How to Make a Fairy House in the Woods
Find a small area with slightly damp dirt., Collect many twigs and sticks., Using the sticks, create either a square formation, circle formation, or a Teepee formation., Build your exterior walls., Build your roof., Decorate.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Find a small area with slightly damp dirt.
To tell if the dirt is good enough, stick a twig in the dirt and check if it stays standing.
The area should be at least 1 square foot, but it can be as big as you want. -
Step 2: Collect many twigs and sticks.
Depending on the size of house you plan to build, they should be about 3 inches (7.6 cm) long.
Make sure that the sticks you collect are not too thick, in case you need to break them. , These are your foundation pieces, so ensure that you stick the twigs at least half an inch into the dirt. , Use the bigger sticks on the outside to make it sturdier. , You can use either a leaf or a wide strip of bark.
If you use a leaf, it may be helpful to stick a thin twig through the leaf and plant it in the dirt, to prevent the leaf from blowing away.
If you made a Teepee, you will not require a roof.
However, you will want to secure the top with either a long blade of grass, or some twine. , Try using pebbles, flowers, leaves, and moss.
Make the house authentic.
Add a pond, see-saw, slide, mini-garden and flags. -
Step 3: Using the sticks
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Step 4: create either a square formation
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Step 5: circle formation
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Step 6: or a Teepee formation.
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Step 7: Build your exterior walls.
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Step 8: Build your roof.
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Step 9: Decorate.
Detailed Guide
To tell if the dirt is good enough, stick a twig in the dirt and check if it stays standing.
The area should be at least 1 square foot, but it can be as big as you want.
Depending on the size of house you plan to build, they should be about 3 inches (7.6 cm) long.
Make sure that the sticks you collect are not too thick, in case you need to break them. , These are your foundation pieces, so ensure that you stick the twigs at least half an inch into the dirt. , Use the bigger sticks on the outside to make it sturdier. , You can use either a leaf or a wide strip of bark.
If you use a leaf, it may be helpful to stick a thin twig through the leaf and plant it in the dirt, to prevent the leaf from blowing away.
If you made a Teepee, you will not require a roof.
However, you will want to secure the top with either a long blade of grass, or some twine. , Try using pebbles, flowers, leaves, and moss.
Make the house authentic.
Add a pond, see-saw, slide, mini-garden and flags.
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Virginia Myers
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