Easy DIY Dreamcatchers

2 min read September 13, 2026 Kara Woolery
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Create gorgeous DIY dreamcatchers for your next party or as creative room decor. This DIY dreamcatcher tutorial will have you creating tons of dreamcatchers in the colors of your choice. I used a stunning mint, light pink, and aqua combination to coordinate the DIY dreamcatchers to my Dream Big Graduation Party.These work wonderfully as hanging party decorations for a variety of party themes. They are also adorable in a little girl’s bedroom.

Project Time
55 to 65 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Separate your embroidery hoops. They come with one inside another. You can find these at your local craft store. Spray paint your embroidery hoops gold.

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Step
2

Cut your ribbon into pieces. You can place the ribbon next to your embroidery hoop to determine the length you want the ribbon to be. You will be doubling over your ribbon. Longer is better, because you can cut off the extra after assembling. Fold ribbon in half and place under hoop.

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Step
3

Loop your ribbon through and pull tight creating a snug knot. Loop your ribbon through and pull tight creating a snug knot.

Repeat these steps using your other ribbons. You can create a pattern or do random placements. Make sure you loop your ribbon through on the same side every time. You want your front side of knots to look the same.

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Step
4

Take your lace chair ribbon and cut a section off. Hot glue to your embroidery hoop. Then use a small pair of scissors to cut off the outside of the lace. Tie a piece of ribbon or string around the top of the DIY Dreamcatcher so you can hang it from the ceiling or wall.

Be sure to check out these adorable DIY dreamcatchers in the full Dream Big Graduation Party blog post. Then head over and check out the Raspberry Lime Sherbet Punch RecipeDIY Advice Jar and FREE Printables posts as well!

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