This is a love it or leave it kinda thing. I made this tree, and in an instant, it was LOVE for me! I loved how the feathers flowed, and the tree had so much fullness! It was just too dang cute! BUT…when I asked my husband and my mom…well, it was a LEAVE. {What?! How can you not like this!?! HA!} But, I decided to share it anyway, because well…you may love it, and I hope you do!
Now, I better start by saying this. My husband and my mom both read my blog {well, they better be anyway!}…and I already know that my mom, in her sweetest voice, will be saying, “Now Brooke…I didn’t say I didn’t like your tree. I just said it wasn’t for ME.” HAHA. But hey- I know my mom, and she didn’t like it…and the thing about it is, I am glad she is so honest with me! Next to my husband, she is for sure my biggest supporter. She is proud of me, she encourages me CONSTANTLY, she is honest with me, and hey…she didn’t like my feather tree! That is why they make chocolate and vanilla 😉
Whether you like traditional Christmas trees or not, I think this one is a great addition to your decor!
So, here is how you make it!
Get a paper mache tree at any craft store {mine came from Hobby Lobby}, 2 bags of feathers {color of your choice- mine are white}, and some hot glue…and you are good to go!
The next step is to simply glue your feathers to your tree. I started at the top and went downward. I simply kept filling in anywhere that looked like it needed to be fuller. {And YES, I burnt the heck out of my finger several times!!} p.s. The mod podge is open because I had thought maybe I could use that for the feathers, but No. That didn’t work.
So…after gluing all of the feathers in both packages {I used both full packages}, you are Done! What do you think?!
Paired with the other trees and a few pinecones, this tree looks like it came straight from the store {but for pennies on the dollar}! There were tons of different colored feathers, and even some with cool designs. The possibilities are endless for this project.
So…go ahead. Be honest with me. Love it or Leave it!?
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Carol Paulus-Kalis says
November 8, 2015 at 9:41 pmIn spite of the fact that you burned your fingers a lot, I don’t think it is anything special. It’s okay, I don’t hate it. Needs some tiny little green or red or silver ornaments. Too plain the way it is.
Carol P-K
Brooke Riley says
November 8, 2015 at 9:56 pmThank you for the feedback!! 🙂
Tonya Stallons says
November 9, 2015 at 8:05 amI love it!! It is bright, beautiful and magical! I don’t think it needs a thing. I do love the idea of other colored ones too!!
Brooke Riley says
November 9, 2015 at 8:27 amThank you so much, Tonya!! ☺️
Peggy says
October 26, 2018 at 7:01 pmI absolutely love that white feather tree. Beautiful.
Joyce M Whitcomb says
October 31, 2018 at 10:42 amI Love the Feather Tree, I am going to make one to.
Glenna Hayden says
November 9, 2015 at 8:51 amI like it. I’ve actually seen these in stores in the past during Holiday Open Houses and thought it was a neat idea. I think Samantha & I are going to try it. 🙂
Brooke Riley says
November 9, 2015 at 9:04 amThank you Glenna!! I think you should try! Post a pic! 🙂
Donna K says
November 9, 2015 at 10:15 amI love the soft fluffiness…it’s a good contrast against the glass tree. Perfect for a girly girls room or a powder room. I also agree that something to add sparkle would be cool…add some red sequins for sparkle, or some iridescent ones that change as the light changes
Or how about this…staple lights to the papier-mâché tree and then glue on the feathers…to light them from the inside out!
Anyways, I like your feather tree. You are very creative…keep aloe on hand when you use the glue gun!
Brooke Riley says
November 9, 2015 at 12:15 pmThank you so much, Donna! Great ideas! And YES on the aloe! I will be 🙂
Liz says
November 9, 2015 at 10:17 amI absolutely love it! I’m going to make one but much bigger, wish me luck
and not too many burned fingers!
Brooke Riley says
November 9, 2015 at 12:15 pmThank you Liz!! A bigger one would be beautiful!
chris aka monkey says
November 9, 2015 at 2:26 pmi am not really into girly girl but i think these are lovely, sometimes you can use a skewer or a popsicle stick instead of your fingers xx
Brooke Riley says
November 9, 2015 at 4:13 pmGreat idea!!!
Wendy Johnson says
November 9, 2015 at 3:24 pmI think I like it , it reminds me of a feather angel I bought my mom(pink)wen I was a kid. I am obviously older than you. I will say I was surprized you didn’t start at the bottom. I am not crafty but in watching others that seems to be the thing to do.
