# DIY Festive Feather Decor These Gold and Glitter Dipped Feathers are Perfect for New Year's Eve By Jaime Neely | Published 2012-12-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-feather-decor References: [m-funk.blogspot](http://m-funk.blogspot.ca/2012/10/diy-gold-glitter-dipped-feathers.html) & [pinterest](http://pinterest.com/pin/85075880432043590/) This beautiful festive feather decor DIY idea is perfect for those looking for ways to prepare their homes for a [New Year's Eve party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disco-ball-doughnut). On the scale of DIY difficulty, this project is definitely one of the easier projects to tackle at home. All you need is some fake, store-bought feathers, metallic paint and plenty of sparkles and glitter -- the more sparkly the better. To create these eye-catching decor pieces, all you need to do is dip the tips of the feathers into the paint, and while wet, sprinkle a generous amount of [gold and silver](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/add-shine) on them to create that festive glow. This festive feather decor is a great idea for not only New Year's eve celebrations, but for any other events or parties you have coming up in the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Festive Feather Decor:** Opportunity for retailers to offer DIY feather decor kits for customers to create their own festive pieces at home. - **DIY Home Decor:** Potential for home decor brands to create more DIY projects and tutorials to cater to the growing interest in DIY home decor. - **Glitter and Metallic Finishes:** Chance for paint and craft supply companies to develop new products specifically designed for creating glitter and metallic finishes on various surfaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail:** Retailers can tap into the trend by offering a wider range of festive decor items and DIY kits. - **Home Decor:** Home decor brands can leverage this trend by marketing DIY tutorials and products to help customers create their own unique decor pieces. - **Paint and Craft Supplies:** Paint and craft supply companies can capitalize on this trend by developing new products and offering a variety of glitters and metallic paints. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive New Years Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readyfestive-2022.md) - [DIY Embroidery Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-stitched-ornament-kits.md) - [Edible Holiday Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-holiday-decoration.md) - [Customizable Holiday Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-sparkles-outdoor-decor.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Tablescapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-tablescape-kits.md) - [Holiday Decor Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readyfestive-1.md) - [Holiday-Ready Reusable Nail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facile-nail.md) - [New Year's Stationery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebration-2022-ballpoint-pen.md) - [Easter Marshmallow DIY Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-and-decorate-dozen.md)