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Top 10 Creative Fairy Finds

By Sherri Osborn, About.com

The magical appeal of fairies knows no age boundaries. The notion of these mysterious creatures enchants both young and old. Now, you can create your own collection of fairies using these craft kits and books.

1. Making Fairies and Fantastical Creatures

Create fairies and other magical creatures from the most ordinary, everyday materials. 30 delightful characters include a collection of charming fairies, plus other endearing creatures. Give them costumes and accessories, homes and special hideaways, miniature furniture, and the flower and other natural objects these fairies and their friends love so much.
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2. Fairy Paper Dolls

These paper dolls are lovely as a craft, decoration, or a toy. Create your own fairy village with a variety of fairies you can make and dress.
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3. Fairies: Petal People to Make Yourself

This 37 page spiral-bound softcover book by Klutz has lots of information to make very special fairies. The book comes with enough stuff to make a dozen fairies.
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4. Midnight Fairy Craft and Party Book

Bring the realm of the fairies into your own home with a series of glittering decorative items: a pretty, soft-bodied doll; a gilded castle; and a sparkling wand so you can cast some spells. Carry your stardust in a velvet and lame bag with a gold cord threaded through. Create a delicate fairytale scene in an old book and much more.
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5. Creating Fairy Garden Fragrances

This book skillfully combines inspiring tales about nature with practical information about the uses, preservation, and rejuvenating properties of herb and flower blends. The book's second section offers step-by-step instructions for gathering and drying plants, mixing in essential oils, and creating bewitching herbal blends.
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6. Fairy Crafts

Filled with 23 fantastic fairy projects, this book is divided into four sections: Fairy Playthings-enchanting fairy dolls and accessories; Dress-up Fairy Costumes-Easy to make whimsical costumes; Fairy Party-Throw a fabulous party with fairy invitations, decorations, recipes and tableware; and Fairy Gifts-Charming keepsake gifts girls will love. All the projects use simple items found in craft stores and are easy enough that girls will love making and playing with them over and over.
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7. Fairy Fun

Includes games, activities, and instructions for craft projects such as making fairy dust, cooking blossom berry soup, performing fairy magic tricks, and creating a miniature fairy garden.
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8. Flower Fairies Activity Book

This fun-filled collection of activities invites you to enter a magical world filled with flower fairies. You can lead the Acorn Fairy through a maze to find Mr. Squirrel, connect dots to make a lovely fairy appear, show the Lily Fairy where his four butterfly friends are hiding, lead Buddy Bee to some sweet smelling flowers, and much more.
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9. Fairy Things to Make and Do

Find lots of ideas for making fairies in this magical book. To transform yourself into a dazzling fairy, just follow the simple steps to make sparkling fairy wings, a silver tiara, a glittering wand and more. Includes lots of shiny silver stickers!
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10. Fairy Doll Making Kit

Use the contents of this kit to create a cute fairy princess doll. It includes fabrics, adhesive tape, glow wand, wings and everything else that you need to make and decorate an adorable 8 1/2" doll.

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