Tips for a Depressed Introvert « A Feather of Truth There is probably something terribly ironic about writing about depression while depressed. Maybe not, maybe it just makes sense because it’s just what I’m thinking about right now. While to trying to find some answers for myself, I read a blog with 21 Tips to Keep Your Shit Together When You’re Depressed. I’ve got a few things to add that I think are probably useful for other introverts. (Not that we’re super special, just that different people need different techniques, and I think for an introvert, having her internal world shrouded in darkness is especially difficult to overcome.) These ideas/thoughts/tips are what get me through the day when I am at my worst. Prevention. Thought processes. These are just a couple examples of how your depressed mind distorts your thinking habits. Remember that being depressed or having a tendency for depressive episodes does not make you weak or incapable of happiness. Be kind to yourself. Self comfort. How would you comfort a dear, dear friend?
Doggie Biscuits I Recipe Feather Extension Headband How to Make a Feather Extension Headband Feather extensions and earrings are all the rage right now {especially peacock feathers}. Very bohemian, very awesome. DIY Feather Extension Headband It seriously only took about 5 minutes to create. Here’s how I did it: Supplies: Blank headband Clear thread Hot glue gun Two very small strips of fabric Feathers of your choice *I purchased my feathers at Joann’s and they were already finished on the ends with a clear thread loop. First, take your clear thread and measure about four inches longer than you actually want your feathers to hang. Find the loop part on the end of your feather. Tie your clear thread to the feather with a double knot. See how the thread is basically invisible and it looks like the feather is suspended in mid-air. Take some fabric scrap and cut two strips about 1.5 inches long {no need to be exact here because you can always trim the excess later}. Now for the sorta tricky part. 1. 2. 3. 4. So that’s it. Kinda neat, huh. Happy Crafting!
fashion loves people » Blog Archive » DIY: Hippie Headbands Sunday, July 27th, 2008...1:47 pm Jump to Comments You’ve felt it coming on for a while now — it’s a DIY day! A trip to your local craft store, and voila, you’re so in. Shop for any combination of: + Leather cord + Suede strips + Feathers (for the wing clusters, this may take a trip to an antique mall) + Seed beads / Metal beads / Wood beads + Chinese coins (also in the bead section) + Stretch lace Happy headbanding! Top three handmade feathered headbands, Windy Freda, $85-$150. Yours, about $15 and two hours. Accents Longs - Twilight - Longs Accents Longs | Feather Hair Extensions Original Featherheads –Original Featherheads consist of four feathers bonded at the tip to create one extension. The average length is 9 – 16 inches. This is our preferred line of feathers! Wispers –Each Wisper is an individual feather ranging from 7 – 16 inches in length. They can be installed alone or paired with Accents. Accents –Each Accent is a wide, individual feather ranging from 7 – 16 inches in length. Shorties –Shorties consist of four feathers bonded at the tip to create one extension. So, what makes our feathers stand out? Fine Featherheads® products come in a full spectrum of colors—from subtle and natural to playful and wild—and a variety of lengths, ranging from 3 to 16 inches. Becoming a Fine Featherheads® Certified Salon has some rather fine benefits (if we do say so ourselves!) - The highest quality feathers available. - Listing in our local providers directory. - Easy ordering & checkout. - Set your own pricing. - The best customer service. Apply Terms and Conditions
Wispers | Buy Wholesale Feather Hair Extensions Original Featherheads –Original Featherheads consist of four feathers bonded at the tip to create one extension. The average length is 9 – 16 inches. This is our preferred line of feathers! Wispers –Each Wisper is an individual feather ranging from 7 – 16 inches in length. They can be installed alone or paired with Accents. Accents –Each Accent is a wide, individual feather ranging from 7 – 16 inches in length. Shorties –Shorties consist of four feathers bonded at the tip to create one extension. So, what makes our feathers stand out? Fine Featherheads® products come in a full spectrum of colors—from subtle and natural to playful and wild—and a variety of lengths, ranging from 3 to 16 inches. Becoming a Fine Featherheads® Certified Salon has some rather fine benefits (if we do say so ourselves!) - The highest quality feathers available. - Listing in our local providers directory. - Easy ordering & checkout. - Set your own pricing. - The best customer service. Apply Terms and Conditions
