I was asked by my friends at Skyhorse Publishing to review these books. I love miniature gardens so of course I said yes!
"Fairy Gardening: Creating Your Own Magical Miniature Garden" by Julie Bawden-Davis and Beverly Turner has lots of ideas for setting up little scenes.
I love this idea of changing them out for the seasons. I am so doing a Halloween version this Fall. (why didn't I think of that, I can use my pumpkin idea)
The Christmas/winter garden idea they have will have to be an indoor one (gotta love Canadian winters).....it would be a great centrepiece for the Christmas table though.
There is also a section on the best mini plants to use. A great book to inspire you.
"Fairy Gardening 101" by Fiona McDonald has wonderful ideas for including the kiddos.
She also gives you the 'how to' on making your own furniture and accessories. A great resource.
The impromptu Fairy gardens and the "in the wild" ones are especially nice. Great to make on an afternoon hike this summer.
Both books are a treat and up for a giveaway.
If you want a chance to win you need to do one of the following:
- leave a comment on this post
- send me a direct email at thatartistwoman@shaw.ca
- like or comment on this post on my Facebook page.
I'll make the draw Friday Aug 14th/15. Canadian and US residents only please.
Thanks to Skyhorse Publishing for sponsoring this post.
If you are looking for more fairy garden love check out this pinterest collection.
I'll be back next time with tips and ideas on how I do mini gardens at school.
Catch you later.......
Gail
Oh, adorable! That's something I've wanted to do with my daughter for a long time.
ReplyDeleteWow! This looks so cute! I hope I win!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a sweet idea, these little gardens!
ReplyDeleteMy 10 year daughter has always loved fairy books. One of our neighbors has two little fairy houses in her yard that we love to look for every time we walk past. Either book would be very welcome at our house!
ReplyDeleteIf I win this I will make fairy gardens with my grandkids!!
ReplyDeletePerfect! Our youngest has just started creating fairy gardens whenever we go for walks...this would be a perfect gift for her :)
ReplyDeleteMy school does s Fairy Festival in June and these books would be great to have!
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How cute, and perfect timing! i have been trying to figure out how to make one, can't wait to win!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea!
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to try this. So cute!
ReplyDeleteFun idea to share with kids at summer art camp!
ReplyDeleteThanks,
My neighbor has a fairy garden on her front porch and it is so enchanting. I've been thinking of incorporating the making of one into a book club activity for my daughter or just a fun mother/daughter activity. I would love to have these resources for that!
ReplyDeleteLove this opportunity! Thank you! We put a couple angels in my daughter's terrarium at the end of the school year. She would love this! Cute ideas!
ReplyDeleteWe checked these out from the library and loved them. What a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteOoh, my daughter would love these books!
ReplyDeleteMy Granddaughters and I love fairy gardens. You are the first email I go to when I am checking. Thank you for all you share.
ReplyDeleteThank you for a chance to win a fairy garden book. I have friends who have made these. I want one as well.
ReplyDeleteI love fairy gardens and this book looks simply wonderful to try my hand at!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely ideas. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI think my granddaughter would love fairy gardening!
ReplyDeleteMy girls and I would enjoy these! Thanks for the fun giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treat it would be to win this book! I have done a little with fairy gardens, but mine needs some sprucing up after a summer outdoors!
ReplyDeleteAlthough I missed it, thrilled to discover this read!
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