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Below you will find many Ideas for Feather Arts & Crafts Projects & Activities with Feathers for Children, Teens, and Preschoolers.

How to Make Feather Fans

For this craft, you will need 1 flat paper plater, one 10" x 1/4" stick, craft feathers, construction paper, crayons, 2 thumbtacks, glue, and Scotch tape. Fold paper plate in half. Unfold. Glue feathers (real, cardboard or colored construction paper) to inside of rounded edges on one half of plate. Fold plate in half and staple or glue edges together. Color plate. If cardboard feathers are used, color them before pasting. Cut slit in fold of plate and insert stick inside so that end extends almost to curved edge of fan. (See sketch.) Secure stick to fan with thumbtacks.

Even More Crafts With Feathers Below

How to Make a Native American / Indian Headdress Headband Costume from Corrugated Cardboard - This is a really cute idea to make a Native American Indian Headdress for a Costume or to just play dress up. This is easy enough for kids 8 years and older to make themselves.

Indian Feathers Headdress - Learn how to easily make a realistic looking Indian Feathers Hat / Headdress...one that a chief would have worn.

Make a Native American Indian Rattle - Learn how to make this native american noise maker that has a lot of feathers on the top of the unit.

Accordian Folded Birthday Card for 70th Birthday - - This birthday card takes more time to craft but the effort is worth it. It has a total of 4 sides - the cover and 3 inside “pages”. Each page is unique but matches the whole color theme.

Adorned Journal - - Want the outside of your journal to represent you as much as what's locked inside? Tell a little bit about yourself without giving too much away by adding colorful papers and textures, jewels and mirrors, ribbons and feathers to the outside of any plain-Jane journal.

Answer Feather Card - - Answer feathers are used to reveal the answers to your questions. Tell Dad to query the feather and the answer should be revealed to him the next day!

Baby Shower Train - - Welcome the new baby with this cute train in three parts made by painting terra cotta pots. Add baby's name to the first pot and mom can keep in the nursery.

Birds of a Feather - - Your children will be flocking to make these decorative bird boxes that let their imaginations fly. Kids create their own unique 'nest' for keepsakes.

Birds of a Feather - - This trendy little feathered bird can hold your grocery list or a personal note to someone special. In only six steps Kathleen George shows us how to make this feathered friend a useful friend.

Birds of a Feather Bookmark - - Use these free directions and create a bookmark that looks like a bird.

Birds of a Feather Locker Mirror Craft - - Add a fun, personal touch to a school locker with the birds of a feather locker mirror. This bird craft project is so fun and simple to do, you'll want to make one for all your friends' lockers.

Black & White Feather Mardi Gras Mask - Make a dramatic entrance at your next Mardi Gras party. Black and white feathers surround the beaded eyes of this striking mask.

Bluebird of Happiness - - This little bluebird is even simpler to make than it looks. Once kids get the hang of using a skewer to make holes in the polystyrene they will happily come up with their own exotic bird species!

BOX ZOO - - Create a mini zoo out of a large box or plastic tray and populate it with easy-to-make standing paper animals or with exciting three-dimensional folding animals.

Bronze Feather Peacock Arrangement - - Create a rich arrangement with chocolate hydrangeas, feathers and even a peacock!

Butterfly Mask - - Make a statement with this creative Butterfly mask. Easy to make with feathers, glue and rhinestones.

Cardboard Tube Pilgrims and Indian - - Set up a whole colony of pilgrims and Indians for your Thanksgiving feast.

CD Dreamcatchers - - Find out how to make a unique dreamcatcher using old CDs.

Chenille Crow Plant Stick / Bookmarker / Puppet - - This crow is soft and fuzzy and can be used for many purposes. He will be happy decorating a green plant, saving a page in your favorite book or can even be a cute puppet character to entertain the kids. This craft is easy for kids to make and caution is advised when using the glue gun.

Clay Pot Snowman - - rosty is enjoying the winter scenery in this snowy wonderland. But for you there is also a reason to enjoy this craft - the hidden fresh-scent Renuzit air freshener.

Clay Pot Turkey - - This little turkey is quite simple to make. The cost is minimal and he makes a great table decoration or hostess.pngt for Thanksgiving dinner!

