Milk Carton Fairy Houses

DIY Milk Carton Fairy Houses - Recycled Garden Craft for Kids

Transform ordinary milk cartons into magical fairy houses that will enchant your backyard! This eco-friendly project uses recycled materials and natural treasures like sticks, rocks, and leaves to create sturdy, whimsical homes for your favorite fairies. Kids will love gathering supplies from nature and watching their creations come to life. These charming fairy houses make perfect garden decorations and spark endless imaginative play stories!

15-60 minutes Ages 3-12 3 steps may need help

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A cartoon of Staplers
Staplers
A cartoon of Scissors
Scissors
A cartoon of Leaves
Leaves
A cartoon of Tacky Glue
Tacky Glue
A cartoon of Rocks
Small Pebbles or Rocks
A cartoon of Staples
Staples
A cartoon of Paper Cartons / Milk Cartons
Paper Cartons / Milk Cartons
A cartoon of Utility Knives
Utility Knives
A cartoon of Sticks
Sticks
A cartoon of Pruning Shears
Pruning Shears
A cartoon of Paint Brushes
Paint Brushes
A cartoon of Bark
Bark
A cartoon of Sand
Sand

About This Project

Transform ordinary milk cartons into magical fairy houses that will enchant your backyard! This eco-friendly project uses recycled materials and natural treasures like sticks, rocks, and leaves to create sturdy, whimsical homes for your favorite fairies. Kids will love gathering supplies from nature and watching their creations come to life. These charming fairy houses make perfect garden decorations and spark endless imaginative play stories!

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Project Tags
Fairy Houses recycled materials found materials Outdoor outdoor art nature craft Upcycling forest Garden garden decor fantasy whimsical Fall Summer Spring Castle Imaginative Play Earth Day Indoor Outdoor Solo Project Group Project Family Project STEAM Construction Engineering

Steps

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Gather your supplies and decorations

Empty and rinse a paper carton - milk cartons, half and half cartons, or any other paper carton work well. You could also use a plastic bottle with the bottom cut off if needed. Rinse the carton well - fairies don't like the smell of spoiled milk! Gather bark, sticks, pebbles, leaves, sand, flowers, and anything else you may want to decorate your fairy house with. Ask your adult for help if you need to use a pruning sheers or utility knife.

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About the Author

STL Motherhood

I’m a boy mom, crafter and former reporter who loves taking my kids to superhero movies. Join me for a mix of traditional kid crafts, STEM fun and 3D printing.

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