The first handmade gift I ever received was a dreamcatcher my mother made for me. I remember thinking it must have taken days to make, it looked so complicated. Truth is there not that complicated at all. I am going to show you how to make a dreamcatcher in just a couple easy steps. Traditionally, the Sioux constructed dreamcatchers by tying sinew strands in a web around a small round or tear-shaped
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Ever since I can remember I’ve loved “native american style art”. I dedicated a whole room for these types of decorations. Some things aren’t necessarily indian origin, but there all fun to make and look amazing! A fun project I have today is a miniature of a native american tomtom drum. Getting Started First thing you need to do is cut out some circles and strips. Thin leather works best for this
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One of my favorite things to do is hit the local yard sales. I am a firm believer in one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. I can always find good stuff to recycle into my craft projects like material, or an old leather coat that can be cut up for scraps. I also often come across crafts that people sell off in their sales as well. Like this
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Have you ever wondered what to do with all the Christmas cards and extra wrapping paper that gets saved over the years? I have the perfect project to recycle those cards into nice ornaments, hangers, and name tags. All great stuff to decorate for the holidays. Now instead of boxing all those cards forever you can make something nice for your decorations! And who doesn’t love decorations? Just choose the
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Crystal beads are really nice for items displayed in lighted areas like windows or christmas trees. You can get the plastic ones pretty cheap at any crafts supply store. I even saw them in walmart. The glass or real crystal can be very expensive, so we didnt use those. Making a crystal bead angel ornament for your Christmas tree is very easy. Just follow these steps. Start at the bottom Get about 3 feet of wire
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