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Decorative plate “Bees on flowers”

A decorative plate can be made from any item of suitable shape or, as in this case, from an ordinary disposable plate. The original composition will make the product beautiful and unusual. Will it be your own idea or borrowed

Beaded duck

To weave a duckling, we need beads (large) of yellow and orange colors, 2 black beads for the eyes, two pieces of wire - 80 cm and 35 cm. We weave the following rows from the head on a wire (70 cm) down: 1st: string 4 yellow ones beads, lowering them onto

Postcard with silhouettes and three-dimensional details

What materials will you need for the work? - Card base (thick paper or cardboard) - Thick paper for the silhouette (half the size of the card base) - Printed or drawn silhouette - Brightly colored napkin -

Gold-plated leather flower

I recently made a small hole in my favorite burgundy bag. Well, don’t throw it away just because I’m such a bungler. It was decided to find a piece of leather to match the color, make a flower out of it, decorate it a little with gold and close the hole. TO

Felt alphabet

Felt hippopotamus. Having tried my hand at sewing an alphabet from felt for a baby, I decided that the experiment was a success and I could begin implementing the second part of the plan - making a full-fledged alphabet. The essence of the idea: for each letter of the felt alphabet, sew

Motanka doll made of yarn

Motanka dolls are not just toys created for children to play with. These are amulets. They can be found in every culture in the world. Historians claim that the first ones appeared more than five centuries ago. These dolls differ from ordinary ones in that they do not have a face.

Photo frame made of fabric and seashells

It is unlikely that you know a person who does not like the sea. And it doesn’t matter if this is someone who regularly goes to resorts, has been there at least once in his life, or just dreams of warm waves and golden sand under his feet. What do they bring home from the sea? Souvenirs,

Children's knitted watch

When a baby or toddler grows up, they already know that a clock sounds “tick-tock.” Buying a watch for a baby these days is not difficult, but where is the guarantee that it is safe, and besides, a child can break it immediately on the first day. I suggest

Bracelet with beaded hearts

This master class is more suitable for beginners. After all, there is nothing easier than weaving baubles from beads with a cross. Only today we will weave a bracelet in two rows and with hearts.

Pincushion

Each of us at least once in our lives has encountered the problem of losing a needle, followed by a long search in panic.So, to prevent this from happening to you again, I suggest you make a pincushion with which you will always know where your

Nylon flower

How often do we find that our favorite tights tear? This happens especially often with children's tights. Agree, this is very offensive, especially if the child once put them on. As you understand, it’s not possible to sew up tights, but it’s a shame to throw them away. Therefore today we

Elastic band - a flower made of leather and fur

Every girl loves to decorate her head with bows, hoops or flowers. If you have a piece of thin leather at home (from an old bag, jacket or any other leather product), then do not throw it away, but make yourself a decoration with your own hands,

Cosmetic bag “Watermelon slice”

It is difficult to imagine a modern woman without a cosmetic bag that holds magical cosmetics that can be useful throughout the day. Due to frequent use, the cosmetic bag becomes unusable, and the woman has to buy a new one.

Napkin holder

Today I will show you how easy and simple it is to make a napkin holder from materials that are probably found in every home. You don’t need any additional skills to make it, so you can use a child if you wish. What do we need

Shorts embroidered with ribbons

Perhaps, every person can find old clothes that have been asking to be scrapped for a long time. Often, people immediately throw out old blouses, shirts and jeans instead of giving them a second life. This master class will help not only

How to grow a bouquet of flowers in just a couple of hours

A beautiful flower that will never fade can be a great gift or simply decorate your home. For work we will need: Scissors (large and small) Beads or beads Pliers Ruler Brush Glue Scotch tape Awl Colored sheets of office paper

Simple mobile phone case

In order to make such an original case for a mobile phone, we will need: two pieces of thick fabric slightly larger than the phone itself, lace or beads or any stickers as decoration. Good for the case itself

Demoness OOAC from an old doll

The OOAC technique involves remaking an old doll. From English the abbreviation OOAK is translated as “one of a kind” - “One Of A Kind”. Materials: To create a lady vampire or demoness you will need: An unnecessary doll. Wide and narrow

Bracelet "Grillage"

It seems that the time has passed when beaded baubles were in fashion. But such products always have a special character and fascinate with the complexity of their weaving. In this master class we will weave a simple but original bracelet from large beads and

Hat for a newborn girl

Behind are the exciting moments of discharge from the maternity hospital, flowers, congratulations. And now your happiness is snoring peacefully in the crib, and mom is choosing a wardrobe for the little princess. Stores are overflowing with offers for every taste, but how much more pleasant are their

Felt horse

Mischievous, hand-made horses can be both an excellent souvenir for a friend in the Year of the Horse and an original interior decoration. You can hang such a horse on your bag, or find another interesting use for it. We make a horse out of

Kaleidoscope

This kaleidoscope is very easy to make and elementary school students can do it very well. Kaleidoscopes can be made from a variety of materials, such as towel reels, plastic bottles, plastic molds and cardboard. You can also

Beaded crocodile

The variety of bead products is simply amazing. Beads can be used to weave not only flowers, but also animals. With this master class you can weave a crocodile very simply. To create it we will need ordinary beads. Take

Volumetric beaded necklace

Beaded jewelry has always been valued by the fair sex for its beauty and elegance; they add uniqueness to the image, because each piece of jewelry is unique, one of a kind. I suggest you create a beautiful necklace,

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