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Woodland Fairy Puppet Craft

Posted on by Whimsically Angie

Kick off summer with a magical, nature-inspired craft your kids will love! This woodland fairy puppet is easy, creative, and perfect for outdoor-loving little ones. Inspired by my own fairy garden, this activity uses leaves, petals, and twigs—plus a printable I designed myself featuring both a boy and girl woodland fairy.

Find it in My Etsy Shop.

Why You’ll Love This Fairy Craft

  • Includes a boy and girl fairy to choose from
  • Great for kids of all ages
  • Encourages imaginative play and connection with nature
  • Minimal supplies, maximum creativity
  • Ideal for fairy-themed birthdays, forest school, or rainy day fun

Materials You’ll Need

  • My printable (includes both a boy and girl fairy)
  • Thin cardboard (cereal boxes work great)
  • Glue or glue stick
  • Scissors
  • Crayons or markers (optional for coloring your fairies)
  • Natural decorations: leaves, flower petals, small twigs, moss, etc.
  • A craft stick or natural twig

How to Make a Woodland Fairy Puppet

1. Download & Print the Fairies

Click below to get the  printable, which includes both a boy and girl fairy design.

Buy here

Print on regular paper or light cardstock.

2. Cut Out Your Fairy

Choose your fairy (or do both!) and carefully cut them out.

3. Mount on Cardboard

Glue the fairy cut-out onto thin cardboard to make it sturdy. Let it dry for a few minutes.

4. Cut Again

Once dry, cut around the fairy again—this time cutting through the cardboard.

Tip: Let little ones do the paper cutting, then help with the cardboard if needed.

5. Decorate with Nature

Use leaves for wings, petals for clothes or hair, twigs for wands—get creative! Markers or crayons can be used to color your fairy before adding nature elements.

6. Add the Stick

Glue a stick to the back so your fairy becomes a puppet or wand.

7. Let It Dry

Once everything is glued and decorated, let it dry completely before play.

Ready for Fairy Adventures!

Now your woodland fairy puppet is ready for garden adventures, storytelling, or imaginative puppet shows. You can even create a fairy family or add them to your fairy garden décor!

This is a wonderful way to bring art, nature, and storytelling together—and it’s just as fun for parents as it is for kids.

Pin or Share This Craft!

If you loved this idea, pin it for later or share it with someone who loves fairies and fun outdoor crafts!

Posted in Christmas, Lifestyle

12 Gingerbread House Crafts

Posted on by Whimsically Angie

Ready to get into the holiday spirit? Gingerbread house crafts are a fun, festive way to celebrate! Whether you’re making edible creations or crafty decorations, these 11 easy projects will spark your creativity and bring some extra holiday cheer to your home. Let’s get started!

1. Brown Paper Bag Garland

2. Kraft paper Gift Bags

3. Cinnamon Salt Dough Ornaments

4. Three Dimensional Cardboard House

5. Cinnamon scented Salt Dough ornaments

6. Scrap wood Decor

7. Cardboard Playhouse Facade

8. Two Dimensional Cardboard Decor

9. Cardstock Ornament

10. Plastic Dollar Store Decor Glowup

11. $5 Doormat Glowup

12. White Paper Gingerbread House

Gift Wrapping

No matter which gingerbread house craft you choose, these fun and festive projects are sure to bring a touch of holiday magic to your home. Whether you’re crafting with kids, decorating your space, or just enjoying some creative time, these ideas offer something for everyone. So gather your supplies, get crafting, and make this holiday season extra sweet with your own gingerbread-inspired creations! Happy

crafting!

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Posted in Celebrations, Kid's Crafts, Lifestyle, Valentines

5 Fillable Ornament Gift Ideas

Posted on by Whimsically Angie

Fillable ornaments are one of my favorite ways to turn a simple gift into something personal and meaningful. Whether you’re tucking in a tiny note, a small surprise, or a keepsake meant to be saved, these ornament gift ideas are easy to customize and made to be treasured long after the season ends.

