Dream Catcher Collection

I really like the look of dream catchers. There's just something so whimsical about them. I've been wanting to start a collection to hang above my bed. Originally I had thought about hanging a collection of antlers above my bed... but then I decided that I valued my eye balls too much. What if the antlers fell down one night? It's unlikely, sure. But I think dream catchers is a safer bet and I think they are super cute. I already made two small ones from doilies, you can see the tutorial for those here. The larger ones were SUPER easy to make once I had the supplies. The toughest part is finding a few cute shawls from a thrift store. Yep, that's right, I made these from two old shawls. I simply opened up the embroidery hoops, placed the shawls in so that the fringe hung off the bottom edge, sealed them up and trimmed off the excess shawl material. I made the larger 3 dream catchers one evening in about 20 minutes. I'm a lazy crafter sometimes. Thanks for letting me share project number #25 of my 2012 craft challenge with you. xo. Emma

Comments

[Monsterscircus]

What a nice DIY, there's something magical about the dream catchers, and especially thoose!

[Crystalyn]

Dream catchers always remind me of a childhood friend who I've lost contact with and miss! Her mom had lots of them around their house. I love your doily dream catchers. They are so dainty and cute.

[Luxy]

Love it!! I have the same pillowcases, my grandma gave them to me, she has tons of them hidden in her closet and they smell funny haha.

Greetings from México!!!! I loooooove your blog :)

[call me debbie]

If you hang other cute things, like some old family photos, or some vintage painting it would be reaaaally awesome :)

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[Freya]

My mother had a dream catcher when I was growing up. It was hanging in her room. I made a few at camps and in school but for some reason, I loved hers. Once night when I had a really bad dream, I took it from her room and put it next to my bed. That was when I was, oh I dunno, 7 or so. I'm almost 24 now and I still have it and it still hangs next to my bed. It's something that will always remind me of my mom. I think I'll pass it on to my kids :)

[Suzanne]

Hey that's a cute idea! Something about dream catchers and dreaming.. Just makes sense together right? And they look so pretty. Love the boho-ish vibe! :)

[teddi]

emma, they are oh so pretty! :)

[cheyenne]

these are lovely!
what a great idea for a diy :)
xo, cheyenne

[Coco]

Haha you're so funny! I love to read your blogposts! "I decided that I valued my eye balls too much." LOL
Anyways, I like your dreamcatcher collection :) the colors are very pleasing and I like them more than 'original' dreamcatchers!

[Sierra]

I love these, Emma! I have been fascinated with Native American culture since I was just a youngster (my grandpa used to plant arrowheads in the yard for me to find. Didn't learn that he planted them there until a few years ago :) Dream catchers are so beautiful and I would really love to have some hanging in my new place!

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[steffy]

What I *really* like is your headboard. Everytime I see pallets in the basement at work, I think of your bed, and I want to do it!

[Margherita]

Everybody needs a dream catcher in their houses...

[M]

Hi! u are a really good blogger! I lov this blog!!

[Alex]

Can't get enough of your charm!
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A.

[Dawn "vintage vixen arts"]

Super clever and pretty Emma! Definitely gonna make some of these babie's!:)

[Kristin]

These are a great idea! They will go perfectly in my bedroom. Also, i'm pretty sure i have the matching fitted sheet for that pillowcase. If not, it's so darn close!

[Cristina]

Hi, Emma! that´s a lovely version of dreamcatchers, indeed...but I was wondering...did you also make your headboard?? I like it! I also shared a little dreamcatcher photo-tutorial in my blog, if you wanna see it. Mine was made for a little baby´s nursery.
xoxo from Spain

[Cristina]

yeah.. dads are the best, my father and I made a couple of revamp projects for my blog (a work lamp and a magazine rack) and it was so fun! I´m always thinking on stuff to make-fix-revamp together...he´s earned a place in heaven, such a patient man :)

[Emma]

Sort of... I had the idea of using found pallets to make a headboard but really my dad has to get the credit because he put it all together. :)