Clothespin Angel Craft - - Find out how to create this cute angel craft using a clothespin and a few craft supplies.

Craft Stick Easter Chick - - Another cute and easy Easter project for kids using craft sticks. Chicks are adorable Easter motifs and this idea will be fun for children to create.  When the children have completed their chicks, your help as a parent or provider is necessary to complete the chick because the usage of a glue gun and a drill is necessary.

Dream Catcher - - Dream Catchers are from Native American lore; they trap bad dreams and let the good dreams filter down to the sleeper.

Easter Critters Napkin Rings - - What would be more fun than these cute little critters at your Easter dinner?

Egg Duck Craft - - You can easily create these little ducks using plastic Easter eggs.

Emu Feather Duster - - It actually took less than 30 minutes to make this - the hard part was choosing the feathers I wanted to use!  Select feathers that are roughly the same length and of course you want to skip using tail feathers as they will be too coarse.

Famous Nutcracker Decor - - Everyone knows the story of the nutcracker, well now you can have him in your own home. American Acrylics help make this famous character into this beautiful decor. Your guests will love it.

Fanciful Feathered Friends - You can perch these pretty birds in myriad places: put one on the end of a skewer for a plant poke, hang one in a window with a piece of monofilament, or place several in a nest for a tabletop centerpiece. They make a great.pngt for moms, grandmoms, and teachers.

Fancy Cat Mask - - This Halloween be the cat's meow. Create this cat mask and no one will know it's you. Using acrylics, rhinestones and a boa this DIY mask can be the hit of the night.

Fancy Feathered Friends - - With a snip of your scissors and a bit of paint, ugly-duckling cartons blossom into graceful swan cups. Use colors that match your dyed eggs for a simple but beautiful display.

Feather Angel - - In this tutorial you will learn how to make this feather angel on your own.

Feather Boa Spider - - This spooky spider will make a great centerpiece for your Halloween party

Feather Clips - - I had so much fun crafting feather hair clips a couple of weeks ago, I decided to create some more…only this time, they’re on steroids.

Feathered Friends - - Create these fun feathered handprint birds. Your flock doesn't need to be of the same feather- create variety with some owls, ducks, chickens, turkeys, flamingos or ostriches!

Feathered Egg Project - - With a selection of Aleene’s® Crafting Adhesives on hand, you’ll be ready to glue a variety of embellishments onto these eggs. Sure to impress the Easter Bunny!

Feathered Headband - - These feathered headbands are very popular but nice ones cost $50 and up!

Feather Face Pencil - - Everyone will admire your pencils if you dress them up with feathers and wiggle eyes.

Feather Frolic - - Feather Frolic will tickle your fancy! Paint with craft feathers and then leave them stuck to the painted paper. A great outdoor activity.

Feather Grass Easter Card - - Craft feathers a real 'grassy' look to this card.

Feather Masks - - Silken feathers and paper beaks make hauntingly beautiful birdlike masks. Feathers of many varieties and colors are available wherever fly-fishing supplies are sold. The white are turkey feathers; the dotted ones on the brown mask are guinea-hen feathers.

Feather Painting - - For this activity you can use colorful feathers from the craft store or bird feathers you find outside.

Feather Their Nests - - This nesting bag--a supermarket onion sack filled with soft and colorful nesting materials--lets you play interior designer to your feathered clientele. Starting in early spring, set out an appealing variety of nesting materials, then watch as the shoppers rummage for their favorites. You won't make a dime, but you'll have the most entertaining yard sale on the block. You might even spy a piece of your abandoned knitting woven into a nearby nest.

Feather Vault - - All it takes is a feather for each child to get this event under way—or airborne.

Feather Wedding Topiary - - A feather and flower topiary makes for an elegant wedding centerpiece in this wedding craft project.

Feathery Chenille Arrangement - - Want to add pizzazz to your desk or a table? Decorate your room with this fabulous arrangement!

Fingerprint Peacock Kid Crafts  - - I love any craft with hand, foot or finger prints.

Fishing Crow Figurine - - This crow decided to take a break and go fishin'. He's easy to create and a great figurine to display in your home. Just grab some STYROFOAM™ Brand Foam and you can make this adorable guy in the straw hat.

