I have curated some of the best feather crafts and DIYs around. Some of which use real feathers in crafts and DIYs. Others are tutorials for creating faux feathers from denim, paper and leather materials.
I’ve always found feathers fascinating. I still get excited when I see a beautiful bird feather on my walks. I think the symbolism of flight and freedom is one of the appeals of feathers.
Birds moult feathers regularly; that’s why you often see them on the ground. Depending on the species, birds may shed all their worn or damaged feathers. This is to make way for fresh new plumage.
Also, there is nothing like them in nature; they come in many beautiful colours and patterns. Especially the feathers of tropical birds, peacocks and ostriches. These beautiful ornate feathers have been used as decoration and ornamentation for centuries.
You can find some incredible vintage illustrations of feathers on Pictureboxblue that would look great framed in any wall gallery. Feathers have been a big inspiration for me with my home decoration.
I have a few feather crafts in my own home. These include the framed map feather artwork on the wall and a feather lampshade in my dining room. These and many more are detailed below.
Hopefully, you will find a fun feather craft from the following collection to inspire you. Before you start, ensure your craft room is stocked with these craft essentials.
Fun Feather Crafts And DIYs
How To Make Denim Feather Wall Decor
This is one of my most popular crafts. It is fun to make out of denim scraps from old jeans. I love the shades of indigo that you get from the denim.
A Simple, Affordable and beautiful DIY Feather Lampshade
This gorgeous feather lampshade hangs in my dining room. It is much easier to make than it looks and is made with feather boas.
Make Map Paper Angel Wings Wall Decor
Angel wings are trendy in home decor. These gorgeous upcycled paper feather angel wings would look great on any wall.
How To Make DIY Macrame Feathers
If you are looking for a Boho wall hanging, these macrame feathers are just the craft. Make them in any size or colour you want to fit your decor.
How to make DIY feathers From Upcycled Fabric Scraps
These are made in a similar way to denim feathers. However, by using tartan and checked fabrics, you get feathers with more colour and pattern.
Earthy Paper Feather Wall Decor with Cricut
I love the colour and pattern of these feathers. The craft is made using a Cricut paper-cutting machine, but I'm sure it wouldn't be too difficult to do by hand.
DIY Feather Art
This gorgeous feather wall art is made with real Pheasant feathers.
Feather Trees | Easy DIY Christmas Decor
I especially like the white feather trees. They look like snow-covered pine trees—another craft made with real feathers.
Upcycled Christmas Shuttlecock (Birdie) Angel Wings
These angel wings are made from repurposed shuttlecocks. Each shuttlecock is made from 16 real feathers.
Faux Galvanized Feather and Place Cards
These large faux galvanized feathers are great fun for an Autumn table decoration.
DIY Painted Feathers
Learn how to jazz up some real plain feathers with paint. They would look lovely hung as a wall decoration.
Gold Glittered Feather Thanksgiving Name Cards
Add a bit of glamour to your table settings with these glittery gold feathers.
Pretty DIY Fabric Feathers Dishtowel |
This applique t-towel is so cute and I great way to use up pretty fabric scraps.
DIY Marbled Feathers
Another fun way to decorate and paint real feathers is with a nail varnish faux marble effect.
Macrame Feather Tutorial and Ideas
Another tutorial for making macrame feathers. They look so soft and tactile. You'll find more wool feathers in this collection of adult yarn crafts.
Washi Tape Feather Topped Pens
This is a fun craft for kids and one for their school pencil cases.
Fiber Feathers
I love these fibre feathers, especially the multi-coloured ones. This is a great way to use up the odds and ends of yarn.
DIY Feather Wreath
This impressive feather wreath is made from real molted chicken feathers. But it could easily be made from other bird feathers.
Winter Feather Wreath
If you don't want to use real feathers, you can always make your own from paper or cardstock. This winter gold edge wreath is stunning and made from cardstock.
Feather Arrows
These fun, colourful feather arrows are made from craft feathers. They would make fantastic table decorations for a party.
Cork & Feather Place Cards
Another lovely table decoration idea is using feathers as place cards. This would be great for spring entertaining.
Favourite Feather Crafts
It’s hard to pick a favourite feather craft, but I love homemade feathers from fabric scraps or paper. They can then be used as wall hangings in a garland, table decorations, or even present toppers.
Tassels are another fun thing to make out of scraps of paper. I’ve made both repurposed denim tassels and upcycled sweater felt tassels.
Old Badminton shuttlecocks are a good source of feathers; check out these shuttlecock craft ideas.
Leanna
Tuesday 7th of July 2020
I have always wondered what the deal is with feathers. I know they are popular and I find them pretty, but never understood the symbolism. Free and flight, what a beautiful concept that I am glad to know. I will always look at them different now. Thank you, and your collection is beautiful.
Claire Armstrong
Wednesday 8th of July 2020
Thank you, yes feathers are lovely themes do use for crafts for there symbolism.
Donna @ Modern on Monticello
Tuesday 16th of June 2020
I definitely pinned this one for future inspiration. Such beautiful projects. Thanks for sharing with us each week at #HomeMattersParty
Claire Armstrong
Wednesday 17th of June 2020
Thank you, there is just something about feathers, they are so appealing.
Katerina
Sunday 14th of June 2020
My kids are obsessed with feathers and craft and this post is right up their valley! I love the gorgeous feather Christmas trees - how beautiful are they?
Claire Armstrong
Sunday 14th of June 2020
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the post. Feathers are fun to make from both fabric and paper.
Margy
Sunday 14th of June 2020
Lots of creative ideas. We live on a lake with lots of driftwood that just begs to become something to display. - Margy
Claire Armstrong
Sunday 14th of June 2020
Thank you. Driftwood is so beautiful to craft with. I think this would look great on the right piece of driftwood.