How to Make Fairies Appear at Your Child's Birthday Party!

 by xtroublex
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My soon to be 8 year old daughter wanted a fairy themed birthday so I decided to make it an extra special one. I created a very simple effect that made all the party goers think real fairies made an appearance just for them!
 
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Step 1: Getting your supplies...

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You will need:

1. Some 10mm Non-diffused or diffused (your preference) LEDs

2. Some CR2032 3V Lithium Batteries 2 per LED used

3. Some clear tape (or whatever tape you like)

4. A tree to hang them in.

5. A party of giggly 8 year old girls (optional)

First, make yourself some "Throwies". Detailed instructions can be found at http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Throwies/

Otherwise, get some LED bulbs. I used 10mm non-diffused but if I had it to do again, I would use diffused as these were pretty much directional. Almost like a mini spotlight.

Then you'll need a power source. For this I used CR2032 3V Lithium Batteries. I used 2 for each light.

When you assemble the "Throwies", make sure and pay close attention to the leads on the LEDs. One is just a bit longer than the other. This is the positive side (+) which goes to the positive side of the batteries.
chris76108 says: Aug 15, 2011. 9:47 AM
You deserve the WAY COOL DAD of the Year Award! Great ideas and great job! Kudos :o)
tinkerunique says: Dec 28, 2010. 5:44 PM
AGAIN - Great idea with terrific 'follow-thru" May not seem like a big deal but the memories are for a lifetime. Make sure of it > they will tell their grandkids about it.
silvershandiin says: Sep 29, 2009. 5:20 PM
What an amazing idea.. you must be a wonderful mother and I can't wait to throw a fairy themed party for my daughter as well! Wow.
xtroublex (author) in reply to silvershandiinSep 29, 2009. 6:36 PM
I'm her Dad, but thanks for the compliment! ;)
mcbrownfield in reply to xtroublexOct 16, 2010. 7:48 AM
You are one cool dad XD
porcupinemamma says: Feb 28, 2010. 5:28 AM
Modest birthday party Queen tips her hat to the birthday party king-lol. Wow! Very creative.  Well done!!!
wocket says: Feb 23, 2010. 4:51 PM
what a fantastic idea. :)
NoFiller says: Oct 28, 2009. 8:35 PM
That is such a great idea. My dad used to do really involved easter egg hunts in our back yard. Your daughter will remember this for a long time.
xtroublex (author) in reply to NoFillerOct 29, 2009. 11:07 AM
 It's really funny that you say that because 2 nights ago, she looked out our back window and saw the reflection of something and said "Hey Dad, the fairies are back!" 

I let her think what she wanted of course... ;0)
MrGreggan says: Sep 21, 2009. 11:01 PM
This is a cute idea for a girls party. Perhaps the fairies could be attached to short strings so there is a bit of movement.
xtroublex (author) in reply to MrGregganSep 21, 2009. 11:45 PM
Yes, that would have been a good idea as well. It was fun listening to the girls discussing whether or not they saw the fairies moving. It was a bit breezy that night so the tree was moving a bit.
NicOmbra in reply to xtroublexSep 26, 2009. 9:26 PM
What about a small motor for movement?
xtroublex (author) in reply to NicOmbraSep 29, 2009. 6:39 PM
I actually considered that idea along with the string from above. If I would have had more time to design I think I could have developed something using one of those motorized Christmas ornaments...
Coffeebot says: Sep 25, 2009. 2:56 PM
Hee hee...that's awesome! I wish my daughter was older, so I could do this, too :)
avianeddy says: Sep 24, 2009. 1:08 PM
This sounds like a creative and memorable event :) kudos
ChrysN says: Sep 21, 2009. 4:33 PM
How fun! What a great birthday party!
cylonics in reply to ChrysNSep 21, 2009. 5:10 PM
Nice... How about quickly clipping it together with a small binder clip, then you have something to hook your fairies onto the tree limbs too. Then just squeeze the clip when done, and it's both off and apart. Might have to add an insulator to keep the juice from going through the clip, or just use painted clips. Neat idea, will use this when my 3 month old gets older. Thanks!
xtroublex (author) in reply to cylonicsSep 21, 2009. 11:46 PM
That is a very good suggestion. I will have to test that out!
zomfibame says: Sep 21, 2009. 8:11 PM
cool, fun idea
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