This tutorial for easy DIY Fairy Wands is perfect for beginners and might even be a good one for kids to try! With a little imagination and hot-glue, these whimsical wands will be ready for your fairies to enjoy in just a bippity-boppity-boo!
There is a supply list at the end of this post that sources the exact items I used, if still available. Also included are the closest substitutes I could find online.
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Easy DIY Fairy Wands
Step 1
Trim sticks to your desired length & add a notch on one end. We used redbud branches from our front yard, trimmed to about 12-inches, then notched on top using a saw.
Step 2
Cutout stars & spray paint them. We used leftover cardboard and silver glitter paint. Why paint the stars? The star tips will most likely show at the end and, unless you don’t mind the cardboard showing through, now is the time to add paint.
Step 3
Use hot-glue to secure the star within the notch on the stick. I added a dab of the hot-glue, then slide the star into the notch. Allow the glue to cool between steps.
Step 4
Trim ribbons & secure to stars with hot-glue. Between 8 to 12-inches should be a good length for the ribbons. I liked mixing up the colors on each of the fairy wands to keep with the whimsical vibes of these magical accessories. Secure the ribbons with one end glued to around the middle of the star, just above where the stick attaches.
Step 5
Wrap stars with yarn. I used rainbow yarn so there would be a variety of wand colors! Start your yarn in the center of the star with some hot-glue just above the ribbons. Then begin wrapping around, and around, and around, until you feel like there is enough yarn on the star. Finish with a Poacher’s Knot at the base of the star, around the stick/handle. Add a dab of hot-glue to the knot, then tuck the yarn-end into the star.
Step 6
Add finishing details & enjoy! With a different yarn, I used a white and silver yarn, add a single star accent on top of the yarn-wrapped star. I also wanted the wand to make a sound when waved, so I added two little silver bells under the star. Please note these little bells can be a choking hazard. Finally, the wand handles needed a little flare, so I added some silver glitter spray paint there as well!
Supply List
- Wood Dowels – https://amzn.to/4iKxGgE
- Cardboard – use the packaging from your supply list order!
- Rainbow Yarn – https://amzn.to/4lLiQsG
- White & Silver Yarn – https://amzn.to/3S8deuZ
- Ribbon Variety Pack – https://amzn.to/4iwTCvl
- Wavy Yellow Ribbon – https://amzn.to/4cOvQKh
- Silver Bells – https://amzn.to/44PeKcW
- Glitter Spray Paint – https://amzn.to/3EJewcT
- Hot-Glue Set – https://amzn.to/3RBFupK
Conclusion
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These are so cute! I can imagine a craft table and children making these, also!
These easy DIY Fairy Wands could absolutely be a fun crafting activity for kids. Great arts-and-crafts idea for home-school, summer camps, classrooms, or just because you can like I did! I recommend supervision with the hot-glue, but otherwise this is a very kid-friendly party activity.
What a fun project… Thank you for all the step by step photos! Very helpful!
My pleasure! Later I may add a photograph of the yarn wrapping for these easy DIY Fairy Wands, but I figured that part is up for creative interpretation anyways. I hope people have fun creating their own versions!
These are so cute! I have two little girls that would love this for a summer party.
All the littles at Ainsley’s Fairy Birthday party truly enjoyed these DIY Fairy Wands!
Such a cool project! This looks like a ton of fun to make and use! Very easy to follow instructions!
Thank you! I had fun making each of these DIY Fairy Wands unique with their other ribbon and yarn color combinations.
These are darling! Would be a perfect party activity as well!
Yes, absolutely! These easy DIY Fairy Wands do require a bit of supervision with the hot-glue, but otherwise this is a very kid-friendly party activity.