Make a Dreamcatcher from Upcycled Materials

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Dreamcatchers have been around for a long time.  Traditionally, they are made from a willow hoop woven with a net.  They are then decorated with feathers and beads.  I decided to make one with a new twist using vintage items.  Let me show you...

Welcome to the 'Do It Over' Designers blog hop. We are a group of bloggers who love to recycle/upcycle/DIY. I'm happy to host this hop and I hope you'll visit everyone to see what they have to share with you. The links will be listed at the end of this post.

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I started with an embroidery hoop found at a yard sale several years ago.
After separating the two pieces, I began tying pieces of lace ribbon to the outer hoop.
Then some faux pearls were added...
...until it looked like this:
Then I pulled out a beautiful lace antimacassar found at an estate sale.
Hot glue was applied to the embroidery hoop,
in went the antimacassar,
 and the adjustment screw was tightened.
The extra lace fabric was cut away.
Then some lace trim was glued around the embroidery hoop.
Pressing down the trim was easy with my silicone finger protectors!
The dreamcatcher was shaping up nicely!
To give it that 'little extra' I pulled out some muslin fabric, cut some strips and rolled and twisted some flowers.
They were glued as they were rolled.
I made one large and two small flowers and glued them to the top of the embroidery hoop, hiding the adjustment screw.
The last detail was a few leaves made from felt.
My dreamcatcher was complete!
I guess you could call it a 'shabby chic' dreamcatcher.

Is Shabby Chic still a thing?

Either way, I love how it turned out and the fact that I could use many vintage/ upcycled materials.  


Before you run off, don't forget this is a blog hop and the rest of the team has some amazing upcycle/recycle/did-it-over projects to share with you.  The links are all listed below:



Comments

  1. Gail @Purple Hues and MeMay 24, 2025 at 8:08 AM

    And what a lovely dreamcatcher it is! And very creative, too!

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  2. Vintage Style GalMay 24, 2025 at 8:16 AM

    Wow Ann, I do love this idea. Dreamcatchers are so unique, but this one is gorgeous! I happen to love shabby chic, so I think it is still a thing. I want to know where you find all of this lace, I have been searching, but I never seem to come across it at a budget friendly price. Inquiring minds want to know.

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    1. AnnMay 24, 2025 at 7:22 PM

      Thank you so much, Cara. I always look for lace at yard sales and estate sales. I dig through boxes and bags. It's time-consuming sometimes, but totally worth it!

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  3. Patti @ Pandoras BoxMay 24, 2025 at 8:22 AM

    This is so pretty and a clever way to use up old lace (especially worn tablecloths!). Happy dreams!!

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    1. AnnMay 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM

      Thank you, Patti. There are so many different vintage linens that can be used for new projects. I always look for them!

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  4. SaraMay 24, 2025 at 8:35 AM

    This is beautiful Ann; I love the unique lace and the fabric roses detail! You find the best things at estate sales; I have to start checking them out more!

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    1. AnnMay 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM

      Thank you, Sara. It's all about digging through the 'stuff' at sales. You never know what you'll find!

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  5. Kim May 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM

    Very pretty, Ann! Sweet dreams!!

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  6. Mariama@foodnuttersMay 25, 2025 at 6:45 AM

    This is so adorable! Thank you for sharing.

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  7. Tania PelletierMay 25, 2025 at 9:27 AM

    This is so pretty Ann!

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  8. Sum of their StoriesMay 26, 2025 at 11:46 AM

    My nan loved an antimacassar, she had lace covers on the arms of her chairs too! I wonder what happened to hers? Maybe they are in a drawer at my brothers house somewhere just waiting for a craft project like this. This is really pretty. Your silicone finger protectors are a great idea. I made some of those rolled up flowers once and burnt my fingers several times which put me off, which is a shame as they are so pretty.

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    1. AnnMay 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM

      Thank you, Julie. Antimacassars are from a bygone era but I do love them and this one was perfect for this project! Silicone finger protectors are a must for me now. I had a similar experience to yours several years ago and vowed - Never again!

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  9. nicole orriensMay 27, 2025 at 3:20 AM

    I love dream catchers and this one is particularly lovely!

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  10. MichelleMay 27, 2025 at 8:36 AM

    This is just lovely, Ann!

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    1. AnnMay 27, 2025 at 7:32 PM

      Thank you, Michelle. I'm so glad you like it!

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  11. Tuula @ Color Me ThriftyMay 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM

    I love how your dream catcher turned out Ann! It's so pretty!

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    1. AnnMay 29, 2025 at 10:12 PM

      Thank you so much, Tuula. I'm pretty pleased with it!

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  12. Linda's Relaxing LairJune 1, 2025 at 7:19 PM

    This is absolutely stunning.

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  13. MeredithJune 2, 2025 at 10:54 AM

    Hi, Ann! The hosts and I couldn’t stop thinking about this adorable dreamcatcher! I’m excited to tell you this post is being featured in Whimsy Home Wednesday Link party No. 137 Edition this week! Thanks for joining us and I hope to see you at the party this week! Pinning! https://www.artsandclassy.com/category/diy/whimsy-home-wednesdays-linky-party/

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    1. AnnJune 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM

      Thank you so much, Meredith. I love it when people can't stop thinking about a project of mine - you made my day!

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  14. SlabsJune 2, 2025 at 12:38 PM

    This is so incredibly beautiful. Love it
    Visiting via Will Blog for Comments.
    My entries this week #9+10
    Hope to see you also share with https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/

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    1. AnnJune 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM

      Thank you so much. It was a joy to create!

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  15. Jennifer WiseJune 2, 2025 at 4:43 PM

    What a fun idea. I love how it turned out. Thank you for sharing this post with us at the Will Blog for Comments #63 linkup! We hope to see you next week, too, at #64. Have a great week!

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  16. Katherines CornerJune 3, 2025 at 12:28 PM

    Oh my goodness Ann it's lovely. You'll never guess what I made recently, okay you guessed. I made something very similar. You know they do say great minds think alike. Thank you for sharing at the TFT hop.HUGS!

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    1. AnnJune 4, 2025 at 8:24 AM

      Great minds, for sure! I'd love to see yours, Katherine - have you posted it?

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  17. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateJune 5, 2025 at 10:05 AM

    What a fabulous Dream Catcher! Love how you pulled everything together and featuring when my party opens!

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    1. AnnJune 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM

      Thank you, Carol - thrilled to be featured by you!

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  18. carrie@northwoods scrapbookJune 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM

    Prettiest dream catcher ever! So creative and pretty

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