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If you want to make a beautiful craft, all you have to do is look around.

Nature itself will suggest and provide the necessary materials for beautiful and/or useful crafts.

Add to this your imagination and a few simple tools you can find around the house.

DIY crafts can decorate a table, room, garden or vegetable garden. Learn how to make interesting things from shells, rocks, twigs, etc.

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DIY crafts. Decoration in a marine style.

The idea of ​​a beach wedding sounds very romantic, and a cake decorated with a nautical theme would be perfect.

For this decoration you will need:

5 shells (preferably ones that can be easily tied to a string); This example used a flat shield hedgehog that was purchased from a craft store.

* It is worth noting that you can use various shells, corals and other marine-themed items that can be found in specialized stores or brought from the sea.

Suitable rope (thread)

Wooden stick (skewer)

Thick PVA glue

Scissors

Ruler

tube

1. Prepare wooden sticks. If necessary, treat them with a nail file or sandpaper.

2. Prepare several plastic tubes and cut them into several segments. These will serve as spaces between the shells hanging on the rope.

3. Prepare the rope. It is better to cut off a piece with a margin.

Start threading the rope through the first shell, then tie a simple knot.

Add a cut piece of straw. You can add these segments where you want to create a space. Choose the length yourself.

*You can add one more additional element if you have one. This example adds coral.

*Repeat the same pattern several times until you fill the rope.

4. Knots should be tied at the ends so that the decoration elements do not fall off.

5. Now you need to remove the tubes that you used to mark the distance between the decoration elements. Just carefully insert the scissors into the tubes and cut them.

6. Start tying the ends of the rope to the sticks (skewers) - first wrap it a little and then tie a simple knot. Cut off the excess pieces of rope.

*You can strengthen the knot by adding a little glue.

7. Insert the sticks into the cake at a slight angle (see picture) and you're done! Very simple and beautiful.

DIY crafts (photo). We print using leaves.

You can leave imprints of leaves on paper or clothing (if you use special fabric paint) and create beautiful, bright and original designs.

It may take some practice as there are several techniques for applying paint and the results will depend on the type and quality of paint and paper you use.

You can also involve children.

You will need:

Fresh leaves - collect them with children as part of a craft project

Brush, sponge or roller

Paint or ink - best applied with a roller

* Try experimenting on paper first before you decide to apply designs to fabric.

We use paint

Using a brush, sponge or roller, apply paint to the leaf. You can put a sheet of paper on top or vice versa, turn the sheet over and attach it to the paper. The main thing is to find the right amount of paint.

Using ink

Apply some ink to the leaf and carefully place it on the paper. Cover the top of the sheet with paper and gently press to transfer the colors to the bottom paper.

* You can place a towel under the paper, which will allow you to transfer more details.

DIY garden crafts. Multi-colored stones.

If you have planted tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs, etc. in your garden, then for convenience you can make these beautiful stones on which you can write the name of the plant and leave the stone where this plant is located.

Use regular non-toxic acrylic paints. You can paint each stone in the colors of the plant.

For example, if you planted tomatoes, color the guide stone red, add a little green to indicate the tail and make the stone look like a tomato. In this case, the inscription need not be made.

As always, everything is quite simple and beautiful!

DIY crafts for the garden and vegetable garden. Wooden vase.

This craft is very easy to make; you can safely involve children who will happily take part in the project.

You will need:

Sticks and twigs

Empty coffee can

Saw or knife (to carefully cut sticks)

Dark paper

1. Start by collecting a few sticks from the street.

2. Prepare a coffee or poop can (you can use another container)

3. Trim all your sticks so they are roughly the same size. They should also be a couple of centimeters higher than the coffee can.

* Some sticks can simply be broken carefully, without the use of sharp objects.

4. Wrap the jar in dark paper and secure it with glue. This is done so that unnecessary drawings on the container are not visible.

5. Start gluing the sticks to the paper that wraps the jar. It will be easier if the sticks are more or less even. You can also make things easier for yourself by using thin sticks in places where there are large openings.

* make sure that the sticks are level on the bottom so that your vase stands firmly and does not wobble.

6. All that remains is to add decorative or real long branches and artificial flowers and the composition is ready. You can decorate your garden or home with crafts.

DIY garden crafts. Table decoration.

Another beautiful and simple craft for the garden.

Stretch a string over the table and tie ribbons of different lengths (or different colors) to it.

Attach a paperclip to the end of each ribbon and attach a flower to each.

Flowers won't last long in a fresh state, but if you attach small pieces of wet cotton to them, they can decorate your outdoor table for several hours.

DIY wood crafts. Markers for plants.

Cute and simple plant markers!

You will need:

Twigs

Stationery knife

Pen (felt-tip pen)

1. Cut the branches to the desired length.

2. Make a flat surface on the side of the branch using a knife.

If you want to make a beautiful craft, all you have to do is look around.

Nature itself will suggest and provide the necessary materials for beautiful and/or useful crafts.

Add to this your imagination and a few simple tools you can find around the house.

DIY crafts can decorate a table, room, garden or vegetable garden. Learn how to make interesting things from shells, rocks, twigs, etc.

DIY crafts. Decoration in a marine style.

The idea of ​​a beach wedding sounds very romantic, and a cake decorated with a nautical theme would be perfect.

For this decoration you will need:

5 shells (preferably ones that can be easily tied to a string); This example used a flat shield hedgehog that was purchased from a craft store.

* It is worth noting that you can use various shells, corals and other marine-themed items that can be found in specialized stores or brought from the sea.

