Faux Stained Glass Feathers

A few weeks ago I saw some amazing stained glass feathers and instantly wanted to learn how to make stained glass.....Cut to me realizing that this new hobby might be a little more involved than I anticipated.  I decided instead to use some of my favorite paints from DecoArt (Americana Crystal Gloss Enamels) to create faux stained glass feathers.  You know what?  I love them just as much and they were soooooo much easier to make.  Plus, I made a ton of them and just put them everywhere.  You will, too.  Remember, make messes, have fun and always Make Your Mark!

 Hang them from a cheap-o embroidery hoop like I did!

Hang them from a curtain rod for a beautiful boho look!

See how easy they are to make here!

STUFF YOU'LL NEED

Americana Crystal, 3D and Frost Gloss Enamels

*These can be baked on glass for a permanent (dishwasher safe) stained glass look

Embroidery hoop

Yarn

Clear plastic sheets

*You could use old plastic folders or even clear plastic take-out lids

HERE'S HOW

1. & 2. Design your feathers on white paper and place the clear plastic over the top

3. & 4. Trace the design with the Americana 3D Opaque Gloss Enamel and let dry

5. - 8.  Fill in the designs with different colors of the Crystal and Frost Gloss Enamels and let dry

9.  Cut out each feather

10.  Tie four pieces of yarn around the embroidery hoop so that you can hang it

11. & 12.  Tie yarn to the end of each feather and then hand from the embroidery hoop

Boho Beautiful!

Love they way they look in my window

Floating in the wind

Kraft Paper Feathers DIY

I love a huge arrangement in the middle of a table but it's not always easy to get fresh flowers AND they can be expensive.  For my annual New Year's Eve party I decided to update my paper feather project from The Big Ass Book of Crafts.  This time instead of leaving them plain, I painted the ends with a beautiful Americana Multi-Surface Metallic Gold.  They look even better than the original project and the best part is that I never have to change the water!

Careful with your candle placement! 

I love how they pick up the light.

Watch the video tutorial!

YOU'LL NEED

Kraft paper

Scissors

Americana Multi-Surface Metallic in Gold

White glue

Paintbrush

18 gage (or similar) wire

Wire cutters

 Cut several wire pieces about 25" to 28" long

Cut several sheets of kraft paper 22" x 12"

Slightly water down the white glue so it's easy to spread

Paint it on half of the kraft paper

Sandwich the wire inside of the kraft paper

 Cut into a feather shape

Paint the ends in metallic gold

Roll a 12" x 6" sheet of kraft paper into a thin tube

Cut the sides of the feather at an angle 

Glue the paper tube over the wire and let dry

*You can use hot glue for this if you want 

 Add shiny Christmas bulbs to your table. 

Paint a basic glass vase to match your table.