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From the lens What is a Dream Catcher and How Do You Make One.

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  • ismeedee May 18, 2012 @ 7:23 pm | delete
    Really lovely lens! I searched for this as my little boy asked for a dreamcatcher and I think it would be nice for him to make one!
  • Pastiche Apr 27, 2012 @ 11:17 am | delete
    You've inspired me to try making a dream catcher. I feel a need to make and have one for myself right now. Thank you for this wonderful lens.
  • hippiechicjewelz Apr 22, 2012 @ 4:01 pm | delete
    I loved this article! Dreamcatchers are beautiful, the work and detail entailed in them are fascinating!
  • mary_lighthouse15 Apr 16, 2012 @ 10:24 pm | delete
    We do have few dreamcatchers hanging in our walls because my husband comes from Native American decent. I love how you presented the topic. A lot of information given here. Thanks for sharing.
  • greyheadedmarketer Apr 16, 2012 @ 2:53 pm | delete
    This is good information and well written. Their is a lot of information out there about Dreamcatchers but this is what I was taught as a young man. Very good and glad to see it here.
  • MiddleSister Apr 9, 2012 @ 8:47 am | delete
    Excellent directions and background for making dreamcatchers. Thank you. "Squid Angel blessed."
  • bloomingrose Mar 29, 2012 @ 10:07 pm | delete
    I have 5 dream catchers on my wall, and I had a party where we thought of our dreams and felt the blessing they provided.
  • EcoPottiJo Mar 25, 2012 @ 11:41 am | delete
    Brilliant! I was searching particularly for a good dream catcher lens as I found some buzzard feathers yesterday and want to make a dream catcher. Your lens is straightforward and exactly what i was looking for. Thanks :)
  • sousababy Mar 22, 2012 @ 7:46 pm | delete
    I think these comfort children a great deal - about 10 years ago I read a story about how these were used to help victims of abuse sleep more soundly.
  • WhiteSockGirl Mar 15, 2012 @ 9:01 am | delete
    Interesting lens! I think I need some protection against my dreams,...
  • Star Mar 12, 2012 @ 7:57 am | delete
    I agree with meditating on the person your making the Dreamcatcher for and material you will use. Your information was very useful. Keep it coming.
  • top_10 Mar 8, 2012 @ 11:14 pm | delete
    I love your intro photo!
  • firebear Mar 1, 2012 @ 12:56 pm | delete
    I like what you said about making the dreamcatcher for a specific person and not making it until you see it in a vision. That is the way they are supposed to be made. They do help us if made right. Now so many are imports and are so cheap most people are not willing to pay for one that is hand made for them. Thank you for the good accurate information in this.
  • 7thStone Feb 27, 2012 @ 12:02 pm | delete
    I've made several dream catchers for family and friends ... being a lover of rocks I usually have birthstones twisted in somewhere :) Very good lens of instructions; I think that a dream catcher made with a specific person in mind is much nicer than one randomly purchased.
  • esvoytko Feb 25, 2012 @ 8:08 pm | delete
    I made one of these as a kid. Can't say I put a ton of credence into their functionality, but they can be very pretty. Great lens!
  • CelticWays Feb 14, 2012 @ 11:51 am | delete
    I make dreamcatchers, but this lens showed me more and linked me to much more, many, many thanks.
  • Lessa Crocker Jan 31, 2012 @ 4:33 pm | delete
    im 15 and i pray my mother allows me to make a complicated traditional one for school. if i may, it's an incredible privilege to me.
  • KathyMcGraw Feb 3, 2012 @ 1:26 pm | delete
    Lessa I hope she lets you too :)
  • desertdarlene Jan 28, 2012 @ 9:29 pm | delete
    Thanks for the ideas and the instructions. I've had a dream catcher once, but it fell apart.
  • Steve_Kaye Jan 26, 2012 @ 10:30 pm | delete
    The next time we travel in the Southwest, I'm going to buy a "real" dreamcatcher. We already have many Native American pots that we bought on past trips. Thank you for making this lens.
