Fairy house, or that’s what I was thinking

See, I don’t know why I get these wonderful ideas of what the projects will look like.  My kids so rarely listen to my ideas anyways……

 

Supplies: Large sturdy plastic containers (fabric softener, orange juice, liquid laundry detergent), acrylic paint, paint brushes, small toys, sharp knife and/or scissors, Sharpie markers (or something else to mark where to cut)

 

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1.  Draw out where the holes you are going to cut in the side are going to be.  Then explain the idea again to your son who insists on drawing out elaborate battle scenes…….

 

2.  Cut the holes out.

 

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3.  Have a very long discussion with your daughter on how it is supposed to be made.  “No Mommy it’s not supposed to be painted.”

 

Sigh, I’ve been told that because she’s so stubborn now that she won’t give in easily to peer pressure later…….

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4.  If you’re a stubborn little girl who knows best, than you color the whole thing with Sharpie markers.  Otherwise you paint the outside in insanely bright colors.

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4b.  Spend over an hour making 3 bendy dolls with a new pattern that you for some reason have to make even more complicated than it was, and then give up and just make a mess.

 

 

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5.  Attempt to take pictures of the freshly painted homes, which are of course completely dry…………  Only to have the kids “help” with the photos.

 

Oh well, they love them.  They never made it to the backyard to make a fairy home like I was hoping, but they’re getting lots of playtime up in their rooms……


Comments

9 responses to “Fairy house, or that’s what I was thinking”

  1. Sheila Avatar
    Sheila

    Love this post, Ticia! I also have a little girl who knows exactly how everything should be (usually the opposite of what I think!). Sometimes, that's just the way it goes. (See my “Drawing Fairies” post. It will be almost like deja vu for you!)

  2. MaryAnne Avatar
    MaryAnne

    My kids always have their own ideas about these sorts of crafts, too. Looks like the houses are being well loved!

  3. Mama Hen Avatar
    Mama Hen

    I have two that always know how to do things better than I do. A girl and a boy. Stubborn as the day is long, and even after they royally mess something up they won't admit it. I have been told it will be a good thing as they get older and they will make fine lawyers.

    I will tell you though, my son who is turning 12 is starting to show some flexability and is taking what we say into account more. So maybe there is hope.

  4. Christy Avatar
    Christy

    Well, they are creative and want to make things – and it's cool that you are open to their ideas!

  5. I really like their fairy houses and I bet they are enjoying some pretend play.
    Little Wonders' Days

  6. I love how they were so specific in what they wanted. A fairy house with battle scenes must be very special indeed. Great idea!

  7. Joyful Learner Avatar
    Joyful Learner

    Love their fairy houses! Your children sound like my K. Yeah for creative spirit and determination to get it done!

  8. Susan @ learning ALL the time!! Avatar
    Susan @ learning ALL the time!!

    Knowing your own mind is a good thing!

    Your daughter looks so happy in that last picture 🙂

    Have you read Fairy Houses by Tracy Kane? (she actually has several books that are fairy house related…they are our favorites!)

  9. At least they like them. Looks like it was fun. I tend to make things harder than they should be. 😉

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