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Vase made from tape reels

Real needlewomen never throw anything away. All kinds of packaging boxes, jars, ropes, ribbons, empty pen ampoules, wallpaper scraps and even candy wrappers... everything is neatly folded in a specially designated place.

Denim skirt with embroidery

Denim fabric is universal and you can use it to make with your own hands both a fashionable item of clothing and a durable case for a tablet or phone (smartphone). You can buy fabric, or you can take it from old denim clothes (for example, pants), saving

Wedding envelopes for cash gift

The long-awaited wedding season of spring-summer 2017 has arrived and fun, joy and congratulations to the newlyweds on this special day await us. The color scheme for weddings in 2017 is varied, as they say, for every taste, so

Handmade envelopes for the birth of babies

For every family, the most responsible and important event is the addition of their family, namely the birth of a child.The birth of a baby is always a great joy in any family. Not only the parents themselves are happy, but also grandparents, aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters.

Decor of mittens “Cat paws”

It would seem that summer has just begun, but before we know it, the snow-white, cold winter will come again. As the popular proverb says, “Prepare the sleigh in summer and the cart in winter,” this means that you need to prepare for everything in advance. Because it is necessary

We sew a summer sundress for a girl

Many handicraft mothers know firsthand that sewing children's clothes is very easy and quick. And all because it is small in size and has simple cutting and sewing technology. And you can also change it from an adult, already tired or

Brooch “Dog” made of wool

Who doesn't love dogs? These curious, cute creatures leave few people indifferent. They captivate with their simplicity and devotion. A puppy in the house is always a joy. Every owner strives to immortalize the image of their pet in a photo or video. However

Box “Balloons”

Let's take a board and use a wine cork to seal the hole, level the surface with acrylic putty, wait until it dries and finally remove the unevenness with medium sandpaper. Then we will cover the surface of our board with white acrylic paint and

An easy way to make a patch

The patch is a product of various shapes, has a fabric base on which a design is applied. Bright and colorful stripes on clothes attract attention and are therefore in high demand. It is often impossible to find the badge in the store

Master class on knitting decorations for a summer hat

Today we will knit a decoration for a bright summer hat. This will be a butterfly decorated with beads; we will tie three spiral elements to it. For knitting we need...

We sew a summer cap for a baby

Hot summer days are just around the corner and that means it's time to take care of a hat for your baby. A light cotton cap will help protect him from the scorching rays of the sun while walking. Sewing such a headdress is one thing

Paper dolphin

Dolphins are aquatic mammals that live in almost any ocean. It is believed that these are quite intelligent creatures seeking to communicate with humans. This master class offers step-by-step creation of a paper dolphin,

Men's money envelopes

Handmade gift envelopes and certificates are now becoming more and more popular. What is so good about handmade envelopes? The answer is quite logical and simple, they are unique and it is almost impossible to repeat 100%, even

How to make a bow for Last Call with your own hands

The last bell is a good tradition of farewell to school graduates. The end of a carefree childhood, an independent, adult life lies ahead. Of course, on this day everyone wants to look beautiful, especially girls. Therefore I propose to do

Paper pencil stand

You can organize your workplace using various devices. For those who love handicrafts, it will be interesting to create them with your own hands. For example, step-by-step production of a pencil holder is shown in this master class.

Interior pendant made of threads

In recent years, Western features to celebrate this Bright Holiday have increasingly begun to merge into our traditional Easter customs. First of all, this concerns the use of themed decor in interior design. Easter garlands,

How to make a bee using the quilling technique

Transforming thin strips into various figures and compositions is known as quilling. It is not difficult to master this technique, but it is better to start not with creating paintings, but with its individual elements. In this master class we will show you how to make a bee.

Elegant summer crochet Panama hat

This Panama hat looks good on both a girl and an adult woman. It protects the head from the sun, and the brim provides shade for the eyes. The classic version of this Panama hat allows you to wear it at any age. To knit, you need to calculate the diameter of the crown.

Chocolate girl in scrapbooking style

Chocolate is a universal gift; it can be presented to both a child and an adult for any occasion. But how can you make this insignificant gift memorable for a long time? I suggest making a chocolate maker in scrapbooking style your own

Transformable magic wand

Almost all children love to craft and most often make their crafts from paper. It will be especially interesting for a child to engage in creativity if the result is a transforming toy. This is exactly what our magic wand is, making

Pokemon Pikachu using origami technique

Pokémon first appeared 20 years ago, and are now experiencing their newfound popularity. Of these, the most famous is Pikachu. In our master class we suggest making it from paper using the origami technique. To work you will need a square

Painting "Pregnant"

I really love the quilling technique. It all started with simple flowers, then there were beautiful three-dimensional paintings. And at a new stage, I wanted to master contour quilling. The work turned out simply amazing, my friends will be jealous when they see it. A

DIY book of wishes for a boy

The most unforgettable holiday in the life of every baby is his very first birthday. When he turns exactly 1 year old. This holiday is also important for the boy’s parents, since it is generally customary to celebrate this day with many guests and

Men's banknote or photo box

Every man probably has a piggy bank, casket or box in which he prefers to store his stash, so that sooner or later he can use it to buy something valuable or give something special to his partner

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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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