Make, do & craft
Brighten up your Christmas table with these peacock-hued projects
Feature and styling Sophie Holt Photos Lizzie Orme
Feather trees
Create a soft centrepiece that’s sure to ‘wow’
Top tip
Always make sure the feathers are laid facing the same direction for a smooth finish.
SHOPPING LIST
• 40cm mâché cone, £2, Hobbycraft • 27cm polystyrene cone, £3, Hobbycraft • 14cm polystyrene cone, £1.50, Hobbycraft • decorative paper, from a selection at Paperchase • scissors • hot glue gun • emerald craft feathers, £1.60 per bag, Hobbycraft • blue peacock plumage, £4.50 per bag, The Feather Factory • turquoise pheasant sides, £5.99 per bag, The Feather Factory • peacock feathers, £2 per pack of four, Hobbycraft • gold glitter paper • pencil • gold and white twine
1 Begin by wrapping the cones in decorative paper to ensure none of the surface beneath shows through. Roll the paper round the cone before sticking, and trim down to size using scissors. Re-roll, using a hot glue gun to fix into place.