DIY: feather earrings

Summer in California always means tons of fun trends. These seem to be ever-fleeting, and real easy to get sick of when EVERYONE is doing it (i.e. the feather extension). That's why, occasionally when i'm feeling extra inspired i'll see what I have around the house a whip of a few pieces on my own. Yesterday I went to my local craft store and picked up some supplies to make my own feather earrings. I collected two cheap bags of feathers, a few tools (hand picked from dads toolbox), some silver plated wire, earring hooks, and some chains from old necklaces i didn't mind taking apart for a grand total of about 12 dollars. I figure this will get you two, maybe three pairs of earrings at forever 21 and pay for 3/4 of a pair at urban outfitters. But really, it's not all about the price. The best part is the bragging rights about your very own handmade gorgeous earrings. "OMG I absolutely looove your earrings where did you get them?!" "Oh thanks so much, they're nothing really, just made them myself." And then, suddenly everyone is lusting after your extremly talented abilities. So far, I've made three very different pairs and have many supplies left over for when inspiration strikes yet again.

Supplies..

My favorite feather.

Me wearing my feather earring. Thanks for watching and good luck with your own creations!