"Making Fairy Garden Accessories" by Anna-Marie and Andrew Fahmy, a talented husband-and-wife team, is the most delightful read. The pictures and illustrations are incredibly inspiring, and their step-by-step instructions on how to create whimsical homes, staircases, doors, wishing wells, and more are so simple and easy to follow.

I have a collection of small fairy garden accessories that will work wonderfully with many of the adorable crafting projects in this book. I'm so excited to finally have the inspiration to use them. The book has sparked my creativity and motivated me to start crafting.

I have always loved the tiny Hobbit doors I've seen on Pinterest boards decorating fairy gardens, and now I know exactly how to make my own. The detailed instructions and tips have made me confident in my ability to create these enchanting pieces. I also realized I have a lot of popsicle sticks to collect for all the little fairy decor I will be making for my garden.

"Making Fairy Garden Accessories" is a treasure trove of ideas and inspiration for anyone interested in fairy gardens. The Fahmys' clear guidance and charming projects make this book a must-have for both beginners and seasoned crafters. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to add a touch of magic to their garden.

Thank you to NetGalley and Fox Chapel Publishing for providing this inspiring book for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Very detailed book on making fairy garden accessories!! Gives lots of inspiration and pictures for instructions. Very simple and easy to make things, such as doors, chairs, mailbox, houses, bookshelves, etc. if you want to make a fairy garden, this book is for you!!

I recently got hold of a copy of "Making Fairy Garden Accessories," and it's a truly lovely book. It's brimming with delightful ideas for miniature garden features, and the instructions are clear and easy to follow.

What I found particularly helpful were the photographs. They're more than just pictures; they're detailed illustrations that show exactly how each project should look when finished. This, along with the well-explained steps, makes it feel like anyone can create these magical additions to their garden, regardless of experience.

The book itself is quite inspiring. It's definitely given me the itch to get outdoors and craft some fairy garden features of my own. If you're looking to add a touch of whimsy to your garden, be it a seasoned crafter or a complete beginner, "Making Fairy Garden Accessories" has everything you need to get started.

Overall, a thumbs up!

A great source of inspiration with step-by-step tutorials on making the cutest garden accessories that will turn a plain space or object into something magical. This book covers all the materials, tools, and techniques used to craft elements of a fairy house.
The pictures are clear, with detailed descriptions of all the steps required to create certain elements. The projects themselves are beginner-friendly, covering simple objects like doors, ladders, or houses, as well as a variety of more complex projects like a wishing well or fire pit.
I would recommend it to someone, who is just starting his adventure with DIY projects, as it would all be a bit too obvious to a more experienced creator.
It does make your creative juices flow!

This was really cute! It provides lots of detailed instructions for several projects as well as the supplies needed. I liked the furniture parts a lot and really loved all of the illustrations.

Oh the things I am going to do to my yard!!! I love the gallery it gives tons of ideas and shows you what is possible. Since I struggle with visualizing things it is always helpful to see what things look like. The steps are easy to follow and it is organized really well. YOu can use the basic steps to combine and modify to create even more. I now have the power and will probably need to be stopped before I fairyize EVERYTHING.

5 stars

I loved nearly all of the items in the gallery but I'm not sure I could ever make any of them myself. The instructions were very clear with helpful photographs of each step and the tools and materials needed allows the crafter to be well-prepared. The introductory chapters shared some great insights into why certain materials and tools were needed and how other miscellaneous items could be incorporated into these designs. The Fairy Lamp and Bookshelf alone are reasons to buy this book.

The beautiful cover and illustrations will draw crafters to this book, and the step-by-step- instructions will make sure their adventure in Fairy Gardening is a success! Photos of the "back side" of works in progress are particularly helpful as readers can see exactly how the pieces go together and where they might need to spend extra time. Although the images will appeal to all ages, the projects are best for older teens and adults who have small motor control and patience; projects will need to be adapted for younger or disabled crafters. Overall a great addition to any crafting collection, thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to explore this arc!

Do I need to get sucked into another craft??? No, no I do not. Do I want to now go out and collect and buy all the things to make fairy gardens??? Yes, yes I do.
So thanks for that Anna-Marie and Andrew.

Nice book if you're looking for step by step instructions for making your own fairy gardens. Once you learn the basics the only limits will be your imagination.

