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Textile toys: Snowball doll. Life size pattern
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Textile toys: Snowball doll. Life size pattern

There is something magical in fabric dolls, some kind of warmth, the presence of the soul. This is what makes us buy them and give them to friends. From this article you will learn about who the Snowball doll is. A full-size pattern can be easily obtained by you after working with the images used in the article

A second life for garbage. Recycled craft
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A second life for garbage. Recycled craft

Every day, society produces a large amount of waste, garbage, which, if properly used, not only benefits, but also decorates life. A recycled craft gives a new, second life to things that were intended to be thrown away. Garbage turns into a work of applied art

An unusual thing is a can. Unusual things with your own hands
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An unusual thing is a can. Unusual things with your own hands

Glass container, commonly referred to as a jar, with its minimalistic design and concise forms, can rightfully be considered the Muse of creativity. Banks are so simple that you want to create something beautiful on their transparent sides. Let's put aside the thoughts about the direct purpose of the jars and consider a number of transformations of these tableware Cinderellas into wonderful princesses

Lavender cross stitch: patterns, examples of work, tips for beginners
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Lavender cross stitch: patterns, examples of work, tips for beginners

In Russia, embroidery was also given a ritual, sacred meaning. The cross has always been a ritual sign, a kind of amulet. Products embroidered in one day were highly valued: they were considered clean, protecting from evil forces. Of course, the motifs and patterns were different. We bring to your attention lavender cross stitch patterns. A delicate, beautiful flower can decorate clothes, and also serve as a theme for a separate work

Appliques from beads: types of work, description, instructions for implementation, interesting ideas
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Appliques from beads: types of work, description, instructions for implementation, interesting ideas

In modern life, every person wants to be individual. Someone expresses it with their makeup or hair, and someone stands out with their clothes. Clothing can be bright colors, interesting cuts or embellished with appliqué. And it, in turn, can be made of fabric, stone, sequins and, of course, beads. That's it about the application of beads and will be discussed below

Sewing accessories box: types, description with photo, purpose and ease of use
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Sewing accessories box: types, description with photo, purpose and ease of use

A box for sewing accessories can become an indispensable tool for a needlewoman. You can make an organizer from improvised materials in a few hours. You can optimally organize the interior space

Fleece Crafts: Ideas, Patterns, Making Tips
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Fleece Crafts: Ideas, Patterns, Making Tips

Fleece is a synthetic fabric that is widely used to make warm clothing. Due to the fact that this material is easy to care for, it weighs little and does not cause allergies, clothes and blankets made from it are popular in children's everyday life. This fabric also makes amazing toys and other crafts

Modular origami: box. Assembly order
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Modular origami: box. Assembly order

Now a lot of author's works are created in the origami technique. Everyone wants to do something unique. The box in this technique, in principle, is easy to assemble. There are the same number of modules in a row; and everyone can draw a drawing for himself on paper. Then you can turn your idea into reality

Hot crochet stand: diagram, description, patterns
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Hot crochet stand: diagram, description, patterns

For the manufacture of hot crochet coasters, any pattern is used. It is advisable to choose suitable threads, a knitting pattern, and then get to work. Hot pads can be round or square. you can choose an openwork pattern

How to make a quilling panel? DIY panel: materials, tools, master class
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How to make a quilling panel? DIY panel: materials, tools, master class

Quilling is a wonderful and incredibly exciting art. People who see quilling panels on the wall are not able to understand how it is possible to make such a beautiful pattern from thin paper strips. Indeed, this technique requires certain skills and abilities, because from the same strip you can turn completely different figures and elements of the picture