Another feathered friend joined our ranks,

courtesy of my mama for Valentine’s Day. He now lives in our sunroom.

I love his turquoise plumes; and all he represents. The more feathers in my life the better, I say.

(Pillow from One Kings Lane)

 

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My fine, feathered DIY.

So do you happen to remember the peacock feathers that I ordered from One Kings Lane?

I asked for you to stay tuned, and my DIY feather project is finally complete.

And I have to say, I’m pretty darn happy with the final result, as it combines several things that are important to me: It is unique (one of a kind, in fact), I was able to do this project on a budget (will tally the total in a bit) and it is feathered.

So here’s how it all went down:

I bought “grass green” paint and posterboard from Michael’s.

And gave it several coats. There I also purchased gold frames that would fit an 11X14 picture (on clearance). 

When the peacock feathers arrived I mounted them on the posterboard. 

And matted and framed them. 

And then hung them as a series in my master.  So now I get feathers, my strength symbol, next to my bed, which means a lot to me. And I did it on a budget. So here’s how it all breaks down:

Peacock Feathers from One Kings Lane: $22

Paint from Michael’s: $0.69

Posterboard from Michael’s: $1.99

3 Frames from Michael’s at $8.00 each

So the grand total of my original art piece is now $48.68. So for under Fifty Bucks I was able to create something very special, that pleases my eyes and my soul. Not bad, I say. Not bad at all.

 

I bet you were wondering,

what in the world is she going to do with three gilded peacock feathers?

Well, today I went to Michael’s…

and I have this blank wall in my bedroom…I smell a feather project!

Stay tuned…