  • jimmyworldstar Jan 25, 2012 @ 4:40 pm | delete
    Dreamcatchers are really artistic and beautiful in their simplicity. I remember visiting an arts and crafts store where natives actually sold their own handmade dreamcatchers. I bought one for myself and hang it in my room just as a decoration. Keeping away nightmares is just an added bonus.
  • kathysart Jan 24, 2012 @ 12:49 pm | delete
    So beautiful! Thanks for the instruction. Angel blessed lens.
  • JoshK47 Jan 24, 2012 @ 9:37 am | delete
    Swinging back through to bless this wonderful lens! :)
  • sydeli Jan 16, 2012 @ 12:15 pm | delete
    weird that I found this today, I tried (and failed) at making one the other day.
  • mihgasper Jan 12, 2012 @ 12:12 am | delete
    I got dream catcher years ago for present and never used it. Soon after i moved and lost it. now I can make my own, thanks!
  • flycatcher Jan 7, 2012 @ 4:00 pm | delete
    A young Wolastoqiyik friend made me a dreamcatcher necklace many years ago, and I've started wearing it a lot the past few years, once the smell of the moosehide had faded away. I've always wanted to try my own hand at making one. The dreamcatcher you made for your son is lovely, with the two colours of leather on it, makes me think of night and day and return of the sun.
  • aesta1 Jan 1, 2012 @ 12:15 am | delete
    I am always fascinated by dream catchers but I have not tried to make one.
  • WildWilliams Dec 11, 2011 @ 3:57 am | delete
    I made a dreamcatcher a long time ago at a workshop, thanks for the video it helped me remember how to make one.
  • TheLittleCardShop Nov 4, 2011 @ 10:01 pm | delete
    Love dream catchers, I have one on top of my bed. Excellent tutorials, now I can make my own dream catchers and create some for my friends as well. The jewelry is gorgeous!
  • pawpaw911 Oct 26, 2011 @ 4:21 pm | delete
    I always thought that dream catchers were cool, but never new the history of them. Very interesting. Like that your son has his after all those years.
    Pretty cool that they passed a law protecting Indian produced arts and crafts. Very nice lens.
  • Close2Art Oct 20, 2011 @ 8:05 am | delete
    Very cool lens, will make this an art project with the kids, blessed...:)rob
  • creativeinc Oct 19, 2011 @ 9:53 am | delete
    Geat lens! I have a dream catcher in my room.
  • JoshK47 Oct 17, 2011 @ 11:26 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens - dream catchers are so beautiful. :)
  • satewas Oct 1, 2011 @ 10:10 pm | delete
    Kwe kwe Anishinabe! Ive been making dream catchers from a young age when my Kookom showed me how its done. I really like the way you present it and home that the new generation will continue this wonderful tradition.
  • anilsaini Sep 13, 2011 @ 3:28 am | delete
    great lens
  • LadyJasmine Aug 26, 2011 @ 3:12 pm | delete
    Just so you know I enjoyed your lens, so I blessed it and featured it here: http://www.squidoo.com/back-to-school-blessings
  • luckyjinx Jul 25, 2011 @ 1:19 am | delete
    dreamcatchers are COOL!
  • amylaine Jul 19, 2011 @ 3:21 pm | delete
    Never knew the history behind dream catchers. Great lens.
  • WeddingZazzle Jul 10, 2011 @ 3:32 am | delete
    Blessed by a SquidAngel :)
  • AnthonyAltorenna Jul 9, 2011 @ 9:40 pm | delete
    We bought dreamcatchers for each of our daughters room. Like my girls, each dreamcatcher is unique though all were made by the same Native American tribe. My oldest is taking hers with her to college. Restful dreams, everyone!
  • bakerwoman Jul 9, 2011 @ 4:15 pm | delete
    I have a dreamcatcher that used to hang above my bed. But the feathers that was hanging down was a distraction for my calico cat, Mali as she thought this was a cool cat toy.
    The feathers got ripped out and I had put it aside. Now I have to find it.
    Thanks for this cool lens.
