Wildlife Crafts Are Easy and Fun

Dreamcatchers
Dreamcatchers are a great way to use pheasant and other feathers, and they’ll brighten up your room, too. Native Americans made the first dreamcatchers as a way to get rid of bad energy. Depending on the tribe, dreamcatchers were supposed to work in one of two ways. In one version, the web catches bad dreams and allows the good dreams to reach the dreamers through the hole in the center of the web. The bad dreams then melt away in the sunlight. In another version, the web traps the good dreams and the bad ones disappear through the hole.

Materials You’ll Need
A five-inch metal ring (available at craft stores)
Elmer’s or other white glue
Suede yarn (or some other yarn that appeals to you)
3 Yards crochet thread or artificial sinew (available at craft stores)
Plastic craft needle with big eye (optional)
Feathers
Scissors
Beads (with large holes for stringing)

Directions

Showcasing Your Hobby
Shed antlers are a great way to showcase something about you. Maybe you like to take photographs, or you’re a talented artist or you’d like a place to display those shooting medals and ribbons. A little imagination and you have the perfect setup.

What You’ll Need to Showcase Your Photography
Shed antlers
5 or 6 keychain frames
Photographs
Ribbon or yarn to attach frames to the antlers
Twine to tie antlers together (optional)
Decoration for the base: branches, feathers, pinecones, beads, etc.

Directions
Arrange antlers, tying together as necessary. Cut and frame photos and attach to antlers. Place decorative items around base. Tip: If you want to add some lighting, those mini white Christmas lights can be used around the base or on the antlers themselves.