Fairy House 11-14

Fairy House Day 11 thru 14

Front view (click images for a larger view)

Terrace Side View

Back View

Swing Side View

Book written by Sandy M. "The Merry Fairy"

Starting the Furniture a woodland Chair with her knitting basket and knitting needles.

The chair is made with twigs homemade grass paper I made years ago. Rose bud, Sheep's wool for those chilly nights on the terrace and on top a tiny acorn cap. The basket is made with paper mache and little balls of yarn are made with Valdani Thread. Oh and the knitting needles are made with painted straight pins....I did knit one row with the needles....that's all my eyes could handle.

Side Terrace with Chair, The little house still needs painted but I'm calling it the bee house, made of paper mache. I would think fairies watch bees like we watch birds.

The watch clock and key was addition I just had to add....I just love clock parts and watch parts. So this was a must have. The key is hung on the side for quick winding and the pendulum as a little face made from paper mache, to finish off a bead on the end.

Added the Copper Tussy Mussy, I made years ago. 

This Fairy house is made with sentimental items and small trinkets Iv'e collected over years. 

Notice the clock key in the moss so old it's naturally Verdi-ed, Love Verdi!!!

Please don't forget the Fairy House will be at Kensington Court Antiques, 

3464 Babcock Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15237

on

February 5,6,7 & 8 th      Hours: 10 to 5

Fairy House 8,9,10

Fairy House 8,9,10,11

I can't stop...it's really starting to look like a fairy house now.

Here are some of the little details I've added in the last few days.

I do believe fairies are collectors, things are always disappearing around the Cottage.

Who knows, they may show up here?

A rope swing

Can you find the face?

The front view.

That's were my bells went!

The entry Gate with a sterling silver piece I made a few years ago.

Slowly the stones are being added to the Garden.

A spade, Basket with carrots tomatoes, cabbage  and a tomato plant in the garden

A climbing rose on the chimney and chimney pots

Mushrooms with a snail in the garden

Cut copper awnings, window box with flowers and a stick rail.

front close up.

Having so much fun. Next bits on the inside.

Hope you had a wonderful weekend, stay safe and warm.

Kate

Fairy House 7

The Fairy House 7, Having so much Fun... 

This has to be my Favorite project I've ever done.

Anything goes...so my imagination can run!

Have  a Wonderful Day!

Kate

Fairy House 6

The Pine cone is on the roof, along with the moss.

A nest with a real sparrows egg, to welcome at the front door.

Still can't decide what color to paint the stairs and the fireplace.

detail of the pine cones.

checks on the floor in the kitchen, needs some light in there. 

Back view with fireplace

added some carved wooden pieces I've had kicking around from my painted furniture days.

 

Some texture to the curl on the roof top.

Added some moss and a patio to the floor.

It's coming along!

Fairy House 5 (evening)

Fairy house 5 (evening)

All the paint has dried, this evening I decided to start adding the pine cone bits and moss to the roof....The character is starting to emerge.  Anyone that knows my work, knows I love detail. Small details,  especially ! Just couldn't wait another day to start adding it. Fun!

 I am having a hard time deciding on whether to paint the steps and the chimney a color, I don't want them to stand out to much but it needs more color? I'll wait to see how the roof comes out then decide. Have a wonderful day, thank you for all your interest!  Kate  

Fairy House 5

Good morning everyone!

It's starting to look like something! The kitchen has a checked floor, the colors are starting to take shape. Next tackle the roof Pine cones and moss? What color should the steps and the chimney be? 

So much fun...!