Fairy houses invite us into a world of wonder, where a twig can become a roof beam, a leaf a welcome mat, and a milk carton the foundation for something truly magical. Artist and author Sibia Torres Padilla is beloved for her nature-inspired, low-waste crafts that turn simple, everyday materials into treasures for children and families to enjoy in every season. You’ll find this enchanting project, along with many more, in her beautiful new book, Charming Woodland Crafts. (find it HERE!).
Making a fairy house is the perfect family activity: a little outdoor adventure to gather natural treasures, followed by cozy time spent building and imagining together. With just a clean milk carton, some collected nature finds, and your creativity, you can create a whimsical home for the tiniest of woodland friends.
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Gather Your Supplies:
These are the tools we used to make a Mini Fairy House:
- Natural materials (such as twigs, leaves, pebbles, and moss)
- Empty, clean milk carton (rinsed and dried)
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Optional: miniature furniture or figurines
Make a Mini Fairy House:
Step 1:
Prepare Your Milk Carton. Start by ensuring your milk carton is clean and dry. This will serve as the foundation for your fairy house, so make sure it's sturdy and ready for transformation! Using scissors remove the bottom of your carton. So that it is left in the shape of a house.
Step 2:
Use your imagination to envision what your fairy house will look like. Will it be a cozy cottage among flowers, or a fairy palace hidden in the forest? Let your creativity flow as you decorate.
Cut out a door from the milk carton, You can also create windows or other openings to make your fairy house feel welcoming to its tiny inhabitants.
Step 3:
Incorporate natural materials like twigs, leaves, pebbles, and moss to add to the fairy house's charm. Use hot glue to attach these elements securely to the carton, creating a rustic look.
Step 4:
If you'd like, you can furnish the interior of your fairy house with miniature furniture or figurines. Create tiny beds, tables, chairs, and other furnishings using craft materials or repurposed household items. Add windows, doors, flowers, and any other magical details you can imagine.
Step 5:
Don't forget to follow Sibia on Instagram for more inspiration! We hope your autumn is filled with engaging fun and heaps of family laughter and love, and a few crafternoons spent together. Share your play, crafts, reading, learning or anything magical with us on Instagram @bellalunatoys and use our hashtag #bellalunatoys for a chance to be featured on our feed or stories. Happy crafting!
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