  • TapIn2U Jul 6, 2011 @ 6:08 am | delete
    Nice lens! Gives you a lot of information about dream catchers.Loved it! Sundae ;-)
  • mivvy Jul 6, 2011 @ 5:19 am | delete
    Very nice information, great lens
  • WorldVisionary3 Jun 30, 2011 @ 10:08 am | delete
    My daughter's teacher gave her a dream catcher as an end-of-the-year present. It was such a nice present!
  • kajohu Jun 27, 2011 @ 4:10 pm | delete
    My mother helped my two sons make their own dreamcatchers when they were little. I just recently found my oldest son's dreamcatcher -- the feathers look a little ragged, but otherwise it still looks good :-) I hadn't heard the history of dreamcatchers before reading this lens. Very nice!
  • Tolovaj Jun 12, 2011 @ 7:58 am | delete
    I like the idea of making dreamcatchers by myself. It is a perfect gift for the right person.
  • sushilkin Jun 6, 2011 @ 3:35 am | delete
    What a Great Idea. Thanks for sharing
  • Kimsworld Jun 2, 2011 @ 7:19 am | delete
    There used to be a native american lady who would sell dreamcatchers at a truckstop in Arizona. She was elderly and had no teeth, so you just couldn't say no. Not sure how many of them I had....lol Each one was handmade and beautiful.
  • reasonablerobinson May 26, 2011 @ 12:48 am | delete
    I will have to try and make one of these. What a great idea.
  • AltogetherLeather May 26, 2011 @ 12:23 am | delete
    Beautiful - I totally have to make one, as it's been years since I did it in middle school. :)
  • dellgirl May 26, 2011 @ 12:07 am | delete
    Wonderful lens, lots of interesting information. Thanks for sharing! Hope your week is good.
  • sukkran May 5, 2011 @ 8:49 pm | delete
    very interesting subject and well explained article. ~blessed~
  • JeremiahStanghini Mar 29, 2011 @ 9:35 pm | delete
    Poignant lens for me, as I just got a dream-catcher as a gift!

    With Love and Gratitude,

    Jeremiah
  • jvsper63 Mar 26, 2011 @ 1:33 pm | delete
    Thanks for the lesson on making a dream catcher. I gave my son one 2 year's ago it's beautiful. Nice lens
  • sorana Mar 25, 2011 @ 3:34 am | delete
    Excellent lens Kathy. Great idea. I love Dream catchers but never thought of making one. I might try it one day.
  • Sylvestermouse Mar 17, 2011 @ 9:56 am | delete
    Adding a kiss for luck on this St. Patrick's Day!
  • sharpturn Mar 2, 2011 @ 1:51 am | delete
    Hey Kathy!

    This is an absolute cracker of a lens! Love the subject.
    Looks like you have really improved with your lens building and see you have even passed the 100 lens mark! Well done!

    I'm still lagging behind but getting there.
    I look forward to reading more of your work.

    Andy
  • LeanneChesser Feb 14, 2011 @ 2:39 pm | delete
    Blessed and featured on http://www.squidoo.com/bestsquidoolenses.
  • WhiteOak50 Feb 11, 2011 @ 8:03 am | delete
    Oh, very nice!! The Apache make their dream catchers out of willow, the tree of love!! They also make the dream catcher in a figure nine backwards with the netting being in the top of the nine. An Apache Elder told me that once. So with me being me, I had to make some and they are indeed beautiful, the bad dreams flow through the net down to the bottom of the nine and leaves. I will have to make one, one day and show you.
  • photofk3 Feb 9, 2011 @ 8:09 am | delete
    Nice lens.
  • poddys Feb 9, 2011 @ 2:42 am | delete
    Excellent lens. I love dream catchers.
  • rlivermore Feb 1, 2011 @ 9:43 pm | delete
    These are really beautiful! I never knew how to make them before. Thanks for teaching me!
  • rgasperson Jan 27, 2011 @ 9:54 am | delete
    This is beautiful. When I can find the time, I hope I will be able to make one. Thank you for showing us how to make a dreamcatcher.
