My new obsession confession….
Maybe because I loved the fairy garden I sent Angel Boy, or maybe it was the smokey skies that made being outside harmful to my asthma, but I had to find an indoor project or it was going to affect my mental health, too.
I thought to myself, what could I craft without having to buy any new supplies?
Pinterest and the internet offers a plethora of ideas by amazing people.
There are step-by-step videos for nearly EVERYTHING DIY.
My first attempt was a craft stick (popsicle stick) door. I have a package of 200 sticks that I was saving for projects with AB and I always have glue and paint. PERFECT.
The door was so aDORable with addition of the button for a doorknob that I painted gold, so I felt confident building the bench. Also easy and also way cool. I painted it white and added a touch of my own…miniature pillows, each stuffed with 1/2 a cotton ball.
The little tables were made out of pieces of broken costume jewelry glued to a wine cork. (Yes, I do save everything.)
Check out the little broom I made with a toothpick.
I’m also obsessed with windchimes and mobiles (another post) and came up with the brilliant idea of a mini-mobile made out of an old costume jewelry ring. I have no idea where the ring came from, but it was there in the box of broken things.
I attached tiny seashells and gems using silver jewelry wire and fishing line.
Not perfect, but not bad for a first attempt, right? Next, I’m going to try to build the picnic table.
I didn’t really want to do a step-by-step DIY tutorial because mine wouldn’t be nearly as detailed and precise as the ones that are already out there, but here’s a few photos of the process:






I think I might attempt to pierce the veil between worlds and open that door. It was especially magical last night when the solar lights came on and sparkled the glass rock pathway.
Very creative ❤️
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Thank you! It was a lot of fun since I’m not normally very creative.
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When I lived in Florida I collected hundreds of shells, most of which I left behind when I moved to California. I still have a box of “olive shells” which are kind of macaroni-like that I wanted to make something with, but I wish I could give them to you. Did you know that shells can be “left-” or “right-” handed? I found a couple of left-handed whelks. Good quality ones are worth a bit of money.
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