Colorful plasticine looks great in children's work. Mastering modeling, the children get acquainted with sculpture, graphics and other types of fine arts. You can do both the creation of volumetric works, and flat-volumetric things. The latter is an application. Hearing from the mouth of an adult the phrase: “Today we are sculpting a typewriter from plasticine,” children, especially boys, will surely be delighted
Knitwear has not lost its relevance for many years. And now they are very popular. Moreover, people not only want to keep warm, but also look really impressive at the same time. Therefore, many, mostly young ladies, prefer to implement their favorite option on their own. But not everyone understands what stages this process consists of
Paper is an excellent material for creative work for both children and adults. In kindergartens and schools, at labor lessons, crafts are most often made from cardboard and colored paper. It's easy to make flowers from quilling stripes and cut-off square scrapbook paper using paper napkins and stem wire. How to make a beautiful flower yourself from different types of paper, we will consider further in the article
In the article, we will consider how to make a scorpion out of paper. This formidable creature can be used for games, composing, or for an exhibition at school. Volumetric crafts are easy to perform according to origami schemes, acting step by step
Arts and crafts is a field in which varnishes, paints and primers play an important role. One of the most interesting popular areas where the use of these compositions is required is decoupage. With the help of this technique, various household items are decorated, ranging from dishes to furniture. How the decorated product will look like as a result directly depends on the quality of the soil for decoupage
How to make brooches from lightning with your own hands, we will consider in more detail in our article. Crafts from products with metal teeth are spectacular, but often plastic fasteners are also used. The basis for drawing a pattern lined with strips with teeth is felt. It is easy to purchase in small sheets at any sewing accessories store. The range of colors is so large that you can choose the right shade for any outfit
In the article, we will consider various options for crafts from plastic bags. These are decorative elements for decorating an apartment and personal plots, children's toys, knitted baskets, bags or foot mats. You can make lush pompoms for dancing or decorate a room for a holiday, a bouquet of flowers in a vase and a Christmas tree on a stand look beautiful
Plasticine is a very fertile material for children's creativity. With it, you can create three-dimensional sculptures, flat paintings and flat-volume applications. With one of them, even a child of preschool age can easily cope. It does not take much time, material and effort to make it. The main thing is to be patient and be careful
Anyone can decorate the box with their own hands, using elementary methods, for example, pasting with different types of paper and strengthening horizontal stripes around the entire perimeter. It is much more difficult to decorate the craft with a cloth, and sheathe the lid with flowers from satin ribbons. However, if you wish, you can learn how to decorate cardboard or tin boxes in the ways described below
Any, even the most nondescript dress in the wardrobe, can be transformed beyond recognition by adding a couple of little things or decorative elements. Depending on the color and texture of the fabric, they use self-made flowers and shiny pebbles in the frame, rhinestones and pearl beads, sew on a bright appliqué or delicate lace
There are three main ways to get interesting embroidery projects. If you are just starting to learn the basics of working with canvas and floss, you will need the simplest cross-stitch patterns. You can find them in magazines, buy them in a store, or… compose them yourself
Cross stitch with roses (patterns attached) is a wonderful handmade gift for any occasion. A regal flower of any shade will be a wonderful subject for an embroidered picture, postcard or household item
Flowers are, of course, beautiful, a charming bouquet of roses is especially mesmerizing. Only now, fresh flowers are not as durable as we would like, they quickly dry out, losing their presentable appearance. You can decorate the house with a beautiful, sophisticated bouquet of foil roses. A well-designed composition will delight the owner for a long time. This is an incredibly beautiful home decor item and a nice gift that will never wither
The peculiarity of a person is that he can see beauty even where, at first glance, there is nothing remarkable. Here, for example, conventional ammunition. It would seem, what to take from them? Just a murder weapon and nothing else. But let's show you a completely different side. What crafts can you make from shells with your own hands?
