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Remaking a box using different decorative techniques

Many women keep old things for years that they don’t even dare throw away, and they are no longer suitable for everyday use. For example, painted wooden boxes. But any old thing can easily be given a second life! If your

Boxes made from tape reels

Surely every woman has thought more than once about where to store small household items such as buttons, beads, and rings. Of course, you can buy any box you like in the store, but it’s much nicer to make a storage box

Stylish bookmark for a book

If you are an avid book lover, then you probably have a lot of printed literature in your arsenal. Some people, in order to quickly find the place in the book where they stopped after interrupting reading the last time, fold sheets of paper or put them between the pages

Paper gift envelope

Don't know how to present an invitation card to a birthday, party or dinner? Do you need packaging for a small gift? Make an original envelope with your own hands, spending only 15 minutes on it. It's better to practice first

Making cold porcelain for modeling

Necessary materials: - white PVA glue, - disposable tableware (a couple of spoons and a deep bowl), - potato or corn starch, - oilcloth or waste paper, - hand cream, - acrylic paints or gouache.

Sandpaper grater

Very often when making crafts it is necessary to use sandpaper to fit or finish the product. For such cases, I suggest making a small grater that will facilitate the sanding process. Its advantages are that it holds well

Snail using the tilde technique

Surely every needlewoman has heard the term “Tilda toy” at least once. But not everyone knows what it is. Tildas are unusual, bright, stylish toys that symbolize family comfort and warmth. The first craft using this technique was released in

Elastic band “Bouquet”

With every spring day, nature wakes up and the first flowers appear. That's why even schoolgirls weave jewelry in the shape of beautiful flowers into their braids. Such decorations include the “Bouquet” elastic band. To create an elastic band “Bouquet” you will need: -

Fabric frog princesses

Master class on fabric frog princess toys. The product is 11 cm high and made using the primed textile technique.To do this we take the following materials: - thick plain fabric of green color. - scissors. - pencil. - two types of beads. -

How I made coconut oil

I never noticed that you can buy coconuts in stores in our city - apparently, they just didn’t catch my eye. I constantly use coconut oil as an ingredient in soaps and creams. Usually ordered online, but recently

How to draw an Easter still life

On the eve of the holiday, many people are thinking about how to draw a picture for Easter. To depict a beautiful Easter still life, you can use photographs on this topic or look through old greeting cards. Before as

Bead box

Hello, dear readers. In this article we will tell you about what kind of craft you can make if you collect a sufficient number of matchboxes, have suitable plastic and cardboard sheets on hand, and if you have some leftover at home

Basket with bouquet

Plastic bottles make wonderful flower arrangements. In this case, the multi-colored material does not require painting or additional processing. The main thing is that your imagination doesn’t let you down and gives you colorful ideas in a timely manner. For crafts

Strawberry hair clips

Hairpins with voluminous berries can easily decorate a girl's hairstyle in the summer season. And if you choose a red or white dress to go with them, it will be a sight to behold. To make a pair of hairpins you need: - red ribbon 5 cm wide, cut 28 cm;

Coffee envelopes for money

There are quite a few coffee gourmets among people who start their morning with a cup of aromatic brewed coffee. These people simply cannot imagine life without coffee, so this drink is very important to them and we love it. From this we can conclude that

Pop-up box-card “Happy Birthday”

A beautiful postcard can be made not only with the help of luxurious and rich decor, but it can also be made unusually beautiful thanks to its interesting shape. One of the interesting styles and varieties of complex postcards are the so-called

homemade noodles

Any mention of delicious food is accompanied by the comment “homemade”, which is understandable to everyone. They create culinary masterpieces, mouth-watering and unforgettable dishes with their own hands. Spend a little more time in the kitchen and enjoy your lunch

Elephant Tosya

Many of us love making toys with our own hands. This exciting activity can bring a lot of joy to our children, because a mother who knows how to sew and knit is able to make any toy for her child. Consider today a master class on

Iris flower made of threads

Spring is coming, and many of our readers are already in a spring mood. I want something light and beautiful. Hence the question for our dear needlewomen: shouldn’t we make a flower with our own hands?!

How to draw Easter

Easter is one of the brightest and most joyful holidays.Knowing how to draw Easter, you can make interesting and unusual greeting cards with your own hands that will definitely delight your family or close friends. To be sure

Openwork crochet pattern

First row: work a double crochet (dc) into the fourth warp stitch. Pass 2 loops, and through the third make a group of 3 dc (dc). After completing 3 GR with the same passes, dial 13 VP. Skip 5 warp stitches and knit in every third stitch

Easter cake

Easter is the most important religious holiday of the year. On this day, people bake Easter cakes and paint eggs, and on Holy Sunday they meet and greet each other with the words “Christ is risen.” There are many manufacturing options

Bouquet of tulips made of corrugated paper

I suggest making a bouquet of tulips from corrugated paper. Yes, such tulips have no smell, but they do not fade and can delight you for a long time. These flowers can be presented by a child to his grandmother or mother for International Women’s Day,

How to cook tiramisu

Today we will learn the “sweet” basics of Italian cuisine. A masterpiece of world confectionery art, or simply a delicious dessert - tiramisu. What components are needed to create it? Let's start the list, perhaps, with biscuit cookies (they are also

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