Golden Horseshoe Fairy Door

With a little bit of imagination and a few steps, make this Horseshoe Fairy Door to add that little bit of whimsy to your yard or garden.

 

And of course, my hubby was drawn into this project, he was sweet and stopped working with big ol’ manly tools to help with this little door!   We went ahead and made two and will be sending one to our granddaughters so they can have a perfect residence for their little fairies.

 

What you need to make a Horseshoe Fairy Door: 

• 2-   5/8 X 1 7/8 Decorative Hasps (see pictured below)
• 4-   small head screws (3/4 inch)
•       Gold painted horseshoe
•       1/2 inch plywood
•       Wood stain of choice
•       Spray water seal such as “Thompson’s”

How to make a Fairy Door:

Mounting a Horseshoe Fairy Door:

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Horseshoe Fairy Door

With a little bit of imagination and a few steps, make this Horseshoe Fairy Door to add that little bit of whimsy to your yard or garden.

Prep Time1 hour hr

Cook Time1 hour hr

paint and sealer drying time1 day d

Total Time1 day d 2 hours hrs

Author: Evelyn Osborn

Cost: $10

Equipment

• jig saw
• small hammer

Ingredients

• 2 5/8 X 1 7/8 Decorative Hasps see pictured below
• 4 small head screws 3/4 inch
• 1 Gold painted horseshoe
• 1/2 inch plywood
• Wood stain
• Spray water seal such as “Thompson’s”

Instructions

• Lay the horseshoe on the 1/2 inch plywood and trace with a pencil. Using a straight edge draw a straight line closing the open end of the the horseshoe. (pictures above)
• Use a jigsaw is to cut out your door shape. Sand the edges and the surface of the door for a smoother finish.
• Apply your choice of stain and wipe off. Apply a spray-on or a brush-on, water seal such as “Thompson” water seal to protect the finish of this door from the weather.
• Each package of these hinges contains a hinge, a metal loop, and several small nails.
• Place both hinges on the left side of the door adjusting the distance between them. The large half (Fleur-de-lis) of the hinge will be on the front of the door and the smaller half on the side
• Screw the horseshoe on top of the hinges with small headed screws in the slots shown above. Drill these screw holes first to prevent the wood door from cracking.
• Fold the smaller part of the hinge to the side and nail. Repeat with the second hinge.
• Our door handle is made from the “metal loop” of the hasp which is included in the package. It is perfectly shaped for a door handle. (One metal loop will be left over since two hinges are needed but only one door handle)
• Mark your door handle location and hammer in with the nails that are included in each package.
• Now you are ready to find the perfect tree, stump or even wood fence to mount your fairy door. You can use your imagination to create the perfect little Fairy Habitat surrounding the door.