melted in pools can take the standards for swimming, at the thermometer outside the window - the stress of temperature changes, so the street does not want to get out ... But do not have to get bored at home. There are many new and well-forgotten old hobby that can be enjoyed in the warmth and comfort.
< Website is a site with 33 exciting experience for those who want to wait out the winter with its capricious weather.
Making soft dolls h3>
For the first time this rag dolls recognizable design was coined by the Norwegian artist Tony Finnanger in 1999. In a similar style can be made not just dolls, but also animals and even home furnishings. Among the prerequisites - the use of natural materials, pastel shades and soft lines. Those toys are designated very conditional, so these cute dolls have cute and somewhat naive view.
< Learn more:
- Mir Tilda - many detailed patterns, as well as tips for the novice masters. And professionals have a special calculator that allows you to calculate the cost of each toy.
- Tildamaster - are collected here patterns of different dolls, including in the form of master classes with step by step instructions
.
- Tilda-mania - the site has a forum for fans rag toys, as well as a selection of dolls, made by visitors
resource.
beautiful fonts Arts
Ability to independently produce stylish lettering is incredibly popular. Each letter is drawn separately, so that the inscription becomes a unique look that is different from the printing font. Despite the fact that this kind of skill is important possession of a brush and a steady hand to master the lesson everyone can.
< Learn more:
- Fontspace - online presents a huge number of fonts
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- Letterdey - a project created specifically for the collection of information about the fonts and typography letters
.
- vk.com/letter_forms - Lettering / Calligraphy / Typography - inspiring community dedicated to everything connected with the letters.
Growing plants baseless method h3>
Seedlings on the windowsill in jars of mayonnaise thing of the past. In the context of a city apartment a lot more comfortable to engage in the cultivation of plants by groundless. For this system is not required soil sprouts receive the necessary material from the special solution for frequent watering. To grow in this way are suitable for almost all plants.
< Learn more:
- Gidroponika.com - a lot of information about the cultivation of plants baseless method, including the on-line broadcast of the greenhouses
.
- Hydroponics - the site has collected more theoretical information on the cultivation of individual species of plants, lighting placement
greenhouses.
- Hydroponics in practice - in this resource, in addition to theoretical information, a forum, and a special calculator to calculate the nutrient solution for plants
.
Amateur radio electronics h3>
Despite the fact that the practical value of amateur radio is in the past, community amateur radio fans are enthusiastic as ever. This is an opportunity not only to test your knowledge of radio in practice, but also to communicate with people around the world. For starters, you can try to collect the radio to talk with a friend, and then do the project more difficult.
< Learn more:
- Soldering site - here you will find a large number of electronic circuits, Articles for beginners, programs, online calculators, surveys, and radio components addresses of shops, will be able to communicate at a forum, and more
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- Go Radio - this site is perfect for beginners who want to discover the world of electronics
.
- Electronics and Electrical - The website contains a lot of theoretical information explaining the physical processes, as well as a forum for dialogue with like-minded
.
postcrossing h3>
Postcrossing - a project that allows you to receive postcards from all over the world. It is based on a single database of all project participants, as well as the mechanism for issuing addresses, aiming to ensure that the difference between the sent and received cards, each participant was minimal. You will be surprised how quickly will grow your address book!
< Learn more:
- Postcrossing - the largest site for the exchange of cards
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- Postcross.ru - Russian community postcrossing
.
- Postcross.me - another site to exchange cards
.
Origami h3>
Origami - a great way to develop fine motor skills, and no additional investments for this hobby is required. Initially, origami is given with difficulty. But, after several attempts, folded paper figure on their own, you will quickly get off the ground.
< Learn more:
- Paper-life.ru - on the site are a lot of schemes for the production of origami
.
- Origami - yourself world - can be found on the site diagrams and videos that allow you to learn how to fold paper figures
.
- Origami - a lot of simple schemes available beginning
.
Culinary Carving h3>
Culinary carving is a curly thread of vegetables and fruit, which has received widespread use among many of the world chefs restaurants. The most common fruits and vegetables in the hands of a master can turn into real works of art. Create edible ornaments perfectly calms the nerves and allows you to feel like a real artist.
< Learn more:
- Home carving - the site you will find a carving lessons for beginners, a description of tools, techniques, tips on how to prepare vegetables and fruits for carving
.
- Supercook.ru - here collected a huge collection of theoretical information about the carving. This is a real encyclopedia with examples and historical references.
- vk.com/clubcarving - Carving for Beginners - the name of the community speaks for itself
.
Amigurumi h3>
Amigurumi - came to us from Japan hobby that involves making small crocheted figures from touching muzzles. The animals and men are designed for home collections, as well as to decorate handbags, rucksacks, mobile phones. This fascination perfectly develops fine motor skills and imagination, and the bright colors of yarn cheer up on cold days.
< Learn more:
- Amigurumi - many schemes of knitting, as well as workshops for the manufacture of certain toys
.
- Amigurumi-toys.com - the author's blog, which includes a section detailing the first steps to create amigurumi
.
- 400 amigurumi schemes in Russian - from such a variety of simple eyes run
!
Growing crystals h3>
This activity is for the patient, because no one crystal can not grow up in five minutes. But those who are willing to wait will be rewarded. The fascinating process of crystal growth is not only insights into the mysterious world of chemistry, but also to develop a disciplined and orderly. It is best to start with a crystal of common salt, and later you can use more complex solutions.
< Learn more:
- About-crystall.ru - on the site for details about how to grow a crystal of a specific solution
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- Interesting chemistry - a lot of interesting information not only about the growth of crystals, but also other chemical processes that surround us
.
- vk.com/growingcrystals - Growing crystals - in the community described method of growing large crystals and includes photographs of crystals of simple, inorganic and organic substances, which are able to grow enthusiasts.
Collective translation of books, movies and games h3>
Collaborative translation allows you to quickly translate an interesting book or film, breaking it into small pieces. Everyone is working on his piece of text, and the result appears enthusiasts forces translation, which then will be used by thousands of people. This is not only exciting, but also a useful exercise that allows to train their knowledge of a foreign language.
< Learn more:
- Translatedby.com - a major site, carrying books translated into many languages
.
- Duolingo.com - translations of the same text here performed a large number of people that can achieve high-quality final
.
- Viki - platform tuned for translating subtitles for movies, TV shows and videos
.
Ant Farm h3>
Do not despair if living conditions do not allow to have a furry pet. The acquisition of "ant farm" (namely the so-called special house in which they live ants) will make you the owner once the whole empire amazing creatures. Hard to believe, but the observation of the ants is a very exciting experience. These insects are highly developed to build a civilization before your eyes, which will continuously grow and develop.
< Learn more:
- Home anthill - site contains detailed instructions for building ant farms and the acquisition of unusual pets
.
- Antclub - a site that allows you to learn a lot of useful information about the content of the ants, as well as to communicate with like-minded people online now
.
- Antfinity - the site has collected a lot of articles about breeding the ants at home
.
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