Check out this fun little shelter for frogs, toads, chipmunks, and other small forest critters.
I’ve collected so many little boxes of natural treasures from my neighborhood over time. Pinecones, bark, acorns, branches, bits and pieces that caught my eye. I always had the intention of turning them into something whimsical.
A miniature woodland fairy house had been on my mind for a while.
One day, the utility company trimmed a large branch from my fire bush. As I was clearing the pieces from my lawn, I noticed how perfectly some of the smaller branches looked like tiny logs. I set a few aside and cut them into different sizes before carrying the rest into the woods.
That simple moment became the starting point.
I gathered from my collection and began building, letting the materials guide the structure as it came together. I didn’t follow a plan. I just enjoyed the process and experimented as I went.
I have a small collection of frog figures, so I brought them in for the final photos.
The whimsical creatures peeking back at me from this tiny shelter make me smile. It reflects my love of collecting natural objects and seeing the beauty in each one, then bringing them together to create something playful and full of life.
Jackie Foster Art 