last week while banjo was napping, i indulged ivy's crafting desires on a morning basis. oh, it felt so lovely! (laying on a quilt in the backyard crafting is so much better than house cleaning) i'm sad at how busy life feels so often, and how with three little people i so rarely sit and do simple crafts like this anymore - like ivy and i used to do all the time when it was just us.
she has been wanting to make a dreamcatcher for such a long time, so after some scurrying around the yard for twigs, and a quick hunt for a video tutorial for the string tying bit, we were all ready!
supplies used:
twigs, wire, wire cutter, scissors, embroidery thread (not pictured, we originally tried with dental floss as suggested in the above video, but ivy didn't like the plastic-y look. the thread worked fine and looked much nicer!), beads and feathers.
*first step - gather and tie twigs with wire to form a 'circle' (we are not perfectionists here!). kind of like a skinny wreath. mumma may have to assist with this bit.
nice circle!
*watch the video linked above and you will go "ah ha!" like we did as we saw how to loop/tie the string to create the pretty dreamcatcher web.
*final step - adorn with beads, feathers or dried flowers. we tied and tucked them into our loops.
*help your little sister make one too, then hang in bedroom to catch all your dreams!
stay tuned all week for more of ivy's crafting adventures...
It's so nice to get some one-on-one time doing something creative with your child. Dream catchers turned out nice!
Posted by: Ellen | July 25, 2011 at 04:00 PM
I really adore art time with my oldest, too. She soaks up the time with just the two of us.
Love Ivy's dream catcher. Looking forward to what else she was up to last week!
Posted by: Lisa G. - Happy Mama | July 25, 2011 at 04:08 PM
So lovely!! I may have to try this.
Posted by: kelly X | July 25, 2011 at 05:40 PM
Such a fun thing to do on a sweet summer day with your daughter. I want to try one for myself!
Posted by: Beth | July 25, 2011 at 06:26 PM
My girls would be all over this! So fun, and such memories for Ivy. Michelle :)
Posted by: Michelle Alley | July 25, 2011 at 07:33 PM
that girl of yours blows my mind!! xox
Posted by: jaz | July 25, 2011 at 07:53 PM
Those turned out really funky :-)
Posted by: Juanita | July 26, 2011 at 01:40 AM
So cute! :) I love craft time with my girl... it's the best. (this week we tie-dyed)
Posted by: *justjill* | July 26, 2011 at 04:59 AM
I'll have to get my kids to try this. They're always looking for something to do during the summer.
Posted by: Erika | July 26, 2011 at 05:10 AM
you are a good momma!
time goes way WAY too fast!
Posted by: patty | July 26, 2011 at 06:17 AM
What a lovely craft!
Posted by: holly c. | July 26, 2011 at 06:56 AM
Aw they're lovely! :)
Posted by: RachelM | July 26, 2011 at 11:40 AM
Ivy you ROCK! looking forward to more :)
Posted by: katie squires | July 26, 2011 at 03:36 PM
Fantastic stuff - love it!
Posted by: Virginia | July 27, 2011 at 02:07 AM
Ivy I wanted to make one of those today, just like yours. My mom just showed me this. I like how you put in the feather and beads. Anna
Posted by: tara | July 27, 2011 at 11:17 AM