Good project for beginners and children. It can be an interesting camp craft for idle time to keep young hands busy. These dragonflies can be made into brooches, hairclips, keyrings, keychains, clothing decorations, and whatever else strikes your fancy. Here is used a square knot.
I am a new crochet-er and I am also left-handed. I am crocheting a flag of Texas in single crochet with bulky yarn and I am stuck as to how to create the 5-pointed star for the blue background. I have tried several crochet websites, as well as YouTube and have not found any sharply pointed stars. Any help would or ideas would be appreciated.
Do you like strawberries? If you answer is "Yes"Try to make this easy and beautiful origami strawberry model.You need only square piece of paper and 5 minutes free time.Difficulty: Easy
This is a great origami video lesson. You can pleasantly surprise your close friend or family. You need to have a piece of printing paper (A4 or Letter) and photo with size 6x4 inches or 15x10 centimeters.
I'm trying to do a pretty macrame cuff, however, the hemp I'm using is too soft, is there any way to safely make it stiff? I know I have a crochet pattern for a cuff where you just spray starch over it, but that uses cotton...Would I do the same for hemp? Thanks for all the replies in advance! :)
The Alternating Half Hitch is tied to form a chain, also called a sennit. Other name of this knot is the Chain Stitch or Zig-Zag braid. This knot can be used to make a simple bracelet or necklace and other items can also be made with this knot.
So this is a great beginner's knot. This Square Knot pattern is made by switching the fillers and working cords. I recommend you use two colors to get the best results. It's important to leave enough space between the knots so you can see the crisscrossed cords clearly. This knot can be used to make a simple belt or other items can also be made with this knot.
How to make Watermelon Friendship Bracelet. It reminds us of something delicious and juicy, like watermelon. Show your love of summer with this cute watermelon friendship bracelet!
if you go to a party you can be more creative and make easy paper candy box from square piece of paper.This origami model is familiar as Sanbo box or Japanese box.
Using this technique you can wrap a stone or make bracelet. In the future I will show how to wrap a stone using this technique (without any glue). Here is used knot called the Vertical Larks Head, along with crossed elements.
Reversed Half Hitches, Larks Head Sennits or chains (can be made in several different ways) They can be used as bracelets, belts, or just for decoration. Very easy to make, can be used as a Survival bracelet or Friendship bracelet. Good for beginners :)
How to make Macrame Butterfly, can be used as: necklace, pendant, bracelet, keyring, keychain, earrings, etc... ( Macramé Butterfly - Papillon, Farfalla, Mariposa, Borboleta, Schmetterling).
How to Make a Cross Friendship Bracelets (Criss Cross or Diamond Pattern). Beginner DIY Tutorial. For this bracelet you need 8 strings, 2 of each color (about 39 inches - 100cm). Eight Stranded Embroidery Floss.
Hearts are fairly easy to cut out of paper, but origami hearts take a little more work, and that means more appreciation from their recipient. Even better, flying origami hearts. What better way to tell your loved one you care on Valentine's Day than with some bat-winged hearts? It'll send them into cardiac arrest just knowing how much effort you put into making your love known.
It may be cheesy, but whipping out an origami flower while you're at the dinner table can really make someone's day, whether it's made out of a napkin, dollar bill, or burger wrapper. It's great for showing your waitress how much you appreciate the service, or for breaking the ice with your Valentine's Day date.
This origami chocolate bar, which is realistically divided into mini bite-sized pieces and has a Dairy Milk blue packaging, is a difficult fold, but so worth it. Give it to your sweet-toothed sweetheart on Valentine's Day for a treat without the calories. Just be careful that the recipient of your origami chocolate bar doesn't actually try to eat it.
With Valentine's Day looming in our midst, it's high time to start thinking about what you'll be cooking up and crafting for your sweetheart. But instead of spending any money on anything, just keep one thing in mind—everybody loves cold hard cash, even as a valentine gift. So, instead of spending your dough, fold it into a beautiful origami heart to give your loved one. Better yet—make a whole bouquet of folded dollar bill hearts. What could be sweeter than a bunch of heart flowers made of...
What better way to express to your sweetheart what love is all about than by giving her an origami rose? Origami roses, unlike the real flowers, last forever (as long as you don't sit on them accidentally) and look beautiful when attached to stems and turned into a bouquet.
Valentine's Day is a beautiful day associated with true love. Surprise your loved one or friend and show you care with this mini Valentines card with origami heart. You need not more than 10 minutes to make the card.
I have created this mask using a chipboard mask from Gina's Designs Lasercuts and altered it in a Vintage Parisian Style. If you have any questions Please just ask, thanks!
I am looking for a template for a 3D paper Tea Pot. I am having a Mad Hatter Tea Party to raise awareness and hopefully some funds for Parkinson's disease. I am a "Parkie" myself and have found a teacup template at Next to Nix, but no Teapot. I am giving the cups away as party favors and want to do a set complete with pot to the guest with the best Mad Hatter Hat.
in this Zipper bracelet is used Half Hitch knot or oldest name - Basket Stitch. They can be used as part of plant hangers, or to make belts, bracelets, and other items. This is very easy to make (: can be used as a friendship bracelet and good for beginners :)
This pattern with flower motifs looks very good! Maybe this tutorial is not for beginners, but you can use it for different types of goals, for example: Bags and Handbags, purses, tablecloths, coasters, clothing, wallets, phone bags and phone cases etc..
As the cooler weather starts rolling in your pet will need more than just his natural coat to keep the shivers away. Take him out in style by designing a simple yet elegant tailored coat that will fit him perfectly. Here is an easy lined tailored coat with a nice thick comfort strap to keep him snug. Watch this video and follow the accompanying written instructions.
in this video tutorial I demonstrate how to make a macrame spiral earrings, easy to follow, step by step. You can use this spiral for earrings, pendants, decorations or anything else..
Learn another way how to make a friendship bracelet with hearts. Great gift for Valentine's Day! You need: 8 strands of embroidery floss, 40 inches long..
How to Make a Transforming Ninja Star or Shuriken.To make this origami you need from 8 pieces square paper with size (9cm X 9cm).I recommend using different colors of paper for a better final effect.
Learn how to make origami crab instructions. This model also is familiar with origami spider. If you split the legs with scissors you will have 8 legs.
How to make traditional origami frog instructions.Learn how to make this model then you will be able to make easy others which content origami frog base.
This video shows you how to construct a miniature Ames Room from a layout using paper. An Ames room is a distorted room that gives the optical illusion of depth, distance and varying size. Setups like this were used in 'The Lord of the Rings' movies.
in this video is shown 9 samples of Diagonal Striped Bracelet and I show another way how to do it. This is the basic friendship bracelet - very quick to make. You need to know how to do Forward Knots and REMEMBER: TIE DOUBLE KNOTS! Forward knot is super easy! You can make this bracelet in your national flag colors. Good luck (:
Here's a quick tutorial how I make some of stackable bracelets. These bracelets are super easy to make, and always in style (: Make your own stackable beaded bracelet and wear with fun your new "Arm Candy" bracelet.
Simple and colorful pattern sample. You can use this sample to make a handbag or something else that you like.Macrame design elements for various useful macrame projects.
This is a tutorial how to make an easy ZigZag Macrame bracelet. You can use it as a friendship bracelet. Before you start you should know the basic macrame knots. There are 2 types of knots, the double half hitch and the reverse double half hitch. These knots are very easy to make. Don't worry and let's go make these Zigzagging waves :)
