Thanks as always for dropping by. For those who entered in the magazine giveaway, thank you for participating. The winner, who gets a free copy of Stampington’s new magazine, Mingle, is Carla-cosmogirl! Congratulations…please email me your mailing address, thanks.
While you’re here I thought I’d show you a simple project that could come in handy this holiday season. Turning feathers into party favors is quick, easy and definitely fun.
To make these, begin by typing (or printing from your computer) a special name or word onto paper or canvas. Then cut around the name/word and adhere this strip either on top of or around the base of a feather with a glue stick. Next, apply some glitter glue over the name/word and let dry. Lastly, use 24 gauge wire to attach a beaded dangle around the base of the feather and that’s it…basically three steps and you’re done!
Placing a single feather into a sparkling clear wine glass would make a lovely display, or you can cluster many feathers together in a single elegant container to serve as a table centerpiece. And then your guests can each bring one home as a special reminder of your event. BTW, these altered feathers could also be used as bookmarks.
Here’s a close-up of one that I made for Jenny. I made this one for her as a little thank you gift for having Bill and I over for dinner a couple months back.
And here’s a close-up of the one that I made for Heather as part of her birthday gift.
For most of my art projects I like to use feathers found at the beach. However, for this particular project I needed feathers with a more substantial base so I purchased these from the local craft store…it’s nice to have options.
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Wow Carla, that’s awesome.. Congratulations!!
October 16th, 2011
That’s a beautiful idea Becky! I love how you photographed them on the sand at the beach…so pretty!
Congrats to the winner!
October 16th, 2011
Congrats to Carla and I love your feather idea. I did some work for a bird sactuary so I have a BIG box of beautiful feathers:)
October 17th, 2011
WooHoo!!!! :o) I’m so thrilled to be the lucky winner. Thank you, Becky! I’ll email you with my info right away.
LOVE the feathers. What a unique and beautiful project. I can think of so many ways to use your fab feather project. As always, thanks for the inspiration, and thanks again for the magazine.
October 17th, 2011
congrats Carla!!!!
Becky, you always inspire me with your unique ideas and projects. love the idea of a feather and message/place card. how pretty the table would be with these at each setting. enjoy your week.
October 17th, 2011
congrats to carla! lucky girl! As for those feathers….I am soo making some for my holiday gathering in December! merci for this lovely, lovely idea becky!
October 17th, 2011
Congratulations to Carla! Your feathers Becky are gorgeous!!! 🙂
October 17th, 2011
Congrats to Carla! Love the feathers. They are just beautiful. I love the ideas you have shared for them too.
October 17th, 2011
Thanks ladies, I’m happy to hear that you like the altered feathers. And I hope you have fun making some too.
October 18th, 2011
Thank Becky for sharing your inspired soul! I love tiny touches and how they evoke a feeling or a memory~ Feathers always remind me of magical trips to the shore~
Congrats to Carla! Lucky Lady~
October 18th, 2011
Pretty, Becky, and a nice little treat for your guests to take home with them. I was making tiny paper feathers yesterday to glue on tags for my handmades that I am sending to the shop downtown today. I just can’t add a plain price tag.
Hugs, Diane
October 19th, 2011
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