Handprint Keepsake Love Bomb

This love bomb is a simple, joy-filled gift made from little hands and big feelings. Filled with handwritten love notes, favorite candies, and a sprinkle of confetti, then wrapped in a handprint made by your child, it’s a playful way to package affection—one that’s meant to be opened slowly and kept close long after the treats are gone.

Open When…

These fillable ornaments are made to hold more than just little surprises—they’re filled with handwritten mini notes meant to be read and kept. A simple, thoughtful way to tuck words of love, encouragement, or shared memories into a keepsake that can be revisited again and again.

Reasons I Love You

Filled with handwritten reminders of why you love them. Each one shares a small reason, memory, or moment—creating a gift that feels personal, heartfelt, and meant to be opened slowly and treasured.

You’re Da Bomb

This “You’re da Bomb” gift is loud, fun, and full of love—painted black, packed with confetti, and made to make someone smile the second it’s opened. A little dramatic, a little messy, and totally celebratory, it’s the perfect way to say you’re kind of a big deal (and I adore you).

Time Capsule

A time capsule is a meaningful way to pause and capture life as it is right now. Filled together—with notes, memories, small keepsakes, or hopes for the future—it becomes a shared snapshot of this season, meant to be opened later and remembered with love.

Whether you choose paint, photos, notes, or simple keepsakes, the most meaningful gifts are the ones made with intention and love. These ideas are less about perfection and more about pausing to create something that captures this moment—something you’ll be glad you made when you look back later.

Nothing fancy is required, but if you want to see the supplies I reach for, they’re saved in my Amazon store.

Posted in Kid's Crafts, Valentines

Valentine Handprint Crafts: Simple DIY Keepsakes for Kids

Posted on by Whimsically Angie

Handprint Valentine crafts are one of my favorite ways to capture this season of little hands and big feelings. These simple projects are easy to make and even sweeter to keep.

You’re Swan-In-A-Million

A little handprint magic turns tiny fingers into a graceful swan, floating straight out of a storybook. A sweet, whimsical keepsake that captures this season of small hands and big imagination.

Love You to My Bones

A fun x-ray handprint Valentine using simple supplies to make a keepsake they’ll never outgrow.

Hand-Picked for You

A handprint bouquet made with small hands and big love. Each red print becomes a bloom, creating a keepsake that celebrates togetherness, creativity, and the joy of making something by hand.

LOVE Bug

This love bug handprint captures a moment of small hands and big feelings. A cheerful craft that’s just as meaningful as it is cute.

You Make My Heart Sing

A playful handprint craft where tiny hands become music notes. A sweet reminder that love—and little hands—make life sing.

Hands-Down Best Mom

Hands down, this heart handprint craft is full of love. A simple keepsake made from tiny hands and big feelings.

Some of My Favorites From Around The Internet

Love Birds

I Love You This Much

I Love You Berry Much

Sweet Hearts

Handprint Valentine Pinterest Board

Mess-Free Valentine Alternative: Handprint Photography

If crafting isn’t your thing (or you want a mess-free option), Valentine handprint photography is a beautiful alternative. These ideas use light, shadows, and hands to create meaningful keepsakes you’ll treasure just as much.

Handprint Valentine Pinterest Board
  1. Draw Directly on the Photo Start with a simple photo of little hands, then use a drawing app or markers to add hearts, doodles, or Valentine details directly onto the image. This playful approach turns an everyday photo into a personalized Valentine keepsake—no paint, no mess, just creativity and a moment captured in time.
  2. Hold A Heart Prop Have little hands hold a simple heart cutout, paper shape, or soft prop while you snap the photo. It’s an easy, mess-free way to create a Valentine image that feels sweet, intentional, and full of love—perfect for a keepsake or quick print.
  3. Photocopy hand holding a heart Place little hands holding a heart or Valentine prop on a photocopier and capture the image in black and white. This simple technique creates a bold, graphic keepsake that feels both playful and modern—no paint, just hands, love, and a little office-magic nostalgia.