This Christmas at Peace Farm, we all set a wonderful intention to make or recycle as many presents as possible. In particular, both Cat & I got quite excited by this prospect and went wild crafting.
In addition I also aimed at using materials from nature and locally gathered and these are some of the results....
God's Eyes: created first by the American Indians, God's Eyes have been used for many reasons, including protection from evil spirits and going on shamanic vision quests.
Dream Catchers: were also created by American Indians and have often been used to ward off bad dreams from sleeping babies. The web is said to catch any bad dreams and by the light of the morning sun's rays to dissolve them.
Treasure Pots: I first started crocheting these little pots without really knowing what I would put in them.
I later decided the obvious thing would be flowers!!
Story Stones: I have been dot painting rocks for many years but started to simplify this process (having a very curious daughter) to use a white marker pen. Very important to varnish with matt varnish if you want the design to stay!
And finally, my cards for the year had to be very simple my daughter Grace keen to try everything for herself. This year I focused on using pressed gum leaves accompanied by little sayings or songs.
More nature crafts to come!...
Vicky
In addition I also aimed at using materials from nature and locally gathered and these are some of the results....
God's Eyes: created first by the American Indians, God's Eyes have been used for many reasons, including protection from evil spirits and going on shamanic vision quests.
Dream Catchers: were also created by American Indians and have often been used to ward off bad dreams from sleeping babies. The web is said to catch any bad dreams and by the light of the morning sun's rays to dissolve them.
Treasure Pots: I first started crocheting these little pots without really knowing what I would put in them.
I later decided the obvious thing would be flowers!!
Story Stones: I have been dot painting rocks for many years but started to simplify this process (having a very curious daughter) to use a white marker pen. Very important to varnish with matt varnish if you want the design to stay!
And finally, my cards for the year had to be very simple my daughter Grace keen to try everything for herself. This year I focused on using pressed gum leaves accompanied by little sayings or songs.
More nature crafts to come!...
Vicky