Suitable rope (thread)

Wooden stick (skewer)

Thick PVA glue

Scissors

Ruler

tube

1. Prepare wooden sticks. If necessary, treat them with a nail file or sandpaper.

2. Prepare several plastic tubes and cut them into several segments. These will serve as spaces between the shells hanging on the rope.

3. Prepare the rope. It is better to cut off a piece with a margin.

Start threading the rope through the first shell, then tie a simple knot.

Add a cut piece of straw. You can add these segments where you want to create a space. Choose the length yourself.

*You can add one more additional element if you have one. This example adds coral.

*Repeat the same pattern several times until you fill the rope.

4. Knots should be tied at the ends so that the decoration elements do not fall off.

5. Now you need to remove the tubes that you used to mark the distance between the decoration elements. Just carefully insert the scissors into the tubes and cut them.

6. Start tying the ends of the rope to the sticks (skewers) - first wrap it a little and then tie a simple knot. Cut off the excess pieces of rope.

*You can strengthen the knot by adding a little glue.

7. Insert the sticks into the cake at a slight angle (see picture) and you're done! Very simple and beautiful.

DIY crafts (photo). We print using leaves.

You can leave imprints of leaves on paper or clothing (if you use special fabric paint) and create beautiful, bright and original designs.

It may take some practice as there are several techniques for applying paint and the results will depend on the type and quality of paint and paper you use.

You can also involve children.

You will need:

Fresh leaves - collect them with children as part of a craft project

Brush, sponge or roller

Paint or ink - best applied with a roller

* Try experimenting on paper first before you decide to apply designs to fabric.

We use paint

Using a brush, sponge or roller, apply paint to the leaf. You can put a sheet of paper on top or vice versa, turn the sheet over and attach it to the paper. The main thing is to find the right amount of paint.

Using ink

Apply some ink to the leaf and carefully place it on the paper. Cover the top of the sheet with paper and gently press to transfer the colors to the bottom paper.

* You can place a towel under the paper, which will allow you to transfer more details.

DIY garden crafts. Multi-colored stones.

If you have planted tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs, etc. in your garden, then for convenience you can make these beautiful stones on which you can write the name of the plant and leave the stone where this plant is located.

Use regular non-toxic acrylic paints. You can paint each stone in the colors of the plant.

For example, if you planted tomatoes, color the guide stone red, add a little green to indicate the tail and make the stone look like a tomato. In this case, the inscription need not be made.

As always, everything is quite simple and beautiful!

DIY crafts for the garden and vegetable garden. Wooden vase.

This craft is very easy to make; you can safely involve children who will happily take part in the project.

You will need:

Sticks and twigs

Empty coffee can

Saw or knife (to carefully cut sticks)

Dark paper

1. Start by collecting a few sticks from the street.

2. Prepare a coffee or poop can (you can use another container)

3. Trim all your sticks so they are roughly the same size. They should also be a couple of centimeters higher than the coffee can.

* Some sticks can simply be broken carefully, without the use of sharp objects.

4. Wrap the jar in dark paper and secure it with glue. This is done so that unnecessary drawings on the container are not visible.

5. Start gluing the sticks to the paper that wraps the jar. It will be easier if the sticks are more or less even. You can also make things easier for yourself by using thin sticks in places where there are large openings.

* make sure that the sticks are level on the bottom so that your vase stands firmly and does not wobble.

6. All that remains is to add decorative or real long branches and artificial flowers and the composition is ready. You can decorate your garden or home with crafts.

DIY garden crafts. Table decoration.

Another beautiful and simple craft for the garden.

Stretch a string over the table and tie ribbons of different lengths (or different colors) to it.

Attach a paperclip to the end of each ribbon and attach a flower to each.

Flowers won't last long in a fresh state, but if you attach small pieces of wet cotton to them, they can decorate your outdoor table for several hours.

DIY wood crafts. Markers for plants.

Cute and simple plant markers!

You will need:

Twigs

Stationery knife

Pen (felt-tip pen)

1. Cut the branches to the desired length.

2. Make a flat surface on the side of the branch using a knife.

3. Write the name of the plant with a pen or marker.

4. Insert ready-made plant markers in a suitable location.

DIY crafts for home. Multi-colored branches.

Everything is very simple here: collect several threads of different colors and several twigs from the park or forest.

DIY garden crafts

Hedgehog

1. Prepare bunches of long spruce needles and, using plasticine and toothpicks, attach them under the scales of the cone.

*If you wish, you can trim the needles a little.

2. You can make a hedgehog’s face from plasticine.

3. Using black peppercorns, make a spout.

Deer

Using an awl or nail, make holes in the acorn and insert matches, toothpicks or sticks into it.

Elk

Simply glue all pre-prepared parts with thick glue (it is better to use a glue gun).

You can turn the shells over to put something in them.

Owl

Take a closer look; in the place where the cone is attached to the spruce, there is a small tail. It is this that can be used as a beak.

The owl's eyes can be made from acorn caps, and its wings from maple noses.

Dragonfly

The most important thing is to find a branch that has a small branch, and when cut, you will get the eyes of a dragonfly.

What has not been invented in the world of design for a comfortable, stylish and at the same time original interior. Experienced craftsmen know how to surprise their customers. Do you think it’s impossible to do something like this? But in vain! We've got 80 luxury home ideas that are not unlike designer bells and whistles.

1. Beaded curtains

Instead of an ordinary door, lovely curtains made of beads and beads look much more interesting. It’s very easy to make these, you just need to buy a lot of beads.

