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Tatting the basics

Tatting is a special type of lace. Thin, with many small holes, it is created manually using a shuttle. Even at first glance it is easy to distinguish it from any other weave. Tatting is famous for its sophistication and variety

Patchwork style pillowcase with embroidery elements

Beautiful things always please the eye. Homemade things are especially pleasant to the soul. They are unique in that the soul of the person who created them is embedded in them. Naturally, many people want to make everything that surrounds their child more convenient and beautiful. After all, children

Flower kusudama tree

Just recently, I didn’t even know about the existence of such an art form as kusudama, but today I am already slowly mastering this creativity. Kusudama is translated from Japanese as “medicine ball”. In ancient times, kusudama was used in Japan

How to sew a Waldorf butterfly doll

Waldorf dolls are traditional textile folk dolls, they got their name thanks to parents who use them in raising their children according to Waldorf pedagogy. The dolls themselves are made only from natural materials,

Bracelet "Multi-colored braid" made of beads

The “Multi-colored braid” bracelet is woven from beads. This is a great way to get rid of stale Chinese beads - after all, the quality of the beads is not particularly important here. The bracelet is woven using a nylon thread, fishing line or thin wire - whichever is more convenient for you.

Making a painting from veneer

You can make an original piece of furniture yourself from available materials. Even a teenager can create his own painting. The work is not difficult, but the task requires patience and accuracy. When making crafts, you should not rush.

Drawing a portrait of a nighting horse

To create a pastel painting of a nightingale horse, you do not need any special artistic skills. However, such a small “work” made with your own hands will be a great gift. We will need: - Format sheet

Valentine heart

Valentine's Day in Russia has been celebrated not so long ago, but this holiday has firmly established itself in our open spaces. Lovers love this holiday and are happy to give each other romantic gifts. But no matter what gifts are presented, the main thing

Animal hats for kids

To please your baby with a new hat, you will need very little time and a little patience. And also one skein of yarn in the main color and a certain amount of thread that may have remained from your past works. For decoration

Knitted case with decoration for tablet

To make a knitted case for a tablet, you will need: crochet hooks No. 0.75, 2 and 5; white threads (cotton 50% - viscose 50%) - 2 skeins, iris threads (red, yellow, orange melange), red satin ribbon half a centimeter wide, needle,

Necklace “Tenderness” made of beads

Have you ever made jewelry from beads and beads? It doesn’t matter, everyone started with the easiest thing, so we advise you to start by weaving a simple bead necklace, which consists of beads and a small pendant made using the cross-weaving technique (also known as

Crochet beret

If you want to give your sister, mother or friend an original gift, you can knit a beret for them. To do this you will need very little: thread, a hook, and desire. It’s better to take woolen threads, and choose the color that suits you best

Amulet doll “Plantain”

When preparing men for a trip, girls (women) often put a hand-made miniature amulet doll “Plantain Girl” made from pieces of fabric with their loved ones along with their belongings. In the hands of the doll there was a bundle in which several grains of millet were hidden.

“Simple” bracelet made of beads and ribbon

There are many techniques for weaving with beads, but all needlewomen started with simple jewelry. For example, the “Simple” bracelet using beads and a satin ribbon works well for beginners as an easy tutorial.

Tabletop decorative fountain

Everyone wants to make the interior of their home original. A tabletop decorative fountain is one of the best solutions available to everyone. When purchasing a finished product, you may encounter the problem of choosing color, shape and design.

Salt dough wall panel for Valentine's Day

Immediately after the New Year's souvenirs, it was the turn of the “Valentines”, this time they were made in the form of wall panels and pendants. We make them from salt dough according to the traditional recipe, adding only a little starch in order to make it easier to work with.

Jewelry made from threads - macrame technique

Any modern fashionista knows that you can emphasize your style through various jewelry and accessories. But in order for the image to be truly elegant and unique, the jewelry must not only be beautiful, but also original. But as

Everlasting Flower

Our nature is very multifaceted. She is amazingly beautiful. Mother Nature's most important decoration is flowers! We often give them to our loved ones or simply pick them from the flowerbed, without thinking that soon all this beauty will wither.

Bracelet "In Contact" made of beads

Today, many people spend hours (or even days) on social networks. The social network VKontakte is very popular in Russia.Are you familiar with this name, do any of your relatives sit there? Then weave such an interesting bracelet and give it to your friends.

CD ball

I always wondered, is it possible to make a disco ball with your own hands? I tried it and it turned out that it is possible. In order to make a disco ball with your own hands, we will need a balloon, newspaper, water, paste, CDs and glue. Making the base

Tutu skirt for girls

All little girls dream of being princesses. And even if you don’t know how to sew at all, you can easily make this childhood dream come true by making a fluffy and beautiful skirt for your baby. It will take very little time, and the joy will be on your face

Photo frame made of Chinese chopsticks

New Year is coming. The mood is festive and joyful. I want to celebrate the New Year with my close and family friends and give them unusual gifts, and even handmade ones. I want to tell you how I brought to life a gift for my beloved

Bead cubes

You can make a lot of trinkets from colorful beads! For example, beaded cubes can be made in any color and decorated with any patterns. I made a simple two-color cube so that the photographs could better show how to weave them. If you

Vase "Oriental fairy tale"

The stores are now full of all kinds of crafts that you can use to decorate your apartment. But it’s always nice to have beautiful, stylish things in your home, made with your own hands, and even better, made together with your children (or grandchildren). Independent choice

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