DIY Dreamcatcher

   I havn't blogged in a while, it's been a busy life! July 17 was my two year anniversary and my husband and I went to Gatlinburg, TN for a couple of days for a getaway! It was beautiful and the perfect place to be together and take our minds off everything! Meanwhile, I've been thinking of a lot of new ideas to work on so be anticipating some good stuff!!

Us at the aquarium, see the shark in the background!? 

I just LOVE Jellyfish! These were huge and beautiful! 

In the mountains! It was a great trip and the happiest 2 year anniversary!

So anyways, here is the latest thing I've been working on. I had a doily my great grandmother made that I was given with her crochet things and I loved it but wasn't sure what to do with it. I saw a picture of a dreamcatcher someone made with crochet pieces and I LOVED it!! I knew I wanted it to be mostly white because that's what the doily was and I just love white dreamcatchers.

My mom (who is 1/4 Cherokee Indian) soon informed me that what I was making was really more of a Mandela, which is similar to a dreamcatcher, but instead of "catching bad dreams" it is meant to represent and promote wealth, health, and wisdom. Either way, I love the way it came out and it's hanging in my bedroom doing whatever it does lol.

Here is the finished product. I used a metal hoop, white yarn, twine, ribbon, beads, and feathers.

See where I'm linking up HERE!