It was suggested i create a fairy playground, I made a swing already, so I added a slide and a teeter totter.

I was stuck on a build, so I made two new ones instead. 😬

The biggest part of my creative process is actually the collecting. I live on a small island in a rural community, so I don’t have fast access to big craft stores or specialty supplies. Instead, I spend a lot of time wandering beaches, trails, and roadsides, staring at the ground and scanning for anything that catches my eye. I buy very little when it comes to my builds. I genuinely enjoy the challenge of recreating things from found objects and scraps. A piece of driftwood might become a roof, a shell might become a sink, and a seed pod might inspire an entirely new room. For me, it’s a different form of play. The collecting, imagining, and problem-solving are just as rewarding as the building itself. It’s also one of my favourite ways to quiet my mind and connect with nature. How do you find your materials? What’s your favourite way to build?

I’ve been working on this one for a while, but always in intense sessions. It’s a gift for my daughter’s upcoming 13th birthday, so I had to work on it while she was at school. Today was her last day for the summer, so I spent literally 5 hours finishing it all! 🫠 My friend encouraged me to add hidden compartments, and while I had no clue how to do it, I think it turned out well. Almost everything in here has been gathered by me over the years, or made for this project. I tried a few new things, like the potion bottles from beads, and the cauldron from acorn tops. The gobliny looking rocks are agate or agate surrounding stuff (?) from Monty Lake. I imbedded glow in the dark stones into some of the little pockets, and the dots on the mushrooms also glow in the dark. I can’t wait for her to see it!!!

What is everyone planning as their next build?