shamrockgirl18 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I haven't been on here in a while- not because I haven't been doing any mini work, but mostly b/c I haven't even had time to breathe, let alone type a nice leaisurely post on my favorite forum. I've been incredibly busy because I now have 3 jobs: a day job (school librarian), a night job (writing instructor at local community college) and also a weekend job (local history museum). I was working this past Sunday at the museum (which is really a small historical village) when they had the Fairy House tour. Here's the link from the event, direct from author Tracy Kane's website: http://www.fairyhouses.com/events/tour-of-fairy-houses-in-portsmouth-nh-2013/ Towards the end of the day, I happened to meet the lady who arranged these Fairy House events. She told me that every year, there are a few houses that never get claimed, and they end up in the dumpster. I thought that was apalling! Not just the idea of the wasted materials, but also the idea that these beautiful little houses don't get a chance to be seen again! I told her that i a dollhouse/fairy house builder myself, and that I also work in a school library. Our school has a little courtyard that the library windows look down into, and I told her I'd be happy to take any unclaimed fairy houses to display in the school's courtyard. She told me to come back on Monday (yesterday) and just take any houses that were left b/c Sunday night was the deadline to pick them up. So I went yesterday, and ended up taking 3 fairy houses back with me! Not to mention- they also inspired me to make some more of my own! I made 2 little ones last night from these little wooden, decorative birdcages that I picked up at a thrift store last year. And now I am working on a 3rd one in a larger, metal decorative birdcage that was also bought at Goodwill. I cannot wait to set them up in the courtyard, and then casually tell teachers/students to go out because "I think some fairies have taken up residence in our courtyard!" 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie2 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Wow! Erin! I LOVE fairy houses and tossed one myself before I moved ( can you say DUMB MOVE???) Enjoy them and show us some pictures when you get time!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroJivvy Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I'm a huge fan of fairy houses and I, too, hope you will post pics! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrockgirl18 Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 I will definitely post some photos when I get a chance- I know you'll all be inspired! The grand prize winner house was particularly magical, and I took more than a few pics of just that house. Hopefully I get a moment soon to upload the photos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Great story! From the photos of the event from your link it looks like it was a fun event. How nice for you to get the houses that were left behind and to have a place to share them with everyone. By the way, welcome back! We understand that RL takes people away from the forum sometimes, and part of the fun is to welcome them back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Welcome home, Erin! and thanks for the update. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat57 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Erin,How cool that you were able to rescue the little fairy houses,and what a sweet idea to put them in the courtyard where they'll bring so many smiles! :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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