  • jackiebolen Jan 14, 2011 @ 5:32 pm | delete
    So interesting...I'm going to make one!
  • mcochs Jan 6, 2011 @ 2:18 pm | delete
    Awesome lens! Blessed by a squidoo angel on 1/6/2011. Have a great day!
  • JaguarJulie Dec 24, 2010 @ 9:28 am | delete
    I am truly delighted and inspired by the thought of making or buying a dream catcher ... thank YOU my dear!
  • scar4 Dec 23, 2010 @ 11:32 pm | delete
    Mysterious, I don't believe that dreams can be catched.
  • Dec 11, 2010 @ 4:06 am | delete
    As a sensitive nightmare prone child I would have loved a dreamcatcher to help me feel safe. Now I'm a middle aged woman with a large family and I make a point of giving, and explaining the ledgend behind, a dream catcher for every child.
  • Nightowl_John Dec 8, 2010 @ 6:00 pm | delete
    I really enjoyed this lens, so I came back to bring a Squid Angel blessing!
  • WritingforYourWealth Dec 8, 2010 @ 12:41 pm | delete
    That looks like a fun project! My mom has a mini dream catcher on the rear view mirror in her car. ;)
  • MoonandMagic Dec 7, 2010 @ 2:49 pm | delete
    I love dreamcatchers I used to make them when I was a kid, thanks for the reminder!
  • chemknitsblog Dec 7, 2010 @ 1:48 pm | delete
    I made a dream catcher with girl scouts when I was little. Thanks for this lovely lens! *Blessed
  • LisaAuch Nov 30, 2010 @ 3:58 pm | delete
    This was beautiful and I learned something new too! ~Blessed by an Angel~
  • Emma Nov 26, 2010 @ 9:45 pm | delete
    Great intructions thanks, will have ago tomorrow!
  • haikuwedding Nov 24, 2010 @ 5:20 pm | delete
    My one-stop resource guide to "Dream Catcher", your lens has successfully taught us the meaning and the making (YouTube) of this celebrated American Indian tradition. Thanks for the Bravo lens!
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Nov 11, 2010 @ 7:37 pm | delete
    Great instructions
  • Squidoolinepro Nov 10, 2010 @ 11:14 am | delete
    Love the step by step guide on how to make a dream catcher! Great lens....
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Nov 7, 2010 @ 5:32 am | delete
    Your dream catchers are beautiful.
  • Pete_D Nov 5, 2010 @ 4:44 pm | delete
    Nice lens.. I'll think about making one when I have the time. Thanks
  • Enigmaa8 Nov 5, 2010 @ 9:04 am | delete
    I remember I used to have one of these on a keychain when I was in high school ten years ago. My friends used to hold on to it and make wishes!
  • Pukeko Oct 28, 2010 @ 3:55 am | delete
    Back to this wonderful lens. We still haven't made our own, but we each have one over the bed, plus we have small travel dreamcatchers. All made by native Americans or native Canadians. Blessed by a Squidoo Angel
  • rachsue Oct 28, 2010 @ 12:07 am | delete
    I still have my very first one. It was given to me as a gift about 20 years ago during a really hard time in my life. I am not sure if it helped, but I did make it through and to this day, it still is there, looking just as the same as it did 20 years ago. It did have a Native Tag on it and was purchased from a Flea Market we have here.

    Thank you for sharing how to make one, as I have always wanted to try it. Great Lens
  • bakerwoman Oct 27, 2010 @ 11:41 am | delete
    I had a dreamcatcher once hanging over my bed above the headboard. Unfortunately, my cat took a fancy on the dangling feathers and snagged most of them. So, I have to put it away. Great lens.
  • darciefrench Oct 24, 2010 @ 12:40 pm | delete
    There is something so magical about being part of a group making dream catchers. What a lovely lens.
  • mcochs Oct 23, 2010 @ 2:09 pm | delete
    Awesome lens! Enjoyed it very much!
