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Barker added A Flower Fairy Alphabet in 1934 and then Flower Fairies of the Trees in 1940, of the Garden in 1944 and of the Wayside in 1948.The text of this posting is adapted from the relevant chapter of my book on twentieth century faery art. Etsy’s 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centres that host Etsy. Absolutely love this card, fairies are very special to my sister and I as our mum loved them and they give us comfort since she passed!

All of these supernaturals must be understood to be of diminutive dimensions, no more than ten or twelve centimetres tall at the most.We believe that giving children the right materials, they will make and play with beautiful things that last a lifetime. I was pleased to see this theme for 2023 (and to have the images as my companion for the next twelve months), as I’ve written in the past about these faeries and their creator, Cicely Mary Barker, and her famous series of books about them are highly attractive for their illustrations and short verses. The ratings/reviews displayed here may not be representative of every listing on this page, or of every review for these listings. The calendar marks the months and seasons with appropriate amigurumi faeries based on the famous flower faery designs.

By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Burren Flower Fairies is and illustrated brand created by Irish illustrator Susan Meaney who lives and works in the heart of the West of Ireland. Fellow artist Margaret Tarrant (see earlier) was another significant influence- the two were friends and may have encouraged and inspired each other- to the extent that Barker depicted Tarrant as the Apple Blossom fairy in her Flower Fairy Alphabet. Barker doesn’t seem to have been a faery believer, sadly; her motivation appears to have been wholly decorative and artistic. To enable personalised advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies.review_number":177,"review_number_local":0,"review_number_foreign":0,"star_distribution":{"5":160,"4":16,"3":0,"2":1,"1":0},"average_rating":0. The original art of Cicely Mary Barker celebrates the magic of seasonal flowers and roadside posies with exquisite attention to detail and the whimsy of childlike pixies. These 4 or 5-star reviews represent the opinions of the individuals who posted them and do not reflect the views of Etsy. As a girl Cicely was given Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, illustrated by Rackham, in 1908 and she was also a great fan of the Peter Pan stage play. In the heat of the summer the ‘cool green bowers’ and ‘sweet-scented flowers’ are particularly seductive.

Dancing at night under the moon is a traditional touch, as are “elfin coats of green” and there is a sense that fairies are as old as the seasons. Soon after, the Cottingley case brought the possible reality of fairyland nearer to many people, and the growing enthusiasm for fay themes at all levels of society no doubt encouraged Barker, just as it contemporaneously encouraged her friend Tarrant. This Fairy-Themed 2024 Wall Calendar Poster is ideal for keeping on top of important events, birthdays, deadlines, holidays, deadlines, appointments and more! com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsy’s global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US.

Printed with soy-based inks on FSC certified paper, this deluxe wall calendar features large monthly grids that offer ample room for jotting notes, along with four bonus months of September through December of 2023. We teamed up with amazing amigurumi designer Clare Cooper to bring this fantasy to life, and each month you’ll meet a doll that’s filled with the Flower Fairies’™ signature whimsy and charm, from the proud Holly Fairy to the sweet Blackberry Fairy. The calendar also includes Japanese calendar information that is not included in the import calendar, such as Rokuyo and the 24th season. Perhaps Barker didn’t want to mention anything which impinged on the childhood innocence and playfulness of her vision of fairy-land.