Thursday, August 4, 2011

The Fairy Tree

Our party favors for our youngest guests....

Wool fairies from a magical tree...

The fairies are simple to create from wool roving (my tutorial here via Rhythm of the Home) and a short length of embroidery floss (since creating the tutorial, I have found that floss works better than thread!)


Our 6 and 7 year old playschool girls learned to create these fairies with such a small amount of help with securing the knots. I continue to be in awe of their abilities and confidence.


                              We're decorating together and looking forward to W's birthday celebration:)




The soon-to-be birthday boy, with a wicked skinned knee:(


                                   Smoothing out last year's Birthday Banner on ironing day..


Our favorite climbing tree at the Rose Garden down the block also became a Fairy Tree this week, with the help of a few sheets and lengths of fabric..



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12 comments:

  1. MamaWestWindAugust 4, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Looks like so much fun! I love the fairy tree!

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  2. Mama ForestdwellerAugust 4, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Oh, how sweet! And Happy Birthday to your dear boy! :)

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  3. JoeyAugust 4, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Oh I hope that your knee feels better soon sweetie! Boy your Mum has made such pretty things for your special day! We look forward to seeing photos of the celebration!
    xoxo
    ~ joey ~

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  4. jennyAugust 4, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    So lovely! And a very happy birthday to W!

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  5. Flannel Jammies FarmAugust 4, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    How enchanting! "...in awe of their abilities and confidence" - - I'm always looking for ways to return to the creative confidence of childhood!

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  6. m. bloomAugust 5, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    So very lovely!

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  7. AppleshoeAugust 5, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    What joy and fun! Everything is looking so festive and you can see the excitement on the children's faces. Have a grand time and take care.

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  8. Restless Prairie FarmAugust 5, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    How lovely!

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  9. UnknownAugust 5, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    How cute, thanks x

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  10. Melissa PlankAugust 5, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    So sweet and delicate!

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  11. Mama Ash GroveAugust 5, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Heavens, Rebecca I love your home. <3
    Oh preparing for a birthday! What a special thing, how lovely all the children get to help! Also, I am always floored by how utterly creative small children are when given the chance, and the right environment!

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  12. W-S WanderingsAugust 5, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Magical!

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