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How to make a paper crow

Children's acquaintance with birds begins in preschool age. The crow is found in fairy tales and stories. The kid sees these birds on the street. And if the child is already familiar with origami skills, then he can easily make a crow out of paper.

Decorating a gift with origami flowers

Surprise your friends and decorate the gift with flowers that you made yourself. The packaging will not require a lot of money, and your loved one will be pleased to receive something extraordinary. So, what do we need: • the gift itself (box); •

Felt bracelet with bead pattern

Felt is an excellent material for needlework. It is soft, dense, does not fray, does not tear and looks beautiful. Felt makes interesting and original decorations. For example, a bracelet in a nautical style, which is perfect as an accessory to

Eggshell frame

There is probably no refrigerator in which chicken eggs do not lie on a special shelf.Over time, they will turn into an omelet, scrambled eggs, eggnog, or become an ingredient in some salad. What about the shell? It will go in the trash can. But we won't

Airy beaded bracelet

It turns out that you can crochet not only clothes, but also jewelry. No special skills are required for this. You just need to know how to crochet a regular chain. This bracelet can be made in completely different ways, you can make it thin or

Simple vintage card

Vintage in scrapbooking is, first of all, weightless transparent fabrics, shiny ribbons, iridescent beads and delicate openwork lace. With the help of these elements you can create your own little masterpiece that will more than just impress those who

Beach tunic

Almost any modern fashionista should have at least one beach tunic in her arsenal. But what to do if the tunics offered in stores don’t suit you in color or the material doesn’t suit you? Don't despair, in this master class we will show you how

How to sew a felt bag

The bag is easy to make and has a simple cut, so sewing it will not be difficult. Sewing by hand will take no more than 2 hours, but with a sewing machine you can do it in 10-20 minutes. Thick felt is suitable as a material, which allows

Panel "Cancer made of threads and nails"

My girlfriend's birthday is July 11, and according to her horoscope, she is a Cancer. So I decided to give her a symbolic gift made with my own hands.I wanted to make an original panel from threads and nails with the image of an arthropod. This

Gift using decoupage technique

Making an original thing using the decoupage technique with your own hands is not so difficult. Everyone has unnecessary jars, but if you put in a little effort, this simple thing will become an exclusive gift. For creativity you will need a few materials that

Potholder in the form of a leaf

To make potholders, textile pieces of different shades of green are useful. The composition of the fabrics can be either natural or synthetic. The main thing is that they are combined with each other in density, properties and appearance. Also

Headband “Graceful bow”

Braided hair with a beautiful bow always looks elegant, but it can come undone during a children's party. The headband perfectly holds children's hair, maintaining their hairstyle. Therefore, the best option for young beauties would be a headband with

Wine bottle stand made from newspaper tubes

This wine bottle holder will be a great addition to your holiday table. It is very light and easy to make. And it will harmonize well with your interior. For work we will need: - newspaper. - skewer. - scissors. - paper...

Decoupage of an old wallet

We all have our favorite things that we, as they say, are passionate about. But almost all things have their own expiration date, and the time comes when the product wears out and loses its presentation. It’s a shame to throw it away, but we don’t wear it anymore. Not

Making a decorative cannon

Everyone would like to have something special at their dacha, at home. Something that passers-by, neighbors, and friends would admire. In this article I will describe the process of making a decorative cannon. If I did it, you can do it too. It is enough to have at least some skills

Sewing home slippers and boots

We will need: - Fleece: black and red; - Sintepon; - Patterns for size 37; - Scissors; - Leather.

"Happy Birthday" card in tiffany color

Everyone knows very well that the fashionable and trendy color of 2015 is tiffany color, or it is also called mint or menthol. This color is very delicate and a little mysterious, so every person tries to buy something.

Folding card “Happy Wedding Day” tiffany color

Warm and beloved summer time is the time for wedding celebrations. Every year, starting from the beginning of summer, a lot of marriages take place. Everyone prefers to celebrate even weddings differently. Some couples like a quiet home environment with a circle

Hair clip “Wildflowers”

This decoration is made of satin ribbons. The bouquet consists of two cornflowers with a bud and two daisies. To work on the product, we take the following materials: - satin ribbon 2.5 cm wide, blue and green. - narrow white ribbon 1 cm wide. - glue

Decor of wedding glasses

Every girl dreams that her wedding will be flawless, and that everything will be thought out and organized down to the smallest detail.A wedding is the most long-awaited and for many the only holiday in life. So that he will be remembered, as they say, for life

Postcard "Happy Valentine's Day"

Birthday is the favorite holiday of every birthday person, regardless of age. Both children and adults love to meet their closest people once a year and celebrate their birthday with them. Birthday is always a lot of flowers

Making a wooden cart wheel

Nowadays, there are many options for how to decorate your summer cottage. One such option is a wooden cart wheel. This element can add zest and make the landscape design of the area special. Also this

Ripped jeans

Ripped jeans have been trending for years now. Probably many people have old jeans on the back shelves of their closets. If you work hard on them, you can make a fashionable item with your own hands. For work you will need: - jeans; - nail scissors;

Butterfly wall decoration

Each of us loves to give gifts to family and friends, our friends and acquaintances. However, in most cases, such gifts are not very original. Key rings, towels, stationery, notepads and various items

How to repair a roofing felt roof with your own hands

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How to make an alcohol burner from a tin can

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