Submitted my first Fairy home to Annmarie Sculpture garden for their annual submission and thoroughly enjoyed the process of experimenting with new materials! Things I thought came out well: - horseshoe door (a technique I have done when leading workshops) with working knocker - working swing - popsicle stick interior flooring - tiled patio - painting expanding foam to look like rocks over the plywood base - the ladder coming out very clean with no visible glue thanks to being able to inset the rungs into holes - engraving swirls in stone, definitely something I will repeat - sculpting polymer mushrooms Things I didn't love the end result of or want to explore alternatives for: - covering the base structure in moss made the project a little more expensive and created a busier texture than I was hoping - adding more painted elements for bright spots of color, while I generally gravitate to a more neutral/natural palette I felt like this piece was a little flat in the end from a value perspective - the painted pond area I liked but am curious about adding epoxy in the future for depth/different texture finish - what to put behind stick window frame, here I had some depth and painted a candle glow color inside but wasn't happy with how it read

Hello everyone , I'm crochetcrazyhelen on Instagram and Facebook . I love fairies and making them homes and everything they need from nature. I spend many hours hunting perfect sticks and turning them into furniture . I'm in the process with my husband of turning a corner of our garden into fairyland . And will be sharing what I do here. Mayinthefairyland has been a big inspiration to me and so joining you all here is wonderful . A community of fairy lovers , nothing could be nicer . He's a short video of the beginning of our fairyland building journey Love Helen x

I’m so glad you’re here. This is a cozy creative space for people who love fairy houses, fairy gardens, tiny handmade details, and nature-inspired projects. Inside this community, you can meet like-minded fairy house lovers, share your ideas and creations, ask questions, get inspired by others, and join creative workshops and seasonal challenges. You do not need experience, perfect materials, or fancy tools. You can start small, use what you already have, and create alongside others who enjoy the same kind of creativity. Best way to begin: 1. Introduce yourself in the Introductions section 2. Tell us what brought you here and what you’re hoping to find in the community 3. Share your first idea, question, progress photo, or finished project I’m excited to see what you create here. Mary