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Thursday 27 October 2011

Gnomes and fairy doors

Browsing through Etsy (as I often find myself doing) I came across some gorgeous fairy doors and gnomes. After buying a couple (who could resist) I thought I would have a go at making some myself. Luckily I came across some great tutorials and patterns on Wee Folk Art.

This is one I bought from Beneath the Rowan Tree on Etsy
After rummaging through the garage to find some wood scraps and buying a wood burner (new tool yay!) I gave it a go. I did some test burning first and then tried out the gnome patterns and some fairy doors. My husband then gave me a quick tutorial in using the jigsaw and off I went (with a new found love of power tools)!

After I had them all cut out, I got to try out another power tool - a dremel (what fun!), before doing some hand sanding. After they were nice and smooth I painted them with milk paint which is non toxic. Awhile later I made up a beeswax and olive oil treatment to go over the top. Here they are - I love them and have a whole new lot ready to go!!

Using the gnome pattern

The next lot

Thanks for reading, Kelly

22 comments:

  1. Kimara27 October 2011 at 14:51

    They turned out beautiful, Kelly. I looks like a very happy trio. Thanks so much for sharing. Now, I'm going to share these on Facebook. I don't want any of our readers at WFA to miss these! BTW... love the doors, too. They been on my to-do list for ever so long.

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  2. Tina @ Squirrel Acorns27 October 2011 at 22:25

    Super cute fairy doors. Those have been on my crafty to-do list forever.

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  3. anna28 October 2011 at 19:23

    These are wonderful! I hope you post pictures of the next lot too.

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  4. Happy Whimsical Hearts28 October 2011 at 22:58

    Thanks everyone, and will do Anna :-)

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  5. karen 29 October 2011 at 00:07

    Wow they are great !! we planted up a fairy corner garden last year , your fairy door would be a good idea for our garden..

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  6. Anonymous29 October 2011 at 09:02

    Wow - look at you Super Mom with the power tools!! They came out awesome!!! Thanks for linking up to Living Life Intentionally Linky Party =-)
    Beth

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  7. themagiconions29 October 2011 at 09:42

    You are so clever!! They are gorgeous!
    Bravo!
    Blessings and magic,
    Donni

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  8. April's Homemaking30 October 2011 at 08:44

    These are wonderful, a dremel is on my wish list, I would love to start making some of these wooden figures! So cute!

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  9. Justine of SewCountryChick31 October 2011 at 15:40

    This inspires e to do some fairy crafts with my 2 year old. My 8 year old was so into fairies!

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  10. Marilyn1 November 2011 at 02:09

    Aww, Sooo cute....I would LOVE for you to please share this awesome post at my 6Wicked Days of Halloween party today pweeease... http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/10/flash-back-halloween-6-wicked-days-of.html ..wishing u a spootacular day :))

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  11. Kellie1 November 2011 at 13:41

    they're awesome!! go you with the power tools! i'd love to try them out, but they still make me so nervous.

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  12. Unknown1 November 2011 at 16:11

    WOW! Those are so cool! I love that you used the power tools... my hubby is not much of a fix it guy, so we don't have too many around... I'm kind of afraid of them. I tend to stick to my sewing machine and serger. HA HA!
    Thanks so much for linking up at Creative Me Monday today!

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  13. Unknown2 November 2011 at 14:18

    I've never had the urge to use power tools until now. Now, I want to learn, but I'll need to buy some first. ;)

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  14. Happy Whimsical Hearts2 November 2011 at 14:57

    :-) I used to be frightened of using power tools too - but once I gave it a go I was surprised at how easy it was, and also excited to think of all the things I could do with them! Good luck!!

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  15. sylvia2 November 2011 at 20:14

    this looks like an awesome project. i've always wanted a wood burner ;-)
    i think your little gnomes turned out great!!

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  16. Carolyn3 November 2011 at 05:00

    Adorable gnomes. You did a great job. I would love for you to add this to my Inspiration Board {link party}. I know my readers would really be inspired. Hope to see you there.
    http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/2011/11/inspiration-board-link-party-22.html
    carolyn - homework

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  17. EMMA7 December 2011 at 23:44

    WOW! I so what to try this.

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  18. Unknown9 October 2012 at 11:52

    These are so lovely. Thank you for sharing.

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  19. JustForDaisy30 October 2012 at 21:57

    Love love love!! :)

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  20. JustForDaisy30 October 2012 at 22:06

    PS. Guess what's on my wish list this Christmas!! ??

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  21. Be A Fun Mum11 April 2013 at 17:07

    Such a wonderful thing! Love it!

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