  • Color_Expert Oct 11, 2010 @ 9:09 pm | delete
    I forgot how much I liked dreamcatchers until reading your lens. My son had one that he had bought while on vacation out west hanging above his bed from the time he was in about 4th grade until he went to college. What a nice memory.
  • NarrowPathPublishing Oct 9, 2010 @ 1:53 am | delete
    Thank you for the instructions on making a Dream Catcher. I bought one that I feel reluctant to hang up for some reason; perhaps it is not right for me. I'm going to try to make one as soon as I can afford to buy materials!
  • awelldressedbullet Oct 8, 2010 @ 8:56 pm | delete
    I love that you still have the one you made 20 years ago for your son, thank you a beautiful lens!
  • Nightowl_John Sep 19, 2010 @ 10:09 pm | delete
    You have quite a wonderful collection of lenses, including this one. I have always admired beautiful dream catchers, but have never wanted one that was not authentic (ie., made in China or elsewhere). I'm going to my first Pow-wow next month, so maybe I'll find one there!
  • Photahsiamirabel Sep 1, 2010 @ 3:30 pm | delete
    I have some beautiful photos of Dream Catchers in Stanley Park to remind me of my visit. This is a super lens Kathy. Squid Angel blessing =^@@^=
  • KathyMcGraw Sep 16, 2010 @ 7:27 pm | delete
    Thanks Lisa....
  • WordCustard Jun 26, 2010 @ 3:06 am | delete
    I don't know how I missed visiting this one before now but was sent over by Kim's great blog post. Very interesting. I'd like to have a go at making one of these myself and will use your helpful guide. ~*~* Angel Blessed *~*~
  • KathyMcGraw Jun 26, 2010 @ 4:26 am | delete
    Thanks Nicki :)
  • jptanabe Jun 25, 2010 @ 2:41 pm | delete
    Love dreamcatchers, thanks for the instructions on how to make them!
  • mbgphoto Jun 25, 2010 @ 12:54 pm | delete
    Beautiful story and great directions. I received a Dreamcatcher once and did not really realize what it was. Now I know. Thanks.
  • KathyMcGraw Jun 22, 2010 @ 6:15 pm | delete
    Thank you to everyone that commented...and to all the students...I hope all your Dream Catchers were fun to make and show :)
  • Ginnie Jun 9, 2010 @ 4:10 pm | delete
    I think I'm going to start making my own dream catchers now! They're so pretty and they look fun to make! I can't wait to get started! ^_^
  • Karan_Ann Jun 9, 2010 @ 12:32 pm | delete
    This is so cool! Great information Kathy, interesting and fun!
  • j.j Apr 23, 2010 @ 2:06 pm | delete
    thanks
  • jessica Apr 23, 2010 @ 2:05 pm | delete
    This was the best i will totaly beable to do my dream catcher for school now thanks so much for that my sos is now an abd (already been done) hahaha lol...
  • projdemand Apr 18, 2010 @ 1:34 am | delete
    Very cool lens. It supplied information Really useful lens.I love your lens and I agree with you
    Thanks for sharing.
  • jess Apr 23, 2010 @ 1:56 pm | delete
    cool no prob
  • HorseAndPony Mar 28, 2010 @ 12:07 pm | delete
    We loved this lens. My daughter and I want to make a Dream Catcher. This is going to be a great project for us. Thanks for the info!
  • KathyMcGraw Mar 28, 2010 @ 1:49 pm | delete
    Great news....I have made them with children many times...try to find the softest leather strips you can, it makes it easier and personally I like the look best :) Have fun!
  • jess Apr 23, 2010 @ 1:59 pm | delete
    ok cool thanks for the tip i'll be sure to try it...
  • jess Apr 23, 2010 @ 1:57 pm | delete
    not a problemo
  • nelabai Mar 25, 2010 @ 4:06 am | delete
    i love those things i will try to make one for my upcoming moms birthday.
  • jess Apr 23, 2010 @ 2:01 pm | delete
    ok but don't worry about it you;ll make it nice and your mom will love it. Besides it is acctually pretty easy...
