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How to Make Faux Painted Feathers DIY (Decor Ideas)

How to Make Faux Painted Feathers DIY (Decor Ideas) If you love feather crafts but don’t want to use real feathers, this colorful, budget-friendly tutorial is for you!  These DIY painted feathers are made entirely from blue painter’s tape and paper twisted wire, and they look amazing as party decor, garlands, gift toppers, added to a dream catcher or boho wall art. Let's get started! You can paint feathers in any color combination you like — bright rainbow tones, muted neutrals, or metallics.  Plus, because you make them yourself, you can control the size, shape, and texture of every small feather or large statement piece. Let’s make some fake feathers that are easy to customize, fun to paint, and totally customizable! Supplies Needed for Colorful Feathers: affiliate links Blue painter’s tape (2-inch wide) – This will form the main structure of each feather. Paper twisted wire – Found in the floral or craft section; it forms the central spine of the feather. Scissors – For c...

How to Make a Dreamcatcher!

How to Make a Dreamcatcher! Learn how to make a dreamcatcher with this simple tutorial! Dreamcatchers are beautiful, whimsical and full of creative possibilities. Native American Culture! Dreamcatchers are common in many tribes in Native American culture.  Dreamcatchers are believed to catch bad dreams in the web and let good dreams pass through into your sleep. Dreamcatchers can be a variety of sizes, different colors, adorned with feathers and beads and more! Ideally a dreamcatcher is a combination of natural materials, to give it a very earthy energy. Every Native American tribe has some differences on the symbolism of the dreamcatcher, but I don't know all the nuances, so I'm just making something beautiful, natural and fun. Dreamcatchers are easy to make and highly addictive! I mean, I sat down to make one dreamcatcher and look at how many I made! These beautiful dreamcatchers make a great Summer camp, girls craft night or youth craft too. Supplies Needed to Make a Dreamca...