DIY Painted Feathers

Stripes. Animal prints. Aztec. Tribal-inspired patterns are all over home decorating and fashion right now. Take advantage of the tribal trend this season and create your own painted feathers. This is an easy craft project that’s perfect for this time of year. Put on your slippers, grab a cup of coffee and get ready to paint. Whether you want a quick-and-easy craft project or a simple decoration to spruce up your space, these DIY painted feathers are dramatic-looking without a lot of work. I came up with this project when tasked with producing a tribal-themed craft for the Fall 2015 issue of VintageKC magazine. The tribal trend is everywhere this season, but I’m much more of a neutral person. I tend to choose patterns for my home with great care—and sparingly. So, I wanted a small-scale project, where I could make something that I’d actually want to use in my home. These DIY painted feathers were just right. They display bold patterns, but on a small scale. I can easily stick them in vases or add them to vignettes without the look going over-the-top tribal. You’ll just need a few supplies from the craft store to create your own...