Fairy Log House Playscape

 This one might just be my favorite Playscape to date.

 I was dreaming up a new castle play mat when I saw this brown felt rolled like a log. An idea sparked.

This wool felt playscape is a landscape of play possibilities. 12 inches around, the hollow log house is all hand-stitched. Ivy is climbing up the side with shades of purple trumpet flowers blossoming. A stone path leads to the front entry. Mushrooms sprout up in the grass. A small vegetable garden is tucked away behind the hollow log house. It's whimsical.

See it at www.mybigworld2015.etsy.com

Have a fun and playful day
Mel

Fairy House

 I was experimenting with my fairy houses and this is what I came up with.

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New Fairy House Making Kits

New Fairy House Making Kits craft kits are now in my Etsy store

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They make great birthday party favors or gifts.  The special thing about these is...it's a craft kit, so kids can make whatever they want.  It's an artist expression.  They can make their fairy house look any way they want.  I'd love to see what your child creates with these kits.

Do you believe in fairies?

I am working to create a new Fairy Land event and decided to get some inspiration.  Thank you, Pinterest.

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Tinker Fairy

Tinker Fairy by melanieshanks featuring a coil bracelet