A DIY and it’s not a bracelet – are you shocked?! I bought a bunch of feathers back when I went through my hat phase, intending to make some earrings (still hoping to get around to that … someday). But first, I thought I would make some hair clips for Caroline.
Another super easy project. All you need are feathers (these are guinea feathers), barrettes (I used some that we already had on hand) and glue. I tried to match the color of the hair barrettes to the feathers but it turns out that it doesn’t really matter because you can’t see them.
I bought this E-6000 for a Father’s Day project because it’s supposed to be the best glue for glueing stuff to metal. And so far it has held up to lots of toddler hands pulling at it.
First, pick out 2 longish feathers and 1 smaller one for each clip. Glue the two bigger feathers on first, giving it a minute or two to set. The long ends seem unsightly but you need something to put the glue on so it doesn’t gunk up the feather.
Then add your smaller feather to hide the ends of the first two.
I really like the guinea feather colors. I’m on a mission to get Caroline to wear something other than pink.
These were a hit with C – they lasted in her hair way longer than hairclips usually do. This is not her modeling though – she’s actually doing her best to avoid the camera as I clicked away.
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These are gorgeous too!!
I featured these in my gift post as well.
It’s here.
http://allysonadeney.wordpress.com/2011/11/14/17-handmade-gifts-for-women-and-older-girls-with-tutorials/
Thanks for sharing the instructions with everyone.
Ally of harrysdesk.
Those are super cute! Thanks for linking them up to this week's Catch a Glimpse party.
Oh my gosh, I make these all of the time … there is actually a homemade feather clip in my hair as I type! (I add crystals to mine!)
xox Lexi
Glitter & Pearls
Great idea to add more sparkle!
I love these. My daughter is a teenager and makes headbands and hairclips with feathers and flowers, jewels, etc. She loves accessories.
These are super cute.
Ruth
those are super cute. Here's the million dollar question, does she keep them in her hair lol??–connie, measuredbytheheart.com
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This is adorable!! So in right now..I have feathers coming out of my ears ;)
WOW! Those are beautiful (as is your little model)! They would be great as earrings too, but I love the clips!!! Once I post this, I'll be your newest follower. I look forward to more!
I know, I've got to get on the feather earrings (I'm such a trend follower!). Thanks for stopping by!
Adorable! I had been thinking of making some feather hair ornaments but the ones I was thinking of are rocker style, a-la Steven Tyler like he wore on American Idol…..yours is really cute.
I want to make some cool earrings like that!
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Caroline sure does make a beautiful model! :) And the feathers are cool too :)
Love those clips!! Heck, I would wear one! ;)
I know, me too! :)
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My sweet, beautiful Caroline….she looks good in anything! So proud of you, Steph,
and your creative gene!
very cute and I will have to be on the lookout for these particular feathers (where did u buy them) cause most times, the feathers in craft stores look kinda cheap…great and easy project!
I picked them up at Dee's, a fabulous craft store in Louisville that is not a national chain. But any craft store would have them I bet. Good luck!