'A New Beginning' Dream Catcher

The New Beginning is a 5” round dream catcher created for the daily challenges we all face in life.

Knowing that each day can bring a new beginning with new hope and possibilities can be inspiring.

The beautiful deep blue suede wrapped around the ring will represent the brilliant night sky. The light blue beads show the signs of daylight and the beginnings of a new day.

The beautifully cut bird is the representation of self, forging new beginnings, giving hope, knowing all I have is one day at a time, one by one, creating the canvas of my life’s portrait while controlling each brush stroke as I move through life.

The vibrant, deep yellow feathers radiate the sun's warmth, love, and, most of all, hope for a new beginning each day.

Below information is about the creation process and materials used.

Nancy A. Luis’s dreamcatchers are all handmade with high-quality materials using an array of glass beads, feathers, semiprecious stones, handmade wood features, shells, and many other materials she will weave into her work.

 To start with, Nancy’s dreamcatcher frames are all shaped and hand-welded with various metal thicknesses by her husband, Albano.

Upon completion, Nancy then wraps the entire frame with various strips of leather, suede, and/or deer hide.

From there, Nancy begins weaving, using a waxed string called sinew. Traditionally, sinew was taken from the Buffalo stomach and was used as a string for many purposes, such as the dreamcatchers.  Today, sinew is a synthetic material and comes in various forms.

Lastly, Nancy will write various stories consisting of dreams, intuition, or life experiences that are taking place on Mother Earth. 

We are all one - we must care for Mother Earth and allow her to revitalize for future generations to come.