Flower Fairy Craft for Kids

This flower fairy craft for kids is intended to spark imagination and creativity. When spring hits, often nature and fairy tales collide. Fairy gardens are popular, and we have even had fun creating these fun garden fairy butterfly wands. Here’s another fairy-inspired craft.

I hope the beauty of nature, the sunshine of spring, and the ideas found here spark outdoor adventures and indoor crafting with your kids. If you are inspired to create your garden fairies, I’d love to see the results.

This post contains a video tutorial for help.

Flower Fairy Craft for Kids

The great thing about this spring craft involving flowers and leaves is that it is crazy inexpensive, and I’m assuming you have most of the materials in your possession already. The other beautiful component of this craft is that it takes you outside to appreciate and explore God’s creation.

Take your kids for a nature walk and help them see the world through fresh eyes this spring. Maybe that is exactly what you need too.

I did this craft yesterday so I could update my old post (originally I did it with my kids in 2012). This morning I went on a walk, and my eyes saw more. I looked at the flowers and the plants through a different lens – seeing the created art in the world but also recognizing that the natural creation could become another kind of creation as well. It was a different perspective, and I saw more than I’d seen for a while. I hope you enjoy the wonder of nature through this craft also.

Something to note is that I originally did this with my kids when they were little, but I had so much fun making these fairies again. Flower fairies are fun for children of all ages: from preschool to kids at heart.

Materials Needed to Create Flower Fairies

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Flowers and Leaves
White Glue
Double Stick Tape
Thin Sharpie
Heavy Cardstock Paper (recommended, but you can use normal printer paper as well. The finish is just nicer with the cardstock because it is sturdier and has a more solid look.)

How to Make these Adorable Garden Fairies

Go on a nature walk with your kids. Take your time. I know the laundry, bills, emails, and other work are there, but try and be present and enjoy creation together. As you walk or explore your own yard, pick out flowers that inspire creativity. Ask permission from your neighbors when needed. I’m sure they will love seeing you engaging in nature with your kids.
There are two ways to go about this creative process. I like to lay out my leaves and flowers and then draw my fairy to fit the pieces. Alternatively, draw the fairy first and then dress it as you see fit.
To attach the natural elements to your paper you can use a combination of glue and double-stick tape. I love double-stick tape for the leaves and pedals because it is quick and easy. White glue works great also but takes more time to dry. Some elements will need to be stuck down with white glue. Use the adhesive that works best for you and your children.

On a personal note, I started this blog in 2012 when I felt in the thick of things as a mom. I wanted to be a creative, fun, crafty mom, but parenting was harder than I imagined. Every day felt like I was just getting by, but my heart was to be more engaged…more meaningful. It’s what inspired my blog: to light a fire under me as well as be an encouragement to other moms going through this blessed but challenging road of motherhood.

This post wouldn’t be complete without adding some original photos of my children doing these crafts. It shows how kids of all ages can do these activities, and how everyone’s fairy art will be unique and yet beautiful.

Inspired by these fairy crafts? I love this tutorial by Grace and Good Eats on how to make your own fairy garden.