Brooke Riley says
November 9, 2015 at 4:13 pmIn all honesty, maybe I should have started at the bottom- but at the time, it made sense to me to start at the top and it worked perfectly for me- so I don’t really think it would make a difference 🙂
Donna McGee says
May 29, 2018 at 7:52 amI was going to suggest starting at the bottom would have worked better for me so when I make mine I will let you know how it went. I think instead of hot glue E6000 would work just as well with no burned fingers. Beautiful tree
Becky says
November 9, 2015 at 4:00 pmI LOVE IT!!!! I think it is perfect just the way it is.
Brooke Riley says
November 9, 2015 at 4:45 pmThank you, Becky!!!
Arlo Elaine says
November 9, 2015 at 7:50 pmYou rocked it, I think you have to be a special kinda person (maybe twisted) to love things with feathers. I am going to make one because I think it will be perfect next to the feather wreath I made last year. And my peeps were not real impressed with my feather wreath but I LOVE it and your tree.
Brooke Riley says
November 13, 2015 at 12:34 pmThank you so much! I am so glad you like it, and I would love to see your tree 🙂
Brenda Rolley says
November 10, 2015 at 12:30 pmI love it Brooke! I always like things that are different. I’m going to get me the supplies and try it. Thanks for the inspiration! I’m also looking for some wooden pallets, so I can try the Joy sign and some other things I’ve seen done with them lately. Keep up the good work! You make me want to craft again!
Brooke Riley says
November 10, 2015 at 4:05 pmI am so glad you love it, and I can’t wait to see pictures of your crafting! You better post! 🙂
Andrea says
November 25, 2015 at 8:25 pmI love it! In fact, I almost bought one that looked exactly like this at JoAnn’s last weekend!! But now that I’ve read this, I may have to give it a try. Thanks for something cute and easy!
Brooke Riley says
November 27, 2015 at 2:45 pmYES!! Definitely make you one 🙂 It is so easy and you can’t even tell it wasn’t store bought 😉
Jackie Snyder says
December 3, 2016 at 9:49 amHmm, I love it but am lazy and cheap. I think I’ll try using a feather boa from Dollar Tree. Won’t flow quite the same but it will be fat and full!
Donna McGee says
May 29, 2018 at 7:55 amThe boa idea sounds nice. May have to steal your idea for mine.
Cathy Chmielowiec says
December 9, 2016 at 1:03 pmLove the softness and celestial qualities. Also, it’s certainly a personal preference to add more if desired. The beauty is in the simplicity. Beautiful!
Miki says
October 23, 2017 at 10:01 amLove it on so many levels and especially paired with the other trees! It’s elegant but can be placed anywhere in any home! Sorry about your fingers!
Carol says
October 23, 2017 at 2:35 pmLove it! Going to get the supplies to make one with my best friend! Love your inspiration.
Sandy Watson says
November 5, 2017 at 7:59 pmThese feather trees are so cute. I made one years ago, using a foam form. I started from the bottom, and I was lucky to still have all my fingertips at the end of it. One year, I got all fancy .. lol …and added tiny string lights that I wove under the feather. At night it was the sweetest tree, it glowed so softly. I have seen them done in the traditional red or green colored feathers.. but that didn’t get my vote. Thanks for sharing your wonderful crafts with us.. ♥
Shannon says
November 5, 2017 at 9:51 pmAbsolutely LOVE IT!!!!!
Carol says
November 10, 2017 at 8:59 pmLove – I have to do this- I am crazy about Christmas trees. One year I put up 8. They all have a theme and a tree decorated in light pink stays up in my Shabby Chic bedroom for my granddaughter when she used to spend the night – it made a great nightlight. I am getting things together for an all white/cream shabby chic tree made from lace, doilies, tulle, scraps of fabric. Last year I made 3 jeweled trees and I almost have enough jewelry for a 4th one. I am stuck at home almost ever day – just me and dogs. I would die if I couldn’t craft.
Ry says
November 12, 2018 at 2:47 amThis is adorable, so making this! I hope mine comes out looking as good as yours!
Leslie says
November 28, 2018 at 1:32 pmSooo pretty! I bough the supplies and am making one, too. I am goingt o add some red feathers in between too! Thanks for the idea.