Flapper Headdress - - Make a quick and easy flapper headpiece in no time to go with your 1920’s theme! It’s a snap with a feathery flair!

Fluffy Pink Feather Wreath - - Brighten up your front door - or your baby girl's bedroom door - with this fun, fluffy pink feather wreath.  Certain to elicit smiles, this project can be recreated in red or green to celebrate Christmas.

Fluffy Puffy Feather Pens - - I'm not sure which my daughters like more -- making these pens or using them.

Flying Bird Fact-Finds - - Display information about backyard birds on 3-D bird mobiles.

Fuzzy Craft Stick Easter Chick - - Who would believe that this chick is made using a craft stick? This feathered friend looks and feels very soft and is a lot of fun for the kids to craft for Easter. This craft project is made within 30 minutes if using thick glue but needs much less time when using hot glue.

Garden Glove Turkey - - This little turkey glove is loaded with personality.

Gold Mystique Mask - - Carry an air of mystery with this ornate gold mask. Easy to make with feathers, glue and rhinestones.

Hair Salon - - Be adventurous in creating characters, especially hairstyles, in this exciting art project.

Handprint Turkey - - Make a turkey using paint, feathers, and your hand print.

Hopi Kachina Figures - - Make a realistic replica of a Hopi messenger from the spirit world. Incorporate natural objects to explore this traditional art form.

How to make a dreamcatcher - - Dreamcatchers were used by Indians to protect themselves from nightmares. Make your personalized dreamcatcher now!

How to Make a Dream Catcher - - Here are step by step instructions on how to make a Native American dream catcher.

How to Make a Feather Headband - - A few feathers can create a stunning hair accessory.

Mardi Gras Half Mask - - Some color, some feathers, some glue … Some Mask! Make an easy Mardi Gras half mask with ready-to-create paper mache base.

Mardi Gras Mask - - You can't go wrong this project. Follow the suggested materials below or just give the kids all your left over craft supplies and let them create!

Native American Dance Fan - - Native Americans made dance fans from natural materials to use in their ceremonies. Our dance fan resembles one made from birch bark by tribes in North America. 

Native American Feather Hats - - Learn how to make Native American feather hats.

Number Caterpiller - - This caterpiller makes learning numbers easy and fun.

Paper Bag Puppets - - Let your imagination run wild with these Paper Bag Puppets. They can be any color you choose.

Paper Chick Refrigerator Magnet - - This chick will make sure that you never again forget an important appointment! This little guy is easy enough for school aged kids to craft.

Paper Jewelry Box - - Here’s a great way to use your Castaway papers. This project took only about two hours to complete. Fill it with sweets and use it as a.pngt box or let it be a.pngt all on its own!

Paper Loop Chick - - This is a FreeKidsCraft.com original project is simple and fun to make with some basic craft supplies.

Paper Plate Bird Craft - - Create an entire flock of unique birds using paper plates and a few other supplies.

Paper Plate Bird Mask - - Costumes can be as simple as adapting a paper plate to a fun mask. Phee McFaddell also has other great mask ideas that are perfect for Halloween or other fun activities.

Peacock Feather Mardi Gras Mask - - In true Mardi Gras colors, this feather mask will help you strut your stuff at the next Mardi Gras bash. The peacock eye feathers add a crown of distinction, too!

PhoTote - - A handy tube of Amazing GOOP Household turns this blank tote into an eye-catching, head-turning masterpiece. Feature family or friends, this PhoTote is easy to assemble and fun to wear for all ages.

Pine Cone Turkey - - This pine cone turkey is a fun nature craft for children to make for the Thanksgiving season!  These make adorable table decorations... one can be placed by each place setting for the big day!  This is also an excellent preschool craft or school art project for children to make and bring home.

Pink & White Take-Out Box with Pearl Feet - - Add pearl feet and 'I Love You' alphabet beads to dress up a take-out box for a very special Valentine.

Pirate Hat - - September 19th is Talk Like A Pirate Day. Here's a Pirate's Hat that's easy for little hands.

Poliwag Pokemon Craft - - Instructions to make the Pokemon Poliwag character using old CDs.

Pom-Pom Chick Easter Craft - - This freshly hatched springtime craft is great for kids or adults to enjoy making this Easter!

Pop Bottle Angels - - Learn to make this cute angel from a pop bottle, feathers and other household materials.

Quill Pen and Place Cards - - Practice pilgrim-like penmanship with ink-dipped feather pens.

Rhinestone Embellished Feather Mardi Gras Mask - - A bit of whimsy highlights this purple and red Mardi Gras mask creation. Fine Marabou and Guinea Plumage feathers create a fluffy, buoyant look. Rhinestones around the eyes will have all eyes looking at you at the next Mardi Gras party.

Roaring Rockets - - Channel kids' excitement into creativity with these colorful rockets. Children use problem-solving skills to construct rockets, then practice coordination to fly them.

Sassy Barnyard Bird - - This sassy barnyard bird shows the brood who's boss with her rosy cheeks, long eyelashes and wings on her hips. A great project to add a little humor to your next Easter table.

Snow Lady - - Create this Snow Lady as a fun part of your holiday décor.

Spa .pngt Mini Loaf Pan - - In minutes, you can put together a creative spa.pngt in one of our darling mini loaf pans! We used an assortment of Body Mate bath lotions and dressed up the container with a sassy white boa!

Sparkling Clothespin Fairies - - Make fantastic, feathered fairy friends with Crayola Squeezables™ 3-D Paint and Color Explosion™ White. Your creativity will take flight with this magical project!

Sparkly Feather Snowflake Craft - - The Sparkly Feather Snowflake Craft puts a creative and beautiful spin on preschool snowflake crafts. Using glittery white craft feathers and paper doilies, you and your preschooler can make this quick and easy preschool holiday craft to decorate your home this Christmas!

Spider Pumpkin - - This pumpkin is all “puckered up” for a Happy Halloween!

Spook Your Friends Out - - Scare your friends with this Feather Boa Eyeball Wreath. Have a ghoulish time because I've got my eye on you.

Standing Chick - - This is a cute table decoration for Easter and is very quick and simple to make. You can use these to hold place cards at Easter breakfast or brunch. Create a collection of these, cut rectangle signs out of yellow cardstock and write your guests’ names on them, and glue the signs on the chicks.

Thanksgiving Indian and Pilgrim Table Toppers - - Invite these cute early Americans to your Thanksgiving table. This is a great project to do with kids.

Tribal Shield - - How did the Plains Indians create and use their shields? Design a realistic replica of a Crow or Kiowa circular shield.

Trick-or-Treat Bags - - Greet your hosts and collect your booty with these hauntingly clever Trick-or-Treat bags. The black feather boa and Halloween-themed garland make this an easy homemade trick-or-treat bag.

Turkey Craft - - This is a very simple paper craft for young children to present a very special bird, the turkey.  It is also an opportunity to address many other concepts, themes and skills.

Turkey Feather Fun - - Thanksgiving and hand-made turkeys go hand in hand. Talk about holiday traditions while kids make their feathered creations.

Turkey Feathers Hat - - A few craft feathers makes this a fun project to make and wear.

Turkey Place Card Holders - - Your children can help decorate your Thanksgiving table and make a.pngt for relatives, with these easy to make pinecone turkeys. For an extra touch add place cards for your family members and then they can take the handmade turkeys home.

Turkey Yarn Bug - - Great addition to the centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table!

Very Versatile Vase - - Handmade.pngts are a delight to make and receive! Kids arrange dry or silk flowers, feathers, or other lovely items in their Very Versatile Vase.

Whimsical Felt Chick Flower Pot Sitter - This funny little guy will bring color to your plants this spring. It is quick to craft and easy enough for older children to make.

Winged Feather Mardi Gras Mask - - Truly a dramatic and colorful Mardi Gras mask that is sure to soar at the next Mardi Gras party! Zucker’s assorted duck pointer feathers are the perfect size to add festive splash to this easy-to-make mask.

Wouldn't Your Daughter Love This - - Every girl dreams of having a pink room with fun feathers and boas to dance around in. With this Feather Boa Topiary you'll make her wish come true.