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How to make your own macramé bag
by Stefanie Lechthaler
Tried and tested projects only – here comes my DIY archive
14/3/2025
Translation: Jessica Johnson-Ferguson
Pictures: Stefanie Lechthaler
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!
Endless summer
Enjoy the summer all year round. All you need is a flower press, a picture frame and a walk through the garden.
Take off with this famous ice cream
Fancy some gelato? I’ll show you how to make this sweet little pendant. All it takes is a few simple steps and the iconic ice lolly will soon be dangling from your bag.
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.
Knotted polymer clay candle holders
Little effort, big effect. These candlestick holders are stylish and add nice little touches to your home.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Header image: Stefanie Lechthaler
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