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Do-it-yourself soft toys: rooster pattern
Needlework

Do-it-yourself soft toys: rooster pattern

The symbol of 2017 is the Rooster. In this article we will talk about how to make several options for a soft talisman. There are options where you need a pattern of toys. The rooster can also be sewn by drawing it yourself. Those who do not doubt their artistic abilities can do it right on the fabric

Poker rules for beginners and combinations
Card games

Poker rules for beginners and combinations

Poker is considered to be one of the most famous card games. Thousands of international tournaments speak for themselves. Unfortunately, not everyone can fully enjoy this game. After all, poker is quite cruel towards inexperienced and "green" players

How to decorate your life using thread balls?
Needlework

How to decorate your life using thread balls?

Surely more than once your eyes stopped at the beautiful balls-cobwebs that decorate the premises of cafes, shops, beauty salons. Indeed, these balls of thread look very impressive. They are often used instead of a lampshade or as an element of room decor

How to make a model of the solar system?
Needlework

How to make a model of the solar system?

How to tell a child about the structure of space? Children will not be able to understand explanations “on the fingers” due to their age, because their spatial and abstract thinking is still poorly developed. The best way to convey such information is the layout of the solar system

How to sew a Malvina costume?
Needlework

How to sew a Malvina costume?

The article describes how to make a Malvina costume for a festive carnival for a girl at home

Getting Ready for the Holidays: Halloween Costume Ideas
Needlework

Getting Ready for the Holidays: Halloween Costume Ideas

During the holiday period, Russians do not tend to buy factory outfits and limit themselves to only a few accessories. They purchase witch hats, evil spirits masks, horns and tails, swords, sabers and pistols, and embody the main ideas of Halloween costumes on their own

A new type of needlework - knitting from bags
Needlework

A new type of needlework - knitting from bags

Five years ago it was impossible to imagine what could be knitted from plastic bags, but today this type of needlework is becoming more and more popular. Knitting from packages allows you to create beautiful and practical things

Potter's wheel: a useful hobby
Crafts

Potter's wheel: a useful hobby

Working with natural materials is soothing and energizing. Pottery is a wonderful hobby that brings both benefits and creative satisfaction

DIY designer cardboard
Needlework

DIY designer cardboard

Need inexpensive designer cardboard? Read how to make it yourself. The material will turn out not only cheap, but also exclusive

What you need to know about 20 kopecks in 1961
Collecting

What you need to know about 20 kopecks in 1961

In the 18th century, the issue of minting a new coin with a face value of 20 kopecks was first raised. The reason for this was the "large distance" between the already existing coins of 50 kopecks and 10 kopecks. 20 kopecks 1961 is made of copper-nickel alloy and weighs 3.4 grams