Fairy Wings

I know this isn’t cake related, but these fairy wings were so cute and easy to make that I had to share.

Here are the things that you will need to make your fairy wings:

2 metal hangers (I used white ones since they matched and didn't need extra things to hide the metal)

Wire cutters

Duct Tape

white or ivory nylons (preferably knee highs and without toe supports. I couldn't find any without.)

Spray paint-optional (I used a light green and pink)

Sparkle puff paint

Ribbon or elastic

Flowers, ribbon, or other embellishments

So here’s how I did it. Take 2 hangers and cut the rounded part off with the wire cutters.

Bend the hangers into the shape desired and tape them together using duct tape.

Cut the ends of the nylons away from the rest of the pair and stretch them around the wire. Be careful not to pull on the cut end of the nylons or you will create runs. Then twist the nylons around the center and tape it down.

Spray paint the wings. I used light green in the center of the wings and pink on the outside that blended into the green. Once that dries, decorate the wings with glittery puff paint.

Once everything is dry, bend the wings and then add ribbon or elastic to hold the wings on the ‘fairy’. I used ribbon because it was cute. It would be easier for the child to take them off and put them back on if they had elastic though. Then hot glue whatever embellishments you want to hide the duct tape. I used a few big flowers that I found at the dollar store.

There you have it! Cute fairy wings that will be loved and played with every day. At least they get played with every day at my house!

Now for a promise I hope I can keep. By next week I will have a video tutorial posted on the Fairy Garden Cupcakes. Simple but fun for little parties.