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Restoration of the table

Every person has encountered such a problem as hatred of pieces of furniture. Often, even the most favorite table or box gets boring, and you are ready to give everything not to see it. To solve this problem the most ideal option would be

Panel “Mysterious couple” using iris folding technique

There is such an interesting technique in needlework as iris folding. It is mainly used in making paper crafts. But I prefer working with textiles. Therefore, almost all of my works are made using the iris folding technique from fabric.

Penguin

Nowadays origami - the so-called paper crafts - is a very popular activity. But some figures have very complex and incomprehensible designs. And children cannot repeat them. Therefore, a description with step-by-step photos is a good help for kids and their parents.

Snow Maiden made of colored paper

Funny and easy-to-make crafts based on paper cones are probably familiar to everyone.We will tell you how you can make such a craft more interesting using the simplest elements of the quilling technique. As the New Year approaches,

Panel made from newspaper tubes

Panel translated from French means “piece of fabric.” But if you look at what compositions skilled craftswomen can make, you can’t call them anything other than works of decorative art. Back in the 18th century, mosaic panels decorated churches and

Christmas boot

Ideas for making toys to decorate the Christmas tree come completely unexpectedly. This happened this time too. When I saw the empty packaging of children’s socks, I thought how similar they were to the boots hanging by the fireplace. This is how it was formed

Chestnuts can come in handy

Often children bring back the “richness” of nature from a walk. They especially enjoy collecting fallen chestnuts, looking for them under the leaves and rejoicing at every find. You can use them to make not only simple children's crafts, but also jewelry for girls.

Postcard “Ginger cat”

You will need a few blanks and tools to complete this craft: colored cardboard; scissors, ruler; PVA glue; felt-tip pen, simple pencil; two orange paper napkins, a bamboo skewer and a decorative flower.

Yarn spider

The Spider toy is made from yarn very quickly and does not require complex materials. For this craft you will need: yarn, scissors, glue stick, markers, white paper, a small piece of cardboard, wire. First you need to make the body of the spider: for this

Christmas tree made from garbage bags

New Year is coming soon and now you have a good opportunity to make a Christmas tree with your own hands, which will be an excellent souvenir for the New Year's holiday. The Christmas tree is very simple to make. But to do this you need to know how to crochet. Therefore, this is more likely a craft for

Starfish made from pine cones

Autumn is the time when children enjoy collecting colorful leaves, fancy twigs and fragrant pine cones. How to use this natural material to benefit a child’s development? A simple and effective craft made from pine cones is one of the

Children's craft "Aquarium in a box"

Children's crafts are of great importance for the development of a child of any age. They develop not only fine motor skills, but also imagination, the ability to express themselves and understanding of the world around them. And today we will show you how to use plasticine and matches

Flower made of nylon fabric

If you have the necessary materials, anyone can master the art of making flowers from nylon fabric. The ability to make such flowers will come in very handy if you want to decorate your interior, decorate a gift beautifully, or complement a banal

Candy bouquet made of colored paper

Colored paper is a favorable material for creativity with children. You can create three-dimensional crafts from double-sided colored paper and then present them as a gift. For example, my daughters and I tried to make flowers like these, they were very

Wine cork keychain

From seemingly completely unnecessary things in everyday life, sometimes you can make a very original and useful thing. Today we will make a keychain from a wine cork with our own hands.The beauty of this craft lies in its simplicity and originality.

Postcard “Flower with a surprise”

A beautiful flower on a stem with a photo or a wish inside looks original, and it’s quick and inexpensive to make! And if you make several of these flower postcards at once and write a good wish inside each of them -

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

Crafts from CDs

To keep your home in order, you need somewhere to store small items. Our wonderful handmade box is perfect for this task. To work we will need super glue, an old medium sized box, two pieces of fabric

Box-chest “Sea breeze”

A little more time and summer will come, all residents go outside and, of course, to the beach. This is a wonderful time to relax and feel the breeze of the nearby sea, river or, if you are lucky, even the ocean. In the meantime, this time has not yet come, you can

Publishing materials on the website

Do you have an interesting homemade product? - send it to us, share it with the world and receive comments and earn money. Writing an article and making a master class is not that difficult. We also accept useful advice, any crafts: knitted, paper, electronic...

Miniature glass bottle vase

Human imagination knows no bounds. Creative people can do all sorts of things: paintings using nails, landscapes on walls using putty, crafts made from newspapers, dough and polymer clay. It is worth remembering the breathtaking sculptural

Adjustable computer cooling system

I offer a computer fan control system that is easy to manufacture and easy to use. The system has 3 positions: - disabled; - low noise mode; - maximum mode.

Easter eggs made from... plasticine

Traditionally, on the eve of Easter Sunday, eggs are decorated. A variety of methods are used for this. An Easter egg can not only be painted, but also sewn, knitted or cut out of paper. You can also make it out of plasticine together with your children. For

Original box

The 21st century is a time when technology is developing faster than humans can deal with previous innovations. Moreover, this is the time when people try to buy a person’s attention with the help of various gifts, which they waste

Recipe for cold pickled mushrooms

Beaded cat | Do it yourself

Homemade cheese in 10 minutes. Simple, tasty, inexpensive.

The simplest temperature regulator for a soldering iron tip. | Do it yourself

«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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