the table & gazebo. But the gazebo was actually created from a mistake I made creating the 1st table. I had let my granddaughter have the DIY Fairy Twig Chairs, so I did not have anything to measure the height of the table. Since it was quite a bit bigger, we make it a gazebo instead. Then went back, and created the table.

 

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DIY Fairy Twig Chair

Items Needed:
Twigs
Hand pruner
Hot Glue Gun w/ Glue Sticks

Cut 2 long lengths from your twigs, for the back & the legs. Cut 2 twigs about 1/2 that length for the front legs. Cut 8 pieces, the same size; these will be the chair frame, and foot rungs to brace the chair.
Keep a piece to cut for the backing for the chair & for the seat on the chair.

Take the 2 long pieces & glue one of the short pieces to it at the height of the front legs. Take the 2 front legs & glue them to one of the short pieces. (I glued the back of the chair but you can do that later, if desired) For the back of the chair, cut few short pieces to go across the back of your chair … 2 or more, and glue.

Using 2 of the short pieces, glue the front legs to the back. Making the chair shape.(2 separate chairs are shown the pics, but I hope they do help)

To brace the chair, glue your 4 short pieces around the bottom of the chair. (As show in the pics above) These make cut little foot rest for the fairies (or so I told my granddaughter )

For the seat, you have a few options. Cut some twigs to go across the seat. Or you can use plastic netting from a fruit bag, popsicle sticks cut to the size to cover seat, fake flower/leave … or any idea you have to create your unique seat.

Once everything is done, you can deco it any way you choose. Or simply leave it as is.
The only “mistake” I think I made was the seat were not wide. But my granddaughter liked them anyways … they are unique & she is all ready to place them in her Fairy Garden. But she did request a table … oh the fun that was to create!

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DIY Fairy Twig Ladder ~ Directions & Pictures

Items Needed:
Twigs
Hand pruner
Hot Glue Gun w/ glue sticks

Cut 2 long lengths of twigs OR use to larger twigs that are the same size. These will be the uprights.
Cut a number of short pieces that will be the rungs for your ladder.

Glue the rungs to the ladder, one piece at a time. Make sure each rung is glued to both uprights before moving to the next rung. Working your way from one end to the other.

Now, if you choose 2 uprights that are curved, then start in the middle. Then work your way from the middle to the end; repeating your steps for the other part.
This part for your Fairy Garden, is actually one of the easiest ones to do. My little helper enjoyed helping with this … but she did abandon me on the other Fairy items!  

 

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DIY Fairy 4-Post Bed ~ Directions & Pictures

I got part of this idea from Fairy Gardening 101 written by Fiona McDonald. But instead of using the wires I glued the bed together w/ my hot glue gun. I did attempt to use wires, but it got frustrating extremely fast. So, I switched to glue. Hope my directions are ok to follow … but if not, hope the pictures help out

Items Needed:
Twigs (not thin; I had my husband leave branches when he was trimming the trees so)
Fabric (your choice for canopy)
Felt (for mattress & pillow)
Hand Pruner
Hot glue gun w/ glue sticks

Cut 4 long twigs for legs of bed, all the same size. Cut 2 long twigs for the side of the bed, & 4 short pieces for the cross pieces (for width of bed). Make sure to have some extra twigs so you can cut for the bedding area (about the same size of the last 4 pieces you cut for the width.)

Take 2 of the legs & glue 1 of the width twigs to the height you prefer. (Shown is 1st attempt with wire & then where it’s glued)

Take the 2 long pieces (side of bed) & glue them to the legs of the bed. Once that has set, then glue them to the other legs of the bed. (Some of the pics aren’t too great, but I do hope they help a bit.)

Again, once the glue has set, you should have a bed frame. Glue the last 2 short pieces to the top of the bed, for the canopy. (I just use those to instead of adding more, because the fabric only need to be glued in two places to drape like a canopy should)
Then glue pieces across the bedding area, as shown in the pics above. These are short pieces, the same size as the width twigs, you choose the amount you want to place.

Cut your felt about the size of the bedding area, I cut ours just a little less than that size. Then glue it to your bedding area at the head & footing of the bed. Then (using a different color) cut a small square for the pillow. (I folded that piece in 1/2 & glued it, making it appear thicker. But you can also create your own tiny pillow, if you choose to.)
Take your fabric for the canopy & drape over the canopy frame. Cut to the size you choose & glue on the small twigs.

Once you have completed this, you can deco the bed as you choose. Things like flowers up the siding of the bed. You can use moss for the pillow, or even as the mattress instead of the felt. Ribbons up the sides for a more feminine look, or even lace.

 

 

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Fairy Doll ~ Pattern & Directions

Items Needed:
Fabric & Fabric Scraps
Yarn
Sewing Machine
Sewing Needle
Thread
Sharpie
Pencil
Freeze Paper
Items to add to Fairy Dress (fake flowers, ribbons, fake leaves & so on)

Trace this pattern (added below) onto freezer paper. Cut out & place on your choice of fabric, right sides facing each other. Sew around shape before cutting out (it is suppose to make it easier but you can cut & then sew). Make sure you leave an area unstitched so you can later stuff the pieces.

