Little Elf Wall Hanging

I just posted this little Elf Sculpture wall hanging over at my Aunt Jane Etsy Shop. I almost put it in my Fairy shop, but sometimes it's a tough call. Is that true for other Etsians that have more than one shop and items can "overlap" as to where to put them?

Well, business has been awfully slow. So I have just been carrying on making things. It is fun. If you would like to visit my Aunt Jane shop, please click on this link:

http://www.auntjanecan.etsy.com/

Digital Art Fairies

I created these fairy images by a variety of means. I drew and painted in real life. I also drew and painted in virtual life. Most importantly to me, is I grew the Tomatoes myself, as well as the Basil.

Along the way, I got to know the spirits of the plants as I was growing with them. And the surrounding Earth Spirits and Fairies. I took photographs of the Tomato plants and fruits. And the beautiful Basil. I also ate them, taking in their essences, nutrients and life force. I took the photos and created these images.

And What About Gnomes?

Buzz Handmade has Gnomes!

I don't know much about Gnomes, but I hear that they consort about in Fairy Land. Buzz Handmade has Gnomes that are either hand felted or in the form of beeswax candles.

This little guy is sweet, happy and easy going, but since he's a 3 year old, he's also a bit of a stinker. He is stylish and cosy in his teal robe with goldenrod trim. This little fella stands 6 inches tall to the tip top of his pointy hat, and would love to come romp in your garden. Little Ike is made of needle felted wool and is mostly for cherishing, although he could stand up to gentle play (though he may fuzz a bit).

This is a beeswax candle in the shape of a little bearded gnome fellow. He is a life sized replica of an actual gnome (which in case you are not familiar, is 2 inches wide and just a touch over 4 inches tall).

There are many more interesting handmade items at Buzz Handmade's shop.

Buzz Handmade's shop announcement says: "Be good to bees." ~ and~

"I make natural party supplies, soy candles and beeswax items for you to use and enjoy. We love parties and think that they are much more special with hand made party goods, not to mention less wasteful and more earth (and kid) friendly! "

Visit the Etsy shop of BuzzHandmade here at this link:

http://www.buzzhandmade.etsy.com/

Get Some Fairies At Paper Street!

Lovely Vintage Fairies!

I just LOVE these vintage images of fairies. You can use them in your art work and they are royalty free! Use them in your scrapbooking, altered art, ACEOs, journaling, and more.

High resolution!!! There are more kinds of Fairies at Paper Street.

This is a digital collage sheet that you can order very inexpensively from Paper Street, a store on Esty. With digital files, there is no added shipping cost!!!

Check out other collage sheets, like Mushrooms and Butterflies. Lots of different kinds of images, all beautiful.

Paper Street is having a sale, so I recommend that you fly over there soon.

Here is the store link:

http://www.PaperStreet.etsy.com/

Cats Can Be Fairies

I read that animals can be Fairies, too. They are also referred to as Shapeshifters. Take my mischievous calico cat, Butch, for example. Please!

Just kidding! I have painted her with fairy wings. I have two birdies at home, too. I suppose they are Fairies.

Fairy Magic

I don't know what range and what kind of magic Fairies can do, --yet. I need to research it. But I do know that some of them have magic wands, like Tinkerbell does. I do know that Fairies have affiliations with plants, trees and forests. Below is a painting I have done of a Fairy. She is called The Yellow Fairy.

I must admit I became a bit overwhelmed when I started researching the lore of Fairies. There are LOTS of them! I mean, lots of kinds and all over the world! And not all of them are good. ew..... But, then- Fairies have a common thread throughout the world. Tiny mystical people-like beings that are often invisible and usually with insect wings.

I read about Sprites, too. They are a kind of Fairy. The Flame Sprites help the leaves turn brilliant colors in the fall.

There are Fairies that live in trees. They love Oak Trees, too.

I need to spend some more time researching and I need to get my hands on the Findhorn book. It has been many years since I read it and I am sure it will be a great source.

Thank you for reading! Please feel free to leave a comment.

Fairies Made Visible

OK, so you can already see fairies. For others that can't... yet... I paint them so they can be seen.

Fairies have a long tradition in Ireland and probably many other places, too. Take a journey of discovery with me and we shall look into the lore of the fairies.

I read the Findhorn book and it opened my eyes. In the book it was described growing a fantastic garden where nothing had grown before. One of the methods was to employ the assistance of fairies.

I have tried this out and today I use this method in my fantastic gardens. Fairies are attracted by little mirrors and shiny things in the garden. I hang up crystals and suncatchers.

Where can you see more fairies? At my fairy shop, of course. No, I am not selling little slaves. These are willing fairies and they are only images!

http://www.FairyFae.etsy.com/