To do applied art, you need, first of all, a desire. Some initial knowledge about the materials that you will have to deal with will not interfere. Further it is desirable to study the basic technologies. It's great if there is already a ready-made algorithm for the first experiment
Patterns for knitting a mesh with knitting needles will help in the manufacture of beautiful handmade products. These models have been leading in modern fashion for many decades, and today they are especially relevant. Light T-shirts, sweaters, tunics and other original items will adorn the summer wardrobe of both women and men. A mesh fragment in the form of a piece of clothing is suitable for a stylish model, regardless of the season
Victorian charm cross stitch kit from Dimensions is made on dark blue Aida18 canvas and contains 38 shades of cotton floss. The work is considered quite difficult and suitable for experienced craftswomen. The size of the finished picture is 20 x 43 cm. The kit also includes a clear color symbolic scheme and a needle, the threads are located in a convenient organizer
In the article, we will consider how to make do-it-yourself denim jewelry step by step. These are bracelets and necklaces, earrings and beads, decorative trifles for the interior of a room and pendants for a bag or purse. From denim, original toys for children and decorations for the New Year tree are obtained. You will learn all the nuances and secrets of the work of experienced craftsmen, as well as see samples in the photographs
In the article, we will look at how to make a saber out of paper in different ways. For decorative purposes, the blade can be rolled up from several layers of thin A4 paper using the origami technique. More durable will be a saber cut from corrugated packaging cardboard
Gypsum carving is a great way to try your hand at sculpting before moving on to more complex materials like wood or stone. In this article, we will consider the pros and cons of plaster carving, the slab manufacturing process, and also talk about the tools necessary for a beginner
Future or real mothers are very fond of knitting things for newborns with knitting needles. This activity calms the nervous system and becomes so exciting that, having tried it once, there is no longer enough strength to stop. Needlework is a useful activity not only for a good leisure time. Related things are always touching and original, because they contain the love and soul of a woman
Sofa cushions in a room are not so much functional as decorative. With this item, you can associate wallpaper with sofa upholstery, a carpet with curtains, or simply bring bright accents and a little comfort into this room. It is acceptable to use purchased pillows, however, you can not guess with the color, adding an additional shade to the interior, which may not always be appropriate. And you can create them yourself. DIY pillow decor ideas can be found in this article
Composing various combinations of technique and material, you can make many unique rugs in the hallway, and at the same time get rid of leftover yarn, accumulated bags or old things. Therefore, the creation of such a rug will be an interesting completion of general cleaning in the house
Making a cool pillow with your own hands is easier than it seems at first glance. All it takes is a little skill, patience, and source material. Such a product can be used by yourself, or you can give it to a friend in honor of some holiday
In the article, we will consider how to make pillows from patchwork with your own hands, what fabric is better to choose for sewing, how to draw a sketch of a future craft and how to do the work step by step. The presented photos will show how diverse patchwork patterns on pillows can be
European bouquets are distinguished by simplicity and naturalness. They have a lot of flowers, greenery, but few different accessories. To create a Euro-bouquet, even felt packaging is not used. It is enough to tie it with a ribbon. We invite you to get acquainted with the photo of European bouquets, their features. After all, these floral ensembles combine freshness and elegance
Knitting in the style of patchwork began to be used more recently by those who like cute little things from multi-colored pieces connected in one canvas. This is a rather painstaking work, but the result justifies all the many hours of work spent on this lesson
In the article, we will consider how to draw a pattern of a kitchen apron on our own, we will tell readers how to sew a short apron or apron of various styles. These are light options from old jeans or a men's shirt, as well as sewing a one-piece or detachable apron from a new fabric. You will learn in detail how to connect the parts together, how to draw pockets and a belt, make ties and fasteners
Beading flowers and trees with your own hands at first glance seems difficult. It is not surprising, because these products look so complex, beautiful, lush. It seems that weaving such a tree is a laborious process: each leaf, each branch must be assembled from small beads onto a thin wire. Yes, it will take a lot of time to weave a tree, but it is not as difficult as it seems. We are happy to share with you simple master classes for beginners
In the article, we will consider how to make a paper snowman with your own hands, what options you can think of, what to have in addition to work. After reading the material, you will be able to repeat the samples seen in the photographs at home. Step-by-step explanations will help you to easily cope with the task
Knitting patterns for booties are very diverse. You can make them using 2 or 5 knitting needles or a hook. You can create booties of any shape and size, decorate the product with any finishing material
The winter season is not only frost, piercing icy wind and impassable snowdrifts, but also a huge amount of snow. Adults may be indifferent or even negative to such a phenomenon, but children are always delighted with the first snow. And the point here is not only in the upcoming New Year holidays and vacations, but also in the fact that snow is a wonderful material for all kinds of sculptures
Blinds serve as a universal decoration and protection of windows from the sun, prying eyes, create comfort in the room. Sewing blinds with your own hands from fabric is not difficult if you carefully consider the progress of work and follow the advice of experts
Beautiful delicate flowers that will look original both on the desktop and in the bride's bouquet, it turns out, even a child can make. Crafts can be presented for the holiday to mom or girlfriend, in any case, you just can’t imagine a better gift
Tulip origami can be a flat image that is glued to appliqué work or to create a large wall picture, card for March 8 or a woman's birthday. Origami is also voluminous. They make a tulip out of paper, then blow a stream of air into it through a tube. Thus, the folds of paper straighten out, forming a three-dimensional figure
Gum for hands (handgum) is a popular plasticine-like toy that helps develop fine motor skills and relieve stress, which is why it is often called “smart clay”. Under the influence of heat, it begins to change its properties, it becomes soft and pliable, which resembles modeling dough. But there are several differences between chewing gum for hands and ordinary plasticine: the plastic mass quickly loses its shape, but does not dry and does not stick to hands, and also does not stain clothes
Any holidays and memorable or solemn events, especially birthdays, anniversaries and children's events, require special decoration, beautiful, colorful and interesting. One of the original decorations can always be a cute balloon figure
Paper balls can become not only a creative toy, but also a great budget decor. You can use them one at a time or make whole garlands. Here are some craft ideas for you. Instructions and a diagram of a paper ball are attached to each option
A sketchbook is a special portable case for an artist. In it, usually creative individuals carry paints, brushes, a palette, sheets of paper, pencils, crayons, an eraser and a lot of little things. Its store options are very expensive, and there is no difficulty in making a sketchbook with your own hands, especially if the master has experience in joinery or carpentry with wood and plywood
If there are a lot of old things in your house that have not been worn for a long time, but only gather dust in the closet and take up space, why not give them a second life? In fact, sewing from old things is a very exciting activity. Many fans of hand-made even specially visit all sorts of flea markets and sales in search of the material necessary to create the next masterpiece