In the process of work you will need: scissors, a base for the curtain (cord, fishing line), a cornice, large beads and the beads themselves.

Think over the pattern, then measure the fishing line, folding it in half. Leave some extra space to attach it to the bar and start weaving.

We decorate the bar and fasten the bead threads.

2. Decor on the wall in the form of a world map

Materials needed: twine, hammer, pen, stationery metal nails, a plain area on the wall, world map.

The finished panel can be decorated with anything - photographs, pictures, postcards and other things that you always want to look at.

3. Marine motifs: unusual clock on the wall

How to transform your home environment and maintain a romantic beach mood? We recommend making a watch from sea pebbles.

To work, prepare pebbles, clockwork, scissors, ruler, paints, marker, glue, cardboard and wrapping paper.

We wrap the frame with paper (you can also use a nice thick fabric).

We paint the pebbles in different colors, draw the dial, mark the place for attaching the mechanism and attach a loop to it.

Glue the pebbles.

We install the mechanism and admire the unique masterpiece!

4. Magic lamp

Even an ordinary glass jar can shine without electricity. And it won’t be difficult to make such magic happen.

For a sparkling lantern, prepare a glass jar, a lot of glass balls, alcohol, cotton wool, fluorescent paint and a brush.

First, wipe the inside of the jar well with alcohol, and only then use a brush to make strokes and dots of paint. Let it dry completely. All that remains is to pour in glass balls - so the rays in the wonderful lamp will playfully echo.

5. Picket lamp

6. Paintings of flower buds

Everyone can do artistic crafts when they have flowers, paints and inspiration.

7. Felt rose basket for small items

Felt is a convenient material primarily for those who are just learning the basics of cutting and sewing. It is not necessary to skillfully sew and cut out, since such fabric does not require an overlocker. Simply cut and connect.

So, prepare: felt, ruler, knife, pins, thread, hexagon-shaped stencil.

Transfer the shape and cut it out.

Gather the core with pins.
Attach the remaining petals.

A wonderful basket in the shape of a rose is ready! It can have a lot of functions - from storing small items, to a newspaper rack and flower pots.

8. Natural composition of branches and fresh flowers

Materials: wire, wire cutters, a beautiful ribbon, small branches up to 15 cm long (about 60 pieces), pruning shears and the best flowers.

Making a frame.

We twist our composition and secure it with the remaining wire.

The final touch is decor. We wrap the branches with ribbon, place the flowers inside and place them in a glass flask. The result is incredible!

9. Decorate the walls with origami paper

10. Functional board organizer

11. Original shelf with jars

12. Gorgeous lampshade “Luminous lace”

Materials: lace fabric (this could be a piece of an old curtain), a brush, PVA glue, an electric mechanism and an inflatable balloon.

First of all, cut the lace fragments.

We inflate the balloon, coat it with glue and overlap our lace circles. Let it dry for a day.

We pierce the ball with a needle, peel it off from the lace surface.

We make a hole in the opposite side for wiring. We install the electrical mechanism.

13. Bucket lampshades

This original lampshade imitates an old bucket, creating an antique effect. But in fact it is made of dense specific fabric.

14. Signs with messages

15. Colorful photo collage

16. Impressive photo wall

17. Creative pendant with photos

18. Letter of Memories

19. Exclusive vase made from a jar and nuts

20. Laconic cute vases on the wall

Materials: planks (preferably square), fasteners, leather tape, cute glass pots, screws, hammer, screwdriver and scissors.

21. Decorative clay pot

22. Transforming old shoes

23. An extraordinary panel - a new role for old-fashioned ties

24. Decorate the wall with children’s hats and elegant dresses

25. Vintage window frame cabinet

26. Not a standard place for skis

27. “Ski” photo frame

28. Musical wall of guitars

29 ... and vinyl records

30. Headboard made from old pallets

A very simple idea for creating a cozy interior identity. You can hang different things on pallets: mini garlands, ribbons, cute fabrics.

31. Cork mat

A great alternative to regular bathroom bedding! It is convenient, practical and beautiful. This rug repels moisture, and its natural color will harmoniously fit into almost any environment.

32. Old storage boxes

33. Picket fence for a hanger - an element of vintage decor

34. Retro idea: decorate the inside of furniture with beautiful wallpaper

35. Wallpaper on the doors

36. Wall frame - a place of honor for a luxurious wallpaper ornament

37. Double function of one pattern

Support the theme of the wallpaper on the wall by wrapping books in it.

38. Update your table lamp by decorating the lampshade with some pretty wallpaper.

39. Nature in your home

40. Another role of an ordinary hanger

41. Hanger with clip as a holder for paintings, photographs and other decorative items

42. Office tablet for compositions on the wall

43. Artist's experiments

44. Bright chandelier with pompoms for a nursery

45. Lush paper balls for decoration

46. ​​Garland in boho style

47. Cute braid for a Roman blind

48. Transforming the lampshade with lovely fringe

49. A fun interior detail – a garland of mini pom-poms by the window

50. Restoration of a high chair for a nursery

It’s easy to make a beautiful and stylish piece of furniture from an old chair with scuffs and scratches. Gather your paints, masking tape, and colored wool threads to make a cute pom-pom pillow for the high chair.

