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Decoupage cutting board

The decoupage technique has recently become increasingly popular. It is a varnished applique made from napkins, postcards or various paper pictures. You can decorate absolutely any surface with decoupage - from furniture to

Making beautiful paper for cards

When you're invited to a birthday party, what's the first thing you think of besides the gift? Of course, about a beautiful postcard. Special attention is often paid to the choice of postcard. I want her to be not just beautiful, but also cheerful, suitable for

Amazing photo panel

We all love interior photography. You can place them on walls, on shelves, bedside tables, and so on. We are already accustomed to the fact that photographs can be framed - it’s beautiful and standard. However, if you want something unusual in the interior, then I

Dot painting of a clock made from a vinyl record.

Spot painting is a simple technique for decorating interior items that does not require drawing skills.We will turn an ordinary record into an original and colorful watch. For work we will need: 1. Vinyl record. 2. Contours by

T-shirt update

In this MK I want to show how to update, make more wearable and attractive, a thing that no longer meets our requirements. It often happens that the inscriptions on T-shirts that we like and force us to make purchases, after several

Japanese hair decoration - kanzashi

Recently, kanzashi jewelry has become fashionable not only in the countries of the rising sun, but also in many European countries, women have become interested in the art of creating jewelry from satin ribbons. There are many techniques for folding tape to

Polymer clay earrings

Do you remember how you once learned to sculpt from plasticine as a child? There are so many interesting ideas, but all of them, as a rule, ended in dirty hands and unfulfilled expectations. Today there is an excellent alternative to all of these

Blue wisteria

Making something with your own hands is a wonderful gift for your loved ones. Beaded trees at home will never wither, do not require special care, they look great in the interior. To create such a miracle, we will use Czech beads. We will need:

Heart with coffee

And so, let's start making a heart from coffee beans. For this we will need: coffee beans, silicone or other glue, brown corrugated paper, thick wire, toilet paper, thread, brown tape (30 centimeters), plaster, glue

Knitted summer necklace with beaded trim

Every woman wants to look unique and original, especially in the summer. After all, it is in the summer that we can boast not only of outfits, but also of jewelry. In winter, it is simply not visible from under outerwear. I would like to introduce you to a related

Lily as decoration

Lily is used very often as decoration. Women love to decorate their clothes and hair with flowers. Moreover, not only alive, but also made from various materials. To make a lily flower you will need a satin ribbon of a beautiful color,

Smartphone case

If you want to distinguish yourself in front of your friends and colleagues, or just in front of your relatives, then a crocheted cover is what you need. Such cases, cases and bags for smartphones are an ideal option for modern fashionistas who want

Feet are always warm

Warmth and comfort in the house is very important. It’s very nice to come home after a hard day, change clothes and put on warm, soft slippers. You can buy good house shoes in a store, but it is much more pleasant to wear cozy ones that radiate the warmth of your own

Lace fichu

Fichu is the name given to a scarf made of lace or cambric, which was used by French fashionistas to cover deep necklines on dresses in the 17th century. Today this piece of clothing has become quite popular again. Only now it’s more often

Beaded hair band

Hair decorations (barrettes, elastic bands, headbands, etc.) are a very important part for creating beautiful and original hairstyles. They are not cheap in stores, but since every fashionista should have several of them (of different shapes, colors), you can

Product made using kanzashi technique: Bee

The “kanzashi” technique is rich in shapes and ideas, but even from a simple round petal you can make a real bee. To do this we will need a 4 by 4 cm square of yellow satin ribbon, a small piece of light fabric for the wings, 7 cm of the

Beautiful bookmark

Anyone who likes to read books knows that a convenient bookmark is very important. It should not be too big, but not too small either. Many people like a bookmark to be not just practical, but also interesting. This master class will teach everyone who

How to get a special decoration?

Namely, decoration made of polymer clay, or, as it is also called, plastic (thermoplastic). This material is quite easy to use: it resembles plasticine. Sometimes it is called “adult plasticine.” And rightly so, because this material is completely

Spring birch tree made of beads

The symbol of spring and beauty is the birch tree. She is very elegant, beautiful and useful. Why not have such beauty at home? Most often, needlewomen begin their work with this tree. Today I will show you a simple master class on it

Painting using the "pysanka" technique

Hand-made bright and beautiful traditional Ukrainian pysanky are a wonderful gift for Easter. In addition, you can use them to decorate your house on the eve of the holiday: to do this, you can put ready-made Easter eggs in baskets or hang them

Fridge magnet

It has long been known that there is no better gift than a gift made with your own hands. By creating a souvenir ourselves, we put our heart, soul, and warmth into it. And if the gift is made from the heart, then this positive energy will definitely be transferred

New time for an old clock

My relatives renovated the kitchen. A wall clock is not enough to complete the interior. The old clock is working, but outwardly it doesn’t fit into the updated kitchen at all. It would be a pity to dispose of the watch; the dedicatory inscription on it is a gift. I

Dream like a fairy tale

Sleep is an important part of our life. The time we spend relaxing should be calm and pleasant so that we have enough time to fully restore our strength. For a sound and comfortable sleep, there is such a convenient thing as a blindfold. She

Sisal happiness

Topiaries are unique trees of happiness, made from a variety of materials. They bring good luck to their owners and give a charge of positive emotions. One look at this unusual miniature tree lifts your spirits. Except

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