1/8†Dowel, 36†long 1/8†Dowel, 33†long Black Marker Large Spool of String Colorful Duct Tape Large Plastic Garbage Bag Measure 10 inches from the top of the longer down and make a mark. Measure and mark the exact center of the shorter dowel. Place the dowels together where they are marked to form […]
You can get creative with placement of your shells, adding other things to the line such as sand dollars, small dried star fish, or beads, or choosing a different mounting item.
Fresh leaves 8 inch plastic plant saucer Petroleum jelly Newspaper Plastic Gloves Face Mask Safety Glasses 4 lb. Concrete (home improvement stores) Old bucket Water Wooden Paint Stirrer Collect some fresh leaves. Make sure to choose ones where the veins on the back really stand out. Rub saucer with petroleum jelly to keep concrete from […]
Sturdy straight twig, about 2 feet long Pinecones and Acorns (or other natural item) Paint White Glue (optional) Glitter (Optional) String or Yarn in one or more colors Hot Glue Gun Go on a nature hunt for a twig (about 2 feet long), pinecones and acorns. When you find a good trig, remove any small […]
Cardboard box with attached lid. Lid should have flaps so that the box can be closed tightly. Box should be at least 3 inches deep and big enough to set a pie tin inside. Aluminum foil Clear plastic wrap Glue stick Tape (transparent tape, duct tape, masking tape, or whatever you have) Stick (about 1 […]
Candle Wax Wick Sand (you can use sand in a bucket, or even make it right on the beach) Saucepan (or large tin can, heat near the campfire!) Stick shells- optional Wet the sand and mix it for an even consistency. Scoop a hole in the sand for the size candle you want. Flatten out […]
I snagged these from a blog post sometime back in 2010. The post said she had downloaded them from somewhere and had no idea where. So no idea where these originated.
Looking at different ideas for Laurel’s fairy garden party this year. I’ve seen some actual dolls with heads and all made with embroidery floss and wire, and we might be able to pull those off. These pics I pulled from somewhere I can’t find now are good closeups though, and give some great ideas. I […]
