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Magical Herbal Tree Fairies: An Easy Pinecone Craft for Cozy Fantasy Lovers
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Magical Herbal Tree Fairies: An Easy Pinecone Craft for Cozy Fantasy Lovers

Many fictional worlds are built within the mystique of a beautiful or sometimes sinister forest. Often the forests are filled with trees towering providing shelter, peace, and resources to adventurers.

These magical crafted tree fairies are a whimsical, cute way to honor the noble tree and some of the useful, beautiful items that come from trees. They are also fun to make with kids while exploring all that trees have to offer us. Find tips below for making these with kiddos. 

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Cozy Bay Wreath Craft Inspired by A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic
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Cozy Bay Wreath Craft Inspired by A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic

Inspired by A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic by J. Penner, this simple herb craft is a little tribute to potential love and romance interwoven in the cozy pages of this book. The interplay of the characters and the plants they encounter in their fictional world was magically lovely to read. 

BE WARNED: SPOILER-FILLED CRAFT TUTORIAL !

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Little House Magic: Halloween Apple Lore and History of the Clove Apple Pomander
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Little House Magic: Halloween Apple Lore and History of the Clove Apple Pomander

Apples and pumpkins are the two hallmark fruits of Halloween and the autumn season. Though lately it has been “pumpkin spice” everything, apples can help you get your cozy going just as well as the popular orange member of the squash family. 

Apples have a long history of being part of Halloween and Samhain celebrations. Autumn is apple season after all and it isn’t hard to imagine that these tasty and durable fruits easily became a part of lore and stories. A look back through an apple-rich history, shows a story of apples being a bit mischievous depending on the lore.

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Adorable Herb Stuffed Sock Snow Pals
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Adorable Herb Stuffed Sock Snow Pals

These little snow pals are fashioned from socks and rice with a plump filling of fragrant herbs to turn your reading time into a sensory escape. They are the perfect companion for exploring the snowy woods (or wherever your current book is taking you!). AND they couldn’t be easier or more fun to make especially when they are all stuffed with aromatic dried herbs! Squishy and adorable, sock snow pals will give off a wonderful fragrance when squeezed and loved.

Find instructions in this post and visit our Instagram or Tiktok pages for a instruction video to help you make your own sock snow pals!

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