51. Snag as a hanger

52. A vintage chest is a great alternative to a coffee table.

53. Original bedside table from a chest

54. A chest as an exhibit inside a glass box - a central piece of interior decor

55. Extravagant dressing table from a suitcase

56. Unusual minibar

57. “In limbo” – chests a la shelves

58. Storage cases

59. Adorable pet bed

60. Music wall

61. Cities and countries above the desktop

62. Note board

63. Instead of wallpaper, old newspapers

64. Precious bookmarks

In the modern world of computer technology, books have also acquired electronic format. But for some of us, the ritual of reading good old books in their original form still takes place. A luxurious bookmark will not only further emphasize its significance and value, but will also become a decorative highlight of your interior. This kind of thing is easy to do with your own hands.

Any decorations are suitable for decoration - beads, brooches, stones.

For work you will also need: wide colored ribbons (velvet or satin), scissors, thread, needles, wire cutters, glue and clips for decoration.

Find the perfect combinations for your taste.

Glue the ribbons well by folding them in half.

We decorate the ends with clips.

65. Serving decor – butterflies made from napkins

Add a romantic touch to your table decor by turning paper napkins into cute, colorful butterflies. You just need a thin wire, scissors and, of course, the napkins themselves.

Fold the napkin in half.

We form triangles along diagonal lines.

On one side, we connect the ends of the triangle to the vertex.

Turn it over and bend the top to the base.

That's all! All that remains is to make the antennae from the wire.

66. Bird on canvas

68. Stylish decoration of plates

Materials needed: white plates, tape, special markers, water, cotton swabs and an oven. Cotton swabs with a glass of water will be needed to adjust the pattern.

Option N°1

Option N°2

The final touch is to secure the resulting drawings by placing our plates in the oven. For porcelain 220°C for 30 minutes, for ceramics – 160°C for the same 30 minutes.

69. Unusual cover for a vase

A vase made from a plastic bottle with a decorative cover made of multi-colored lightning bolts looks much more attractive!

Materials: 12 zippers (20-25 cm), plastic bottle, thread, knife.

Sew along the length of the zipper.

Sew the two edges together (you can do this by hand).

Let's try it on.

Cut off the top of the bottle.

We trim the flowers and enjoy the composition!

78. Family organizer: making a menu

79. Luxurious basket “Pink Heart”

80. Romantic decor – heart made of branches

Such options for great ideas for handmade crafts and other things for the home are what you need when the usual interior is no longer inspiring, and you can’t afford to radically change the decor.

Every housewife and owner wants to make their home beautiful and comfortable. This article contains a variety of ideas for the home that allow you to achieve this result with little time, money and effort.

Decorating the walls

Recently, walls painted or covered with plain wallpaper have become very popular. Yes, they serve as an excellent backdrop for accessories, furniture, etc. But large empty spaces require some additions. How to decorate an empty wall? There are a lot of ways, you just need to choose the right one.

Geographic maps on the walls

An extremely simple and very effective idea for the home that helps solve the problem of empty walls is to stick a geographical map. It is not suitable for every room or every interior, but you can find options for a child’s room, office, balcony or loggia, and in some cases even for a bedroom or living room. It is important to choose the right map for the interior, and there are not only “ordinary” ones - geographical ones. There are vintage, navigational, stylized, etc.

Where can I look for similar cards? Geographic maps can be found in bookstores or stationery stores. You won’t find stylized or antique ones there. Some options can be found in wallpaper stores. There they come in the form of photo wallpapers. There are many different ones on the beloved Aliexpress, you can search in other online stores. But there is another option: find the card you like on the Internet, save it to a medium and print it out at a company that deals with outdoor advertising. The only requirement: a large format card. They, of course, will be able to increase it, but not indefinitely. So the initial image must be of high quality and large.

We make modular paintings

The idea for the home - paintings and photos on the walls - is not new and many people are tired of it. Yes, it's a classic, but I want something new and unusual. One option is modular paintings. This is one image divided into a different number of fragments. Fragments can be different in size or the same. Often these “pieces of images” are called “modules”, hence the name “modular picture”.

You can take any poster, banner, or photo wallpaper as an object. You can, again, print the image you like at an advertising agency. In this case, you can even take a photo of yourself or close friends, your favorite landscape, etc. Based on the composition of the drawing, it is divided into several parts and cut. Frames are made for the fragments. The dimensions of the frames should be 3-5 cm smaller than the fragments so that the module can be wrapped and secured on the back side.

Nature is one of the most popular motifs. Sunset on the sea - what could be more romantic? Beach, sun, summer...
And flowers again... Symmetrical division is also possible Fantasy - an option for teenagers

Frames can be made of wooden planks, covered with thin plywood or fiberboard. But the easiest way is to take foam plastic of sufficient density (300-350 g/m³) with a thickness of 4-5 mm or more. It doesn't cost much, you can cut it with any hacksaw, it won't damage the paper, it weighs a mere trifle, so you can even secure the modules with double-sided tape. You can attach images to the tablets using glue (find a suitable one), or using a construction stapler and staples.

Decorative mirrors

Ideas for the home using mirrors are not new. The first examples of this magical glass appeared before our era and were extremely expensive and rare. And no wonder. The mirror itself is an excellent accessory, and if it has an unusual shape or an amazing frame, it will definitely become an interior decoration.

It’s so simple - circles made of mirrors, and the interior is transformed Butterflies from the mirror - an interesting idea
If you decorate a shelf, chest of drawers, bedside table in the same style...

Such compositions can be made not only from an ordinary mirror - coated glass. There is an acrylic mirror on the market. This is a flexible and absolutely safe material. It does not give such an ideal reflection as a “normal” mirror, but for these conditions it is not required. You need a plastic material that is easy to work with. They sell sets of fragments of different shapes and sizes, with double-sided tape glued to the back side. Attaching such a mirror is simple: remove the protective film from the adhesive tape, apply it and press it. All.

