I mixed up some of my favorite play dough to let A make her own fairy flower garden. This play dough turns out so smooth and non-crumbly, I much prefer it to store-bought. Today we used it as a base for the garden.
I gave A a basket of silk flowers (leftover from E's Fancy Nancy party last year) and let her arrange them in the "garden."
She's got her grammy's gift for flower arranging! When she was finished, I gave her a few of these adorable fairy cupcake toppers
to add to the garden. Aren't they precious? My boss found them at TJ Maxx and had to pick them up for my girls. 
Half an hour later, and she's still playing in her garden. I don't blame her... I might just join in!
Fairy Colors
by Caroline Repchuk
This is about the cutest book I could find on fairies, although it's a little young for A. As you may have guessed, the story is about different colored fairies getting ready for a ball. It's a nice reinforcement of colors, and the sparkly pages will probably hold the attention of babies and young toddlers.But I want something better. So spill it... other than Disney and Dora, what fairy-themed books are worth reading to my kids?
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What a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteAt first I thought the flowers were made out of play dough!
ReplyDeleteA certainly does have a knack for floral arrangement. What fun!
I have had this book on my wish list for a while, but I haven't actually read it. I requested it from the library but it hasn't come in yet. http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Book-Flower-Fairies-Special/dp/0723266263/ref=lh_ni_t_
the fairy series books by daisy meadows are actually pretty ok. there are sooo many of them, and they are easy to read, but I find the fact of the two main characters, best friends, going on adventures together, very charming.
ReplyDeleteThis is and adorable combination of materials and ideas. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love the play area the fairies have to explore.
ReplyDeleteWe have that book! The kids love it. This would be a really fun activity to do with it.
ReplyDeleteMy 3 year old five year old daughter love the daisy meadows series, too! My three year really gets a kick out of Jack Frost and the trouble making goblins.
ReplyDeleteCan I come play too?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeletepeace, love and fairies. Don't you wish moments like this could last forever?
how fun--love those flowers. Juliet would spend hours with this, I think.
ReplyDeleteCute activity! We actually have that book and, yes, babies and toddlers love it. It's been one of Ansley's favorites for a while now (Caedmon even chooses it sometimes.)
ReplyDeleteprecious activity!
ReplyDeleteA book I love is "The Story of the Root Children" by Sibylle Von Olfers. It's not technically a fairy book (the little root children don't have wings) but we called them wingless fairies. It has beautiful watercolor illustrations and tells about the changing of the season from winter to spring. It might be hard to find new, but they had it in my local library.
ReplyDeletebeautiful and creative, thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteHow very special, my three year old would love this.
ReplyDeleteFun!! My daughters would love this -- will be making some light green dough soon ; )
ReplyDeleteFabulous activity! I have hear these new fairy books are good but don have first hand experience http://petalwinkthefairy.com/
ReplyDeleteLooks like such a lovely and creative way to explore and play!!! Even my boys would love this!!! Hope you are feeling much much better... Did you ever find a good car seat replacement??
ReplyDeletePrecious! What a great idea! I can't wait to share it!
ReplyDeleteBarefoot Books has a Fairy Book ... can't wait to hear what you find.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an awesome idea! I'll have to try this with the girl I babysit. My daughter, K, isn't old enough for it quite yet!
ReplyDeletePS. I love how you connect your crafts with books often. Not only does it help with ideas, but it helps me think about my future library for K! Thank you!
What a wonderful project. Emily and Juliette would love to do this. I love homemade play dough too, it is so much nicer to work with than store bought. We will have to check the library for this book.
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up to stART!!
Super and very special too! I think it will be a favorite childhood memory that you just created for your gals! I know I would have loved it! Kerri
ReplyDeleteDid she arrange those all herself? They look fantastic! I bet mom is proud :).
ReplyDeleteYou must read "The Night Fairy" with your oldest. My daughter loved it last year. We also like "Fairy Houses" by Kane.
ReplyDeleteWe're just starting to look up books about the tooth fairy, so if you get any suggestions on that theme send them my way!