{"id":62,"date":"2012-02-01T20:30:00","date_gmt":"2012-02-01T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/?p=62"},"modified":"2021-01-25T19:26:28","modified_gmt":"2021-01-25T08:26:28","slug":"how-to-valentine-doily-dreamcatcher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/how-to-valentine-doily-dreamcatcher\/","title":{"rendered":"Make a Heart Doily Valentine Dreamcatcher"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Why give a boring old card this Valentine&#8217;s day when you can give a Valentine that actually &#8220;Catches Dreams&#8221;? Make a Valentine Dreamcatcher from simple craft supplies as a special gift that can be enjoyed as decor all year around.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/dreamcatcher2Bvalentine2Btitle.jpg\" alt=\"Heart dream catcher \" width=\"595\" height=\"479\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>This pretty Valentine Dreamcatcher can decorate a space all year long and would make a lovely nursery mobile. I&#8217;ve hung this one in Emma&#8217;s room, ensuring her sweet slumber.<\/p>\n<p>Simple to make, this dreamcatcher can be customized with objects and colours that have meaning to you.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve used a paper heart shaped doily for the central feature of this romantic dreamcatcher, but feel free to use a handmade crochet doiley or even a cut-out paper heart as an alternative.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You may also enjoy<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/kids-craft-conversation-heart-gift-boxes\/\">Conversation Heart Gift Box &#8211; Kids Craft<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/kids-craft-mothers-day-tissue-paper-heart\/\">Paper Tissue Heart Sun Catcher<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/easy-bunny-bunting\/\">Easter Bunny Bunting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Lets&#8217;s Make a Valentine Dreamcatcher<\/h3>\n<h3>You will need:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1x Metal ring or embroidery hoop (pre-paint with spray paint or nailpolish &#8211; optional)<\/li>\n<li>2x Heart shaped paper doilies (round or cotton crochet can be substituted)<\/li>\n<li>Pearle cotton embroidery thread<\/li>\n<li>Feathers<\/li>\n<li>Beads (I&#8217;ve used Hama beads from Ikea)<\/li>\n<li>Strong fast drying craft glue<\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"mypoppet-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"Need Supplies? \";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"ff2ef05f4f27e577434fde0e147c266c\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B077PPR5V5,B07ZYJRLXF,B06Y5HS6ML,B0002YM0H0\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>How to:<\/h3>\n<p>1. Gather your supplies. If you can&#8217;t find heart shaped doilies in your party supply store, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3odfYpK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">get them online here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>2. Make a hanging loop with embroidery thread and tie off with a knot. Secure with a dab of glue.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/dream2Bcatcher2B1.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a valentine dream catcher step by step picture collage\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>3. Take your embroidery thread and wrap around hoop to create a web. Keep going until you are happy with the design.<\/p>\n<p>4. Tie off the loose end and secure it with a dab of glue. You may also want to glue the spots where the thread wraps around the frame to prevent slipping.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To make the feather tassels.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cut a length of embroidery thread about 20cm (10&#8243;) long and thread 3 beads on it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/dreamcatcher2B2.jpg\" alt=\"how to make feather tassles step by step picture collage\" width=\"595\" height=\"595\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>5. Dab a small drop of glue to the top of 2-3 feathers<\/p>\n<p>6. Stick down the end of the thread to the top and slide the beads down over the feathers<\/p>\n<p>7. A small drop of glue to secure the beads<\/p>\n<p>8. Make three in total<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/dream2Bcatcher2B32B.jpg\" alt=\"close up of heart shape paper doilies on valentine dreamcatcher\" width=\"595\" height=\"680\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>9&amp;10. Glue on the doilies to each side of the web. (Feel free to write a love message on a doily before this stage)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/dream2Bcatcher2B4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"595\" height=\"300\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>11. Tie on the feather tassels, shortening to desired length and secure knots with glue.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/dreamcatcher2Btwin2B.jpg\" alt=\"Finished valentine dream catcher with feather tassles \" width=\"595\" height=\"479\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>All done! Look how pretty it looks moving in the breeze.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who will you give your Dreamcatcher Valentine to?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why give a boring old card this Valentine&#8217;s day when you can give a Valentine that actually &#8220;Catches Dreams&#8221;? Make a Valentine Dreamcatcher from simple craft supplies as a special gift that can be enjoyed as decor all year around. This pretty Valentine Dreamcatcher can decorate a space all year long and would make a lovely nursery mobile. 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