While in Missouri at the campground, I made a little fairy on the bank of the creek that ran behind our tents. It was a challenge to do since I had to use rocks, not shells like I have to work with on most beaches.
But look, I did find one little shell for her to hold!
And look at what cute feet I found to use!
She could be one of my favorites.
Oh, but how could I chose a favorite from my little fairy children?
This was Jacksonville where Guncle Randy helped me find the ideal shells to use.
This gal is from Maui, where there are gorgeous bits of heart shaped coral washed up on the beach.
This glittering, white fairy is on Siesta Key Beach where my sisses and I spread our dad's ashes.
Siesta Key has become the home of many of my fairy babies, including this mermaid.
This sand dollar skirted sprite is a Sarasota girl too.
It's funny how varied the personalities and looks are from one beach to another. This Coronado Beach fairy is also wearing a sand dollar skirt, but looks nothing like the girl from Siesta key.
I've made a stone fairy in Missouri before too. This one is from another visit to a music festival that my son was a part of.
When I was on St Pete beach with my sisses at Halloween time, I made a Sand Witch fairy, with a little broom, inspired by that hat shaped shell.
Ft Lauderdale in winter had me scrambling to find suitable shells, but I loved my little Atlantic sprite once I finally found the right ones.
Each one is created with items found right there on the beach I make them, with no alterations. There are times I wish I could snap a shell in half to make it fit, but I make myself follow the rules that I've set. to only use the pieces as is.
All of my babies are also filled with memories of the beautiful time I spent on their beaches. I leave them behind, as a thank you to express my love of the place I've visited. I like to picture a little girl coming across one after I've left it nestled on the beach.
I hope that the fairies bring someone else joy too.
I love your fairies!!!
These never fail to make me smile!
I absolutely love your fairies. A book of your fairies would be so cool, and people would probably like to have one of them – like me!
Love all the fairies!And like the other Jeanie, they make me smile too!
Then the lil sprites have done their job!
I was contacted by Harris Publications, they wanted to use the shell fairies in a beach story, but I just saw that they have folded! Those magazines will be missed, they had so many different, interesting ones.
I just saw your Pinterest Board for your fairies, and wonder if you might have photograph note cards. I checked your Etsy shop, but didn’t see any there. I think the fairies are just so unique and beautiful – love them.
You are not the only person who has asked about note cards. I should probably make some up!
Yes, you should. I think they would be a big hit. Let me know if you do.
Beautiful fairies! I love that you create your art and leave it for others to have the good fortune to discover. What you put out there returns tenfold. Please consider selling the photos. I, for one, would like to bring your fairy babies home.