Fanciful Fairy Cards
- lovebytenz
- Jan 2
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 10
There’s something joyful about creating whimsical characters from simple materials, and fairies are hard to resist. They’re small enough to work on at the kitchen table, and sufficiently charming to pop onto a card for all sorts of occasions.
I made this fairy from one little ball of felt that fell off a keyring, plus two paper leaves, beads and wire. Super simple.
Handmade Magic from Scraps & Sparkle
I always say you don’t need fancy supplies for card-making, but imagination is compulsory. There’s no “right” way to make anything, but rather an endless array of possibilities, because creativity is about the process rather than the result.
Make fairy cards your way
Everyone makes fairies differently. I especially love needle felted fairies, and anything embroidered by hand, but these fairies are made from paper and wire, which means they're quicker to make. I say they're quick, but I often spend several hours collating the elements: carefully considering and arranging the colours, textures and materials is very therapeutic. The actual assembly can be a bit fiddly, so using a good glue is super important. I use Art Glitter Designer Adhesive which dries clear (with a stainless steel stopper pin to aid longevity). The little embellishments and decorative touches are what bring the fairy to life; a paper or fabric flower magically becomes a cute little dress, paper leaves transform into pretty wings, softly rolled felt becomes a stylish chignon. Whether you add a cluster of beads at the waist, or a pretty crown of tiny flowers, each small addition - or discerning restraint - adds personality and charm.
Paper flowers and leaves purchased from Flowersome Crafts, specialising in handmade paper flowers & handmade paper for card making in New Zealand.
Mindful Making
Making little fairies is an immensely satisfying and calming activity, so give yourself time to slow down and completely enjoy the process. When you’re done, you have something handmade, heartfelt, and a little bit magical. Use your fairies on cards, display them in jars with fairy lights, hang them as ornaments on the Christmas tree, perch them on book shelves, or give one to someone who needs a smile. Which ever way you use them, they’re the enchanting outcome of creativity and imagination at play. Find more fabulous fairy ideas on Pinterest.