How to Make a Feather Headband September 30th, 2009 Email 7 users recommend Choose an assortment of feather types to combine colors and textures for a one-of-a-kind look. Jack Deutsch Make your headband piece as large or dramatic as you want by choosing vibrant or subdued colors or a large or smaller size. Albert Elbaz chose feather headpieces to adorn Lanvin's Fall '09 collection Photo: Jack Deutsch Whether you’re channeling your inner ’20s flapper or trying to get runway style à la Lanvin on a budget, feather headbands dress up any ensemble, and they’re super-easy to create. • Buckram• Button (optional) • Fabric, coordinating • Fabric glue • Feathers (feathers shows are from Plumes 'N Feathers)• Headband • Hot glue gun and glue sticks • Scissors • Sewing machine • Thread 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. *Excerpted from the article Feather Fascinator in SewStylish Fall 2009
A Feather Pretty is in My Hair + Tutorial Sometimes I feel like a complete troll. I see some of the sweetest things on etsy and in my ultra cheapness I decide not to buy it but make it myself, and write a tutorial about it. I’ve seen some stinking awesome feather headbands lurking around etsy, and I’ve made my own clippies with feathers on them, but the black-feather clippies didn’t really work in my short, dark hair. So I’m very excited to tell you that I’ve assembled a headband complete with feathers and fabric flower that doesn’t just blend in. I’ve even made a FREE downloadable tutorial. Click here to download the Feather Headband Tutorial. DIY Painted Feathers I’ve always loved the idea of painting fake feathers, and with festival season underway it seemed like the perfect time to do it. I originally thought of these purely as decorations but then it occurred to me that they’d be a great finishing touch for a festival outfit. This is a great activity to do outside on a warm sunny day, and once you start it’s slightly addicting! What you need: fake feathers, paint (I used acrylic paint), and a paint brush. I got this paint from Utrecht and I love it. I added a little bit of water to the paint before applying to the feathers, and they absorbed the paint almost like watercolor. After the entire feather was covered I added some dots and lines with white paint. Get as creative and colorful as you want with the feathers! I wanted to add in some of the smaller brown feathers to my arrangement, so for those I kept it simple and painted them in colorful ombre shades. Arrange your feathers on a wall as beautiful spring artwork! Photos by Julia & Brigette.
Feather Extensions So the long awaited post is here! Time to “Do it Yourself!” No need to pay the steep prices for getting feather extensions in. Feather extensions can be washed curled and flat ironed. Just do whatever you already do with your hair they are very easy and fun. They can last up to six weeks. Materials Needed: 1. 2. 3. 4. Moonlight Feathers - This shop has lots of the bulk feathers that are shorter and come in packs of a few hundred. Lamplight Feathers – Great prices, you have to buy a few more but it is worth it if you have friends who also want feather extensions. You can find lots of other buying options on Etsy or you can find feathers at your local fishing shop. First hold the feathers up to the hair to see where you want them to be. Pull back the top layer of hair depending on the thickness of the hair you will have to pull back more or less. With your fishing line create a loop around the hair and then thread the two ends through the crimp bead.
Tutorial: Make Your Own Faux-Feather Headband About a week ago I cut my hair short. Since then I have been obsessed with headbands. I think a good headband is a great way to dress up a cropped-do. Instead of blowing a bunch of cash on a collection of fancy headbands I decided to make my own out of leftover felt from my felt bows and basket heart Christmas ornaments. Supplies To make this headband you will need: Three sheets of feltSharp ScissorsEmbroidery Thread and needleHot Glue GunCheap plastic headbandPretty Button (for embellishment) Directions Cut out a tear-shaped panel that is about six inches tall and three inches wide. Cut out several small leaf shaped pieces of felt that are about two inches long and 3/4 of an inch wide. Next, embroider each left shape with a fern stitch. Arrange feathers embroidery side up on the tear shaped base and affix with the hot glue gun. Once all the leafs are glued down, use the hot glue gun to attached a pretty button to the narrow end of the teardrop. Place the headband directly in the glue.