Thursday, January 13, 2011

Fairy School Tutorial! Yea!


Hello All!
How is your January coming along?
Ours has been cold and unusual....we have had snow and ice several times!
One of the benefits of weather like this is that I stay inside more and have more time to create!

Today I have posted the first two parts of a new free video series where I am demonstrating how to make a Fairy School from a shoe box. I totally loved this project. It is fun and fanciful!
When you are done with part A and B the entire school house will be done, inside and out.
The next two videos (which will be out very soon) will show how to create the faeries as well as the furniture and the accessories. It is so much fun to create these items!

(click on photo to see the image even better)
If you do create a Fairy School, I would love to see it! Please send me photos and I will post your Fairy School on my blog and tell my visitors about you and your art.

You can make this school house from any old shoebox that has a removable lid.
At the upper right hand side of this blog there is a link to the Fairy School Instructions and Supply list.

You can always substitute items with whatever works for you. I have used Paperwhimsy images for most of it, and there will be a list with the sheet numbers in case you would like to use them as well. There are so many different ways you could make this school. You could use vintage photos to create your faeries, you could use magazine images as well. You could paint or draw your own faeries too! Try using dictionary pages to paper the walls, or old greeting cards to paper the ceiling.......

Here it is!
Hugs,
Terri



And here is part b

31 comments:

  1. Hi Terri, Love your videos. I will certainly have to squeeze in making a fairy school & maybe Sammie can even help with this or do her own.
    Can't wait to see the next. Thanks my creative friend.~Theresa

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  2. Terri, the photos are so pretty. I can't stream videos well at all with my 3G modem...that's my only internet here in the mountains so I'm grateful for that but I do miss my super high speed to view videos and tv shows.

    Your fairy school is beyond adorable...what a fun creation.

    Have a wonderful day,
    Stephanie ♥

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  3. Wow Terry, this is just beautifull and your videos are super! Thank you for sharing and to give us an occasion to sneek a peek in your atelier!

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  4. I looooove your fairy school! It's so romantic. You are really talented!
    Thanx for sharing,
    Shirley

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  5. Terri thank you i love the idea I havn't made a fairy houses for ages well not since starting blogging..you have made me what to go make them again hugs wendy

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  6. I was completely enchanted by your fairy school! You are so creative and have produced such a good instructional video. I am looking forward to the next installment!!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  7. Hello Fairy Queen Terri!! OH my..I am in love with your fairy school...I also So loved the music I could hear in the begiining..love it!

    I love the windows..so charming....and the Moss is my fave.. such the magical touch...everything is full of enchantment..and you are such a lovely speaker and teacher! you are awesome and super talented..a gorgeous stellar creation..you are a shining star..hugs!
    Victoria~

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  8. Everything about this video is enchanting.....and so darling. the painstaking cutting of the 'stained glass' is a perfect touch. Of course, anything 'faerie' is perfect in my opinion, but your little design is perfection. I remember when I saw your very first one it took my breath away. What a darling you are to share this with all of us. A generous and sweet spirit.
    Thank you so very much for all the time and effort you put in here. This is a beautiful gift. I cannot wait to share my little school house with you.

    xox Rella

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  9. Teri -

    How extremely kind and generous of you to provide these tutorials for us. I can't wait to take a look at them this evening. Thank you so much!

    Elaine Allen

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  10. Hmmmm, kinda makes me want to make another one Terri! Love your videos and I bet you've inspired alot of other girls to make a Fairy School, too.

    Now, where is my collection of cigar boxes?????

    You KNOW I love the pic with our sweet dog! Precious come to mind!

    Stay warm inside!!!

    Hugs,
    Jan

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  11. luv it terri,
    you are ubber talented.
    )hugs(

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  12. Dear Terry
    You are a great artist!...and your Fairy School is ideal!... I would like stand there!
    Your tutorial is perfect
    Thank you for teach us such lovely things
    Love

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  13. How utterly darling!!! i'll put this on my "oh my gosh..I have to do this!!" list. thanks for taking the time to make a video and for sharing!! Ann

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  14. Hello Terri,
    I love your Fairy School. It is no nicely made and looks really magic.
    Greetings, Johanna

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  15. Absolutely, positively darling! I want so much to make one ~ I have ideas in mind already. I think I'll start collecting together what I have around...it may take me a while to make, but I'll be sure to let you know when I do.

    Thank you for such an inspiration,
    Marianne (O)

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  16. Terri, I am commenting even before I watch your tutorials - I may try my hand at this, though I doubt mine will be as pretty!

    Thank you!

    xo
    Claudia

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  17. Oh my gosh, Terri, this is just wonderful! And thank you for your tutorials-I just love them and they make creating art so much easier and so much fun!

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  18. Oh Terri
    your fairy school I remember well...it is AMAZING! thank you for making the tutorial and sharing it with all of us! Your work is so gorgeous! Have a wonderful Sunday!

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  19. You just bring me such joy, friend! How brilliant! thanks bunches!

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  20. This is wonderful Terri, thank you so much for the tutorials! Your fairy school is enchanting and I would love to make one of my own. I'll post pics when I"m done!

    Hugs and thanks!

    Kim

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  21. I have got to do this with my goddaughter! For her 8th birthday..she had a flower fairy party-i made a "guest appearance"--dressed as a flower fairy-with gifts, flower crowns, crafts, etc-each girl was dubbed a flower fairy! To this day, she *wonders* if I am, really, a flower fairy! I hit the age just right to capture the magic & imagination! Cannot wait for the rest of the videos!

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  22. I think this is just darling! great job Terri!

    and yes...winter bliss...the time of year when we have every excuse to stay indoors and play with all of our creative goodies!

    have a great day!

    ciao bella....I'm off to watch your videos now!

    Creative Carmelina

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  24. Okay I have just finished watching part 1 and 2 of your school house project..and I was so enjoying every minute of it! You did a great job...not only in the design..which as I mentioned before was adorable! but also in your mannerisms...you are so sweet and easy to watch! well done! that was fun! for you and for me!
    lol

    look forward to the finale!

    ciao bella
    Creative CArmelinA

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  25. Beautiful! I love your video instructions, Terri; so easy to follow, and the results are gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing these techniques with us.

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  26. That is by far the coolest thing I've ever seen!! So very creative. Love the colors and greenery..Thank you so much for sharing.

    vendange

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  27. The teacup is exquisite! Fairy school is better. Your little doll is a beauty. You are so talented Terri. Lovely tea cups and tea times. Beautiful hand work and creations. Exciting travels. Do you ever get to sleep?

    Thank-you for hosting this time for me to share my teacups and enjoys those of so many others.

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  28. you are very talented wooow. Im going to have a go at this but godness knows how it will look but it sure looks like fun. thank you so much for taking the time out to teach us such wounderful things xxx

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  29. Hi Terri,
    now as you added the Tea Time Tuesday to your tutorial, I will give a second comment just for your wonderful tea cup. I love those colors, only pink, grey and gold. Looks very sophisticated. I didn't knew that about the Aynsley system for dating, that was really interesting. I am in love with your little doll, so pretty, even the shoes are sparkling. Nice girl.
    Have a nice week.
    Greetings, Johanna

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  30. Hi, Terri. What a sweet project. I am attempting to make the fairy schoolhouse for my little neice. I am going to do it a little different with material I have on hand. I hope this ok because money is a little tight and I think the fairies would want to use upcycled materials- don't you think? :) I can't wait to see the tutorial on building schoolhouse furniture. Thank you for your kindness in sharing these affirmations. Peace. Brianne

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Hugs,
Terri