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Gift envelope for CD

This master class will be devoted to creating a CD sleeve with your own hands. I want to warn you right away - be patient. The envelope is trimmed with fabric, and working with it is very painstaking!

“Sunny” bag for the summer season

A new season of holidays, sun and beach will open very soon. In the meantime, while surviving the last autumn drafts and rains, you can create a couple of stylish things that will delight you with warmth and light. The decoupage technique is considered to be the simplest and most accessible - with its

Memorial ribbon for Radonitsa

After Easter, all Christians prepare for the bright day of Radonitsa. On this day, colored eggs and Easter cakes are left on the graves of deceased relatives. In addition, they leave some gifts and flowers - real or artificial. But you can decorate the graves

Roman curtain

The Roman blind is a well-known type of curtain that has compact dimensions compared to a classic curtain, but at the same time looks very impressive on the window.This article provides a detailed description of the process of making Roman blinds.

Easter egg braided with beads

Easter is everyone’s favorite holiday, which people of all ages look forward to not only to eat delicious Easter cakes and cottage cheese with raisins, but also to give each other traditional memorable souvenirs. Coloring chicken eggs with origins

Decorative bottle “Memories of the Sea”

When we come from a vacation from warm regions, we almost always bring with us shells, pebbles, corals, etc. I suggest making a decorative bottle from them that will remind you of your vacation. If you choose a bottle with a cork, you can put it in

Treasures of the deep sea

Panel made from natural material “Treasures of the Deep Sea”. Required material and equipment: frame thick cardboard or fiberboard (thin plywood is possible) for the base a printed colored antique map (physical or pirated) natural material

Trees made of beads

Today I want to suggest making a blooming apple tree from beads with your own hands. The tree turns out to be very beautiful and can serve as an original gift. Once you know the basics of tree weaving, you can do anything this way.

Men's card

Today in the article we will talk about creating a postcard for a man. The card will be given to the recipient on his birthday. For what reason were these particular colors, execution style, and idea with the business card and daisy names chosen? The fact is that,

Pincushion in the form of a doll's chair

The height of the finished pincushion is about 15 cm. In order to make a pincushion in the shape of a miniature doll chair, you need to prepare the following materials and tools: - curtain fabric of 2 types, - padding polyester, - thick adhesive

Easter egg decoration

This master class suggests decorating an Easter egg with sea salt and papal. Salt crystals glued over a large area will imitate a precious stone or nugget (or ice crystals, depending on what you see), and gold leaf

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

Headband for girls made of ribbons

Very soon the time for graduation parties in kindergarten is coming, and, undoubtedly, every mother wants her princess to look beautiful and elegant. Of course, for each prom dress or suit, appropriate decoration and

Embroidery framing

Every embroiderer dreams of seeing her work in a decent frame. It is not always possible to buy a ready-made frame, since the embroidered picture usually turns out to be of non-standard size. And ordering from a framing workshop is an expensive pleasure. We have to

Crochet booties for newborns

For knitted booties you will need some leftover thread. Since baby booties are small in size and knitted in two colors, the yarn consumption is very small. The method by which the booties are knitted is simple and suitable for beginner needlewomen.

Decoupage wall clock

Materials: Pronty watch-shaped blank • Stamperia materials: Primer • Allegro acrylic paint (6 white) • Colla Velo decoupage glue • Rice paper • KEOZM two-step craquelure composition • Purpurin DP04B • KES05 aerosol varnish •

Professional darning of jeans

Sometimes your favorite jeans get torn in the most unexpected places. I especially feel sorry for expensive branded jeans, which, it would seem, will not be demolished... And you won’t even raise your hand to throw them away, and you can no longer wear them like that. Sad pictures with awkward

Graphic T-shirt

Currently, T-shirts and tank tops with various designs and prints are very popular. Among all this variety, you can choose something to suit your taste. However, not many people think that you can make an original T-shirt yourself with

Decoration of wedding glasses with plastic roses

Good afternoon, dear readers. In today's master class, I will tell you how to use plastic and accessories to decorate glasses that are suitable for any special event, including a wedding. From small pieces of plastic you need

Bookmark

What to give to a loved one for a name day or an Orthodox holiday? You can buy a good book and complement the gift with a beautiful bookmark, which you can make with love with your own hands. How to choose a bookmark color? Get it for Easter

Envelope for money

If any celebration is planned in your life, and you are invited, then a natural question arises by itself - what to give? You may rack your brain for a long time, going through a lot of gift ideas, but the best option would be an envelope with money. In that

Exclusive spice jars

Tart, hot and unusually fragrant spices and herbs are not just a culinary whim, but an integral ingredient of any oriental colorful dish. But despite their high position in the kitchen, they are usually stored in ordinary

Art object made of branches and textiles

Everyone knows the purpose of art objects - they make the interior come alive, give it uniqueness, and give the home comfort. A master class on making a “good tree” will give you an idea on how to decorate your home in accordance with the romantic style.

Handbag for a little princess

Every girl needs a handbag, no matter how old she is, 2 years old or 22! Of course, every age has its own needs, and taking them into account, the handbag should be made of appropriate materials and be of a suitable size.

How to sharpen and clean coffee grinder knives without removing them with your own hands

Cooking fish on a fire

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«Do it yourself - with your own hands» - a site of interesting homemade products made from scrap materials and items at home. Step-by-step master classes with photos and descriptions, technologies, life hacks - everything a real master or just a craftsman needs for needlework. Crafts of any complexity, a large selection of directions and ideas for creativity.

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