Crafty ideas

There's nothing more satisfying then watching birds in your garden. Of course I love all of nature's visitors but there's something special about happy, singing, pretty birds. You may be thinking that you don't have much of a space but birds need a variety of habitats and visit for many reasons. There are many ways to attract them so let's get creative. There can be a shortage of food for birds at any time of the year so even in Spring and Summer it can be helpful to provide food for them. If the warm weather takes a sudden turn for...

It's the time of year when children usually enjoy making their Easter bonnets and craft projects. These ideas can be copied at home to make fantastic Easter projects. If you need any extra bits that you can't get because you're self-isolating, send us a message on facebook and we can send them to you or take a look at our Easter kits: https://findingfairies.co.uk/collections/leap-into-spring/kits Fairy collage This toadstool house collage is made mostly from foam, felt and materials you may have in your craft box. A fairy is going on an Easter egg hunt in her fairy garden. First I cut out...

In many ways now is the perfect time to do the garden work you've been putting off. Many online gardening sites and hardware stores are still delivering and you can still get garden supplies from some supermarkets whilst doing the weekly food shop. And of course, we are still delivering for fairy gardens, to offer you fantastic ways to add magic to your gardens. A great incentive to spend valuable time in the garden whilst confined to the home.  After a horrible period of wind and rain comes to an end and Spring emerges at last, I finally stepped out...

With the evenings still dark this small project is sure to cheer you up and remind you that spring is just around the corner.   I have converted a small wooden crate, saved from Christmas, which was previously filled with tangerines.  I confess I am a bit of a hoarder, always thinking of how I can reuse something. But If you have nothing similar try checking with your local green grocer this is the kind of thing they throw away everyday and are usually only too pleased to see their rubbish being recycled.   My first job is to paint...

Those garden troughs and plant pots that were full of life in the Summer are starting to look a bit sad and lonely in the depths of Winter. But it's the perfect time to give them a new lease of life with a festive or winter makeover. A small conifer tree is the perfect plant to make a garden with these magical fairy garden ideas. The Snowman We used the light-up Christmas cottage and a selection of miniatures to tell the story of a boy who builds his best friend out of snow. Although this garden is just a snap...