  • Rewards4life Mar 22, 2010 @ 3:23 am | delete
    I've got a Dream Catcher hanging above my bed. It helps me sleep, I'm sure about it. One of my favorite films is based on Stephen King's "DreamCatcher" also. Anyway, I think your dream cacher tutorial is simple enough, I could do it =) Thanks for the great info.
    Marta
  • jess Apr 23, 2010 @ 2:02 pm | delete
    ok cool glad you liked it will be sure to make more just for you...
  • NaturalMommys Mar 16, 2010 @ 10:45 pm | delete
    What a really great lens you have here. Some time in the future I will plan to teach my kids to make these for a project. Thanks for sharing 5*'s all the way, beautiful.
  • jess Apr 23, 2010 @ 2:08 pm | delete
    thanks alot will be sure to make more to show you my fav one its a triangle and other is a rain drop those are even more pretty...
  • Belle Mar 3, 2010 @ 8:15 pm | delete
    Ive been looking up how to make a dream-cacher for a school project, and this website has really helped me understand how to make them as well as the culture it came from. Thank you.
  • KathyMcGraw Mar 3, 2010 @ 9:00 pm | delete
    Belle, you're welcome and good luck on your project!
  • Wordwinder Mar 1, 2010 @ 9:35 pm | delete
    I have always been fascinated by American-Indian traditions as there are many parallels with the Asian-Indian practices. Fascinating lens.
  • monarch13 Feb 7, 2010 @ 10:13 am | delete
    Great resource. Rolled to "Southwestern Design".
  • Sylvestermouse Feb 7, 2010 @ 8:21 am | delete
    This is amazing! I have seen dreamcatchers my entire life, even knew their name, but still had no idea they were literally for catching dreams and visions. Fascinating! Now I want to stop what I am doing today and make a dreamcatcher! I have always thought they were beautiful. Angel Blessed and added to my Squid Angel Mouse Tracks lens.
  • clouda9 Feb 2, 2010 @ 11:47 pm | delete
    Dream Catchers intrigue me - it's especially about the wonder and magic they evoke. This is a really beautiful lens, happy to have landed here to read more.
  • Evelyn_Saenz Jan 27, 2010 @ 5:23 am | delete
    Making Dream Catchers is lots of fun and easy enough for most children to do as well. I have helped many children make Dream Catchers when studying units on Native Americans and it has always been one of their favorite projects. Thank you for the links to the Native American music. Listening to authentic music while making Dream Catchers will make the experience even more memorable.
  • Tipi Jan 25, 2010 @ 5:55 pm | delete
    Kathy, I love this lens and will feature it on Tipi the Tipigal lens. I make dream catchers and really do enjoy them. (lensroll)
    Susie
  • Jan 23, 2010 @ 5:49 pm | delete
    Great read!
    Thank you! 5*& Fav.
    Best wishes.
  • KathyMcGraw Jan 23, 2010 @ 8:07 pm | delete
    Thank you....
  • AlinaWarner Jan 21, 2010 @ 7:23 pm | delete
    Favorited and 5 *****
    Excellent lens.
    Thank so much for sharing this I always wanted a dream-catcher. :)
  • KathyMcGraw Jan 23, 2010 @ 8:06 pm | delete
    Alina- thank you, and now you can make your own :)
  • aj2008 Jan 20, 2010 @ 10:32 am | delete
    We have some small dreamcatchers in our girls' bedrooms and one of our local shops has some very beautiful ones, but I did not know the stories behind how they were first made. Lovely lens.
  • KathyMcGraw Jan 20, 2010 @ 11:21 am | delete
    I love the stories, could listen to them all day. There really are some beautiful ones out there. So much depends on what someone is looking for when they purchase one. Thanks AJ for sharing...
  • louiswery Jan 18, 2010 @ 8:41 am | delete
    I received a beautiful dreamcatcher as a gift and wondered about the legend conveyed. Thank you for this excellent lens giving both the historical and mythical perspective as well as the how to.
