Sunday, June 22, 2014

We Believe

 Beep (my granddaughter), and I have been
crafting faerie cottages to put in the garden.
 
We use river rocks, shells, moss, sticks and twigs, on a birdhouse base.
 
 This is Beep's cottage.
 
 This is mine.
 
Our faerie garden under the cedar tree in my yard.
We think the faeries will love it, don't you?
 
A sweet little wannabe faerie, placing the stone bench in the garden.

Beep will be spending her summer vacation days from school with me,
so we will be making and adding more cottages during July and August.
 
 Then, all we have to do, is wait for the faeries to arrive!


"There are no days in life so memorable as those which vibrated
 to some stroke of the imagination."  (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
 
sharing with...
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60 comments:

  1. Sylvia KJune 22, 2014 at 11:17 PM

    Oh, how beautiful she is, Karen, and so clever!! I'm so happy to see a picture of her!! I've probably missed earlier ones?? And what a fun summer for both of you! I love you cottages and delightful captures!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Please give her a big hug for me and have a great new week -- both of you!!!

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  2. bj June 22, 2014 at 11:24 PM

    OOO, I am so in love with your fairy cottages. Your girl is sooo pretty...the prettiest little fairy, ever. :)

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  3. Carole M.June 22, 2014 at 11:25 PM

    Such a fun project for you to make together. Love your sweet little faerie cottage Beep, they will love it!

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  4. Rambling WoodsJune 22, 2014 at 11:43 PM

    I love this... She is such a beautiful child...

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  5. Elephant's ChildJune 22, 2014 at 11:58 PM

    How absolutely lovely.

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  6. RogerJune 23, 2014 at 12:39 AM

    "Birds of a feather", and she has your eyes.

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  7. Linda W.June 23, 2014 at 12:42 AM

    So very cute! What a wonderful thing to do with your granddaughter.

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  8. Magnus June 23, 2014 at 12:46 AM

    Lovely cottage, great shots!

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  9. Nancy JJune 23, 2014 at 1:13 AM

    Glorious wings and fairy sparkles, love the little cottages, made with love, and I can see these holidays will be so special. Hugs, Jean.

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  10. Michele M./ Finch RestJune 23, 2014 at 2:27 AM

    Oh, how truly precious! And your grand is lovely, those eyes of blue!

    You will have SUCH a nice summer with her - she's still at the sweet age before "the big change." LOL

    Love this!

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  11. UnknownJune 23, 2014 at 3:05 AM

    What a wonderful project you have begun with your beautiful grandaughter

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  12. Bob BushellJune 23, 2014 at 3:06 AM

    My favourites, the birdhouse and Beep, lol.

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  13. A wondering starJune 23, 2014 at 4:16 AM

    Oh wow, what a beautiful and creative grandaughter!
    Wonderful photos, thanks for sharing!

    Eva Jorunn Norway

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  14. eileeninmdJune 23, 2014 at 4:34 AM

    Karen, your Granddaughter Beep is so cute. I love the cute fairy houses you made.. They are both very creative.. enjoy the summer vacation.. Sounds like a lot of fun!

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  15. lorikJune 23, 2014 at 5:09 AM

    These are truly beautiful, happy images. It reminds me of the little fairy garden at my grandson's preschool...which I too included in a post. it is lovely to see your grand daughter too...and that she played a part in creating it. And than YOU for being part of Mandarin Orange Monday:)

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  16. Edna BJune 23, 2014 at 6:18 AM

    What beautiful fairy cottages in your garden. Such a wonderful hobby to share with your granddaughter. She is quite lovely. I wish you both a fabulous summer together.

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  17. SmilingSallyJune 23, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    Hi Karen,

    What a good idea to share with your pretty granddaughter! I'll bet she'll always remember this summer.

    Thanks for playing today.

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  18. Icy BCJune 23, 2014 at 7:38 AM

    Oh these are just wonderful looking fairy houses. I love the shells roof, and Beep is a pretty fairy!

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  19. RoanJune 23, 2014 at 7:50 AM

    I believe, too. Beautiful little lady.

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  20. Hootin AnniJune 23, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    Truly....these area awesome. Who came up with such a great idea? Gotta love 'em.

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  21. A Colorful WorldJune 23, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    Just adorable! What a fun project to do with a grand-daughter! Too much fun! Have a great summer with her!

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  22. JudyJune 23, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    Wow, I wish I fit into one of those cottages so I could spend time with the faeries. Beautiful work.

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  23. Rhonda AlbomJune 23, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    Wonderful and whimsical. Happy Blue Monday.

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  24. deb @ frugal little bungalowJune 23, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    These are absolutely adorable and so is she! :)

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  25. TexWisGirlJune 23, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    she is adorable! i know you are loving the time you're going to have with her! cute construction you've got going on!

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  26. orchid0324June 23, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    OMG; your granddaughter is an angel, so adorable♡♡♡ Love the project and the quote as well ;-) Have a WONDERFUL time with her, Karen. Night Night from Japan.

    Sending you lots of Love and Hugs, xoxo Miyako*

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  27. AnonymousJune 23, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    Wonderful fairy houses!

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  28. Sharon WagnerJune 23, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    We have a fairy house built into the bottom of a tree with a door at Lake Harriet. Kids love it.

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  29. MuffieJune 23, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    Just adorable -- the cottages and your little cutie! She'll have so many memories of these days!

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  30. Tamar SBJune 23, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    How fun and sweet are these! Have a fun summer with Beep and thanks for linking up!