We make accessories for home decoration

Many ideas for the home concern the creation of unique designer crafts that make our home memorable and cozy. These are the things that create the atmosphere of a home. Moreover, it is not at all necessary to spend an incredible amount of time and money on their creation. There are very simple ideas using the most ordinary, and sometimes even junk, things.

Ideas for your home are a whole sea of ​​possibilities for improving your interior or making your life more comfortable...and sometimes both

Decorating vases and bottles with lace

Amazing transformations can take very little time. For example, from an ordinary vase, bottle or jar you can make a uniquely beautiful vase. Moreover, the process itself will take 10-15 minutes. This is if you have everything at hand. And besides decoration objects, you only need lace, PVA glue, scissors and a brush.

Everything is exactly as you thought. We simply wrap the vessel in lace, cut it to size, glue it, and wait until it dries. This is all. But the result will please you.

Who said lace has to be white...

Lace can be bought or knitted. The second option allows you to decorate vases of complex shapes, which can be decorated with great difficulty with ordinary lace. If you don’t know how to knit, but want to decorate a vase with an unusual shape, look for a stretch one. There is such a thing, and in a fairly wide range. With the help of a stretchy openwork, most problems are removed.

Zen garden

If you're looking for creative ideas for your home, consider a miniature zen garden. It’s not difficult to make, it looks great, and it can also help you relax and calm down after a hard day at work. Only this accessory is not for families with small children.... You will understand why.

The original Zen garden is a rather complex system, but stylizations can be made from a transparent round container or even from a glass candy bowl, vase, or small aquarium. You will also need sand for landscape design, terrariums or aquariums and a Crassula plant or cactus.

First, let's figure out what to do with the plant. it can be planted in a small pot and buried in the sand. Instead of a pot, you can use a sock with soil (tie the sock). Some plants (cacti) can be planted directly in the sand. In general, you choose any method, but when planting directly in the sand, you need to take care of normal drainage - put pebbles on the bottom.

Sand is poured into the container, a pot with a plant or its roots is installed, and the whole thing is covered with sand to a certain level. All is ready. Now the surface of the sand is leveled and drawings are applied to it. There is a special metal stick for drawing, but a wooden one is also suitable for starting.

If you want to get closer to the original, you can make a tabletop version of a Japanese garden from a small box. The frame of the box is assembled from wooden blocks or bamboo trunks, the bottom is usually made of plywood or well-fitted and treated wooden planks. You can also make legs.

The resulting container is also filled with fine sand, but what else to add there is up to you. You can plant several plants, lay stones, pebbles, put candles, a Buddha statue. In general, everyone here already creates their own zen))

Mini garden in the house

There are two types of miniature gardens that can be made to decorate the interior of a house or apartment: open and semi-closed. An open mini-garden is made in large flat pots and pallets. You can use miniature bonsai plants, succulents and small cacti.

When selecting plants, pay attention not only to size, but also to the soil in which the plants grow. If the area of ​​the mini-garden is large enough, it can be divided into zones with different soil acidity, but this will require physical separation, as well as delimitation using physical plastic partitions so that the soils do not mix.

This interior decoration recreates a real garden. With paths, benches, rockeries, etc. You can put up a toy house or make a pond. Whatever your imagination tells you.

Semi-closed mini-gardens are made in glass containers. Round ones look very interesting: aquariums, vases. Soil or stones are poured into them and plants are planted. But in such a limited volume, it is necessary to select plants not only by soil type, but also by the degree of illumination, watering regime, etc. It will not be possible to care for plants in a jar differently.

The smallest gardens... And then - a garden of moss... a piece of a fairy tale

In such containers you can grow different varieties of moss. In fact, they are very beautiful and only in such miniature gardens can you examine them down to the smallest detail. Some of them resemble trees or shrubs, others are more like herbaceous plants. A wide variety of compositions are created from pebbles and moss, reproducing real landscapes or transporting us to a fairyland.

DIY sofa pillows

If you look at the photos of interiors, you will notice that in most of them, pillows add zest to the interior. With their help, a boring interior turns into a lively and memorable one. In addition, a large number of pillows allows you to rest comfortably. Such home decor ideas allow you to quickly change the “mood of the interior,” adding home comfort.

In the case of using fabrics, everything is clear - we select the color and texture to match the interior. But there are homemade pillows that exude coziness. A striking example of this is knitted pillows. A variety of patterns, colors, shapes. But the result is the same - you really want to hug them and cuddle them. They look very unconventionally.

From old flannelette pajamas and a sweater And these old jeans turn into an original pillowcase...all you need is fabric with an adhesive base Knitted miracle - very cozy Lace for finishing pillows - you need to choose the style Fleecy fabrics - simple and effective

What to do if you don’t know how to knit? It's no problem. There are old sweaters. Yours or children's. They make very interesting and neat pillows. Cut the old knitted items along the sleeves, put the pillow in the half-finished pillowcase, and sew it up on both sides. That's it, the designer pillow is ready.

You can also use lace, fleecy fabrics, old jeans, even pajamas. Everything is going well. And the stranger the coloring, the more interesting the result.

Ideas for the home: various little things with your own hands

The atmosphere and comfort in the house is created not only by global things. Many small things that can be made from scrap materials bring no less and, sometimes, more pleasure and benefit. You use them often. And after a month you don’t look at the same paintings or mirrors anymore. A number of ideas for turning your home into a cozy and comfortable place have been collected in this section.

