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Braided Necklace: DIY!

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Yet again another pinspired post...this proves that I'm officially addicted to Pinterest. Pinterest Vs Reality SUPPLIES: 1. Beads  2. Thread & Needle 3. Chain INSTRUCTIONS: Step#1:  I beaded 3 pairs of strings, these bead (potey in Nepali) is easily available at Indrachowk, New Road. Step#2: I simply braided the 3 pairs of strings. Step#3: Finally, I attached the chains to both ends. Braided Necklace DIY If you enjoyed going through this post, then you might also like; DIY: Dreamcatcher Key-ring

Featured: Neon DreamCatcher

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Today I'm featuring creative DIY-er - Manju.  Neon DreamCatcher SUPPLIES: Cardboard Compass Scissors/ Paper Cutter Embroidery Floss Beads Neon Colored Feathers  Neon Paint or Sign Pen INSTRUCTIONS: Step#1 - Make a circle(1)  of your desired size  on the cardboard and make another(2) one inside the center of the circle Step#2 -  Cut out the circle (1) and then, carefully cut the circle (2) Step#3 - Apply neon color with paint or sign pen on the the cut out  Step#4 - Weave dreamcatcher web with the embroidery floss inside the ring  Step#5 - Determine the length to hang feathers and cut the thread. String the beads and attach feathers at the end of the string. Step#6 - Make a hanging hoop with a piece of floss at the top end of the dreamcatcher and stitch the hanging feathers at the bottom. Contributor of the dreamy project: Ms. Manju Rai Thank you MANJU :) --------------------------- You might a...

DIY: Dreamcatcher Key-ring

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This is a perfect idea to create ' dream-catcher key-ring ' out of leftover beads  (also known as " Potey " [पोते]in Nepali ) and that extra plastic curtain rings of your home. Dreamcatcher (photo source: internet) SUPPLIES: 1. Different colors of Beads 2. Embroidery Floss 3. Plastic Curtain Ring 4. Needles I started by sewing button hole stitch around the plastic curtain ring with blue embroidery floss, then weaved dream-catcher web inside the ring with colorful beads. Finally, I embedded strings of beads  instead of feathers. Dreamcatcher Keyring made out of curtain ring FOOD FOR THOUGHT: "If you really want to catch your dream, you have to chase it!" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  You might also like: Neon Dreamcatcher  Braided Necklace - DIY!