DIY Swan Umbrellas

2 min read September 13, 2026 Kara Allen
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When I think of elegance I think of one of the most elegant animals; the swan. I am excited to share this DIY project that maximizes glamour with minimum DIY skills required! It's the best of both worlds! Who can resist a feather-adorned umbrella to add glamour to a party space?

Project Time
30 to 60 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Open your DIY White Umbrella and glue White Ostrich Feathers over the edge, bending here and there as you go. Use hot glue to secure the feathers to the umbrella. Continue around the entire edge of the umbrella.

DIY Swan Umbrellas step 1
Step
2

Add a White Feather Boa to the top edge of the umbrella and affix it with hot glue.

DIY Swan Umbrellas step 2
Step
3

Draw a 20" tall swan onto Elmer's White Foam Board. Color the beak with a Permanent Gold Chalk Marker. Cut the swan out with a box cutter or Xacto® knife.

DIY Swan Umbrellas step 3
Step
4

Glue the swan onto the wire stretchers on the inside of the umbrella.

DIY Swan Umbrellas step 4
Step
5

Hang from a chair or the ceiling.

See how we used these fun props in our Swan Themed Birthday Party! Don't miss out on how to make your own Swan Party Straws and a DIY Swan Birthday Crown.

DIY Swan Umbrellas step 5

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