A couple of months ago, my two granddaughters, Maleah and Arianna, and I set out to create some fairy houses for my office. After all, you can’t write about fairies and invite them into your life and not have somewhere for them to visit you!
Maleah & Arianna
I had a plan in mind, but I just couldn’t see the vision. After careful thought and some great help from my friend Chelley, the fairy houses began to take form. Chelley’s two boys, Landon and Crosby even came over and made miniature fairy houses with us!
Chelley helping Landon
I helped Crosby
We used beans for the roofs, and beads to decorate the exterior. We used a lot of paint and glitter. 😀
After a couple of hours, we were finished!
There’s a great deal of symbolism featured on this fairy portal as it relates to the Heart Stone Chronicles – The Swamp Fairy. There are butterflies and dragonflies, and even a hummingbird! (You’ll have to read the story to find out what that all means) ❤
Silver’s fairy nymph portal
One thing I do know. The fairy nymphs are here to stay. They now have plenty of room and can choose which house is best for them. That’s good news because today is the first day of autumn. Winter snows are not far off…
Happy first day of Autumn from Silver Threading
So cute!! I love the fairy houses ❤
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Thank you! This was so much fun to do. ❤
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Loved the fairy houses! You, the grandkids and your friends, did a great job 🙂
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Thank you. We had the best time! ❤
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Colleen, they are gorgeous! What an idea! So beautiful and really fairy tale like!
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Thanks, Erika. We had so much fun making the houses. I loved the door so I knew it was perfect. ❤
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It looks so very beautiful… the whole house and then the idea with the lights… amazing!
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It’s all part of what happens in the book. I will add to it with the different fairies in the new books. 💖
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Very intriguing, Colleen 💖
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Once I have a final copy of the book, I will send it to you. You are going to love it! ❤
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I have no doubt, Colleen 😁💖
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So much fun and a great activity to engage your grandchildren!
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Thanks, Terri. It was a fun day. Nana was really tired. LOL! 😀
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Lovely fairy houses, such a great idea Colleen and even better, when your family also join in 🙂
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Thank you, Irene. The houses are so special. ❤
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what a magical thing to do with grandchildren! Bet you could see their personalities displayed in their work…no judgment just enjoyment!
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Exactly! Same with my friend’s boys. Liberating creativity. Learning to consider the what ifs in life. Special times. 💖
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Beautiful! Shame I’m not a fairy! I wouldn’t mind living there. I hope you keep us posted on all your guests, Colleen.
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Thanks, Olga. I will soon introduce you all to the meadow fairies that moved in. 💖
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What a beautiful family, and a perfect project for you, Colleen, the Fairy Godmother ! ☺☺☺
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Aww, Van. Thanks. Maleah is the oldest Granddaughter and Arianna is the youngest. We have three other grandchildren in the middle that live in TX. Being a fairy Nana is the best! ❤️
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Reblogged this on Kate McClelland and commented:
How sweet!
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Thanks for sharing, Kate. You are a sweetie! ❤️
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What a sweet idea! Love this! I want to remember this for when I have grandchildren. Or maybe my daughters (in their 20s) would like to make them with me 🙂
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Exactly! LOL. These are bird houses from Michael’s. We painted and glittered, and had a blast! 💖
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When my girls were little, that was one of our favorite projects… painting birdhouses. I still have a couple in the backyard. So much fun!
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Very cute!!
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Thank you. It was a blast!
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You’re very welcome. Your grandchildren are adorable :0)
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Thank you. 💖
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Oh my gosh.. charming and what a beautiful family you have! ❤
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Thanks, Annette. These are just two of our grandchildren. We have 3 more in TX. We had a blast making these fairy houses. 😍
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Well, you can sure tell that some mighty love went into them, because they came out really cool!
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Awww. We are so lucky. I love when they visit. We always do fun stuff. 💗
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Honestly, I missed alot by not having grandmothers…
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My grandmother was like a mother to me. She was amazing.
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How much fun and love went into creating those homes. They are a treasure.
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Thanks, Bernadette. It was a way for the girls to be involved in my book, also. 💖
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Wonderful family cooperation in creating the fairy houses. The fairies will love them. ❤
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Thank you, Viva. The kids enjoyed being part of my fairy stories. ❤️
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What fun making fairy houses with all of that fabulous help. They turned out beautifully and have made a charming spot for your fairies to live.
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Thanks, Michelle. It was a fun way for them to interact with my book. The girls are dying to read it. ❤️
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Love it!
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