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Craft projects with pressed plants

by Lana on January 8, 2019

Would you like to have on your wall some pressed flower decorations that look like this: Of course you would! Creating craft projects and works of art with pressed flowers and leaves is a wonderfully absorbing hobby. Of course, the creative part …

Seashell crafts

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by Lana on November 7, 2017

Craft projects that involve seashells are really and truly for everyone, because you can make them as simple or as complex as you wish. So, get ready to gather some seaside treasures during your next trip to the shore and turn them into keepsakes and …

How to craft with broken china

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by Lana on August 11, 2017

Believe it or not, there is one small step from “Oops, I broke a plate!” to “Look at my work of art !” With appropriate equipment, some skill and a lot of patience, it is possible to give broken china (or porcelain) a second life. Consider these …

Transfer your photos to wood

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by Lana on June 9, 2017

Got some time on your hands? Select a few favourite photos and transfer them to wood panels! You will be creating lovely family mementos, and with some practice perhaps even true pieces of art. There are several techniques for transferring images to …

Get crafty with wood blanks

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by Lana on April 13, 2017

Do you feel that taking up a craft hobby would improve the quality of your leisure time, but worry about biting off more than you can chew? Consider wood blanks. Their beauty is in their versatility. They come in a wide range of shapes. They also lend …

How to macramé a friendship bracelet

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by Lana on October 14, 2015

First of all, let’s tackle the pertinent question: why would you even want to macramé a bracelet? We’ll give you three reasons, each better than the next: because you want to give a friend a meaningful gift, but have no …

Knit a pair of mittens

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by Lana on July 10, 2015

Once you start, you probably won’t be able to stop. Then you can sell your extra mittens on bidorbuy. A pair of hand-knitted mittens is (or should be) the birth right of every child. Mittens are an essential part of a kid’s wardrobe. Some even say that …

How to crochet a doily

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by Bobbie on January 15, 2015

It’s a long time since doilies have been considered in vogue. The small crocheted decorative mats were used to protect surfaces such as arm and headrests in homes of grandmothers the world over. These days, however, with the help of crafty platforms such …

Ideas for your mosaic projects

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by Lana on January 8, 2015

Almost any surface will look prettier if you stick a few mosaic tiles on it. Find a short tutorial on how to do it in this article and buy all the equipment and materials you need on bidorbuy, in mosaic section. When it comes to where to stick …

Marvellous mosaic

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by Lana on April 17, 2012

The versatile mosaic can transfer a humble object into a thing of beauty. Mosaic may not be the most popular hobby out there, but that’s because it’s not for the faint hearted. This craft (or art) form is more difficult to master than many other leisure …

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