dreamcatcher wednes-diy

if you love dreamcatchers as much as i do, you must check out the work of rachael rice. she’s a very talented artist who makes dream catchers that are beyond anything i’ve ever seen. and that’s just one thing she makes – she is extremely creative and was kind enough to share some of her projects and how she makes them for our blog!

once you have the basic steps down for making a dreamcatcher, it becomes much easier to experiment and get a little crazy with them! here, rachael demonstrates how to make small ones using bangles and string – these would be adorable for key chains, bag charms and hanging in your car!

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once this part is complete, attach feathers or any other embellishments using string!

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rachael has also been making more conceptual dream catchers using pieces of cardboard or thick paper, vintage doilies and hand-made paper feathers!

“Doily is a funny word. What I love about them is that they’re like lace mandalas, and whenever I hold one I think that some woman’s hands probably created it. I like collecting them, and you can find them for next to nothing at yard sales and antique shops.

Pieces of cardstock, cardboard, or even stiff paper can be a home for a lost doily reincarnated as a dream catcher.  Paint or collage on your disc (I used silver) and glue your doily on top!”

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“To make the feathers, start with some heavy paper and use crayon or oil pastel to create designs.  Add any collage elements you’d like (you can use FP catalogs!) – be random, don’t think too much.  Paint over those designs with watercolors, or thinned out acrylics or tempera paints. Let dry.  You can also do the back!  Cut feather shapes out of the paper: I made a stencil and just traced it with pencil.  Use markers to make feather designs, or just doodle – you can’t do it wrong  :) Attach the feathers to your dream catcher with some embroidery floss,  simply hang them where you like!”

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amazing! on the right is an example of another one she made called “dark star.”

and last but not least – i think these are my favorite – lace quartz pendants!

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“Vintage lace and doilies find new life when cut up and glued onto the tops of quartz crystals. That way we can wear pretty rocks without having to drill holes in them!  Simply cut a strip of lace or doily and use a glue gun or regular Elmer’s to attach it to the top of a pendant.  A little jump ring or piece of wire run through the holes makes it ready to hang from a piece of leather cord, or a chain.”

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Be sure to check out our new DIY Projects category for more DIY Inspiration!

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Bre
12 years ago

It’s official – I NEED to make these, thanks so much for sharing the wonderful artist! :) :) xx

12 years ago

this is easily my favorite diy you’ve posted so far. everything looks so lovely, thank you!

alexxandra
12 years ago

i agree with mary. by far the best diy!
and youve inspired me to order a pair of those amazing bird scissors.

Anonymous
12 years ago

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12 years ago

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Taylor
12 years ago

love love love love this! I often make dream catchers when I am bored, so this DIY brings me new inspiration and a new perspective! ~I also just bought some crystals on the boardwalk last week at this little Native American store (ironically called Dreamcatcher)! This is another way for me to make crystal jewelry! I will be looking at this post for a long time! Thank you! :)
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Liz
12 years ago

MOST CREATIVE BEAUTIFUL LADY EVER!!! I have a giant god’s eye that Rachael created hanging in my guest room…so talented.

12 years ago

y’all are the BEST. honored and grateful to share ways that anyone can make beautiful objects. much love! <3 <4 <5

12 years ago

Such a unique and beautiful take on the classic dream catcher. Now I want to make a giant one to hang above my bed!

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anne
12 years ago

be careful of cultural appropriation ….

yash
12 years ago

beautiful

12 years ago

Here’s my first attempt at this: http://seechelci.tumblr.com/post/5642426171

Anonymous
12 years ago

omg, chill out anne…it’s a dream catcher, not an atom bomb. besides, there are no new ideas.

amy
12 years ago

i have to do this, right now!!!

P.
12 years ago

great ideas ^^

12 years ago

I actually own one of these beautiful creations, and it is gorgeous. Rachel makes some wonderful things.

This is a great DIY.

Cele star
12 years ago

I know this is an Old free people DIY but its sooo creative and inspirational!

agy
12 years ago

So glad I found this, I have lots of stones my granny gave me and didn’t want to drill holes :-) Thank you!

elena
11 years ago

Il lavoro è bellissimo , il tuo sentire ti porta a creare cose che già ti sono appartenute. grazie razie

Katy
11 years ago

I really want to make the lace quartz pendants but I can’t find a place to buy the quartz pendants. Do you have any suggestions on where I could purchase one from?

11 years ago

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arief
10 years ago

nice tutor,

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