  • Kimsworld Jan 17, 2010 @ 5:21 pm | delete
    Very information lense. Great step by step instructions. I used to buy dreamcatchers from the from some of the locals in Arizona. There was one lady who made them the old fashioned way. They were so beautiful. ( She would sell them so she could buy beer=D )
  • MaraiyaStorm Jan 13, 2010 @ 7:26 pm | delete
    5***** and favorited great idea for a lens!
    Happy 2010 to you.
    Maraiya
  • KathyMcGraw Jan 17, 2010 @ 4:25 pm | delete
    Maraiya- thanks and Happy New Year to you too.
  • arncyn Jan 13, 2010 @ 8:35 am | delete
    This has always been one of my favorite lenses of yours. I wish to make one someday so I'll never have nightmares again. (: *blessed by an angel*
  • KathyMcGraw Jan 13, 2010 @ 8:57 am | delete
    I didn't show it here because it is more advanced, but I made double hoop ones, and one for my Grandaughter has a stuffed lion in it :) Thank you for the blessing :)
  • Wednesday_Elf Jan 13, 2010 @ 6:34 am | delete
    I have a 'Dream Catcher' that belonged to my brother-in-law and was given to me as a 'remembrance' after his death. I don't have any history of this particular one, but it reminds me of Johnny and makes me feel happy remembering good times with him. It hangs over my bed and is a lovely reminder.
  • KathyMcGraw Jan 13, 2010 @ 7:01 am | delete
    Sometimes we don't need to know what something is to appreciate it. Your's (Johnny's) is one of the examples. It has it's own magic for you...good dreams/thoughts of him.
  • prosperity66 Jan 12, 2010 @ 12:52 pm | delete
    Believe it or not, I often wondered what a dream catcher might be as I never heard about it before beginning "chatting" with American mates. So, now I know what it is and have to say that it's a really nice belief. I wish we would all remember those wise traditions and they would bring a little peace in this world.
    SquidooAngel blessings for the dream catchers.
  • KathyMcGraw Jan 13, 2010 @ 6:59 am | delete
    I am not surprised you didn't know...when I lived in Romania most people had not heard of one. I made several for people over there, but mostly the traditional ones, as we had no access to store bought supplies. They look different, but the power is the same. Thanks for the blessings.
  • SueM11 Jan 9, 2010 @ 7:29 pm | delete
    This is the first time I am hearing about a Dream catcher. Great lens. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
  • KathyMcGraw Jan 13, 2010 @ 6:56 am | delete
    Oh, if it is your first time I am glad there is a little history here so you know a little more if you ever see one, or hear of them.
  • OhMe Jan 9, 2010 @ 2:26 pm | delete
    This is wonderful. I have seen many at Cherokee and around but have never tried to make one. They are so interesting.
  • KathyMcGraw Jan 13, 2010 @ 6:54 am | delete
    I have taught many people how to make them, and believe me that video is a pretty good one (both are) but I would use soft leather or even yarn instead.
  • CherylK Jan 8, 2010 @ 8:36 pm | delete
    Kathy, this is a wonderful idea! I love everything Native American. It's just a wonderful culture and I hope it never dies. I've lensrolled this and favorited it. I hope you have a wonderful year. Congratulatons on becoming a Squid Angel, too.
  • KathyMcGraw Jan 8, 2010 @ 8:45 pm | delete
    Cheryl thank you, and I hope you have a wonderful year as well :) Now I have to come find your lens :)
  • KathyMcGraw Jan 13, 2010 @ 6:51 am | delete
    Thanks Cheryl....I will have to come find those NA lenses
  • rms Jan 8, 2010 @ 7:20 pm | delete
    Congratulations new angel!
  • KathyMcGraw Jan 8, 2010 @ 8:43 pm | delete
    Robin- Thank you....and thank you for helping me reach my Goal of Giant 100 :)
  • bdkz Jan 8, 2010 @ 2:11 pm | delete
    Congratulations on becoming a Squid Angel!
  • KathyMcGraw Jan 8, 2010 @ 3:30 pm | delete
    Thank you so much Bonnie, and thanks for your help with everything :)
  • Rob_W Jan 8, 2010 @ 5:07 am | delete
    Very nice lens, a wonderful part of our native American heritage! Blessed by an Angel!
