Let your child’s imagination grow with this whimsical fairy house craft! Made from simple materials and topped with a red mushroom-style roof, it’s the perfect afternoon project for preschoolers and early elementary kids. Whether your little one is deep into fairy tales, wants to make a fairy garden or just loves crafts, this paper roll fairy house is a great way to explore creativity and storytelling.
Materials
- Colored paper (red, green and brown)
- White paper
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Colored pencils or pens (green & brown)
- Paper roll (toilet roll or paper towel roll)
Instructions
Step 1)
Gather your materials and supplies. Print off the free printable template included later in this article.
Step 2)
Cut out the template pieces and trace them onto colored paper. You can use green for the grass shape, red for the mushroom top roof and brown for the door.
Step 3)
Cut out the template pieces from the colored paper and trim the paper roll to the size you’d like. If you’re using a paper towel roll, you may want to cut it in half. For a toilet paper roll, you can trim the top a bit shorter or leave it tall for a whimsical look.
Step 4)
For more detail, you can use a green pen or pencil crayon to add grass-like texture to the green paper, use brown to draw details onto your door (like wood grain) and glue white paper dots to the roof of your red mushroom house.
Step 5)
Glue the brown door near the bottom of your paper roll. Glue the strip of green around the bottom of the roll, covering the bottom of the door. Then add the roof on top.
To give the roof a cone shape, cut a slit in the circle of red paper and glue the edges back together.
Video Instructions
Prefer to watch video instructions for your crafts? Subscribe to the YouTube Channel for Crafty Kids Play and watch the whole video tutorial for this Fairy House Craft here.
Template Download
Just print it out and you’re ready to go! The template includes a roof, grass strip, and door shape to make tracing and cutting easy for kids. This template is for your own personal use only, not for commercial use or distribution.
Tips & Troubleshooting
Too tricky to cut?
Grown-ups can pre-cut the template pieces for younger crafters or use thicker paper so tracing is easier.
Roof won’t stay?
Use a little extra glue or secure it from the inside with tape. Letting the glue dry for a minute before attaching can also help it stick better.
Want to make it sturdier?
Glue your finished fairy house onto a small paper plate or cardboard circle. This gives it a yard to decorate and helps keep it upright during play.
Add some sparkle!
Kids can use glitter glue, stickers, or even sequins to personalize their fairy house. It’s a fun way to make each creation unique!
Benefits of This Fairy House Craft For Kids
Fine Motor Skill Development
Tracing, cutting, and gluing all help build hand-eye coordination and small-muscle control while young children have so much fun. Crafts like this are perfect for preschool and early elementary learners.
Encourages Creativity
Kids get to pick their own colors, add extra decorations, and make up their own fairy world. There’s no “right” way to do it! You can encourage your child to use a different color for their little house, add circular windows, or even bits of moss to the bottom edge of their craft. Want to add a flower roof or decorate the whole paper roll to look like a tree stump? The options are endless for creative ideas to make this craft come to life and build your own fairy house.
Boosts Imaginative Play
Once finished, the fairy house becomes a prop for pretend play, helping kids build storytelling and social-emotional skills.
Teaches Patience & Focus
Step-by-step crafts help little ones learn how to follow instructions, take their time, and complete a project from start to finish.
Final Thoughts
This adorable fairy house is such a fun idea to spark creativity and imagination. It’s simple enough for little hands but leaves plenty of room for personal touches. Make one or create a whole fairy village! Follow along with Crafty Kids Play for the best ideas and crafts for kids of all ages.
