Our delightful dolly peg fairy will certainly cast a magical spell over your Christmas proceedings - or why not make one as a gift for a friend? We've created a pretty gold version but you can make one to suit your scheme by changing the colour of her skirts and bodice.
Takes 20 min
Costs £7.36
What you'll need
Wooden dolly peg, £1.99 pack of 12, Hobbycraft
Cristal scalloped-edge tulle favours in Ivory, £2.99 for 25, Cameo Favours
Gold crepe paper, 69p pack,
Hobbycraft
Scraps of braid, ribbon and wool
Gold butterfly, 35p, Hobbycraft
Sequin flower and star (try Hobbycraft)
Double-sided tape
1 Take two of the tulle favours and fold into quarters. Snip a small hole at the point. Open out and poke the dolly peg through and fix with double-sided tape. Cut a 20cm x 8cm piece of gold crepe paper. Add a second piece of double-sided tape around the tulle skirt waistband, stick the edge of the crepe paper to it and wrap around the waistband, gathering the top of the paper as you go.
2 Cut a piece of gold braid for the fairy's bodice and stick around the peg above her skirt. Glue on a ribbon belt and trim her bodice with a sequin flower. Then glue the butterfly to the back of the peg for wings.
3 Brush the head with PVA glue and wind wool around to form hair, adding more glue if needed. Glue a sequin to the wool. Finally, draw on a face.
Fancy having a go at making our fairy? You'll find lots of other easy craft projects and house tours on Style at Home's website.
Let us know what you've made, revamped and decorated on Facebook and Twitter.
-
I put the Simba Hybrid Duvet to the test to see if its 'cool tech' would stop me overheating in bed - here's what happenedAs Ideal Home's Sleep Editor and a self-certified hot sleeper, I tested the Simba Hybrid Duvet on my own bed to see if it's 'cool tech' is worth the investment
-
These are the 4 things I wish I knew before buying outdoor solar lights, so you don’t make the same mistakes I didOutdoor solar lights can be both effective and aesthetic, but only if you buy the right ones
-
These 5 kitchen retailers have the biggest Black Friday discounts we've seen - save money on your renovation just before ChristmasConsidering a kitchen renovation in the new year? This is the best time to buy
-
3 ways to elevate shop-bought Christmas crackers – making them look more expensive, stylish and personalWhy not personalise your crackers with these easy hacks and wow your guests?
-
3 DIY Christmas tree planter ideas to elevate your festive decor using things you already have at homeHow to make a DIY Christmas tree planter that will elevate your tree and your home
-
DIY Christmas tree ideas that look as good as the real thing - it's time to think outside the festive boxWhether it’s due to time, budget, space – or because you want a second tree moment – there are plenty of DIY Christmas tree ideas that you can try
-
How to hang a garland without nails for easy, rent-friendly Christmas decorPut the toolbox away
-
Paper Christmas decorations are trending – and you can easily make them for free with these 3 hacksThese are the 3 unconventional DIY paper Christmas decorations using everyday items hiding in your kitchen cupboard
-
How to hang Christmas lights around windows - 5 easy ways to make your house look merry and brightNo nails? No problem!
-
How to hang a garland around your front door for some Christmas curb appeal in 5 easy stepsNow is your chance to take your doorscaping up a notch
-
These pretty DIY wreath ideas are easy to make – and all you need is a few things from your kitchenIt’s perfect for a DIY project or if you’re in a pinch
