Make a Fairy Doll
2009 August 27
My mom made some cute and whimsical fairies for Fauna’s birthday. These fairies can be made with very little sewing skills.
What you need: pre-made doll form (found at any craft store), embroidery thread, silk flowers, cloth scraps, ribbon and any other pretty whimsical sewing notions that a fairy would be proud to wear.
First make a simple little jumper using scrap cloth. Hand sew (or glue) the details onto the dress; silk flowers for the skirts and wings and ribbon for whimisical details.
Use a skein of embroidery thread for the hair. Tack on the hair then glue or tack on any details for hair accessories.
What little girl wouldn’t love a small wicker rocker full of colorful and lovely fairies??? (photo below taken by Fauna)
Sorry, this was meant for the above post.
Lisa, my thoughts are with you. Great advice from your sis to take some time off. Making a decision like this is so hard… moving away from your gorgeous extended family will be awful. I had to move away from mine and had a few really hard years, but acceptance is key… once I accepted that this is how it is, a whole wonderful, magical life here opened up for me. Whatever you decide to do, do it with an open heart and with the knowledge that there is magic everywhere… you just need to find it.
ahhh…so all this rampant and gorgeous creativity is genetic! Another fabbo idea, and me and my girl had a go at the scavenger hunt you posted about too.
Love it all as usual!
how darling are they….very sweet..just love them…the flowers, the hair, the gorgeous little and very creative outfits…i reckon your baby must wake througn the night to play with these little beauties….:)
Hi Lisa, There definitely must be a creative gene in your family! Just wanted to let you know I am still faithfully reading all your posts (how could I not!) but I’m trying to cut down on my computer time so I don’t always leave comments. I love the little monster guys next to the comments!
Adorable! They are so sweet.
I’m thinking of asking my mom to make two dolls for Ben & I when I’m having chemo/surgery. I’d like her to make a “Me” doll for Benjamin and a “Benjamin” doll for me–so, when we have to be apart we have friends to keep us company.
Super cute! I love it. I’m sure my little Princess will get into fairies someday….. I’m working on it.
Wow, these are so cute! It reminds me of all the wonderful Christmas gifts mom created while we were growing up. What a lucky couple of little girls to have such a creative grandma and mom!
These are beautiful!!
Those are so beautiful! A family full of talent.
I hear them singing
These fairy dolls are sweet. And I’m sure a girl can’t just have 1 fairy doll.
Great photo taken by Fauna by the way!
so nice!!
those are just lovely! and i like that you can make them even if you can’t sew!
I Love those!! We are big fairy fans over here, they would make a great gift for my girls
K would love these! Thank for sharing.
Blessings and magic.
too cute, and so easy, my girls woudl love making these.
what sweet little dolls! What a wonderful treasure to have from their grandmother.
Very sweet!
Oh Gosh, now I have to add softy doll to my shopping list.
Very cute!
Oh my! They are adorable! Tell your Mom she did a great job. and I hope the girls appreciate her efforts. What a nice party favor to remember her party.
Lovely! I tried to do one but i can’t.
Yeah you made my day too the faires, your delightful and so is the site, will make one doll soon. thanx
These are soooooooo cute.
I would like a whole collection!!
What sweetness!