Make it THE MOST magical time OF THE Year
Better Homes & Gardens US|Holiday Crafts
Fairies cavort. Snowmen sled. Wreaths welcome. Holly dresses place settings. Clues to the season scatter mesmerizing intrigue on doors, trees, tables, and walls.
Make it THE MOST magical time OF THE Year

FAIRY TALES

At only 4 inches tall, winsome fairies flit about the tree carrying wreaths adorned with holiday accents. The fairies' slender bodies and legs, reminiscent of those of ballerinas, are made from embroidery floss-wrapped pipe cleaners. Pose the tiny figures to suit your mood or their use.

DESIGNER: CATHY PURDY

MATERIALS

☐ 3/4-inch-diameter wooden ball

☐ Drill and drill bits

☐ Fine-grit sandpaper

☐ Acrylic paint: desired skin and hair colors

☐ Artists brushes

☐ Black paint marker

☐ Clear acrylic spray finish

☐ 10-inch length of white chenille pipe cleaner

☐ Embroidery floss: gray, white, black, desired skin color

☐ 11-inch length of black chenille pipe cleaner

☐ 6-inch length of 11/2-inch-wide black-and-white buffalo plaid ribbon with any wire removed

☐ Sewing thread: black

☐ Sewing needle

☐ Seam sealant

☐ Glue: fabric and wood

☐ Felt: white

☐ Small screw eye

☐ Hammer

☐ Needle-nose pliers

☐ 9-inch length of golden cord

☐ 7½-inch length of mini wired garland

☐ 3-inch length of 3-inch-wide ribbon

☐ 1 3/8x4-inch piece of tulle

☐ 4-inch length of florists wire

☐ 10-millimeter bead with letter or heart

☐ Letter rubber stamps (optional)

☐ Ink pad: black (optional)

☐ 3½-inch length of 12-inch-wide cream twill ribbon (optional)

☐ Jump ring (optional)

☐ Hot-glue gun and glue sticks (optional)

☐ Acrylic gem (optional)

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