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Tried and tested projects only – here comes my DIY archive

This page is my digital scrapbook for creative craft and do-it-yourself projects. And it keeps on growing. Watch this space to find inspiration for your next DIY project.

Need inspiration or feel like getting creative? Here’s a collection of DIY projects that were fun and straightforward – handpicked by me. From crafts to small DIY projects to simple tutorials. I’m constantly updating this page so you can keep coming back to discover something new. Have fun browsing!

How lino printing works

This might just be the introduction to your new hobby: lino printing. With a little skill and perseverance, you can create beautiful cards ready to be reproduced again and again.

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    My first lino print: rough and ready yet perfect

    by Stefanie Lechthaler

Create unique postcards with lino printing.
Create unique postcards with lino printing.

Knotted polymer clay candle holders

Little effort, big effect. These candlestick holders are stylish and add nice little touches to your home.

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    These DIY candle holders are still missing in your home

    by Stefanie Lechthaler

 These eye-catchers look good in bright colours or more subdued hues.
These eye-catchers look good in bright colours or more subdued hues.

Last-minute Christmas tree decoration

This hack is great for the holiday season. Quick fixes to decorate your Christmas tree at the very last minute.

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    Last-minute Christmas decorations with things you have at home

    by Stefanie Lechthaler

Christmas decorations ready in two minutes.
Christmas decorations ready in two minutes.

Cardboard candle houses

Things that work well at Christmas sometimes also do the trick in summer. If that box from your last Galaxus order isn’t currently being used by your cat as a bed, you could turn it into cute little lanterns.

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    How to upcycle cardboard to make cute little gingerbread houses

    by Stefanie Lechthaler

Give your box a second life.
Give your box a second life.

Crocheting made easy with amigurumi

Some projects are trickier than you might think, just like my crocheting debut. Using a cute little dog as a goal, I’ll show you which crochet techniques you need to master and the easiest way to learn them.

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    Getting started made easy: How to crochet your own little dog

    by Stefanie Lechthaler

With these instructions, you’ll be on the right track.
With these instructions, you’ll be on the right track.

Friendship bracelets

They’re great for concerts, demos or just for fun – friendship bracelets are super cute and bring people together. I had a go with a set and accessorised my circle of friends with new bracelets.

Just like good friendships, these bracelets last forever.
Just like good friendships, these bracelets last forever.

Tie- and dip-dye socks

Enough of boring white – add colour to your life! With these two methods, you can give your old socks a second lease of life.

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    Bondage for socks – cool dyeing technique for socks

    by Stefanie Lechthaler

Unexpected patterns created with the tie-dye method.
Unexpected patterns created with the tie-dye method.

Make your own macramé bag

It looks more difficult than it is. But with a little patience and practice, it’s easy. I’ll show you how to knot a summery macramé bag.

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    How to make your own macramé bag

    by Stefanie Lechthaler

(Almost) everything fits into this spacious bag.
(Almost) everything fits into this spacious bag.

The cress hedgehog

Want to know how to make a cress hedgehog for your home? I used self-drying clay and what can I say? Not a great move.

Your daily dose of fresh herbs courtesy of this hedgehog.
Your daily dose of fresh herbs courtesy of this hedgehog.
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