Create beautiful decorations with spheres of thread

With yarn or wool you can create beautiful spheres or figures to decorate a party or to use as simple gifts.

Some useful tips:

--- Learn step by step technique to make a sphere of thread by clicking  HERE
--- Synthetic threads are not suitable for this project. Be sure to do a little test by varnishing a piece of thread with white glue. Once dry the thread should be stiff or hard. If it is not, then it will not work for the project.
--- To create a basket, cut the sphere of thread already dry in half. Then add a handle like a strip of cardboard or foamy (eva gum)
--- To cut a hole in the sphere , simply let it dry and cut the desired part with a sharp scissors carefully.
--- Decorate to your taste with paper or fabric flowers, slats, ribbons, lace, etc.

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Beautiful bird ornaments in jars

Place ornamental birds inside a glass jar to create a beautiful decoration for your home or to give away. They are very easy to do, as well as economical and creative.

Materials: Plastic or cloth birds (if you do not count on these, you can make them using pompoms), a large glass jar with lid, 1 small tree sprig, thin thread, artificial moss or any other element that simulates grass, a Piece of cloth, ribbon to decorate the bottle (optional)

Procedure:
1. Cut the twig so that it can enter the jar
2.- At the ends of the twig tie two pieces of thread to be able to hang it from the jar
3.-Attach a pair of little birds on the twig
4. Make a couple of holes in the lid of the jar and insert the pieces of the threads to make a swing. Tie the ends very well giving the height you want.
5.- Decorate the base of the jar with the moss or something similar
6.- Insert the birds, and close the jar with the lid so they are hanging
7.- Decorate the top of the jar with a piece of cloth and ribbon

Variants: Instead of making a swing with the sprig, you can put it to the right size so that it is fixed on the sides of the jar.

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Recycle and create beautiful garden pendants

You can create beautiful pendants for your garden using common elements like  watering cans, jugs, teapots or cups that you no longer use. The striking touch is made by the lights or the cascade of beads coming out of the object. Use glass or plastic beads and insert them into a thin wire, then simply attach them to the neck of the watering can or teapot. You can hang these ornaments anywhere in your garden, even on trees or bushes. They will give you a really creative look !!!

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Decorate your party using yarn spheres

Learn how to make simple  simple spheres or balls with thread or yarn and use them to give a really original touch to parties such as weddings, XV years or christenings. It is common to see these spheres as part of decorating a home, however it can also be an interesting option to use at a party, and although it seems difficult they are very easy to make. Here's how:

Materials: Balloons, rustic thread or thin rope (wool or yarn can also be used) white glue

Procedure: 1.- Inflate the balloon to a normal size (without inflating too much to maintain a spherical shape)
2.- Begin to roll up the thread in the balloon, as if rolling a ball of wool or yarn
3.- With the aid of a brush apply the white glue on the thread until it covers everything.
4.- Continue to roll the thread in the balloon while applying on it the white glue
5.- Allow to dry completely (an entire day is recommended in dry climates and more days for humid climates) before popping the balloon with a pin.
6. pop the balloon and remove it through one of the holes formed in the sphere,

Some useful tips: --- Place a small LED candle inside the sphere to create a simple centerpiece
--- You can paint the sphere (with acrylic paint) when the thread is already dry but before popping the balloon. Apply the paint and let it dry again completely before popping.
--- Add fabric or paper flowers to decorate the sphere.

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How to make flowers with paper napkins

Learn how to make simple flowers using paper napkins. You can make a bouquet with them and place them in a vase to decorate a party or any space in your home.
Materials:  4 paper napkins, pipe cleaner, scissors

Procedure:
1.- fold the 4 napkins and cut wavy or circular lines on the loose sides (edges) (do not cut where the napkin is folded)
2.- Open the napkins and put one on top Of another
3.- Fold in accordion all together
4.- Join right in the middle with a cleaner
5.- Separate and open each layer of napkin to form the flower

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How to Make a Towel Puppy

Learn how to make this cute puppy-shaped souvenir using a towel. They are perfect to deliver as gifts in baby showers and children's parties.

Materials: A square towel, rubber bands or elastic bands. A piece of ribbon, a pompom, a little felt.

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Step 1. - Roll the towel lengthwise to form a strip

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Step 2.- Roll the strip in three parts, leaving one end inside and the other (corresponding to the legs) outwards. secure in the middle with a band 

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Step 3. Place a rubber band at the top to form the snout.

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Step 4. With a droplet of silicone, glue a pompom for the nose

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Step 5. Cut out the ears on the piece of felt and place them into the fold towel

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Step 6.- put a piece of ribbon on the dog's neck.

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Optional: You can use eye stickers or even plastic eyes

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