Opportunities are a sea

Shoe tray with pebbles

Owners of private houses have to go out into the yard regardless of the weather. That’s why shoes don’t always shine clean. Many people get out of this situation by placing a rubber mat near the door or by placing a rubber tray. Yes, the dirt does not spread, but the view is not the most attractive. You can significantly improve the situation by simply pouring pebbles into the tray. The water will flow over the stones, the drips on them will not be visible, and neither will the dirt. Periodically, you will need to soak the pebbles in water and rinse them to remove accumulated dirt, but pebbles are a reusable material and they simply cannot be “erased off.”

If there is no rubber tray, you can knock down a wooden box with a side height of about 10 cm. Pebbles can be found on the banks of a river, sea, etc. As a last resort, you can find it in designer stores or where aquarium products are sold. But buying this “charm” is expensive.

Scarf storage

Every family usually has a lot of scarves, neckerchiefs and other similar products. How to store them so that they don’t take up a lot of space, are always at hand, and don’t get wrinkled? There are several life hacks that you can easily do yourself.

First. We attach metal rings to a regular hanger. Rings can be plastic or metal. Both can be found in departments selling. There are all sorts of them, in shape, size and material. Rings can be nailed to wooden hangers/hangers/trempels, attached with staples, or glued or tied with thread to plastic hangers. And that’s it, you have a device for storing scarves.

The situation is a little more complicated with the second device. You will need a treated board and a dozen or two clothespins. We attach clothespins to the bar with one side. They can be nailed, screwed, or glued. You will also need hinges to secure the structure itself to the wall.

Both ideas for the home are practical, require a minimum of money and a little time. And evaluate the benefits yourself. Especially in the spring-autumn period, when there are a lot of scarves, scarves, and flowerpots on the shelf.

Instead of a bookshelf

- a good thing, but they are not appropriate everywhere, and good copies cost a lot of money. But books need to be stored somewhere. The solution is metal staples. When installing them, the lower book serves as a support for 4-5 pieces, which are simply stacked on it.

Book holder - everything ingenious is simple

The disadvantage is obvious - the lower book is inaccessible. The solution is to put the most unpopular or unnecessary one down.

Holders for keys and other small items

One of the biggest problems is where to hang the keys so that they can be quickly found, and also instantly hung or removed. One of the good options is a magnetic board, but where to look for it is a question. But you can make funny holders from tennis balls. They are cut to about a third of the diameter. That's all. The holder is ready. It just needs to be secured somewhere. You can - on the wall using nails, you can attach several pieces on a separate board, and then attach the board itself to the wall, cabinet, etc.

Instead of a key holder - cute faces

You can make such a holder for small items in a matter of seconds. Look longer for tennis balls. And to make it even more interesting, eyes are glued to the ball. It turns out to be such a cheerful smiley.

Basket made of plastic bins and clothespins

Every household is full of plastic food containers, but ideas for the home using them are rare. We found one such option in which the hero is a liter mayonnaise container. In principle, any can of large diameter and small height can be used. Otherwise, the “basket” will be inconvenient to use.

Waste into income - a basket made from a plastic can

Using universal glue, we glue the containers with clothespins. When the glue has dried, coat the surface with varnish or wood oil. We cover the inside with a cover made of cotton or linen. We make it a little longer than necessary so that we can hide the unsightly edge behind the lapel.

We make the handle from steel wire with a diameter of 3-4 mm. We bend an arc from it. We make a loop at one end, and in the side, using a nail heated over a fire, we make two diagonally located holes (one opposite the other). We thread the formed loop on the handle into one hole. We bend the wire on the second side, thread it through the second hole, and then form a loop. We decorate the handle with hemp rope. You can also make decorations for a basket from it. If you know how to weave macrame - great, no - a regular braid woven from several threads will do.

Stand for a sofa or chair for cups/glasses/newspapers

Sipping tea in your favorite chair is a great idea. But there’s nowhere to put the cup, the phone always falls between the seat and the “bytsy”. The armrests of modern models are soft, you can’t put anything on them. So smart people came up with the idea of ​​making a stand for cups/glasses (pictured). An extremely simple and very convenient thing. Few ideas for your home will bring you more pleasant moments.

You will need three boards with a width of at least 25 cm. They are knocked down in the shape of the letter “P” (the connection can be strengthened using carpentry corners). The height of the jumper is slightly greater than the height of the armrest; the table should protrude no more than 1/3 of the width of the seat, otherwise you simply will not sit in the chair. The structure is placed on its side, the lower part is pushed under the chair. It serves as a stop and prevents the structure from turning over. To be sure, make the lower part much longer than the “table”. Also, for mobility, you can install wheels, but do not forget that the legs of modern furniture are low and the wheels need small ones, and they will have to be attached from the side. Otherwise, the stand simply won’t fit under the chair.

Where to hide dog bowls

Dog owners know how difficult it is to find space for their dog bowls. Dogs living in an apartment or house are usually fed in the kitchen. There they are given bowls. But they are needed for half an hour a day, and then they get underfoot on the floor all day. The problem can be solved, and elegantly. We place the bowls in one of the drawers. If they were needed, they opened the box and poured in food. Feeding is over - the bowls have been washed, put back in place, and the drawer has been pushed back. Everything is perfect and does not bother anyone.

