Fairies love to play,
especially on swings! They also love variety.
Here are four DIY ideas for Fairy Garden Swings…What do
they all have in common? They are delightfully adorable and easy to create!
1. The Tire Swing
This is the easiest! I scored a fat miniature mud tire
at the bottom of a toy bin at one of the local thrift stores. (And I got it for free
since the cashier was confused on why I wanted a broken toy part.) Just tie
some ribbon, jute or string around the tire and hang it from a branch.
2. Leather Flower Swing
Inspired by my favorite Indoor Swing from Urban Outfitters, this swing is simple and adorable. I used a leather flower from a
thrift store bracelet find. You can use flowers from sandals, jewelry or hair
accessories. Use a needle to thread a string or ribbon through the middle of
the flower. Add bead accents and hang from decorative wire or a tree branch in
a corner of your Fairy Garden.
3. Wire & Beads Flower Swing
A beaded wire flower sprig can be used for so many
different and adorable Fairy Garden items. Try making a swing by attaching two
long strands to the ends of a wooden block. I painted this block fairy pink and
sprinkled glitter over the top while the second coat of paint was drying. I
added glitter glue accents to each of the bead flowers for extra fairy delight.
*Don’t have a beaded floral display hanging around
your house? You can easily make your own with beads and thin wire. It is hard
to go wrong when fashioning wire and beads. Do not worry about uniformity or
balance, creations will look even better when asymmetrical.
4. Flower Garland Swing
Craft stores have big discounts on their fake flowers
at the end of each season to make room for the next crop of faux florals. I
used Cherry Blossom-like branches, two wooden beads and a painted, glitter
accented popsicle stick to create this whimsical Fairy Garden Swing.
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