Dream Catcher - Easy To Follow Instructions To Make Your Own

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• Daniela Kretchmer
• Updated: Aug 5, 2025
• Fabric Paint Crafts, Galaxy, Glow in the Dark, Home Decor

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Keep the bad dreams away with this DIY dream catcher. I show you how to customize it and make it a galaxy dream catcher like mine. You’ll also learn how to make it glow in the dark.

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What is the Meaning of a Dream Catcher?

While a dream catcher, or dreamcatcher (though not the kpop group), is known today to keep away bad dreams and nightmares, that was not its original purpose. They originated from a legend in which a “Spider Woman” of Hopi mythology protects the children. Therefore people began making their own “webs” to protect their children from harm, hanging them above the childrens’ beds. From there it became associated with bed and sleep and therefore evolved to protection from bad dreams.

Don’t forget to pin it so you can come back to it later!

Materials for the DIY Dream Catcher

• Thick wire (Amazon)
• Wire or bolt cutters (this is the one I have)
• Strong tape, such as duct tape
• Yarn, string, or hemp cord (I used scrap yarn since I was painting mine. If you don’t plan to paint yours, choose the yarn, string, or hemp cord in the color you would like) – here’s a link to some plain cord
• Fabric paint (If you’re going to paint it – this is a decent set)
• Glow in the dark fabric paint (if you want it to glow) – Amazon link
• Feathers (Amazon)
• Glue gun

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