Turn pieces right side out. Stuff the body so it is firm. The legs & arms can be softer. Once stuffed, stitch closed.

Draw the face onto the fabric w/ a pencil. Then go over it with a sharpie. (A face is on the pattern, but you can draw what ever face you choose)

Cut yarn to the length of hair. You can either sew onto the dolls head, or glue. Make sure it’s abundant (so you can braid or style the hair the way you want).

Sew the Fairy together. Attaching the arms & legs. Once this is done, it is time to dress the Fairy.
The clothes can be sewed on or removable. Gather lengths of lace, ribbons, strips of unhemmed fabric. You can stitch these directly on to the doll.
Fairies can be dressed ragged like with fake flowers & leaves that are starting to fade (items you would have on hand). Skirts can be made with leaves & flowers. Or the can be created with scraps of fabric stitched together.

You can add little things like hats, baskets, canes, umbrellas … any thing to make them a little more unique.

For the wings, you can buy fake butterflies from the Dollar Tree (they come in packs of 2 or 3) and attach them to the back of the fairy. OR you can draw out a butterfly shaped wings; they can be fabric (stuffed), or cardboard (colored how every you choose). Making your fairy unique to you … or the child you created them for

                                                  

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DIY Basic Bath Fizzy

Items Needed:
2 bowl to mix in (glass preferred; large & small)
mold (ice trays or designed shapes)
container with lid or plastic wrap (or both)
1 c baking soda
3/4 c citric acid powder
1/4 c corn starch
Essential oil/Fragrance oil
Liquid color
Mister bottle filled w/ water

Put all dry ingredients into large glass bowl. Break up any lumps. Mix thoroughly with fork/spoon or your hands. (complete mixing helps create great fizzies.)
Remove about 1/2 c & place in small bowl. Add in your color, do this a few drops at a time; writing down the amount of the color you prefer. Add in essential/fragrance oil, few drops at a time; writing down the amount to get the scent you prefer. Place the amount in the small bowl back into the larger bowl. Mix well.
Spritz the mixture LIGHTLY, over spraying will cause mixture to fizz! You only need enough mixture damp enough to hold together. Mix this with your hands, so you can judge the dampness. Only spray if ingredients won’t hold together.
Pack the mixture into a mold. Make sure to pack mixture down hard, adding more mixture (if needed). Pack one mold at a time.
Let mixture sit for a few minutes (no more than 5). Placing a piece of card board over mold, flip over. The solid fizzy will fall out onto the cardboard.
Let fizzies sit overnight before you touch or wrap, because they are very delicate at this point. Once the fizzies are dry, you can wrap them or place them in a container for later use.

 

I have made these in both silicon ice trays, as well as soap molds. Both came out amazing, the shapes make them a little more personal. But the cubes work just as well.

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DIY Hand Sanitizer

Items Needed:
Container w/ lid
1/3 c aloe vera gel
2/3 c Rubbing Alcohol 99%
8-10 drops of essential oil (optional)

Using a funnel, put ingredients into container. Shake well to mix. (I always shake before using – but I did that with pre-made hand sanitizer, too.)

Suggest essential oils: vanilla, lavender, peppermint, mandarin, sandalwood, patchouli, orange … etc.

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DIY Basic Bath Salt

Items Needed:
Container w/ lid (I use jelly mason jars)
Epsom salt/sea salt (or both)
food coloring (liquid)
Essential oils (scent of choice)

Fill jar almost completely to top with salt (one or both). (I leave a small area, so I can shake jar up when I add oil & coloring.)
Add in essential oils shaking to mix, the amount is up to you (on how strong you want the scent); add only a few drops at a time until you reach the desired scent.
The same goes with food coloring, add a few drops at a time, shaking to mix. Adding more color until you reach desired color.
Seal container. Decorate jar, if you desire. Keep for self or give as gift.

Keep in mind that both the scent & color will be diluted in bath water. I have yet to have a color stain the tub or body.

Make sure you keep a note of how much essential oil & food coloring you used. This will make it so much easier to re-create your desired bath salt.

 

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DIY Wasp Killer

Items Needed:
Spray Bottle
4 c Water
1 tsp. dish detergent
1 tsp. cooking oil
1 tsp. lemon juice

Mix together dish detergent with lemon juice in the spray bottle. Add in cooking oil. Add in the water to this mixture & shake.
Spray around wasp nest, soaking area. DO NOT SPRAY DIRECTLY OR YOU COULD GET STUNG.

 

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DIY Window Cleaner

Items Needed:
Spray bottle
1/4 c Rubbing Alcohol
1/2 c Vinegar
2 c Water

Mix ingredients into spray bottle, and shake. Spray on to glass. Using news paper (yep, I am serious & it works amazing when you use it) wipe down window’s or mirror’s.

 

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