DIY Dream Catchers
If you’re not familiar with dreamcatchers…here’s a little background info:
- They’re popular in Native American Cultures.
- People of the Ojibwa tribe say they made the first dream catchers in ancient times.
- The web of string is supposed to “catch” nightmares. That’s why you’ll often find them hanging over children’s beds.
- The good dreams go through the hole in the center of the dream catcher and then glide down the feathers to the person sleeping below.
The best part about dreamcatchers? They’re super easy to make and to personalize! Here's how:
- They’re popular in Native American Cultures.
- People of the Ojibwa tribe say they made the first dream catchers in ancient times.
- The web of string is supposed to “catch” nightmares. That’s why you’ll often find them hanging over children’s beds.
- The good dreams go through the hole in the center of the dream catcher and then glide down the feathers to the person sleeping below.
The best part about dreamcatchers? They’re super easy to make and to personalize! Here's how:
STEP 1: Unscrew the embroidery hoop, so you just have the inner circle. Take the end of your string and glue or tape it to the wood. Then wrap your string around the hoop to create a web.
STEP 2: When your web is to your liking, cut your string. You can either glue or tape the piece onto the wood, or simple take the outside ring and screw it over the inner circle to keep your string in place.
STEP 3: Now time for the fun part! This is where you can get crazy with beads, feathers, and even more string. Hang pieces of string from the bottom half of your dream catcher in various lengths. String beads onto the bottom and knot the end of the string to keep them in place.
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Love dream catchers! My daughter decorates southwest and has several throughout her home. This is easy and cute. Thanks for the share!
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I made my vision of a dream catcher, here's a pic. Thanks for sharing your vision.
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LOVE it!! Thanks so much for sharing =)
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