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  31. Pamela GordonJune 23, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    Beep is a beautiful girl and I just know that you both will have a lovely summer making memories together. I like the way you made your fairy houses. They're really cute. What kind of glue do you use that holds up to the rain? Thanks. :)

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  32. DebbieJune 23, 2014 at 12:29 PM

    oh Karen, what an awesome entry!! Beep is absolutely adorable and those houses, I may be hijacking that idea for my garden!!

    Cute, cute, cute and I love your garden!!

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  33. RedPatJune 23, 2014 at 12:56 PM

    You are both lucky to have each other! What a wonderful summer ahead!

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  34. Gail DixonJune 23, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    Beep is precious. I love both of your faerie houses. Looks like a fun project. :)

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  35. Lisa GordonJune 23, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    What a wonderful idea, Karen, and they are so beautiful.

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  36. Glenda/MidSouthJune 23, 2014 at 3:49 PM

    Those are so cute. And, your Granddaughter is also.

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  37. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJune 23, 2014 at 4:22 PM

    What a wonderful and sweet idea! I will remember to do this craft with my granddaughter when she is a little older.

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  38. AnonymousJune 23, 2014 at 4:49 PM

    She is adorable and the two of you have created a fabulous place for faeries. I love the photos!

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  39. Our photosJune 23, 2014 at 4:55 PM

    Very nice !

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  40. SandyCarlsonJune 23, 2014 at 5:47 PM

    We believe, too! These are great.

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  41. carol l mckennaJune 23, 2014 at 5:59 PM

    Delightful and fun photos ~ Granddaughter is beautiful ~ thanks, xoxo

    artmusedog and carol ( A Creative Harbor)

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  42. KathyJune 23, 2014 at 6:56 PM

    I Believe and so thrilled I stopped by I have just posted my annual gathering of fairies party to celebrate just that. I found you on Dear Little Red House. These memories your Granddaughter will have forever.

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  43. CarverJune 23, 2014 at 7:04 PM

    What fun. Your granddaughter is beautiful and I love the fairie cottages.

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  44. ~Lavender Dreamer~June 23, 2014 at 7:54 PM

    Your granddaughter is so pretty...I love her beautiful eyes! And your fairy cottages are perfect! Watch them in the evenings...that's when the fairies come. I think I see one here in Florida....NOW! I need to make a little cottage with seashells, too! Have fun!Fairy hugs, Diane

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  45. StephanieJune 23, 2014 at 8:36 PM

    She is a sweet looking child. Oh what fun you will have with her being there with you. Love all the faery cottages!

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  46. LmkazmierczakJune 23, 2014 at 8:43 PM

    How marvelous! Thanks for sharing your vision. http://lauriekazmierczak.com/gondola/

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  47. KimJune 23, 2014 at 8:51 PM

    That is such a cute summer craft/project! I bet it looks adorable in your garden.

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  48. Sallie (FullTime-Life)June 23, 2014 at 9:09 PM

    Of course the faeries will love those cottages. But you will have to stay awake all night long and be very very quiet if you want to see them! I know that because four generations of my family have tried to catch them, but we always fall asleep first!

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  49. AnnesphamilyJune 23, 2014 at 9:44 PM

    Oh my goodness, these are so adorable but not quite as adorable as Beep! What a sweet idea and a project together is such a precious memory you two are making. I love the faeries garden cottages. Just a darling idea. Thank you for sharing and enjoy the week!

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  50. LewJune 23, 2014 at 9:53 PM

    A nice little garden you have in your world!

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  51. Veronica RothJune 23, 2014 at 10:33 PM

    Oh yes! I think that's absolutely perfect Karen. I can't wait till my granddaughters are old enough to build fairy cottages with me too. :)

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  52. IndraniJune 24, 2014 at 3:33 AM

    Beep is so cute and this is such a wonderful project.

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  53. Les...June 24, 2014 at 5:20 AM

    what wonderful fairy cottages and how LOVELY is Beep in her fairy outfit, for a second there I thought she was a real one!! *VBS*

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  54. Margaret Birding For PleasureJune 24, 2014 at 7:15 AM

    Hi Karen Your grand daughter is very creative and beautiful. This is a lovely idea. As many bloggers are having problems with not receiving others post in their dashboard, I Hope you will enjoy my slide show yesterday of Rowallane Gardens and the video today. Birding For Pleasure. Thanks for comment on Saturday.

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  55. HazelJune 24, 2014 at 12:02 PM

    Wowowee!!! I love fairies therefore I enjoyed this post very much. Beep is so lucky to have a magical vacation from school. Your fairy cottage is totally adorable!

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  56. Andrea @ From The SolJune 24, 2014 at 5:35 PM

    Oh to be a Fairy and live in such an enchanted place. You and your Grandaughter make a wonderful pair of story weavers and what a summer you will have. I remember well the fun I had when my Granddaughter was still a young lady ... there is nothing like it.

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  57. Fairy lover 225June 25, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    Omg that is beautful.I love fariy's too.






    Fariys rock

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  58. lisa lewicki hermansonJune 25, 2014 at 5:30 PM

    This is a beautiful garden.

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  59. Sue (this n that)June 25, 2014 at 5:59 PM

    Am so glad I found this post in my reader, nearly missed it.
    Those fairy houses are simply enchanting and I'm sure they've been used already :D)
    Beep will remember these special times with you always Karen.
    Your photos bring back happy memories of when our granddaughters were that age... the fun is limitless isn't it.

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  60. MeJune 30, 2014 at 7:53 PM

    These are so great! We are lucky to have such a beautiful granddaughter and she sure is lucky to have the best gramma ever.

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