Do it yourself - with your own hands. Page 278
Master classes:
Preparing the base for a wooden floor
The technology of laying wooden floors involves several implementation options, depending on the requirements for the final result, the materials used and the operating conditions of the floor. But, in any case, the starting point of all
Simple vintage card
Vintage in scrapbooking is, first of all, weightless transparent fabrics, shiny ribbons, iridescent beads and delicate openwork lace. With the help of these elements you can create your own little masterpiece that will more than just impress those who
Beach tunic
Almost any modern fashionista should have at least one beach tunic in her arsenal. But what to do if the tunics offered in stores don’t suit you in color or the material doesn’t suit you? Don't despair, in this master class we will show you how
Candied watermelon rinds
You can prepare a simple but very tasty delicacy from a product that is usually thrown into the trash, we are talking about watermelon rinds.Candied watermelon rinds can replace any factory-made sweets according to their taste, and in terms of their content of nutrients
How to cover conifers for the winter
Coniferous plants planted this year do not have time to develop powerful rhizomes during the season and become strong enough to survive in harsh winter conditions. Young plantings need protection created in various ways using factory or
How to sew a felt bag
The bag is easy to make and has a simple cut, so sewing it will not be difficult. Sewing by hand will take no more than 2 hours, but with a sewing machine you can do it in 10-20 minutes. Thick felt is suitable as a material, which allows
Bouquet of daffodils made of corrugated paper
This stunning bouquet will be a wonderful gift for friends and acquaintances. This bouquet lifts the mood well not only on a holiday, but also on a weekday. In addition, such a bouquet will last much longer than fresh flowers. For work we will need:
Making textile pockets for a locker
To make textile pockets for a kindergarten locker, you will need the following materials and tools: - fabric for the base of the pockets (any dense fabric that holds its shape), - finishing fabric for the pockets (several types), - non-woven
Clay masks: beauty for mere pennies
Cosmetic clay is a popular and inexpensive product for skin and hair care, known since ancient times. This natural remedy contains a huge amount of microelements beneficial for the body (iron, copper, zinc,
Honeycomb with bees
Don't rush to throw away unnecessary things. For example, rolls from toilet paper or paper towels, juice or yogurt packaging, old wallpaper, plastic containers from toys in a kinder... Why store all this rubbish? It will be useful for creativity and
Cooling for laptop
The laptop has long been firmly established in the lives of many of us as a mobile alternative to a personal computer. And although tablets have recently been increasingly replacing their older electronic counterparts, laptops, thanks to their larger screens,
Wire jig
Every experienced angler, already in the summer, prepares in advance for winter fishing. Sets up gear, repairs lures and makes fishing crafts with his own hands. Purchased baits can be beautiful and catchy, but manufactured gear
Filter for decorative pond
The smallest pond on a personal plot is a decoration and a highlight. It certainly attracts attention and induces calm contemplation and tranquility. However, the smaller the reservoir, the sooner it will become clogged, turn green and turn into
Summer corner on the balcony
This master class is a version of the idea. It is not at all necessary to have the same available materials as given in the text; it is important to understand the mechanism for making the product. The note concerns the manufacture of a table suitable for
Panel "Cancer made of threads and nails"
My girlfriend's birthday is July 11, and according to her horoscope, she is a Cancer. So I decided to give her a symbolic gift made with my own hands.I wanted to make an original panel from threads and nails with the image of an arthropod. This
Gift using decoupage technique
Making an original thing using the decoupage technique with your own hands is not so difficult. Everyone has unnecessary jars, but if you put in a little effort, this simple thing will become an exclusive gift. For creativity you will need a few materials that
Corrugated paper dahlia
This flower is made of corrugated paper. It is very easy and quick to make. It will be a great addition to the interior of your home or a wonderful gift for friends and family. For work we will need: - corrugated paper 2
Potholder in the form of a leaf
To make potholders, textile pieces of different shades of green are useful. The composition of the fabrics can be either natural or synthetic. The main thing is that they are combined with each other in density, properties and appearance. Also
Linoleum mouse pads
After my son broke his third cortical computer mouse pad, I started thinking about what could replace it. I went through a bunch of options and settled on scraps from linoleum. Why not? The material is dense and smooth,
We install a metal profile fence
After acquiring the country house, a plan for its reconstruction was drawn up, the first point of which was the installation of a new fence. The old fence with a wicket and gate was wooden and very rickety - it was decided to demolish it. For
What you need to know about gel polishes? Application at home.
What you need to know about gel polishes? The modern cosmetics industry is making rapid strides forward. Let's remember, twenty years ago women painted their nails with plain varnishes, and could not even think that in the future they would be able to decorate
How to make a rose from foamiran
Now a new material has appeared on the market for handicrafts - foamiran. The master class will help you master the basics of working with it. A foamiran rose is made quickly and quite simply. You can make crafts together with your children, because the material does not emit harmful
Nut monkey
Talented needlewomen or craftsmen, of course, are not made, but rather born. Creative people have a sense of colors, shapes and textures that is three times more developed than ordinary people. However, if the creative gift is not developed, do not create for it
We are building a gazebo for a summer house
A gazebo near a country house or residential building is a central place for relaxation in the warm season. Usually this is where the whole family gathers on holidays and on weekends to sit, eat barbecue, talk and relax from the heart. Therefore it is important to make this place