Make Your Own Wand DIY

If you're on the hunt for DIY wand ideas, this tutorial is a beautiful and easy option! Make your own wand DIY with this simple, feather-filled craft. With the help of some decorative ribbons and feather boas in your favorite colors, you can create a Halloween costume accessory that any little girl will love! If your daughter and her friends are coordinating fairy costumes this year, help them out with adorable magic wands in a variety of colors and styles. The more feathery and shiny, the better! This is an easy project to customize and will add that perfect final touch to this year's celebration.

This project can be viewed on The Feather Place website here.

Time to CompleteUnder an hour

Primary TechniqueGeneral Crafts

Easy

HolidayHalloween

Project TypeMake a Project

Materials List

Cardboard
Dowel Rod
Hot Gun & Glue
Marabou Boas - each wand uses approximately 24 inches (Feather Place H18)
Chandelle Boas - each wand uses approximately 24 inches (Feather Place SF40)
Ribbon
Gems, Glitter or other Embellishments

Instructions

Trace a circle onto a piece of cardboard, then another one around it about one inch outside of it. This one is about 4 inches in diameter. Cut the circle out.
Glue the cut out circle onto a wooden dowel. You can decorate the dowel rod anyway you’d like, paint it, glitter it, or wrap it in pretty ribbon.
Glue the feather boa onto the cardboard ring using plenty of hot glue. Flip the wand over and glue more boa to the back of the circle.
Tie on some matching ribbons to the base of the circle.
Time to embellish! Add gems, pearls, glitter! Make your fairy wand sparkle and shine!
Make a wand in every color. Experiment with the shape of the feathered top, a sphere of feathers or a star shape could be magical as well.

Why This Halloween Craft is Scary Great!

Top 3 Reasons to Make the DIY Wand Craft Project

1. Easy and Fun: This DIY wand project is a great way to spend quality time with your child while creating a beautiful and magical accessory together. The simple steps and customizable elements make it a fun and stress-free activity for both kids and adults.

2. Perfect for Halloween: With Halloween just around the corner, this DIY wand is the perfect accessory to complete any fairy or magical costume. By choosing feathers and ribbons in your favorite colors, you can create a unique and one-of-a-kind wand that will add a special touch to your child's outfit.

3. Great for Group Activities: Planning a Halloween party or a playdate with your child's friends? This DIY wand project is a fantastic group activity that will keep the kids entertained and allow them to express their creativity. Imagine a group of excited little fairies waving their colorful wands around - it's sure to make for a magical and memorable experience!

Overall, this DIY wand craft project is a fantastic way to spark your child's creativity, enhance their Halloween costume, and create lasting memories together. Get ready to wave your wands and create some magic!