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Driftwood Art – Make a Dreamcatcher

Driftwood Art - Make a Dreamcatcher

I have this really cool piece of driftwood my friend gave to me a few years ago that looks like a knot-hole broken off some old tree. He told me I should make a dreamcatcher with it, but it looked silly because the wood is too thick to tie the web around. I thought about making a clock or a mirror but I really wanted to gift this back to

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Safety Pin Headdress

Safety Pin Headdress

I saw this safety pin headdress being sold at a local crafts fair and decided since i have all the materials I’d give em a try. These are about as simple as it gets for a craft project and make a great gift just about anyone would appreciate! Supplies for this project are large safety pins, beads, wire and feathers. Get your safety pins and add the colored beads you want to use.

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How to make a Dreamcatcher

How to make a Dreamcatcher

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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Native American Tomtom Drum

Native American Tomtom Drum

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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