Today is my newly-turned-five year old daughter Gracie's birthday, and for a present, I made her (read: slaved over) some little fairy peg dolls and a cupcake party play set... and I thought I'd share my photos for all the crafty mamas out there.
I started with these stinkin' adorable peg dolls with hand cut butterfly wings, which I bought from Popalicioustoo on Etsy (click here to visit the shop).Then I went to the craft store and bought little wooden plates and bowls, circles and spools, and tiny little wood 'mushroom buttons' to make cupcakes and tables.
With a little bit of paint, a little bit of wood glue, a whole lot of glitter (because you can't go wrong with glitter) and about a million back-breaking hours painting, the little wooden pegs and wings were turned into a whole fairy play set.Unfortunately you can't see from the photos, but I used a sparkly glaze to coat everything when they were done, and added an extra layer of fine clear sparkle glitter... every inch of everything sparkles.
And a little wooden treasure box to store all the tiniest play toys.
The gift was a hit, Gracie was thrilled, and now I must be off, because our birthday celebration day isn't over yet, and there is much candy to make, and cupcakes to bake, and fairy dolls to play with!xoxo,
aaaahhhhhh I LOVE it!!!! If you ever decide to start making those and selling them, please post it everywhere!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Gracie!
You're amazing.
ReplyDeleteBut I already know this.
So cute! I love that you made the little treasure box to keep everything in too!
ReplyDeleteCuteness! (=
ReplyDeleteSOOOOOOOOO cute!!! I want a set!!!
ReplyDeleteI have two fairy lovers in my house. I might try this. Thanks for the beautiful inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable and what fun... do you think they are easy enough to paint, after assembly to be a part of little girls birthday party. That would be cute to have a batch like yours but also let little girls decorate theirs.
ReplyDeletePolwig, I would depend on the age. Younger girls might not have the fine motor skills required for the pieces (the dolls are only 2 inches tall). But I'm sure older girls (I'm thinking 7-10+) would LOVE a project like that! I know I would have.
ReplyDeleteOmg! Those are adorable. I am making a fairy garden, I may just have to make some of those!!
ReplyDeleteSo precious - I know some little girls who would enjoy something like this. May I ask, how were the wings adhered to the bodies (pegs) - glue, glue gun, staples ...?? Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFantastic and creative project! My favorite part is the mushroom table.
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I love these. I found your post through Muffin Tin Mom. I am adding this idea to my "must make for Christmas gift" list for my daughter. She will love them.
ReplyDeleteI especially love the idea of decorating a box to hold everything!
The wings are adhered using wood glue, which I attached after painting, but before sealing. I just used a little sandpaper to remove the paint where I added the glue, and then let them dry on their backs for several hours before sealing with a glittery pain sealer (found in the same section as the craft paints)
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous and so beautiful with a touch of whimsy. Perfect for any little girl!
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