Blue Moon Stones

A curious, but effective alternative to traditional art prints is available from Blue Moon Stones. Handmade by Cynthia Enig and featuring artwork from some of today’s leading fantasy artists, these hand-cut slates appear as if the image was hand-painted. Each one if slightly different from the next, and can be hung on the wall or displayed on an easel. Artists include Amy Brown, Jayde Hilliard, Linda Biggs, Sue Millar plus many others.

Oberon Design

Founded in 1992, Oberon Design is a small artisan led company creating embossed leather and pewter goods. The finely tooled leather journals, chequebook covers, handbags and portfolios are made from custom-dyed cowhide and decorated with designs drawing on Celtic and Art Nouveau motifs. The range of pewter jewellery and bookmarks would make wonderful gifts, and there are some lovely leafy hair barrettes which would be perfect for a faery outfit.
Shown above is a leather journal with a fairy design.

Faerie Virtual Cards

On Virtual Cards UK you will find a vast range of contemporary fantasy artists whose images are available to send as e-cards. Simply browse by Artist or subject matter, select your card and fill in the details of your message and recipient. E-cards make excellent alternatives to their ‘real life’ counterparts – not only do they save you money but they are also kinder to the environment. Plus, they are suitable for lots of different occasions (even if you just fancy saying hello!).

Amy Brown Signature Series Statuary

See your faerie art brought to life with these vibrant 3D statues. The Amy Brown Signature Series includes many of your favourite faeries – chose from wall plaques, garden ornaments, mini statues, regular statues or the incredibly detailed limited edition range. A new range is the electronically animated statue – with moving parts to really bring the faeries to life. There have been 75 statues already, with many already sold out or retired – but with prices to suit everyone it is still possible to add one to your collection.

The Saracino Collection

The Saracino Collection of limited edition Christmas elves and faeries make wonderfully whimsical festive ornaments or gifts. They have been created by doll maker Maria Saracino, who has been sculpting elves and other characters from polymer clay for over 10 years. The 2006 trio of elves are thoroughly jolly little chaps in their striped outfits and pointy hats, while the Christmas Faerie Godmother is a beaming buxom lady to hang anywhere around the home. Speaking of Faerie Godmothers, Maria also makes an Inspiration Faerie, a Good Witch Faerie, and – my favourite – a Red Hat Faerie.

Household Fairies by James Browne

This sweet new range of Fairy figurines is based on the artwork of James Browne. Capturing his wonderful sense of whimsy and innocence the Household Fairies portray some of the ‘little helpers’ found in the home – including the salt and pepper fairies, the catnip fairy and the nightlight fairy. Each resin figure is hand painted and stands around five inches tall.

Spellbound Greetings Cards

Spellbound Greetings is a new company bringing you high quality cards and gifts featuring a selection of Australian and International artists including Nicole Cadet, Wendy Kathleen, Amy Edwards, Jacqueline Collen-Tarrolly, Margaret Dean and Nedda Shishegar. The company was founded by Australian fantasy artist Selina Fenech and features a large selection of her own work. With cards for nearly all occasions you are bound to find the perfect design.

The Friend Catchers

“The Friend Catchers specialise in the capture of fairy folk, using an ointment made from a four leafed clover we can protect you from their magic powers, so please never let them escape from their jars as we cannot be responsible for the consequences.”

Depending on your disposition, these freshly caught Fairy Folk from the Friend Catchers are either terribly cute or rather on the upsetting side, but whether you chose to liberate or continue the incarceration of your new found friend they won’t fail to raise a smile. You can chose from a selection of well-known faerie types from across Great Britain and Ireland, including Piskies, Brownies, Leprechauns and Hobs. If you find it all too inhumane (infaemane?) you can instead find a splendid selection of fairy doors, wall plaques, mirrors and light pulls with which to adorn your home.

Goblins of Labyrinth

From the classic fantasy movie ‘Labyrinth’ come these splendid new Goblin statues. Based on Brian Froud’s character designs (as also seen in the ‘Goblins of Labyrinth book) the resin figures stand about 10 inches tall, and are limited to 500 pieces each. Plan B Toys are also bringing out a figure of the Goblin King Jareth and have a previous series based on the ‘Dark Crystal’.
Incidentally, there is a 20th Anniversary Edition of ‘Goblins of Labyrinth’ now available, chronicling the various nefarious denizens of the Labyrinth with Brian Froud’s art and accompanying text by Terry Jones.

Ceramic Sensations Fairy Tiles

An interesting new concept in art for your home is Ceramic Sensation’s Art Tiles. Featuring the art of Amy Brown, Jessica Galbreth and Nene Thomas each tile comes gift boxed and ready to hang anywhere you like. At under $30 for the standard tiles they are an affordable alternative to more traditional art prints and would make great gifts.