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Fairy Houses : How to Create Whimsical Homes for Fairy Folk by Sally J. Smith (2017, Hardcover)
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Book has been read but in beautiful condition, minor shelf wear to cover. • Creative inspiration. • Hardcover edition.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherQuarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN-101591866723
ISBN-139781591866725
eBay Product ID (ePID)224102138
Product Key Features
Book TitleFairy Houses : How to Create Whimsical Homes for Fairy Folk
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2017
TopicNature Crafts, Miniatures, Folklore & Mythology, Garden Design
IllustratorYes
GenreSocial Science, Gardening, Crafts & Hobbies
AuthorSally J. Smith
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight35.3 Oz
Item Length10.4 in
Item Width8.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2016-033755
Reviewsthis adorable book will leave even the most sceptical of readers chanting: 'I do believe in fairies, I do!, this adorable book will leave even the most sceptical of readers chanting: 'I do believe in fairies, I do!' , this adorable book will leave even the most sceptical of readers chanting: 'I do believe in fairies, I do!' , Gather your imagination and some bits and pieces from the forest or garden around you. These will be needed as you fall head over heels into the pages of Fairy Houses
SynopsisAdd an exquisite flourish of design to your beloved green space or garden by adding tiny fairy homes inter-woven with nature. Fairy Houses gives you the instruction and inspiration you need to start Have you ever seen a real fairy house? Not the ceramic ones at cavernous home improvement stores, but a real fairy house made from natural elements? Well, now you can build your own miniature magical abode - the perfect addition to your garden . Step-by-step instructions for constructing exquisite fairy houses are revealed in Fairy Houses , explained by master fairy house architect Sally Smith. Smith has been creating one-of-a-kind DIY fairy houses out of natural artifacts for years, now she passes her miniature construction knowledge to you. Imagine, a fairy garden with homes that have butterfly wings as stained-glass windows, twigs for window frames, birch bark for walls, dried mushrooms for shingles; it's all possible with a little instruction and inspiration from Fairy Houses . Begin by flipping through an inspiration gallery , find which elements appeal to you, and how they fit together. From there, you'll learn about building materials ( found and natural ), on-site fairy house construction , and how to light a fairy house., Create the ultimate fairy houses, made with natural materials - just the way real fairies build their homes!Have you ever seen a real fairy house? Not the ceramic ones you purchase, but a real fairy house made from natural elements? Well, now you can build your own miniature magical abode - the perfect addition to your garden. Revealed in Fairy Houses for the first time are the step-by-step instructions for constructing exquisite fairy houses, explained by master fairy house architect Sally Smith.From her home on the edge of the Adirondacks, Smith has been creating one-of-a-kind fairy residencies for years. She uses natural artifacts such as butterfly wings for stained-glass windows, twigs for window frames, and birch bark for walls. Smith reveals her building secrets in Fairy Houses. Readers begin their fairy house project by flipping through an inspiration gallery, deciding what kind of house they wish to create and considering where in nature they'll put it. From there, readers learn about building materials (found and natural), on-site fairy house construction, how to light a fairy house, and how to incorporate stonework into the design. All of Smith's secret tips and techniques are then showcased in a series of step-by-step photos, making fairy house creation easy. The ones featured in Fairy Houses were designed especially for this book and are meant for longer-lasting installations.With this book, fairy houses move beyond cute and into beautiful nature-woven works of art. When you're through, you'll find yourself in an enchanted land where a Lord of the Rings-esque mood is magically evoked., Learn how to craft breathtaking fairy homes exclusively from elements found in nature, step by step, from master fairy house architect Sally J. Smith--photos of her creations provide abundant inspiration. Imagine a fairy home that has dragonfly wings as stained-glass windows, twigs for window frames, birch bark for walls, and dried mushrooms for shingles--with Fairy Houses , you can create one in your own garden. Browse gorgeous photographs of fairy houses in nature , then: Design your home following the outlined steps Gather tools and materials Create magical fairy house components, including intricately detailed doors and windows Put it all together to create your own unique fairy house Add lighting and interiors Add finishing touches, like a bark roof covering or a stone pathway The final chapter gives step-by-step photo instructions on how to construct two different fairy homes . Both an inspiring gallery of art and a practical how-to guide, Fairy Houses will open new doors of creativity for you as you are transported to the magical realm where fairies live., Beautiful garden design is the perfect flourish to any thriving green space. Fairy Houses is your guide to creating miniature homes for fairies of all kinds.
LC Classification NumberTT157.S543 2017
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- Aug 14, 2018
Not good
Al houses are tree bark, twigs & tree debree. Not what I wanted. Go to the library for better fairy hose construction.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- May 14, 2019
Delightful Book
Great book. Lots of great ideas. Beautiful pictures.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Oct 02, 2018
fairy houses
very nice book with clear instructionsVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
