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May 10, 2013

Fairy Houses - Snail Shell Fairy House Tutorial


This week some neighborhood kids surprised me with a basket full of snail shells!
They asked me what I would make with all these shells and I told them that I would try to make another fairy house but this time a house for the Snail Fairy.


This fairy house is built exactly the same way as the cork fairy house but this time I used snail shells instead of cork slices. Finally I painted the shells with a non toxic coating to enhance the colours but you can also use olive oil. Don't oil them in advance otherwise the shells won't stick with the glue.

For the complete step by step photo-tutorial click here


The fairy houses are very light and easy to attach to any surface, this time I used dried bark. I'm in love with the soft tones and spiral forms of these snail shells, each one is unique... just perfect for a fairy house!


Have a magical day!

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The Magic Onions - Friday's Nature Table
Natural Suburbia - Creative Friday
Made by Joey - Sharing Creative Ideas
Frontier Dreams - Keep Calm Craft On
Like Mama Like Daughter - Eco-Kids Tuesday
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22 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 10, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    Finally, I can use all the shells my son has been collecting for his "manly" gnome home, lol :)
    As soon as I get over my icky factor, that is. Love it, and am pinning it.

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  2. sasMay 10, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Haha I have made an Elf house inspired by your son's "manly" gnome home! I will post it soon!

    Icky factor? Be sure to use only empty shells ;)
    I wash them first in soapy water and let them dry in the sun, and I prefer to use old ones.

    Thank you so much for visiting and pinning,
    xxx sas

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    1. UnknownMay 11, 2013 at 1:17 AM

      They are empty ones, lol, but I am still squeamish :)
      I will get my 5 yr old to glue them very carefully. Problem solved!

      Can't wait for the elf house :)

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  3. JoeyMay 10, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    I'm amazed by the different colours of your snail shells! I believe ours only come in brown! ;o)
    This is gorgeous Sas!
    ~ joey ~

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    1. sasMay 13, 2013 at 9:35 AM

      Ha I have those brown ones too Joey, they make lovely planters though ;)

      Thank you for visiting, always lovely to hear from you,
      xxx sas

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    2. JoeyMay 13, 2013 at 5:31 PM

      Happy Belated Birthday wishes!
      How lucky for you to have two special days to celebrate on the same day! (My husband's birthday sometimes falls on Father's Day too!)
      I hope you had a wonderful weekend with your family,
      xoxo
      ~ joey ~

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  4. Bridgit's BellMay 11, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    Cool post and snail house. i shared on google +

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    1. sasMay 13, 2013 at 9:36 AM

      Thank you Karen
      and thank you for sharing it on Google +!

      warm greetings,
      xx sas

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  5. How the Sun RoseMay 12, 2013 at 3:41 AM

    Oh, this is so cute!

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    1. sasMay 13, 2013 at 9:37 AM

      Nice to hear you like it Lynn :)
      Thank you, xxx sas

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  6. vkMay 12, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Love this series Sas!!!! Wonderful idea and so so adorably quaint too... Vani

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    1. sasMay 13, 2013 at 9:38 AM

      Thank you Vani,
      and nice to hear from you again!

      warm greetings sas

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  7. twolittleseedsMay 12, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    Super gorgeous! x

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  8. DeeMay 15, 2013 at 4:20 AM

    Your little houses are just too cute.

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    1. sasMay 19, 2013 at 7:06 PM

      Hihi thank you Dee!
      warm greetings xx sas

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  9. LindaMay 17, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    I just adore your blog and can't stop looking at the little homes! I so wish we had such shells around here. Even when we went home to California {I'm currently in the midwest usa} I could not find such pretty shells on the beach.
    Thank you for sharing your lovely projects - I plan to do some with my fairy-loving granddaughter this coming magical summer before she starts all-day kindergarten in the fall. {boo}

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    1. sasMay 19, 2013 at 7:14 PM

      Thank you so much for your heartwarming comment Robin!

      These snail shells were quite old, perhaps the colours get more intensive when they are older?!?
      Hmm...I don't know :)

      I wish you and your granddaughter a magical summer together and I send you a big kiss for so much grandmother love xxx!

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  10. AnonymousMay 19, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    I'm crazy!
    Admiration Crazy ...

    Wonderful!!!

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    1. sasMay 19, 2013 at 7:16 PM

      Dear Remei thank you so much :))
      sending you a kiss from Holland xxx!

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  11. HannahWMay 21, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Aother beautiful fairy home... yea, we only have brown snail shells too lol Thanks for sharing with us at Eco-Kids Tuesday! Hope you stop by again! http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2013/05/eco-kids-tuesday_21.html

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    1. sasMay 27, 2013 at 6:43 PM

      Thank you Hannah for the nice comment,
      see you next week on Eco-Kids Tuesday :)

      warm greetings,
      xxx sas

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