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Beads from the Czech Republic Preciosa: features, palette and reviews
Needlework

Beads from the Czech Republic Preciosa: features, palette and reviews

Czech beads have many advantages that are worth getting to know if you have just recently discovered the wonderful world of colorful beads

Embroidery of nominal icons with beads: recommendations for beginners
Needlework

Embroidery of nominal icons with beads: recommendations for beginners

Recently, it has become fashionable to embroider personalized icons with beads among needlewomen. Nominal icons are the faces of saints, they are also called guardian angels, whose names were given to a person at baptism. If you order a set as a gift, then please note that there may be several saints with the same name. It is better to ask a person for the name given at baptism, or consult with the priest about choosing an icon as a gift

Money of the USSR. USSR banknotes
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Money of the USSR. USSR banknotes

During the time the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics existed, there were practically no reforms in the financial structure. Coins and paper banknotes existed unchanged for a long time. Banknotes of the USSR and still remain one of the most expensive

Embroidery icons with beads: exquisite creativity
Needlework

Embroidery icons with beads: exquisite creativity

Embroidery is a kind of applied art. The ability to embroider two hundred years ago, and in the 21st century, develops mastery qualities in a woman, creative skill. Because the house, where things are made by the hands of the hostess, is filled with light and warmth. There are also men - masters of embroidery … But the pictures embroidered by a man are for the museum. And the ability to embroider icons with beads is female creativity! It will be useful for home and under the order as a kind of work. About this in the article

Moscow Mint, products
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Moscow Mint, products

Many of the collectors want to buy rare copies of commemorative coins, badges, medals, various signs, jewelry, issued by famous mints, in their collections. A large number of similar products are produced by the Moscow Mint

Easy knitting for newborns: knitting hats and mittens
Needlework

Easy knitting for newborns: knitting hats and mittens

This article will describe in detail the knitting of hats for newborns with knitting needles and mittens. Such a kit can be knitted very quickly - each item is literally within a few hours

Knitting booties for newborns with knitting needles - simple needlework while waiting for the baby
Needlework

Knitting booties for newborns with knitting needles - simple needlework while waiting for the baby

Very fruitful activity - knitting booties for newborns. Knitting or crocheting, you can create small masterpieces - the first small pair of shoes in a baby's life

Magnificent "African flowers" crochet (master class knitting a gift needle bed)
Needlework

Magnificent "African flowers" crochet (master class knitting a gift needle bed)

Many experienced craftswomen say that they love to crochet "African flowers" very much. These are not literal flowers. This is the name of the details that can be used to create almost any complex or not very complex thing. These motifs are like mosaic fragments, from which magnificent finished products are assembled. The article will help you learn how to crochet an "African flower" on your own. Sequence diagrams are presented clearly in the photo

DIY ribbon flowers - a master class on making
Needlework

DIY ribbon flowers - a master class on making

If you like original decor for decorating greeting cards, photo albums or boxes, then try to master this type of needlework, like DIY ribbon flowers. A master class on making such cute little things will help you not only master the technology of this business. It will help you turn on your imagination and learn how to create your own exclusive models

Mastic flower - a delightful decoration for cakes
Needlework

Mastic flower - a delightful decoration for cakes

Do you like to cook cakes? Do you like decorating your sweet creations? If yes, then learn how to make a flower from fondant, so that in the future your cakes will become real masterpieces. All that is needed for this creativity is to learn the technology for preparing sweet mass for modeling and a little imagination