MAGICAL FAIRY/FAERY ADVENTURE PATCH PROGRAM
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This program will assist the participants in learning more about the fairy world, famous fairies, sparkly crafts and fun games. To begin your magical fairy adventure all you need is a little creativity and the magic that is within each one of us. It is said that some fairies disguise themselves as dragonflies, butterflies or bees and that only people with fairy sight can actually see them. If you see a circle of mushrooms then fairies live nearby. Midsummers eve is the best time to see fairies and yellow butterflies are their messengers.

1. The collection of fairies has no age bounds. From magic wands to beautiful dolls they are adored by people of all ages. Create a collage of fairy items or natural products, view a collection or start a collection, design your own fairy, or create special treasure box.

2. The tooth fairy comes when a child has lost a tooth. She comes in the middle of the night and retrieves the tooth under his/her pillow. She leaves money and takes the tooth to her tower. Make a tooth pouch, write a letter to the tooth fairy, or create a bag of fairy dust or magic wand.

3. There are a variety of good fairies, pixies, dwarfs, or elves pictured in films, books, TV, or on stage. Choose one fairy to learn more about, watch a film, read a book, or see a play. Examples are Tinkerbell; Fairy Godmother; the Blue Fairy in Pinocchio; or Bridget, Queen Ainé and the other fairies from the Tuatha de Dannaan from "A Faery Hunt." "A Faery Hunt" is parent-approved and rated G for goodness. This DVD is also availble to order through Patchwork Designs.

4. Flower Fairies are shy and happy fairies that live in the flowers. They are sometimes hard to see because they camouflage in their floral surroundings. Observe 3 flowers and imagine what it would look like as a fairy dress, create your own flower fairy or floral hair wreath, OR draw or color a flower fairy. http://www.flowerfairies.com/UK/start.htm

5. Night Fairies are said to be the prettiest fairies of all. They come out at night and collect the "star dust" from the sky so they can fly. We commonly call this dust "fairy dust". Create your own pouch of fairy dust, magic wand, lucky charm to wish on, view stars in the sky, catch fireflies, OR have some flashlight fun.

6. Some Fairies are catergorized according to the elements of the world. What type of personality do you have? Are you a Wind Fairy, you like to spend time with your family, nuturing, and offer good advice; Earth Fairy, you take pride in what you do, like to be outside, and have a strong will; Fire Fairy, you have a strong opinion, like venturing in crowds, and a active person OR Water Fairy, you like to have quiet time to read books, sometimes emotional, and have close friends. For extra draw a picture of your fairy, according to your personality. http://selectsmart.com/FREE/select.php?client=ROG

7. In 1890, a story was written about a Brownie that lived in England. A Brownie is a fairy helper that lives in houses or barns. Examples of some other fairy helpers are dwarfs, Spae Wives, of Scandinavia; La Befana, Christmas Fairy of Italy; Menehunes of Hawaii; and Clay Mother of the Native Americans. Read a story or poem about a fairy, act out a play, make up a skit, OR learn more about a Fairy helper.

8. Have a fairy themed party with your family or friends. This could be a slumber party, tea party, picnic, or an event of your choice. Decorate with any themed toys, hand crafted placemats, streamers, paper wings, tissue or silk flowers, OR colorful paper products. For extra, If you have the party outside sprinkle fairy dust and hide clues to find a hidden treasure of gift. Decoration ideas are located in the kit or purchase items at your local party store.

9. Make editable creations that represent the magical fairy theme. Prepare them a head of time or let the participants decorate them. Ordinary items used everyday can be placed in new containers with handmade labels. Some suggestions are pancakes sprinkled with editable fairy dust (powdered sugar with colored sugar crystals) or nectar syrup (blueberry or strawberry syrup), flower or leaf shaped cookies, star wand cookies (use lollipop sticks), rainbow Jell-O, OR sparkly punch. Recipes are available in our kit or create your own. http://members.aol.com/kanga1/fairy_party.htm

10. There is a variety of crafts that can be created depicting the fairy theme. Use items from nature or craft store purchases. Examples are fairy jewelry, rose water perfume, purse, pillow, picture, bookmarks, puppets, masks, or face painting.

11. Most fairies live outdoors and their houses are made of natural products. Create your own fairy house, boat, or furniture on paper OR build one. Gather a sturdy box for a foundation and add twigs, leaves, flowers, etc.

12. Every once in a while it is fun to disguise yourself into something fun and magical. Dress up like a fairy. For extra, use a decorated wreath or mask to show your type of fairy. Examples are Daisies, flower fairy; stars for the night fairy; and vines for a woodland fairy. Don't forget to add wings and glitter to your costume.

13. Fairies love to dance, sing, and play musical instruments. Listen to some magical music, create your own dance, make your own music OR instrument.

Other websites:
http://www.teacakesandteddybears.com/FairyPrincessTea.htm