This idea will require a little modification to the drawer. A small section bar or corner is placed around the perimeter. A rectangle of the required size is cut out of plywood or other sheet material. We cut holes in it for the bowls, then paint (if necessary). That's all, the idea has been implemented. All that remains is to train the pets.

Idea for storing slippers

In any house or apartment with two or more inhabitants, slippers always get lost, confused and disappear somewhere. One of the interesting ideas for solving the problem is such pipes/holders for slippers. Each pair has its own pipe. Order is guaranteed.

The pipes can be made of stainless steel, or they can be cut from large diameter plastic pipes. You just need to process the cut well - so that it is comfortable and beautiful.

When going through the little things that have accumulated at home, you often wonder: what can you do with your own hands at home with all this so that the products are of high quality, beautiful and functional?

I speak from personal experience: sometimes all that separates us from great homemade products is our own insecurities and lack of self-confidence.

On the Internet you can find many master classes on making things from a variety of available materials: plastic dishes, purchased blanks, pallets, old tires, etc.

But you must admit: rarely does anyone actually have old Kamaz tires lying around at home, from which you can make a pouf, and there will be difficulties with pallets if you don’t have your own cafe or store.

We propose to take a different route and solve two problems in one fell swoop: do without expensive purchases and concentrate on eco-handmade products made from natural materials that can be easily found at home.

Cards, decorations and crafts

The simplest of those things that you can do with your own hands at home are small products made from paper, fabric and simple designer decorative details.

Creating these little things is good because it develops fine motor skills and stimulates the unbridled creativity of kids.

But it cannot be said that the activity is purely childish: many adults, fascinated by handmade, make amazing things from simple materials and even sell them on the Internet.

Postcards

Let's start with the simplest. Colorful homemade cards, with some effort, are not inferior in beauty and quality to purchased ones.

Advice: if you were suddenly invited to a party, and you think what you can do with your own hands at home and present to the birthday person, start with a postcard. It's simple - even a novice handmaker can handle it, and the memory and pleasant emotions from such a gift will remain for a long time.

There are many options for postcards: simple (flat), opening, with three-dimensional figures inside; made of paper or fabric; decorated with applications, drawings, inscriptions, etc.

The simplest and at the same time original gift can be a postcard made with your own hands.

As for materials, you can find everything you need to create cards at home.

The required minimum is a pencil, pen, scissors, PVA glue and, of course, paper (preferably thicker - whatman paper or thin cardboard).

Here's what else you can use to create postcards:

1. Colored paper. These don’t have to be new sheets - scraps left over from a child’s crafts will also work.
2. Foil for chocolate and candies.
3. Unnecessary parts from old jewelry: cabochons, rhinestones, etc.
4. Fabric scraps. Almost any will do, but it is best to take samples without fluffy lint.
5. Threads.
6. Colored pencils, pens, markers. To design inscriptions, you can take black or colored liners - they practically do not smudge and draw with clear lines of a given thickness.
7. Watercolor paints. If you have school-age children, then you can find a simple set of watercolors at home - they are quite enough for crafting postcards.

To prepare a souvenir, leftover bright fabric, beads, and ribbons will be useful.

In addition, you may need a utility knife and superglue (“Moment”, “Second”).

The list of materials can be continued for a very long time, because literally anything can be used to create postcards.

At one time, I got myself a special box in which I put any little things that seemed suitable to me - even if I didn’t have specific ideas for using them at that time.

Experience has shown that in the end absolutely everything is used.

The main thing is to have patience, free time and the desire to please your loved one

Tip: to make your cards look stylish and harmonious, remember the most popular formats for their production: rectangle 105x148 mm (A6 format), elongated rectangle 98x210 mm, squares 140x140 and 120x120 mm.

Let's look at how to make a regular A6 postcard with your own hands.

1. The first step is to prepare the base. Let's take the option that you definitely have at home: a regular A4 sheet. Fold it in half along the wide side, making sure that the edges meet very precisely. Glue the sheet so that the halves fit tightly together. Let it dry, then fold it again on the wide side. The base for the postcard is ready.
2. Now come up with a design. Consider the available materials, think about which ones you want to use, which ones are best combined with each other. You can draw a sketch on a separate piece of paper. Visualize in your head the card you want to make as much as possible - and, having selected the necessary materials, get to work.
3. Process decorative elements. If you decide to place a shaped paper or fabric applique on the card, cut out the required shape in advance. Prepare everything that you will attach to the front of the card: colored paper, bows, rhinestones, fabric, etc.
4. If you don't want to leave the background of the card white, you'll need to color it now. Take watercolor paints or markers and apply a light coat of a suitable color. You can give the paper an antique effect by painting it with tea or coffee. And if you throw a few grains of salt on wet watercolor, you will get beautiful snowflake patterns. Remember to let the paper dry after painting.
5. Decorate the front side of the product with the prepared decor.
6. Sign the card on the spread, accompanying it with a beautiful poem or just a short congratulatory phrase.

The original homemade postcard is ready!

Don't limit yourself to experiments and flights of fancy.

Try different styles and materials, paper formats and options. Look for your own signature style and, most importantly, don’t give up trying if the first results don’t suit your taste.

As in any business, everything depends not only on talent, but also on perseverance and practice.

Decorations

Among the things you can do with your own hands at home, jewelry is one of the most popular options.

You can wear them yourself or give them to someone, or you can sell them, receiving not only pleasure from your own, but also material rewards.

Kids just love these unique popsicle stick bracelets!

The simplest option that you can involve small children in making is bracelets made from ordinary wooden ice cream sticks.

