I don't usually like things that are in fashion. I usually like them beforehand or after the phase is over. But, for some reason I have become obsessed with these beautiful feather creations that are "in" right now.
I found a gift card to Hobby Lobby from way back when I graduated, and I had to use it to buy a whole bunch of beautiful feathers. I did a bunch of research on how to make them, and now I can't seem to stop creating new feather extensions and earrings.
I think it's a big stress reliever. People need something like that to get away from their crazy lives. Something that helps ease the pain of this world. Usually, for me, that means going outside and shooting a million photos. BUT, lately it has been over 100 degrees outside, and it only takes about ten minutes out in that heat for me to start drowning in my own pool of sweat. Disgusting, I know...
So I have had to find a new hobby.
I think that having more than one hobby is so vital. I love to read (LOVE it) because it takes me to far away lands and stories that I can put myself into. I love to create trinkets; like my feather creations, and other things like beaded necklaces and bracelets. It all depends on what I'm feeling like.
I can't seem to stop making these feathers, so my family and friends are urging me to sell them. Oh my goodness, whenever someone tells me that I should sell something that I made...something created by little old me...it makes me so happy :)
I'm thinking that I should start selling a few. Not really for profit; mostly just so that I can redeem myself for the cost of materials. I love doing something that makes others happy, and with all the feedback I have gotten before even really starting selling the feathers, I know that this will make someone's day brighter.
I have always been very spiritual; but I have also loved the outdoors. I love learning about Native Americans, so naturally I find myself drawn to these feather creations. I even started looking up Native American color meanings, which is probably some of the most interesting information that I have come across.
Sometimes, I would love to be an Indian girl :) Maybe that's just my crazy fantasy.
Anyway, I wanted to blog about this in order to keep myself positive as I start to create these feathers for others. Another way to make people smile :)
"I want to be remembered as the girl who always smiled; the one who could always brighten your day, even if she couldn't brighten her own."
SO I am completely jealous of the earrings. Here is my short story:
ReplyDeletethe feather-head/extensions are a really big fad, as you said, and it is pretty neat. But from day one I have been obsessed in finding feather earrings. Just like the one you made. I have looked all over the internet and in about every single store I go to. It is either one big bright feather, or tiny small ones. I swear there is no such thing as a neutral feather earrings with a touch of blue. So seeing that really made me happy and excited.
Is there any way possible you could make me a pair? I will definitely pay somehow.
Cayla - I have decided to start out small and sell them on facebook at the moment. Here's the link.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.facebook.com/notes/danielle-wallace/feather-extensions/209636182418790
and here's some photos; will be putting more up soon! http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.265252186821843.83084.100000111913759
Just add shipping onto the price of the type of accessory you want and I'd be super happy to send it to you! :) I know exactly what you mean; I have looked all over the place and am not impressed with what is out there right now; hence coming up with my own!
Erin - how exactly does etsy work? I know that you have an account, but is it free to open up a store? I would love to start one for all my little creations and photos, but I'm not really sure how :/ Think you could give me a run down via email or something? :)
and I agree completely. Hobby Lobby = love :)