We used these to decorate our office. You can make a million variations to make them into triangles or even combine a few of them to make one big feathery decoration! They're really easy, don't take a lot of time, and really cheap. You can get the feathers for $2 a bag at Michael's and the beads at the dollar store. I hope you enjoy them!
PLEASE BE CAREFUL WHEN USING THE GLUE GUN. I cannot stress this enough. My left index finger is purple right now. Please be careful!
Also remember: Mardi Gras is all about whimsical festivities. The feathers don't have to be prim and proper! The more bendy, curvy, and wild they are, the more natural they will feel.
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Cut out a small, roundish piece of cardboard.
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CAREFULLY apply hot glue to individual feathers and press on. Have rhyme and rhythm where you press your first layer of feathers- just try to evenly spread them.
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Add a second layer with a different color.
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Add the third layer. You may notice that the feathers on the inside may look kind of goopy. That's what the next step couple of steps are for.
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These are the card beads I used. I got them at the dollar store. It was a necklace, but I cut it up so I could use it on these. You can also use regular cards, other beads, coins, gems, or anything you think of!
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Glue it on! Ta dah!
Happy Mardi Gras!