DIY Feathered Headbands

I was sick of not wearing feathers in my hair. I'm a feather nut and I feel plucked at a time when I wouldn't get such crazy looks for wearing something I love anyway. While I'm very creative, my masterpiece projects look like preschool craft time in reality. With that in mind, I came up with a very simple solution for making feathered headbands. You'll need:

-- A non-slip headband. I bought wide elastic ones that match my hair. They were two for $2.99.
-- Feathers. You can buy packs of them for under $2 at any craft store. I had some left over from making masks in high school.
-- Embellishments. I chose a shower puff ($.50 at the grocer) but buttons or old jewelry would be another good choice.
-- Hot glue or needle and thread depending on the type of headband you picked.

becca is a supermodel.

For the one on the left, I spread the loofah across to give the impression of a veil. The veil with the black feathers made me think of film noir femme fatals. In light of that, I'd like to style it with a great pencil skirt and bold jacket. When I wore the black one out, no one commented but conversations were directed to my scalp.

Most people like the peacock and rose band on the right. I cut a small strip of mesh and wove the ends of the feathers through it. Then I folded the strip and sewed it to the band. The rosettes were easy enough to make. It's one long strip of loofah. I gathered the ends and used the solid middle part to sew it to the band and cover the ends of the feathers. It has a quirky feel and demands to be accessorized with vintage chains.

I ended up making these two headbands for less than $2.50 a piece. Did I do good or do they look ridiculous?