do ^ craft
Tribal
Trends
Our creative people take on the trend of the season
T
ribal patterns are a huge trend in fash- ion as well as home décor right now. The good news is that you can apply the trend to almost anything; the bad news is that some patterns can be quite difficult. With a little prep, research and some patience, you can DIY these ideas, too!
Create your own pretty painted feathers by embellishing craft store feathers with acrylic paint. I used plain white feathers, but paint- ing patterned ones would be fun too. To do this project, simply pick a few of your favorite acrylic paints, grab a paintbrush and go for it. I’m not a strong painter, so I stuck with simple lines and small dots (use a small, pointed brush for these.) You could also paint stripes, big polka dots, or create an ombre effect. I discovered that the feathers absorb the paint better if you
add a little water to the paint first. The added water allows the paints to bleed together a bit, which adds a
pretty watercolor effect. Kirsten, Red Leaf Style redleafstyle.com
10 vintagekc fall 2015
Made with FlippingBook - Online Brochure Maker