Created Date: 03 Nov
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Frame the Fall: A Parent-Child Guide to Making a Therapeutic Fairy Cottage
Autumn isn't just for photos! Gather fallen leaves with your little ones and transform them into a unique 3D autumn masterpiece. Perfect for home decor, it instantly brings the cozy fall vibe indoors
Materials List
- Picture Frame (Wooden frames enhance the autumn feel.)
- Natural Autumn Materials: Colorful fallen leaves (e.g., maple, ginkgo, pressed and dried for 3+ days); Acorns
- Pinecones; Small twigs, bark; Dried flowers (e.g., daisies, berry branches); Dried orange slices (add warm tones)
- Tools: Scissors, Glue (hot glue or white glue), Tweezers (for easier handling of small items)
- Optional: Burlap (as a textured background), Small wood blocks (for making doors/windows)
Step-by-Step Tutorial
1.Prepare Your Materials
Press leaves and dry orange slices at least 3 days in advance to prevent warping
2.Build Your Fairy Cottage
se bark or small wood blocks to form the cottage walls, securing them with glue
Attach smaller wood blocks to create doors and windows
Create a layered roof by attaching leaves or acorns piece by piece
3.Create an Autumn Forest Scene
Arrange ginkgo leaves in the foreground. Use pinecones as little trees. Scatter acorns to form a path. Add pops of color with dried flowers
4.Seal It in the Frame
Once everything is securely glued, carefully place the glass and seal the frame. Your autumn fairy tale is now preserved forever!
Pro Tips
- The more colorful the leaves, the more stunning the result!
- Use tweezers to adjust the position of small items before the glue dries
- A burlap background adds a rustic and sophisticated touch.
Head to your local park, gather nature's free gifts, and create lasting memories with your child this autumn



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