It’s worth honestly noting: these bracelets, both in size and style, are primarily for children.

Little needlewomen and craftsmen are happy to participate in the creative transformation of familiar objects into bright jewelry - especially if you then decorate the bracelet the way he likes.

These bracelets are very easy to make. You will need:

1. Popsicle sticks (one per bracelet)
2. Glasses of suitable diameter

First, place all the sticks in one container and fill it with water so that it completely covers our workpieces.

Since they are wooden and float easily, cover the container with a lid or something else.

After a while, check the sticks. Once well soaked, they will begin to bend without breaking.

Then they need to be placed in a glass, bent inside or outside close to the walls.

I prefer to wrap the sticks around the glass, pressing them on top with strong rubber bands: this way the finished product will more accurately take the desired shape.

Leave the workpieces to dry in a warm, dry room.

After complete drying, the bases will remain curved, and you can begin decorating the product.

A wooden bracelet for a girl can be decorated with rhinestones, turning it into an accessory for a real princess, and a bracelet for a boy can be decorated with the emblem of his favorite superhero.

Another useful cuteness is a jewelry stand

Tip: to glue decorative elements to wood, it is better to use superglue, and after painting it is worth varnishing the product.

Bracelets are rich soil for creativity. It’s easy to imagine what you can do with your own hands at home, having fishing line and beads on hand.

But I suggest paying attention to more non-standard products - woven Shambhala bracelets, which are great for both adults and children over 12 years old.

This product, made independently, is both a talisman and a stylish accessory, combining patterned weaving with beads.

Popular Shambhala bracelets can be easily made with your own hands

To weave Shambhala you will need:

1. An odd number of beads made of wood or natural stone.
2. Two smaller beads - for the clasp.
3. The base cord is of such thickness that the selected beads can be freely strung on it. Take the length of the base cord based on the circumference of your wrist plus ten centimeters on each side for the fasteners.
4. The main weaving cord is three to four times longer than the warp (for the first tests it is better to take a longer one). Thicker threads are good for braiding.
5. One lace about forty centimeters long for making a fastener.

Shambhala bracelets are convenient to weave from waxed threads, but you don’t have to run to the store for them. Experiment!

I wove one of my coolest bracelets from regular twine and a strong “iris” thread at the base.

Tip: to make Shambhala smooth and smooth, secure the weaving. To do this, you can use a tight paper clip and a tablet (or book cover).

Let's start weaving. About ten centimeters from the end of the base cord, tie a knot from the braiding thread so that it divides the thread into two tails of equal length.

Now you need to knit knots from these tails around the base cord, alternately threading one thread under it and the other above it.

Having made the desired number of knots, string the first bead onto the base and continue the braid immediately after it.

Alternate beads with weaving knots, using spaces to suit your taste); at the end, do not forget to knit the same number of simple weaving knots as at the beginning. Finish it off with a knot.

Making designer jewelry may well become an additional source of income for you

If you used natural thread, apply a drop of PVA glue to the final knot, let it dry, then trim off the excess cord.

If the thread was synthetic, carefully trim the ends and burn the tails with a lighter or match - naturally, being careful.

Let's move on to the lock. Take the tails remaining on both sides of the bracelet, put them together and tie them with several braided knots using a third cord.

Fasten the lock in the same way as you fastened the bracelet. Place small beads on the remaining tails of the base cord and tie knots at the ends.

Now your own beautiful Shambhala bracelet is ready.

Congratulations! This is an exciting activity, so don’t be surprised if after a while you give these amulets to everyone you know and wonder what to do with the new items.

Sell ​​- let others appreciate your talent!

Crafts

What can you do with your own hands at home for children under 10 years old? Of course, toys are a win-win option.

Usually, sewing dolls requires a lot of additional materials, such as special fillers, and sewing skills above the basic level.

But there is also an option that the children themselves can handle (and will be happy to help you with): motanka dolls.

Get your child interested in making a cute motanka doll

To make them, you will need assorted pieces of fabric - any pieces of old unnecessary clothing will do.

For the base, the body of the doll, it is better to choose something light: an old white sheet or thin burlap, but for clothes you can take any colors to your taste.

You will also need regular sewing threads, optional ribbons and other little things for decoration.

The doll is made like this:

1. Roll one piece of fabric into a voluminous rectangle or cube. This is the base of the motanka head.
2. Place a square piece of light fabric on it, gather it on one side and wrap it with sewing thread. There is no need to make knots: a large number of threads will fix themselves and will not unwind.
3. Take another square piece of light-colored fabric. The length from corner to corner is the arm span of our doll, so choose accordingly. Roll this piece into a roll and wrap the “wrists” with sewing thread.
4. Tape the “sausage” of hands to the body of the doll under the head. It is best to do this by winding the threads crosswise.
5. Select several different colored pieces of fabric for your doll's clothing. Make a skirt, preferably from two or more layers of fabric: it looks very cool. Secure the skirt with thread, twine or ribbon.
6. Another piece of fabric will be used to make a scarf. Fold the cut into a triangle and tie it on the doll's head.

Traditionally, motanka dolls are made without faces - these are impersonal amulets.

I know that some people are scared by faceless dolls, so if you don't put any additional meaning into it, you can easily embroider or draw a face on the fabric, giving your doll some personality.

Such a doll will simultaneously become your personal amulet.

Today you have learned how to create a variety of beautiful and useful things, and I am sure that you will be able to expand your handcrafting arsenal of skills further.

For inspiration, I suggest watching this video on what you can do with your own hands at home: