If you haven’t been to Rubaiyat
I highly recommend picking up a Gingerbread Latté
and spending an afternoon admiring their displays.
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It’s a fantasy wonderland
with so many vignettes.. it’s truly the Disneyland of Christmas in Calgary.
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They have an automated white Siberian Tiger that turns his head..
and crystal icicles sparkling everywhere overhead..
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and these feather Christmas trees..
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I didn’t buy them.. instead I picked up two different sizes of white styrofoam tree forms
{ one was 24 inches and one 18 inches high }
and three bags of feathers from Michael’s
{ Creatology Feathers 0.42 oz/11.9g bags }
There were two aisles to find feathers, so don’t give up if you don’t see them at first.
I began with the large feathers and used my little glue gun to go round the base, placing the feathers low enough to bend softly at the bottom when placed on the table.
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Then layers were added, making sure the bottom end of each feather lined up with the feathers beside.
But they’re so soft, I don’t think it would matter how carefully you glue them on.
As you go, you will see that feathers have a natural curve, you can place them so the bottom curves outward from the form.
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I saved the downiest small feathers and put them pointing upward at the top and then popped a small bit of down on the very peak to cover the styrofoam showing there.
The best part ~
I made both of these in about 30 minutes.
I think it fits so sweetly with my Scandinavian theme this year.. whites with little bright sparks of red.
I can’t wait to show you my Christmas tree.
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I have a few extra bags of feathers and have a new craft idea to follow soon.
Have a blessed weekend! xx
Hello from Mississippi
I did so enjoy the lovely white feather trees…alas we do not have a Michaels. Worst than that I don’t even have chickens to steal their “coats”. However at 87 years old I just look and enjoy..but I do still cook and use your recipes.Your blog is perfect. Thank you for all your information. Happy Thanksgiving and a very Merry Christmas. Jere
Well, Hello Mississippi and Jere! Very kind words to read. Please be kind to your little chickens, I am actually dismayed to think there were chickens harmed in the making of my craft.. even though I’m not a vegetarian:) I am so excited to meet someone from so far away.. Mississippi was one of the first “long” words I learned to spell when I was a little girl:D Hope all is well and I hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving!!
I need to get myself a hot glue gun. I love these trees, Smidge. What a pretty feature in your home. And they sound quite simple to make – something even I could manage! And your reindeer is gorgeous. I’d love a tour of that shop xx
How did you finish the top of the trees so they look finished? Did you make the reindeer or did you buy that somewhere? Thanks in advance – it looks beautiful! Nancy
Nancy, I put a few tinier and fluffier feathers pointing upward at the top, then there are always downier pieces, I just plopped one at the very tip with a dab of glue:)
These are lovely and I would love to have one but alas, I think I know what my cat would do.
I’ve never seen ‘feather’ trees… they’re beautiful Diane
YOU can hardly wait? WE can hardly wait! Bring it on Sister Smidge! This is so wintry pretty I can’t wait to see what you’ve got next! : ) xoxo
How is your winter going, spree.. any snow yet?
You are determined to drag me kicking and screaming into the Christmas season, Smidge! You know I’m a sunshine soul, but even I can’t resist these spindly reindeer. Have you got real snow yet? I’ll make do with the WordPress type from the beginning of December 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving!
I always leave your blog inspired to craft my heart out!! I am in the process of making a bowl out of string, but have misplaced my fabric glue!! I want to finish it! These trees are adorable!
Very pretty and very festive indeed, Barbara. I’m glad there isn’t a shop like Rubaiyat near here as our daughter would clean it out!
Wow my friend, Christmas takes you by storm, this is wonderful 😀
The feathers are simply gorgeous!
Cheers
CCU
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I love your ideas and admire your talent.
Thank you so much, Pam.xx
Tres magnifique!
Gosh, you’re so good at decorating and crafts! And make it look so easy – you’ve got tons of talent. These are really stunning pictures. Super post – thanks.
Yes indeed, looks like a touch of Scandinavia for Christmas. 🙂 now if you could just transport me to Norway in *person*… 😀
Oh, so pretty Barbara! They’re gorgeous!
ooh I love the idea of a Scandinavian theme throughout the house! Your trees are absolutely gorgeous 🙂
I like your wintery landscaped scene and love how you can get all kinds of ideas from looking at some of the high end stores and then head on over to Michaels to get what you need. We do not have a Michaels here in Hong Kong but we do have several streets down in the area of Sham Shui Po that are sewing, jewelry making and some craft stores. You have really walk a long way to get what you need a days journey out. How is that new puppy doing with all of your new decorations out in the house. I am dreading putting up the Christmas tree as I know my little 6 month old “Buddy” will be having a hay day with all of the ornaments.
oooh, I just white at Christmas! And these featherly white trees are absolutely perfect!!! I’m beginning to feel the spirit!!
I really admire that you didn’t pay an exorbitant price for such an exquisite feathery tree! You put them together yourself. The DIY aspect is so very inspiring. These trees are just beautiful, Smidge! Gorgeous!
These trees, Barb, are so beautiful! How very creative of you! I’ve set it before, I would love to see your home sometime. It must be wonderful, especially around Christmas. I bet it’s filled with an assortment of beautiful touches and accents. Yours is a lovely home, to be sure.
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Awesome idea
Where is that gold reindeer from? He is soo elegant!
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