Creative Things To Occupy Yourself With

I know there is a lot of crap going on in the world and people have nothing better to do than add to the negativity.... if you find yourself bored or just don't have an interest in anything that life has to offer .. I am here to help.

I found some fun things on the internet to do !

Want to make your very on dream catcher ?  Do you want to paper mache your very own creation ?

Step 1: Loop the Hoop
If you are using a dry willow or grapevine we suggest placing it into a bowl of warm water for 15 minutes. This will ensure the vine does not break while making the dream catcher. Once it is supple, twist the vine to form a circular frame. Twist the ends together, so that it does not open up. Place a weight/book over the loop so that it dries out flat.

Step 2: Wrap it up
Once the hoop is dry, cover the entire hoop with suede lace or ribbon. To wrap the hoop, feel free to use a ribbon in a color of your choice. Use glue to ensure the covering is in place. Make sure that suede does not overlap, but rests adjacent to the previous loop. Once you have the entire hoop covered, make a hanging loop and cut off the extra lace/ribbon.

Step 3: Making the Foundation for the Web
You start by tying a knot at the base of the hanging loop that you just finished. Work your way in a clockwise manner to create a loop. Tie a loop knot as shown. Space out the knots at equal distance from each other. You should ideally get 8 knots in the first round. This is the base for the next round of web that you have to create.

Step 4: Weaving and Decorating the Web
Once you have the basic shape of the web in hand, start weaving the second layer. Ensure that the knots of the second layer are at the exact center of the earlier knots. This just means you have to weave your way through to tie a knot at every midpoint of the previous loop. You can pass the string through a bead and then tie a knot. Although not entirely essential, you beads lend a charm to the dream catcher that make it hard to miss. Stop weaving the web when you have a tiny circle in the middle. Secure the string to the web in a final stitch, pull tightly and cut off the remaining string.

Step 5: Add the Hanging Feather
Last but not the least, do not forget to attach a feather to the hoop. The feather has to be directly opposite the hanging loop. Secure it in place with string or ribbon and snip off the remainder ribbon. Your dream catcher is ready to be hung by your window near your bed.

NOW ON TO MAKING PAPER MACHE...

Tear the newspaper into long strips

Choose your method to make papier mâché..
I prefer - Flour Mixture: Combine 1 part flour with 1 part water. Easyyy
For super large projects, you may want to subsitute white glue for the water

Blend together your choice of mixture

Find a surface you want to papier-mâché

Dip a strip of newspaper into the mixture

 DONT FORGET ! 

Remove any excess mixture. Do this by lightly sliding two fingers from the top to the bottom of the strip of paper. Hold it over the bowl so it drips back into the container.

 I think you know the rest from here... just lay your strips over the surface you're wanting to work with. repeat the process !