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Crochet sunflower

A positive sunflower in a pot will decorate any room and make every day radiant! This is an excellent holiday souvenir or just a sign of attention to loved ones, which they will certainly appreciate. Agree, such a gift is not only

Foam cactus - pincushion

We present to your attention a cactus that will become a faithful assistant to the needlewoman, as well as an excellent decoration for the interior or work area of ​​the craftswoman. And most importantly, this indoor plant will not only always be evergreen and beautiful, but even

Clamp "Bead"

By using ribbon and large beads you can get a luxurious decoration, perfect for festive hairstyles. To make a “Bead” clip you will need: - a clip. - blue tape, no more than 25 mm wide. - scissors. - middle for

Painting a wooden egg “Golden patterns”

When preparing for Easter, we pay special attention to the coloring of eggs. But this symbol of the holiday can be immortalized by replacing the chicken egg with a wooden one.I propose to paint a solid wood blank in the shape of an egg as an Easter souvenir. As a basis

Flower panel "Gladiolus with foxglove"

In order to decorate the room and have a good time, you can make a flower panel using the origami technique from paper. Origami gladiolus bushes turn out very beautiful and go well with foxglove bushes. To make them we

Vest – crocheted mesh

Vests are now the trend of the season. And you can be sure that they will not quickly give up their positions. This is a very convenient and versatile thing. Those who are not yet very experienced in the practice of knitting can, without a doubt, begin making such an item

Bow for headband

Today we will look at a rather useful and necessary master class that will teach us how to make beautiful bows for headbands and hairpins from completely unnecessary pieces of fabric. Having sewed some suit, dress or sundress, you will definitely have

Chocolate girl for birthday

Giving gifts to friends, relatives, and colleagues is always a pleasure, and therefore a piece of your soul and your love should be put into each gift to make it especially pleasant. For example, you were invited to a birthday party and you are at a crossroads

Key holder with embroidery

Original key holder with embroidery! An easy way to make a case for storing keys with your own hands, which will also serve as a decorative keychain. First you should start creating a basket of irises. It is much easier to embroider on wide fabric than on

Topiary with roses

Everyone wants happiness and you can attract it into your home with a talisman you make yourself. Topiary, a beautiful and exquisite craft, will decorate not only the interior, but will also be an excellent gift for friends. DIY topiary Materials for work: •

Master class on making eco-friendly wall decorations

What materials will be needed for this? - Three small tree branches (30-35 cm in length). - Threads in two colors: white and beige. - A glass with a small amount of coffee (the richer and darker the color, the better). - Beads of various colors and sizes,

Panel of beads on fabric "Ouroboros"

What is ouroboros? Ouroboros is one of the oldest symbols, meaning the infinity of existence: the alternation of creation and destruction, constant rebirth and death, the forward movement of the cosmos. The exact time and place of origin of this symbol

Bird of happiness - decoration for indoor plants

A blue bird with original embroidery is a wonderful addition to any living corner. It will become not just decor, but also a real talisman of happiness for your family.

DIY hammock - it's easy

Hammock, one of the most ancient... no! It won't work that way. If you are reading this note, then you have already heard or “read” about the history, advantages and other points. Therefore, let's get down to the main thing, namely, how to make a hammock your own

Handmade headband

Any beautiful hair decoration complements any outfit very well.It is especially difficult to choose some ready-made jewelry to match your outfit, but making it yourself, using accessories and materials similar to your outfit, is good for us

Set of hairpins using kanzashi technique

Frequent and very popular jewelry among modern fashionistas are handmade jewelry. After all, these jewelry are unique, exclusive and very beautiful. They are always executed in individual orders and 100% repetition is simply impossible,

We draw a sea sunset and decorate an old door

If you have dreamed of trying yourself as an artist, then this master class will help make your dream come true! In addition, it will save the family budget: the old door will not have to be replaced with a new one. Sea sunset, cirrus clouds, splashing waves and very

Beaded necklace “Air”

This necklace looks very unusual. It is often difficult to even understand at first glance how the beads hold together. At the same time, it is very simple to implement. You may not be able to knit or know the tricks of beading, but this jewelry can be made in

Stained glass painting of a jar

“Beauty will save the world,” said the great classic. And we create beauty for ourselves! The main thing is inspiration and a little imagination. And even a nondescript jar will shine with bright colors and will lift your spirits every time you look at it. Today we give

Passport covers soft

To sew covers we will need to take: • Thick cotton fabric, red with white small polka dots and pink with bagels; • Binding cardboard, 4 blanks 9.2*13 cm; • White cardboard; • Sintepon; • Installer of eyelets and eyelets of gold and copper

Folder for children's documents

From birth, every child collects certain documents that need to be kept safe, so every mother can make a very interesting and necessary folder for her baby’s documents on her own. And this one will help with this

Remaking a box using different decorative techniques

Many women keep old things for years that they don’t even dare throw away, and they are no longer suitable for everyday use. For example, painted wooden boxes. But any old thing can easily be given a second life! If your

Making cold porcelain for modeling

Necessary materials: - white PVA glue, - disposable tableware (a couple of spoons and a deep bowl), - potato or corn starch, - oilcloth or waste paper, - hand cream, - acrylic paints or gouache.

Elastic band “Bouquet”

With every spring day, nature wakes up and the first flowers appear. That's why even schoolgirls weave jewelry in the shape of beautiful flowers into their braids. Such decorations include the “Bouquet” elastic band. To create an elastic band “Bouquet” you will need: -

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