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Openwork gloves made of white goat down

I will share the local secret of handicrafts from our rural capital, Uryupinsk. Down gloves made from goat down, how to knit them? For a pair of gloves you will need about 40-50 grams of fine white goat down yarn. Spinning is performed on cotton thread

Children's winter slippers made of fur

In order for the child to be warm when running around at home and on the street, we put him in light, warm, fur slippers. You can make them yourself. For this we will need: natural or artificial fur, coat fabric, felt, thread (40th

Stylization of a painting by Vincent van Gogh

Since childhood, we have been told that the best gifts are those made with our own hands. But for adults they have not lost their relevance. Especially when it comes to a themed gift. This master class will help you impress an impressionist lover

Decoupage eggs for Easter

Since time flies quickly and, as always, there is plenty to do, we are now sitting down to decorate the Easter table.Each egg made in this way warms the soul and pleases the eye. So let's get started. To decorate the egg we need the egg itself, in our

Cup stand

From multi-colored balls of woolen threads you can make bright coasters for cups in the form of small woolen rugs, which will certainly come in handy around the house. To make the stand you will need: - knitting threads in white, red and yellow

Drawing a portrait with acrylic paints

It is better to learn to draw a portrait from a photo in black and white. Print the photo in black and white, it is advisable to print the photo the size you plan to make the drawing, but this is not necessary. After you have printed

Beaded egg

Spring has come - the time for miracles. The spring gurgles - “Christ is Risen!” There are no brighter words in the world - “Truly Christ is Risen! Very soon a wonderful bright holiday will come - Easter. All women will bake Easter cakes and paint eggs. And all the needlewomen,

Easter chicken with eggs

A major Orthodox holiday is approaching - Easter. And I suggest crocheting a very beautiful craft that will complement and decorate your interior. It will be a chicken with colored eggs. It is woven quite simply and does not require special skills.

DIY ribbon bows

To decorate your hairstyle with long hair, you can make bows from ribbons with your own hands. To make beautiful bows you will need satin ribbons, a needle and thread, hair bands and bright large beads.Tapes 2.5 cm wide are required

Openwork lily

A huge number of decorations can be made from fabric. This article will discuss the production of the “openwork lily” flower. It can be used to create various accessories: brooches, headbands, hair clips, decorations for bags, clothes,

New life for an old vase

Materials needed to transform an old vase: 1. Old vase, preferably transparent - 1 pc. 2. Green spray paint – 1 pc. 3. Medium width paper tape – 1 pc. 4. Various ribbons, rhinestones, sequins, beads. 5.

Vase made using papier-mâché technique

We will need: Form for the future vase; Newspapers; White paper; PVA glue; Disposable gloves; Polyethylene film; Gouache; Glossy varnish for coating; Brushes for gouache and varnish.

Brooch made of satin and satin ribbons

The decoration for any dress or outfit is undoubtedly an additional accessory. This can be either a beautiful necklace or beads, as well as some beautiful brooch. A handmade brooch will look very exclusive.

Decorate a candle with beads

Fire has always been something fascinating and alluring for humans. Therefore, it is not surprising that many of us are not indifferent to candles: large, small; wax, paraffin or gel. In stores you can find many candles decorated with the most

Mouse pad

Many people who spend a lot of time at the computer have to change their mouse pad more often than usual.Most people go to the store and just buy new clothes, sometimes for a lot of money. I propose another solution to this problem. Can

Cute chest

Decoupage is an art accessible to everyone. To make an interesting thing using this technique, you do not need special knowledge, which can please everyone. A cute chest, decorated with your own hands, can become storage

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.

Notepad decorated with embroidery

A creative person always tries to add a little originality to any gift. How can you turn an ordinary notebook for culinary notes into a gift? All you need is some cross stitch skills and some inspiration! Described below

Complex two-story flower

Kanzashi gives great opportunity to create different colors. There are no two identical colors, because they are created by hand, and any handmade work is unique in its essence. It’s easy to make a simple flower, but it’s also easy to create a complex two-story flower.

Reverse decoupage on a plate

Reverse decoupage is a paper applique laid on a hard surface and coated with varnish or paint. Thanks to this technology, you can create real masterpieces with your own hands. So, for example, if you have simple materials, you

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

Magic lantern

Nowadays, owning almost any thing is just a matter of money. You can buy an original work or a collectible copy in any city, or it’s even easier to order it online. Therefore, those things that are warmed by the warmth of the hands of a loved one will become especially valuable.

Pincushion

A pincushion is a useful thing in the house. In every family, there is often a need to mend something, sew on a torn button, or carefully patch up some loose seam. There’s no need to talk about needlewomen; we don’t have any needle beds at all.

Topiary made from magazine tubes

To create a topiary you will need: -magazine tubes - 39 pieces; - polypropylene tube - 30 cm; -sewing threads; - sheet of cardboard; -scissors; -PVA glue; -paper napkins in green, red, pink and yellow colors; - COSMOFEN glue.

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