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Ikebana for New Year's decoration

Ikebana made from fir branches is a wonderful decoration for the New Year's table. It creates a festive atmosphere, while taking up very little space. This will certainly be appreciated by those who every year think about how to fit a Christmas tree in a small apartment. For the base

Christmas wreath

A Christmas wreath is a mandatory attribute of the New Year holidays, a wonderful decoration that will not leave anyone indifferent. But I’m so tired of ordinary wreaths made of spruce branches or tinsel. So I found a way out! I suggest making a Christmas one

Christmas tree toy “Snowman”

The tradition of decorating the Christmas tree with toys has existed for a long time. Recently, homemade toys have become especially popular. They can be made from cardboard, felt, cotton wool or even waste material. And I suggest making a toy for the Christmas tree

New Year's candlestick made of pine cones

New Year is a magical holiday. Therefore, I want a good mood, a new fabulous environment.Let's create a cozy festive atmosphere at the New Year's table. This can be done using a candlestick you made yourself. Us

Champagne for the New Year

Today I want to show and tell you how to make an original and practical decoration for a bottle of champagne for the New Year. I will need the following materials...

New Year's packaging in the form of Santa Claus

New Year's holidays attract many people, but especially children. After all, on this magical night miracles happen - Santa Claus comes and brings gifts. At the same time, beautifully packaged gifts will delight adults too. We offer to produce packaging in the form

Furry guest

The New Year is invariably associated with tangerines, snowflakes, garlands, tinsel and gifts. Everyone complements this list in accordance with their expectations and memories from childhood, but it will certainly continue with the mention of fluffy and

How to decorate a bottle of champagne for the New Year

Today I want to tell you and show in detail how to decorate bottles of champagne for the New Year's celebration. I need the following materials: a sheet of white A4 felt, centimeter red and blue satin ribbons of 5 meters, five centimeter

Santa Claus made of paper and cotton pads

Preparations for the New Year bring joy to many. But most of all, children are looking forward to this magical holiday. They are ready to learn not only a poem for Santa Claus, but also make various crafts. We suggest making Santa Claus with your children

Christmas tree made of beads

Needlewomen are inspired to weave beads every time of the year. For example, to create a festive atmosphere now, you can make a Christmas tree from beads. If you choose the right materials, the tree turns out to be very realistic. Combination of two

Little Christmas tree

During the New Year's celebrations, I want to complement my congratulations with small souvenirs that cannot be bought in any store. Small gifts are also valuable because they do not require serious investments, other than the perseverance and warmth of the master’s soul.

Felt Christmas mitten

Very soon everyone’s favorite holiday, which gives magic and faith in a fairy tale, is the New Year. For many years in a row it has been customary to put up a beautiful Christmas tree and decorate the house. But store-bought toys are of the same type - it’s much more pleasant to make something with your own hands, because

New Year card with a Christmas tree inside

We all remember very well the magical children's books with three-dimensional images. Why not use this technique when making a New Year's card? With a small amount of time, simple equipment and with the help

New Year's house made of cardboard

You should definitely spend the New Year holidays with your children. And for fun to also bring benefits, it’s worth doing New Year’s crafts. A house made of thin cardboard looks very original and interesting. It can be decorated with a wide variety of

Denim boots with fleece

Who would have thought that an old denim skirt could find new life in the form of fashionable and very cozy fleece slippers? But remaking old things is always creative. The idea that arises captivates and, it seems, leads itself, remains

Cute gnomes for Christmas tree decoration or decoration

The Christmas holidays invariably bring with them a warm atmosphere and good mood. Maybe that's why you want to fill your home with cute things and decor. Hand made creations are perfect for this – sincere, positive and

Miniature Christmas tree made of cotton wool

A Christmas tree covered with snow looks very beautiful. It is not only a symbol of the upcoming holiday, but also personifies winter nature. Many people try to replicate the image of a snow-covered spruce in crafts, using cones, paints or white paper. But what

New Year's toys for decorating a street spruce or pine tree

Very soon, a blanket of snow will cover the ground and the smell of New Year's holidays will be in the air. If you have a coniferous tree (pine, spruce, thuja) growing in your yard or dacha, then it’s time to think about their holiday decorations.

A simple 3D Christmas tree made from office paper

When preparing for the New Year, you don’t have to limit yourself to decorating the main big Christmas tree. Small Christmas trees, including those made of paper, will also look beautiful. In particular, in our master class we show the step-by-step process of creating a 3D Christmas tree from

Cape for the Christmas tree cross

When we were children, we used cotton wool to hide the unsightly cross of the Christmas tree.Then they wrapped it with a piece of fabric and finally I had the opportunity to sew a real skirt for the Christmas tree. Or rather, a cape for the base of the tree. I sewed a skirt from caps (for

Dog using patchwork technique

The most fabulous holiday is approaching - New Year. And what does it take to meet it as brightly as possible? Of course, bright little things, accessories and souvenirs. Made with your own hands, they give a feeling of warmth and charge you with positivity. We suggest sewing from

How to sew a sofa cushion with the symbol of the year

New Year is very soon, before you can blink an eye, and here it is! It's time to start preparing New Year's gifts for family and friends. For such common holidays, I try not to buy gifts, but always do something with my own hands. Thanks to

Tunnel cube “Winter landscape”

Winter is the favorite time of year for all children. They happily go sledding, make snowmen and have skiing or skating races. But needlewomen find inspiration in winter. I just want to convey the delightful snow-white landscapes

Felt snowmen - Christmas tree pendants

Making these cheerful and positive snowmen is not difficult at all. They can be used as pendants on a holiday tree or placed on a shelf along with other New Year's decorations. To make a pair of snowmen you will need...

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