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3D card with flowers

An ordinary postcard will not surprise anyone. That's why I had the idea to make a 3D card with flowers. It’s not difficult to make, but it looks unusual and interesting. This card will be remembered for a long time. To make a postcard we will need: - sheet

Headband “Floral bow”

To make a “Floral Bow” headband you will need: - a narrow ribbon of light lilac color. - plastic rim 1.3 cm wide. - scissors. - pink rhinestones with a diameter of 4 mm. - lighter. - wide pink satin ribbon.

Single sheet mini organizer

We suggest you make a mini-organizer from one standard sheet of medium-weight designer paper, measuring 30.5 x 30.5 cm. Of course, you can make it out of anything, the main thing is to understand the principle based on the proposed schemes. Beautiful

Flower made from ribbon remnants

Every needlewoman faces a problem: there are a few centimeters of ribbon left, but it’s a pity to throw it away. But they also have uses.Even from small remnants of ribbons you can make a beautiful hairpin with a flower. To create such a flower you will need:

Transformable paper star

Not only children love toys. Many adults are also not averse to having fun, especially when it comes to cheerful groups when they want to have an interesting time. And here origami can come to the rescue, since it is with this technique that the original

Baby daddies for birth certificate

At his birth, each child already becomes a full-fledged resident of his city, country and receives the first document in his life - his birth certificate. This document is not only the first, but also important in the life of every child, since

DIY culinary notebooks

Surely every housewife has her own little secrets and favorite recipes with which she pleases her beloved family. Well, of course, every housewife should have a special notebook for notes for her favorite recipes. So that at any moment

Postcard for mom using scrapbooking technique

How to congratulate the most dear person on the holiday - your mother? There are many options: buy an expensive gift or make a gift yourself. Let's try to make a card for mom using scrapbooking technique. To make a postcard you will need

Original paper flower

This flower is made using round-shaped blanks folded in a certain way. You can learn how to do this from the proposed master class.To work you will need a sheet of paper, a pencil, scissors, some round object

How to make a lush flower from paper napkins

Paper napkins are an excellent material for various crafts. But they are most suitable for making flowers. Our master class shows how to use them to make a lush flower that looks like a peony. - 2-3 layers of paper napkin are needed

Crochet bookmark

You rarely see such an accessory for books as knitted bookmarks, but they are not only a beautiful thing, but a practical gift for any reading lover. And thanks to this master class, you will be able to create such a gift yourself. We

Topiary made of sisal and money

Topiary, or the tree of happiness, can increasingly be seen in the interior. Firstly, it is very beautiful, and secondly, it brings goodness to the house - its top is made in the shape of a ball, and it symbolizes the sun from ancient times, which was a symbol of unity,

Cross stitch design using hoop art technique

The best gift is a gift made with your own hands, isn't it? This master class discusses a wonderful way to make such a gift yourself using the “Hoop-art” technique, which beginners will surely enjoy

Origami paper box in the shape of a cat

A great idea for a children's party is an origami paper box in the shape of a cat. It can be used as packaging for candy, similar to the bonbonnieres given to guests at a wedding. Let every child invited to a birthday party

Hair band “Terry aster”

To make this hair decoration you will need: - a dark blue hair tie. - a circle of lilac felt with a diameter of 4.8 cm. - a lighter. - three shades of satin ribbon 25 mm wide: siren, fuchsia and violet. - scissors. -

How to make a mouse out of paper

Not every child has seen a real mouse. But thanks to fairy tales and illustrations for them, he will unmistakably find this animal in the pictures among other characters. To get acquainted with this rodent, invite your child to make a mouse out of paper.

Bright bow with a flower for hair

To create a bow with a flower you will need: - a medium-sized hair elastic. - satin ribbon in lilac and pink shades, at least 50 mm wide. - ready-made stamens of green and pink flowers. - cabochon with a diameter of 12 mm. - rhinestones

DIY pregnancy diary

Every girl or woman dreams of one cherished dream in her life - to become a mother and find such happiness as giving birth to a child. This is the most long-awaited and cherished dream of everyone, because having your own child is such happiness. Someone carefully

Photo album with Teddy bear

Every mother wants to keep a photo of her baby from birth and record every moment of her smooth growing up, starting from the first day of life, then by months, years, and so on. I also want to take pictures of special moments to remember.

How to make a bird out of paper

Children can fold their first paper figures as early as preschool age. They can easily make a boat or an airplane. Adults should introduce them to patterns for other crafts, starting with famous characters or objects. This paper bird with

Beaded tree - an original souvenir

There are several different techniques for weaving trees. The scheme chosen for the future craft is classified as complex. But this does not mean at all that the task is difficult to accomplish. Even a beginner in this business can easily create his first

How to convert a men's T-shirt into a women's T-shirt

A regular T-shirt is considered unisex clothing. This clothing is worn by both sexes. It is comfortable, as it is made from natural fabrics, convenient for sports, and will always come in handy in everyday life. But girls often

Brooch "Spikelet tricolor" from St. George's ribbon

Before starting work, you need to prepare: - a satin ribbon in blue, red and white shades, each at least 25 mm wide. - scissors. - thermo gun. - the basis for the brooch. - tweezers. - St. George ribbon 2.5 cm wide. - ruler. - white

Beautiful women's shirt for the spring season

As the mid-spring and summer season approaches, people gradually change their clothing preferences from warmer to cooler. Already from mid-April you can meet people wearing sleeveless shirts (in the southern regions of Russia). And in this

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