Fairy Houses: How to Create Whimsical Homes for Fairy Folk - Hardcover

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.