{D.I.Y} Framed Feather Art

Oh, I so got lucky on this project! I randomly found packs of these dipped feathers with beads at Michaels for $1.50 for a pack of four. When I saw them, I knew I had to buy a few packs and figure out SOMETHING to do with them. They were so pretty and for the price and the fact that the hardest part was done (painting the feathers, adding beads, etc.), I was going home with some.

{If you can't find these at your local store you can definitely buy plain ones to add paint and beads of your choice to.}

I decided I was going to frame them and make a piece of art for our bedroom.

I found this frame at TJ Maxx for $14.99!

I simply took insert paper that came in the frame, turned it over and taped it to the matte.

It is a little flimsy and shiny so eventually I will replace it 

will a sturdy sheet of white cardstock. 

Arrange your feathers how you like and super glue them to the paper.

Let your feathers dry for a few before you put everything back together.
Hang it up and there you have some awesome new art!

UPDATE:

I finally replaced the paper behind the feathers and it definitely looks better. I just bought a large sheet of paper from the drawing section at Michaels. It was under $2. The background now is more smooth and less shiny.

Do you think you'll try making some feather art?

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{D.I.Y} Crayon Art

I've seen this crayon art all over Pinterest and 
really wanted to make a piece for my son's room.

I went totally generic but I loved how it came out.

My quick steps and tips below:

Supplies

-Canvas (size of your choice- purchased at Michaels during a BOGO sale)

-Crayola Crayons (I used colors from 4 packs of crayons)

-Sheet and/or cardboard

-Hair dryer or heat gun

1. Pick the colors and order you want your crayons in. I chose the main ROYGBIV colors and kept the same colors together. I just kept filling in until the top of the canvas was full. Glue crayons down with super glue or strong craft clue.

2. I leaned my canvas up against my back door and tucked the canvas into a fitted sheet. I didn't have a cardboard box which would work well, too. I just wanted to make sure that I didn't send any crayon flying onto my door.

3. I saw most people used a heat gun for this step but since I didn't own one I went with my hairdryer and it worked great! I started on low heat, aimed the dryer slightly down at the top middle of the crayons and moved the dryer from left to right. It took a few minutes but you could slowly see the crayons start to melt. I just kept going until I got to the look that I wanted.

Super easy! This is what it looks like all hung up. 

(And yes- we currently use my son's art board to hold hats instead.)