Are you an aspiring architect? Do you want to find a way to show your talent and natural side? Then you have come to the right place! This article will show you how to make a mini "fairy" house, out of all natural material. Everything you need is right outside!
Steps
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Find a small area with slightly damp dirt. To tell if the dirt is good enough, stick a twig in the dirt and check if it stays standing. The area should be at least 1 square foot, but it can be as big as you want.
- Collect many twigs and sticks. Depending on the size of house you plan to build, they should be about 3 inches long. Make sure that the sticks you collect are not too thick, in case you need to break them.
- Using the sticks, create either a square formation, circle formation, or a Teepee formation. These are your foundation pieces, so ensure that you stick the twigs at least half an inch into the dirt.
- Build your exterior walls. Use the bigger sticks on the outside to make it sturdier.
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Build your roof. You can use either a leaf or a wide strip of bark. If you use a leaf, it may be helpful to stick a thin twig through the leaf and plant it in the dirt, to prevent the leaf from blowing away.
- If you made a Teepee, you will not require a roof. However, you will want to secure the top with either a long blade of grass, or some twine.
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Decorate. Try using pebbles, flowers, leaves, and moss. Make the house authentic. Add a pond, see-saw, slide, mini-garden and flags.
Tips
- To help keep your house safe, try putting some large rocks and stones around it. This will prevent people from stepping on it.
- Stick the sticks In the ground and put the sticks about 3 inches apart stick leaves on top of the sticks as a roof.
- Make it cozy by putting little hand made furniture inside.
Warnings
- Don't be disappointed if your house collapses after a day or after any type of storm. These houses are not meant to last for more than a week.
Things You'll Need
- Sticks
- Leaves
- An outdoor space
- Twine
- Flowers
- Rocks
- moss
