Fairy Doll Fun - In A Tickle

How does a fairy come into being? If you ask my granddaughters, they are born in flower blossoms. My mom gave me a big box of old artificial flowers and the girls and I found out it is true! Today we saw thirteen fairy dolls birthed!

I found a video that gave easy to follow instructions for making fairy dolls published by Emilie Lefler. She has many videos demonstrating how to create all kinds of fairies. We watched a couple of them and the girls could not wait to get started.

The items needed are simple: 3/4 inch beads for heads, white florist wire, artificial flowers, embroidery thread, yarn, hot glue gun, wire snippers, scissors, and any added decorations. I didn’t have as many beads as I thought so we made beads for most of the heads from polymer clay. The girls needed a little help getting started but after a short time only asked for glue. The instructions they watched were so clear, they were able to let their creativity flourish.

*Wrapping the fairy doll’s arm with thread*

*Wrapping the fairy doll’s torso and legs to make bodice and shorts*

*She was so proud of her little blue fairy doll*

*She was excited to be able to use the glue gun herself*

After the fairy dolls were born, they wanted to go outside and enjoy the beautiful spring weather. They played in the tress and on fences doing all sorts of silly things.

*This little fairy loved to hang upside down*

*This little fairy thought it was a bit cool and wore a scarf*

*Maybe I can reach that branch with my toe!*

I have a feeling there will be many more fairy births in the days to come! The girls not only had fun making the fairy dolls, but loved playing with them. They fit nicely in the doll house too.

Even if you don’t have little girls to make fairy dolls with, you can bring back your doll playing days and make fairy dolls on your own – and then give them away!