Six years ago, C&T Publishing released the book Forest Fairy Crafts by Lenka Vodicka-Paredes and Asia Currie. The joy with which this book was written is contagious, and it overflows with magic.
So, you can imagine my delight when I heard that a follow-up book, titled Forest Fairy Crafts Through the Seasons, was in the works. C&T Publishing shipped out a copy to me (via fairy-mail, of course), and it was a happy day when the book landed on my doorstep.
Please keep reading to the end of this blog post for more information about the blog tour for Forest Fairy Crafts Through the Seasons plus information about a GIVE-AWAY to win an ebook version.
As with all craft books which arrive on my doorstep, they are immediately commandeered by my younger son. This book is 143 pages long, however my son didn't make it past page 42, where he was enchanted by the idea of stitching a tiny fairy baby.
At nearly 9 years old, my son hardly needed my help with this project. I cut the felt body for him, threaded a needle and knotted the end of the thread -- he did the rest. NB there is a helpful section at the end of the book with ideas for ways to assist children of varying ages + skill levels with sewing projects. Given my son's comfort with sewing, I was free to sit with him and stitch up a fairy baby, too.
From start to finish, gathering supplies to gluing acorn caps, this project took us 45 minutes -- a perfect after-school activity.
Please keep reading to the end of this blog post for more information about the blog tour for Forest Fairy Crafts Through the Seasons plus information about a GIVE-AWAY to win an ebook version.
As with all craft books which arrive on my doorstep, they are immediately commandeered by my younger son. This book is 143 pages long, however my son didn't make it past page 42, where he was enchanted by the idea of stitching a tiny fairy baby.
At nearly 9 years old, my son hardly needed my help with this project. I cut the felt body for him, threaded a needle and knotted the end of the thread -- he did the rest. NB there is a helpful section at the end of the book with ideas for ways to assist children of varying ages + skill levels with sewing projects. Given my son's comfort with sewing, I was free to sit with him and stitch up a fairy baby, too.
From start to finish, gathering supplies to gluing acorn caps, this project took us 45 minutes -- a perfect after-school activity.
Now for information on how you can win an ebook version of Forest Fairy Crafts Through the Seasons:
1) For 1 entry please leave a comment below this blog post.
2) On FACEBOOK there are 4 opportunities to enter your name: follow my page (or let me know you are already following), like, comment and share my post about Forest Fairy Crafts Through the Seasons.
2) On FACEBOOK there are 4 opportunities to enter your name: follow my page (or let me know you are already following), like, comment and share my post about Forest Fairy Crafts Through the Seasons.
3) On INSTAGRAM there are also 4 opportunities to enter: follow me (or let me know if you are already following), like, comment and tag a friend.
This give-away is open to participants anywhere in the world. A winner will be chosen by random number on June 25th, and an ebook will be sent via email. Thank you to C&T Publishing for providing an ebook for this give-away!
Please visit all the blog tour participants for inspiration plus more opportunities to win an ebook of Forest Fairy Crafts Through the Seasons!
June 9 Welcome https://www.forestfairycrafts.com/journal
June 11 C&T https://www.ctpub.com/blog/
June 12 Annette Bay Pimentel http://www.annettebaypimentel.com
June 13 we bloom here http://webloomhere.blogspot.com
June 14 Clever Chameleon https://www.cleverchameleon.com.au/blog
June 21 Thank You and Wrap Up https://www.forestfairycrafts.com/journal
FTC Compliant Disclosure: I was sent a copy of this book
by C&T Publishing to facilitate a review, however, all
opinions expressed above are entirely my own.
by C&T Publishing to facilitate a review, however, all
opinions expressed above are entirely my own.
Thank you to everyone who entered this give-away
via blog comments, Facebook and Instagram.
Congratulations to Sharon Beacham.
C&T Publishing will be sending you an ebook!
I love your fairy babies, and your son did a great job. (Don't put me in the draw for this wonderful book though, as I already have a copy) :)
ReplyDeleteThose look charming! And so good to see you back :-)
ReplyDeleteThese little fairies are adorable! I am impressed by the wonderful job your son did! Thank you for offering this book.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter would have great delight in being able to see her drawn stories come alive with hand sewn fairies which she could make herself.
ReplyDeleteThese look like such fun projects to make with grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteMy girls are just getting into sewing at 9 and 7. I’m sure they would love this. Your son did an amazing job
ReplyDeleteI imagine it is the fairies that sprinkle their magic when they cover us in autumn leaves. When we come home after a long walk through the woods and we find pine cones and acorns in our pockets - it was the fairies who put the treasures there for us to find. Only children know this.
ReplyDeleteI admire your son's patience and would love to enter the draw.
I adore those fairies your son made- and the wings!? Just perfect! I hope to win this e-book so I can make some too- I've missed you and your wonderful entries on FB... I hope life is being good to you and your family! Thank you for being a part of the giveaway... I'm excited!
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