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A funny set with butterflies for fashionistas

Recently I had an idea to do something interesting and unusual for my niece. The fact is that she practices oriental dancing and all kinds of jewelry with pendants really emphasize the grace and beauty of the dance and the dancer herself. And so

Gold-plated leather flower

I recently made a small hole in my favorite burgundy bag. Well, don’t throw it away just because I’m such a bungler. It was decided to find a piece of leather to match the color, make a flower out of it, decorate it a little with gold and close the hole. TO

Making epaulettes (epaulettes)

You can always look beautiful and original without having to spend money on expensive things and unusual jewelry. You can make unusual and original decorations for clothes with your own hands and they will look no worse than store-bought ones. Today epaulettes

Braided bracelet “Double Shambhala”

Quite well-known and fashionable bracelets of this summer, as well as the previous one, are bracelets woven using the macrame technique called “shambhala”.They are very bright, harmonious, unique, and complement absolutely any outfit very well. Besides these

Copper wire ring

Today you will learn how to create jewelry using a rather unusual technique. This technique is called wire wrap art (among masters there is a simple name for it - wirework) and involves the creation of all sorts of gizmos by twisting

Felting wool beads

Today I want to share with you the secret of felting wool beads. Felting wool is becoming an increasingly popular type of needlework. Scarves, shawls, felt boots, dresses, covers for documents, flowers, figurines, toys and much more are made from wool.

Hairpin with a flower

A well-chosen hairpin can not only decorate your hairstyle, but also add some charm to your style. Every girl can find an ordinary and completely unattractive hairpin. With just a little effort, you can use this hairpin to make

Stylish beads on a chain

For the second season in a row, light and airy women's jewelry remains in fashion. Today we will try to create with our own hands a decoration that will fully comply with our wishes in terms of length, color, fittings, while leaving

Lightweight and original wrist bracelet

A wrist bracelet is a very popular piece of jewelry. It was and is worn by representatives of all cultures of the world. Bracelets have been used since ancient times. This decoration was not worn only in the Middle Ages in Europe, because at that time people walked around naked

Unique jewelry: beads, earrings

I think no one will deny the fact that all women love jewelry. For example, I prefer to have my own unique decoration for each outfit. Moreover, not just beads or earrings separately, but a whole set. I offer you a master class on

Nylon flower

How often do we find that our favorite tights tear? This happens especially often with children's tights. Agree, this is very offensive, especially if the child once put them on. As you understand, it’s not possible to sew up tights, but it’s a shame to throw them away. Therefore today we

Original and stylish beads

Hello, dear needlewomen! Today I bring to your attention a master class on making such original and stylish beads. I have them made in amber-turquoise tones. You can choose the beads and colors that suit you

Fabric rose

You can create very original flowers and even floral arrangements from fabric. Such textile flowers serve as decor for any surface: clothes, cards, boxes, curtains, hair bands, etc. In this master class you will learn how to create

Elastic band - a flower made of leather and fur

Every girl loves to decorate her head with bows, hoops or flowers. If you have a piece of thin leather at home (from an old bag, jacket or any other leather product), then do not throw it away, but make yourself a decoration with your own hands,

Earrings “Wild Berries”

I offer you a master class on making earrings that resemble a bunch of berries. They are made very quickly and simply.Even if you have never made jewelry before, rest assured that you will succeed in making these earrings, because... all the shortcomings

Baby slings

A stylish accessory for mom, a toy for kids. Anything that doesn’t fall into a baby’s little hand. And you need to pull mommy’s earrings, and the chain with the pendant, or you can try to take off your glasses. When you hold a child in your arms, he is interested in everything and needs everything.

Bracelet "Grillage"

It seems that the time has passed when beaded baubles were in fashion. But such products always have a special character and fascinate with the complexity of their weaving. In this master class we will weave a simple but original bracelet from large beads and

Bracelet made of ribbon and beads

Very beautiful and original jewelry can be created from the most ordinary things. So, for example, you can create such a cute bracelet from ribbon and beads. For this we need fishing line, beads, ribbon (satin or organza), needle, scissors,

Knitted necklace “Rosary”

Having learned to crochet, you can create not only openwork blouses, hats and sundresses, but also unique jewelry. For example, you can create a charming Rosary necklace. To make it you will need: - scissors. - a ball of white yarn

Jewelry box

If you have a small amount of jewelry and have nowhere to put it, then you can make a place to store it yourself. A very simple box can be made from scrap materials. Select cardboard (2 mm or more), fabric for the inner

Flower heart

Sometimes you really want to beautifully frame a photo or painting around the edges, but it’s not always possible to buy a ready-made frame. Often such a thing costs much more than its appearance and does not always correspond to your desires. I propose to solve

Bracelet "Shambhala"

The bracelet, like its name, carries something mysterious. It is believed that such bracelets are capable of working miracles, but only on the condition that they are woven by a person with pure thoughts and good intentions. Now you have a unique chance

Denim earrings

Jeans is a material that will never go out of style! It looks elegant and luxurious. From this fabric you can make a huge number of accessories, things and other things. In this article we will share a story about how to make this universal

Floral headband

It's already summer. Everything is blooming around, but the ones who have blossomed most are the girls, who now and then preen themselves and do different hairstyles. Today, headbands with flowers have become fashionable. After all, having put on such a headband, a girl becomes like this

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