Fairies, Fairies Everywhere

In my getting ready for the May Fair and Spring Craft Show I realized that I needed to keep up with the stocking up of items. To really turn a hobby into a business you need to keep inventory full and ready for shipping. So in the photos below you will see the stages of getting my Fairies for The Fairy Ring painted and ready. I will not make your head spin with the endless coats and details that go into these dolls but just let you see them!

This is what I see from my side of the table, little faces that are always hungry!! " Mommy can we have a snack" is what they are saying with those big eyes!

Faces, hair, and details added to fairy dolls. I uses old ice cube trays to keep the separated while they dry.

Here is Lavender getting her wings!

Rose got her curly hair and wings now they are waiting for some sparkle!

All the fairies done and waiting for there finish satin coat. I use a water base non-toxic finish.

( yes more mushrooms in the back!)

And Here the are my Wooden Fairy Dolls, so sweet! Don't you just want to come dance in The Fairy Ring with them!

CRAFTS IN CHELSEA part 2

Very windy day, but as always I learn a lot each time I do one of these street shows! Enjoy the photos!

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My new banner. 

Me and a basket full on NaturalKids Team LOVE!!

The set up, I love my new chalk labels!

Mermaids, Dinosaurs, Prates and Fairies...Oh MY!!!

A New Fan!

He loved the Max in Space Playbox!

One more cause he was so cute!

Mermaid Tale part 2

The morning waters were cold, and it was hard for the mergirls to leave their warm seaweed beds. First up was Story, ready to face the day and the journey that was ahead of them. She made gentle ripples in the water as she waved her tail in her sisters’ direction, waking them. Their coral home was filled with the song that their mother sang. A song of the tale of the journey to the rainbow valley and the visit to the home of the other magical creatures. The girls were overflowing with joy, and they bounced out of their beds with the realization that this year they would be allowed to go on the journey as well.

After a few bits to eat, their family was off. Father would meet them later in the deep sea and they could not wait to see him. All along the way they saw new sea life and creatures in bright colors. It seemed as though the sea was alive again with spring. A school of dolphins swam by and greeted the family. The girls were having a grand time playing hide the shell and racing the young dolphins . It was as if the whole ocean was their playground. Mother swam ahead and was never very far. As long as they could hear her sing they knew they were safe.

Verse was not as strong a swimmer as her sisters and so mostly stayed with mother. When she felt stronger she would venture out to frolic and play with her sisters. The mermaids found an old ship and decided to take a rest and find some food to eat. Mother Song reminded them not to go to far, but allowed them to explore. The girls decided to play hide and seek since Verse had been longing to play. Reason, ever so thoughtful, decided to take the first turn as seeker, so as she counted her sisters began to hide.

Verse saw Story and Rhyme duck into small spaces and heard them giggle as they went. She wanted to find a great place, but her bright red hair would always give her away. No matter how she tried, it would alway sneak out and be like a big flag waving in the water giving her hiding spot away. Verse decided to go into a hole on the side of the ship and quickly braided her hair to keep it tame. She found a cozy dark spot in a corner, and tucked her tail in behind some old crates and barrels.

Reason was outside and wasted no time finding Story and Rhyme, and they all went off together to find Verse. The girls were starting to get worried just as their mother started to sing to let them know it was time to leave. The three girls looked at each other and all feared the same thing. What if they could not find her, what if mother found out? Would she think them not old enough for the journey and take them all back? They started to softly call her name, but got no reply. They split up and searched more of the area.

Then Rhyme saw the hole in the ship with a dark shadow moving inside. Calling to her sisters to join her, she hurriedly explained what she saw. The mergirls hearts beat a little faster as they knew all too well what it was. A shark, long, grey and fierce looking! Story gave a little cry, and they all became very fearful. Just then the shark saw them too, and now the sisters all knew they were in trouble!

Come back next week to see what happens......



One year ago I introduced my Mermaid Tales. To find out about my inspiration for the mermaids go here.
You can shop for my mermaids on Etsy and find other magical toys.
To Read: Part 1

Mermaid Tales Part 1

Underwater, where the mermaids live, is a magical wonderland full of life. Once in a blue moon the mermaids make the rare journey to Fairyland, and the little mer-girls have a wonderful adventure along the way. Now you can join them with this wonderful playset.
The Spring thaw is upon us and the creeks, lakes and rivers are all overflowing. The many waters have blended together all the way to the sea. It is at this time of year that the Mermaids make the great trip to visit the other magical creatures.
Rhyme, Reason, Story, and Verse are all old enough and strong enough to make the trip. Come join them on their adventure to see things that were once just bedtime tales to them. These wonderful little girls are ready to swim and play.
Reason is thoughtful. She is the oldest twin and oldest of all the sisters. She thinks through problems and keeps peace between her sisters.
Rhyme is a sweet little Mermaid who loves to play. She is the youngest of the twins. She loves to play hide and seek in the coral reef.
Story weaves tales for her sisters. Tales about land dwellers, humans, and fairies alike.
Verse is the youngest; she is whimsical and fiery as her hair. She has a big adventurous side and often gets in trouble for wandering too far.
Song is the mommy, and she loves her little girls. She teaches them and keeps them safe, but they love it most when she sings.

Come back next week to find out what happens next!
One year ago I introduced my Mermaid Tales. To find out about my inspiration for the mermaids go here.
You can shop for my mermaids on Etsy and find other magical toys.

Lazy Summer Days and Mermaids

When I was a girl living on Sunshine Mountain we had a great watering hole under a bridge where we spent lazy summer days! We would take our bikes but mostly had to walk because it was a very steep down hill and then up hill. Pushing your bike in that midsummer sun would always make you question the logic of bringing the bike, but once you got to the bridge you didn't think about it anymore! The trees over hung on both sides of the creek, and it was this beautiful canopy of leaves that blocked the hot sun and made the light dance on the top of the water. Most of it was shallow, but under the bridge, the bigger boys had dammed it up, so that they could dive off the bridge. In the deepest area where we swam there were large rocks we would sit on and pretend we were mermaids. A recent customer asked me if I could make some wooden mermaids like my fairies and it took me back to this wonderful memory.

Here is what I came up with...

These wonderful little girls are ready to swim and play. I love the magical feel they have and how the playsets are developing. All sisters and a mommy at a size that is just safe for baby/toddler age. Rhyme and Reason are twins with Story and Verse being the youngest. The lovely mommy is Song because she sings sweetly to her girls at night! The stories are developing in my head and over taking my dreams at night, I hope you like them as much as I do!