  • KathyMcGraw Jan 8, 2010 @ 3:30 pm | delete
    Thank you Rob :)
  • Pukeko Dec 25, 2009 @ 7:55 pm | delete
    Hi, I am back again to let you know that I have featured this at By Kids 4 Kids - A Group of Squidoo Lenses for Kids and I have sprinkled some angel dust (you can add a link to my angel lens if you want).
  • partybuzz Dec 25, 2009 @ 9:14 am | delete
    I love dreamcatchers and enjoyed learning how to make one. I'm lensrolling with my Wolf Theme Decor lens. :-)
  • alteredkat Dec 18, 2009 @ 5:17 am | delete
    my eldest made a dreamcatcher last year as a grade 3 craft out of a coffee can lid and yarn...it was great! I love dreamcatchers and the story behind them...nice lens...thanks for sharing...and thank you for commenting on my breast cancer lens with your encouraging words...I so appreciate it!
  • arncyn Dec 11, 2009 @ 1:05 pm | delete
    Fantastic lens! Adding a dreamcatcher to my to-make list for 2010. Thank you for sharing instructions on how to make one (:
  • Dec 2, 2009 @ 3:25 am | delete
    Great lens! Thank you for sharing it 5*****
  • lasertek Nov 26, 2009 @ 7:49 pm | delete
    The first time I've heard of the dream catcher was in a movie with the same title. Never knew what it symbolizes and where it originated. Luckily, I've found your lens and got all the answers I needed. Thanks for sharing.

    Hope you could visit my lenses as well.
  • Jewelsofawe Nov 17, 2009 @ 7:57 pm | delete
    Blessed by an angel!
  • pkmcr Nov 1, 2009 @ 9:12 am | delete
    A beautifully crafted lens about a fascinating subject and thank you for sharing. You have been blessed by a Squid Angel :-)
  • sukkran Oct 21, 2009 @ 9:33 pm | delete
    'dream catchers' is new subject to me. thanks for introducing me the information about an ageold practice. 5* for this great lens.
  • Oct 6, 2009 @ 12:37 pm | delete
    Amazing lens! Congrats on becoming a Giant :)
  • spirituality Oct 4, 2009 @ 3:03 pm | delete
    I don't need such quality competition in religion and spirituality, but the one thing wrong with this lens is that it's not in that category :) Anyhow Great lens - you've been blessed by a squidoo angel :)
  • oztoo Sep 23, 2009 @ 6:35 pm | delete
    Lovely lens. I used to make dream catchers a long time ago.
  • LindaBee Sep 22, 2009 @ 10:57 pm | delete
    I enjoyed learning all about dream catchers. I had the honor of receiving one several years ago from a dear friend. Thanks for sharing this with us.
  • Laniann Sep 22, 2009 @ 5:51 pm | delete
    Great lens. Brings back memories - Dream Catchers are great.
  • BevsPaper Sep 22, 2009 @ 1:12 pm | delete
    Great how to lens on one of my favorite topics...Native Americans. Migwetch!
  • SherryHolderHunt Sep 22, 2009 @ 12:42 pm | delete
    Excellent! I'll have to give this a try.
  • MeltedRachel Sep 9, 2009 @ 1:58 pm | delete
    I love love love this lens! Thank you for telling us how to make them :D
  • rms Aug 24, 2009 @ 12:14 pm | delete
    Wonderful! I might try this myself.
  • a_willow Aug 22, 2009 @ 11:51 pm | delete
    Beautiful lens! We don't have them in Croatia, but I can see a full meaning of it. Blessed by an Angel!
  • thesachambers Aug 22, 2009 @ 9:06 pm | delete
    Kathy - nice job on the step by step - I did not know about the hawk feather -
  • luvmyludwig Aug 22, 2009 @ 6:25 pm | delete
    this is great. I love dream catchers. My granny's daddy was cherokee and she loved dream catchers, so I guess I got that from her. :)

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