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Decorative pillow

The comfort in any room largely depends on how well the textiles are chosen and how fashionable accents are placed. This is especially true for the bedroom and living room: bedspreads and pillows here play almost the main role in interior design.

Piñata

When organizing a children's birthday party, try the Mexican fun Piñata. A piñata is usually a fairly large papier-mâché shape that is hollow inside. It can be either a complex figure: a bird, a fish, the sun, etc., or a simple one

Felt hat

The small women's hat was born thanks to the ancient Egyptians. It just so happened that it was they who first began to decorate their heads with something like a modern headdress. Only kings and queens could wear it, so it is not surprising that it was

Birdhouse

To create a cozy birdhouse you will need: • a 5-liter plastic bottle; • linen or jute twine - 1 skein; • scissors; • double sided tape; • cosmofen glue; • a piece of woolen cloth; • two large shiny buttons; • braid

Kitchen oven mitt made from scraps

To sew a kitchen potholder you will need: • pieces of fabric of four different colors; • thick flannelette fabric; • tape measure; • pencil; • needles; • threads; • scissors; • iron; • sewing machine.

Elephant

The elephant is a very revered animal in many countries. It symbolizes great strength, wisdom and even longevity. That is why elephants are often used as interior decorations as figurines, figurines and soft toys. And the kids are very

Month

Why sew toys with your own hands if you can buy them? Indeed, but not everyone can afford to delight their child with new fun too often; in addition, it is not known what materials the new purchase will be made of, in case it is dangerous

Easter egg decoration

To decorate an Easter egg, you can use any beads and small buttons, as well as various ribbons and braid. The main thing in this way to decorate an egg for the holiday is to create a background from newspapers. For this master class I used

Easter bunny

On the bright holiday of Easter, you can’t do without the Easter bunny. It is a traditional holiday attribute in Europe and America. On the eve of Easter, mass sales of chocolate bunnies and postcards with their images begin. Millions of kids are waiting for

Box decorated with fabric, fabric flowers and beads

Material needed to make the box: 1. Any cardboard box. 2. Pieces of fabric. 3.Ribbon or braid. 4. Beads, seed beads, pebbles, etc. 5. Thermal gun.

Decoration of wedding glasses

Glasses for the bride and groom are a special attribute of the wedding table. The newlyweds are the center of attention throughout the event, so everything that surrounds the couple should be beautiful and memorable. Decoration of wedding glasses has become

Indian amulet - dream catcher

Many are familiar with such an unusual device as a dream catcher, the origin of which is associated with an ancient Indian legend. According to the legend, dreams and energy floating in the night air fall into the catcher's web and are woven into its threads.

How to replace a runner on clothes

Previously this was quite problematic. Currently, hardware stores have a huge selection of sewing products. It's easy to select a slider. The size is usually written on the other side. Materials, configurations, “tuning” for every taste: plastic and metal,

Santa Claus mittens

New Year is a holiday for everyone, including the main giver of benefits, Grandfather Frost! But the trouble is, Santa Claus was walking in the forest and lost his mitten! How can you hold the staff, it won’t take long to freeze like this! And you should start by preparing everything

Ball for decoration

New Year is a time of dreams and magic, not only for children, but also for adults. For this holiday, many strive to decorate their home, office, and even cars. The classic shape of New Year's toys is considered to be a ball. This craft is in the form

Stroller for testing

If you are faced with the problem of choosing a gift for a holiday dedicated to the birth of a newborn baby, then do not despair, there is always a solution, and in this case it is very interesting and original! Of course, it is best to give preference to a gift in

Original invitation to a bachelorette party

A bachelorette party is an important event in the life of a future bride. Therefore, you need to prepare for it thoroughly, thinking through every detail, right down to invitations. Original invitations in the form of such a piece of women's clothing as a corset can surprise girlfriends and

Hairpin "Calla lilies"

To make this hairpin you will need satin ribbons, scissors, a clip, yellow braid, a lighter or candle, glue and a hairpin. You need to tie a knot on the edge of the braid and cut off a piece of 2.5 cm. You need to prepare 5 such pieces.

Bird feeders

Often, looking at birds flying in search of food, every child, and even an adult, thinks about how to feed the hungry birds. Some build large wooden feeders for them, others make do with small devices made of

Christmas toys with surprise

There is very little time left before celebrating everyone’s favorite holiday - the New Year. The annual bustle will begin soon, the search for gifts for loved ones, souvenirs for colleagues, friends, and relatives. New Year's fairs selling Christmas tree decorations will begin.

Matryoshka for teapot

The matryoshka doll has long been the hallmark of Russia.“Russian beauties,” as our guests from far abroad call them, delight the eye in any design: painted in wood, in clay and ceramics, and in colorful patchwork pieces made using the patchwork technique.

Magnet amulet in the form of a folk Slavic feeding doll

My friend collects refrigerator magnets. So I decided to give her a magnet-amulet in the form of a folk Slavic feeding doll. It was possible to make another type of Slavic doll, but I really liked the connection between the words “feed” and

Folk doll

Nowadays, quite a lot of attention is paid to traditional crafts; we are learning again to do what our ancestors knew how to do. And this is good, because this way we can understand how these people lived, what they believed in and what they were afraid of. One of the traditional crafts is

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