How to Make a Cork Fairy House

Since every fairy needs a home of her own, we’ll show you How to Make a Cork Fairy House, a great project to recycle any corks you may already have.

We don’t paint our house, but you can make your fairy house stand out by painting it.

*This article contains affiliate links*

We love making houses for fairies, we made this fun fairy rock house and turned glass jars into fairy houses.

This great idea popped into our heads today while watching Peter Pan, so we’re excited to show you how to build this house.

If fairies aren’t your thing, you can build this little house for your little toys to live in, just like our little friend Polly.

How to make a fairy house with cork

What you need:

many corks
Hardcover
Hardcover
round plate
hot glue
drag
pencil
Craft knife

Let’s get started!

Step by step instructions

Use a plate and pencil to draw a circle on cardboard.

This is your circle.

Use scissors to cut out a circle.

Mark ¼ circle.

Use scissors to cut out ¼ of the circle.

Your shape should look like this.

Apply a little hot glue to one edge and form it into a cone shape.

Draw a circle on cardboard using a cone and a pencil…

Like this.

Cut a circle out of cardboard.

Use a knife to cut a circle on the cork.

And cut quite a few pieces.

The cork circle should look like this – not too flat and not too thick.

Start applying hot glue to the cone…

…and start adding cork circles around, …

…starting from bottom to top.

Cover the top with a cork ring.

Use a knife to cut a few corks in half.

Apply a little hot glue to a circular piece of cardboard and place the two cork halves around it.

Leave a gap for the door.

Apply a little hot glue to the cork and attach the roof.

Take three cork circles and add them as a rug in front of the cork house.

Done!

You can see Polly standing in front of this house.

He will live peacefully in this place.

Who did you put inside the house you built?

Please send us pictures so we can see how successful this project was for you.

Was this project fun? Happy crafting and stay tuned for more fun crafts!

Want instant access to all of our printable crafts, activities, and resources?

With thousands of printable crafts, activities, worksheets, coloring pages, and drawing tutorials, you’ll always have the resources you need at your fingertips. Perfect for parents and teachers alike!

Sign up now and start printing!

Categories: Activities for Kids
Source: fetb.edu.vn

Matthew Oldham

Name: Matthew Oldham Title: Author and Professional Illustrator Biography: Matthew Oldham is an accomplished author and illustrator, renowned for his engaging educational books published with Usborne. With a background in English literature, he has a flair for making complex subjects accessible and enjoyable for young readers. Before his writing career, he worked with the BBC, where he produced comedic radio programs. His transition into illustration allowed him to combine his love for storytelling with his artistic talents. Skills and Interests: Matthew’s illustrations are characterized by their vibrant colors and intricate details, bringing life to the subjects he writes about. He is an avid cyclist who enjoys exploring the outdoors, often drawing inspiration from nature for his artwork. On quieter days, he can be found lounging with a good book or sketching new ideas for his next project. Contributions: Matthew’s books cover a wide range of topics, from history and science to the wonders of the Earth. His illustrations not only complement his writing but also stand alone as works of art, exhibited in galleries and used in educational materials worldwide. His dedication to both writing and illustrating has made him a beloved figure in children’s literature and art education.