*off to the craft store I go*

Pros: A local botanical gardens has a fairy garden area that is so enchanting. I've thought about adding a fairy garden at my home, but it's hard to know where to start. I was interested to read this book for inspiration and a guide to getting started. I was beyond impressed with the art and skill presented in this book to guide readers through creating tiny additions to their fairy gardens. (My favorite was the bookshelf!) Although I don't see myself attempting any of the craft projects, I loved all of the photographs in this book because they gave me ideas for creating a charming fairy garden.

Cons: None that I can think of!

Thank you to NetGalley and Fox Chapel Publishing for the opportunity to read this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Fox Chapel Publishing for an advanced e-copy of this book.

My girls are so interested in fairy gardens, and this book was full of great ideas of how to up our game.

If you need just one book on fairy gardens, make it this one. There is a comprehensive tool/materials list, a gallery of fascinating projects, and then several step-by-step tutorials. Recommended for the serious crafter.

This book has many cute fairy garden projects with incredibly detailed photos and step by step directions. I was brought back to my childhood flipping through these pages, as I spent many hours making dioramas and miniature set ups with clay and natural findings from my backyard. When my toddler is older I plan on doing some detailed craft/art projects with him, and this will be on my list.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book!

If you're looking for the perfect DIY book all about creating your own Fairy Garden this is exactly what you need. With amazing vibrant and detailed photos you are able to see exactly what items and ideas it takes to create the many things that can go into your garden. The instructions are so detailed and easy to follow. The book gets your imagination going at the endless possibilities in creating your own scenes. I found some I can’t wait to try even to add around my house. My favorites were the Fairy Bookshelf, the Wishing Well and the Fire Pit. Every little detail and idea adds such personality to your scenes. I love the photos of the completed gardens. They really inspire me. You will love this book so much. I sure do. I can’t wait to gift it to my friends who also love the fairy garden world.

This is a great one for beginners and pros alike. Very detailed, easy to follow, and well illustrated. There is something for everyone. I really think this has great options that adults and children could enjoy together.

This is a good book with some cute projects and great ideas, well explained and illustrated for crafters. It's very helpful that they give you photos of many steps of the process, for over 20 different projects! There are also photos of supplies and tools, and beautiful shots of inspirational projects made with similar materials and styles. The book is written simply and personably, and the fairy doors and houses are adorable, I think this is a great addition to a library collection.

This was super cute! I loved all the photos! The authors include inspiration as well as detailed instructions on making pieces. They also go through the tools you need and certain techniques that help with creating them! Now I really want to make some new fairy houses.!

I had thought that interest in fairy houses was beginning to wane, but when I told a few crafty friends about this book, they about lost their minds! It’s a well-constructed book that provides clear and concise guidance on how to build various aspects of a fairy house. Beginning with simple things like doors made from craft sticks, moss, and twigs and moving to more complicated things like ladders and chairs, the author does a great job of helping crafters make their house or even village. Libraries should buy a couple copies of this, because it will be well-used.

If you are looking for easy and amusing crafts, here's a good instruction manual. Miniatures, especially when they provoke a second look, are currently trending. And fairy gardens have been around for a while, a small second-look in a garden or outdoor space that bring a smile.

I recommend the clear instructions and many photos to gardeners wants a quick project, to parents and kids who need something pretty to make together, and to those who like surprising guests by making them with a double-take in the yard.

Have fun with this one!

Making Fairy Garden Accessories is a well written and appealing tutorial guide to creating whimsical fairy garden pieces written by Anna-Marie and Andrew Fahmy. Released 19th March 2024 by Fox Chapel, it's 128 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats.

Well written tutorials with step by step instructions and lots of clear color photos. The general vibe is very whimsical, fun, and full of nature-themed small pieces which will have all the local fairies clamoring to move in.

The introduction covers tools, materials, and techniques as well as some style advice. The tutorial chapters are further divided thematically into: doors, houses, furniture, and accessories. Each of the tutorials tools and materials in a bullet list (measurements are given in imperial (American) units with metric in parentheses) followed by step by step clear instructions. Every tutorial contains multiple clear color photos of the finished projects along with some process shots.

The authors have included tips and tricks for customization and construction in highlighted text boxes throughout the book.There's also a color photo gallery for inspiration included as well (the projects in the gallery are not in the book, they're just for ideas and inspiration).

The project tutorials are written in a manner which doesn't require template use, so templates are not included in the volume.

Four stars. This would be a good choice for public or school library acquisition, makers' groups, activity/scouting groups, home use, and similar.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.