Sable Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Inspired by the short film The Gnomist, I wondered what I could create on my favorite backyard tree. First, a little background. This poor tree was decimated from Hurricane Wilma. It lost every branch and only the top seven feet of trunk remained. I asked the tree company to cut an angle on the top of the trunk to shed water and hoped it would sprout new limbs. It did. It is a massive tree again but will never withstand another storm as termites and rot will soon force us to cut it down. Anyway, after surveying the nooks and crannies I realized I could make it into a Fairy Tree. Here is my first door (still not completed but I wanted to share). The plants are tiny baby airplants found in our hibiscus trees. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimajo Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 That is so cool! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 What a sweet way to let a grand old tree go out with whimsy.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claireliontamer Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 That is amazing but it must be kept hidden from my daughter.......otherwise I'll be out in the garden next! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathi17 Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 That looks great! Such a fun project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smjsome Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 I'm actually researching turning a stump into a fairy tree, right now! Spring is here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risotto Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 How darling! I love how you created a door to fit the tree... It looks so much better than a manufactured door and shelf... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted March 6, 2016 Author Share Posted March 6, 2016 Thanks, I've been trying out all kinds of minis in my stash but they are too manufactured looking. I thought a pair of old dh stairs would work but they were way too formal. I really am getting concerned about the tree. In one section just thick pieces of bark are holding it up; completely hollow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 2 hours ago, Sable said: Thanks, I've been trying out all kinds of minis in my stash but they are too manufactured looking. I thought a pair of old dh stairs would work but they were way too formal. I really am getting concerned about the tree. In one section just thick pieces of bark are holding it up; completely hollow. Has anything moved into the hollow part? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 6 minutes ago, havanaholly said: Has anything moved into the hollow part? So far just ants and termites are all I've seen. Luckily, there are no large holes for anything larger than a small snake. Hopefully, a fairy or two will take up residency, soon. But I fear it's going to be just temporary housing. I am calling our lawn sprayer company tomorrow to see if it can be treated for termites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shareb Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 That is awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapchap73 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Years ago my father made what he called a "brownie house" with my little brother. A brownie is a fairy sized hobbit(his description). They made all kinds of things out of twigs and bark. Hollowed out sticks became mugs, acorn cap plates etc. Check out WyckedWood's Fairy house the Pierce and you will see exactly what I mean....love that house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claireliontamer Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 12 minutes ago, chapchap73 said: Years ago my father made what he called a "brownie house" with my little brother. A brownie is a fairy sized hobbit(his description). They made all kinds of things out of twigs and bark. Hollowed out sticks became mugs, acorn cap plates etc. Check out WyckedWood's Fairy house the Pierce and you will see exactly what I mean....love that house A brownie is a Northern British mythological creature, every house has one and they come out at night to do the cleaning (mine must be on strike!) It's why Brownies (as in younger Girl Guides) have sixes named after other mythological creatures like Elves and Ghilli Dhus, well they do here anyway! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debora59 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Since we are on the subject see what can be made out of bark and twigs http://www.appliedimagination.biz/#welcome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie2 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Oh Gosh, Sable, I love this! What a great way to use the poor tree! If I had a tree I would love to make a fairy tree out of it......lol I wonder how a fairy sage bush would work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Sable, that's an awesome way to honor a beloved tree! If you're looking for twig-like miniatures (furniture, fences, accent pieces, etc.), check the fairy garden sections at JoAnn's and Big Lots. I've had lots of luck with finding nature inspired minis for my fairy gardens at both places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 35 minutes ago, Deb said: Sable, that's an awesome way to honor a beloved tree! If you're looking for twig-like miniatures (furniture, fences, accent pieces, etc.), check the fairy garden sections at JoAnn's and Big Lots. Thanks. I think I need a twig bridge and the fencing might accomplish this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapchap73 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Claire, I never knew brownies had a RL job I'm sure the ones that lived in our house were scared off by my basset hounds which is really a shame since I need all the housecleaning help I can get 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 In my house I'm the brownie. When I was first learning to read my mother got me Palmer Cox books from the library. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Sable, that is a GREAT way to adorn a tree! Love anything whimsical so this really hit spot on with me. hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 Great news! A tree surgeon came out to look at the tree and he said, "Yes, half of the trunk is dead but it's helping to give support to the healthy half of the trunk. Just treat the termites and don't stand under it in a hurricane." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathi17 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 That is very good news. I'm glad you won't have to cut it down! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 He wants to trim it some in order to take off some of the weight. So, my Fairy Tree is on hold for a few weeks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie2 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Maybe you can make a fairy tree at the bottom part anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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