Do It Yourself

Carve a pumpkin: It's that easy
In the fall and for Halloween, beautiful pumpkin decorations around the house and garden are a must. But how do you actually do it? Our step-by-step guide to pumpkin carving!

Make a dreamcatcher: With step-by-step instructions
The dreamcatcher is a cult object from the Native American Ojibwe culture. It is hung in the sleeping area and is said to protect the sleeper from evil spirits and bad dreams. The pretty object is a popular decorative item in this country and can therefore be seen in many apartments and houses. We show you how to make a dreamcatcher yourself.
Fashionable fall stitches: Finally time to knit and crochet again
Get on your needles! So that your favorite model is ready in time for the cuddly season, you will find three pretty models for crocheting and knitting here - including the matching instructions to download. Have fun with it!
Autumn handicrafts: Knitting and crocheting
Get on the needles! Whether it's great accessories or more elaborate fashion models - there's guaranteed to be something for everyone here. We present autumnal inspiration for knitting and crocheting, which you can download directly here.

Let the professionals do it!
Do-it-yourself is fun, teaches you new things and is in many ways a good option for being creative and saving money at the same time. However, the do-it-yourself trend is not always the best idea. Sometimes you need a skilled professional. Some best practice examples that show when it makes sense to rely on a professional ...

Learn to sew easily: the basics of the sewing machine
There is nothing more relaxing than the monotonous clacking of a sewing machine. If you haven't had this experience yet, you should do something about it as soon as possible. Have you always wanted to learn how to sew? We'll show you how easy it is in seven parts of our sewing school. Let's start with the basics of the sewing machine.

DIY: Make your own Easter light picture
Easter is just around the corner - but the mood isn't quite there yet? A great Easter decoration will quickly help you get going. We have great step-by-step instructions for a homemade Easter light picture. Not only does it bring Easter cheer, but it also brightens up the room and makes a great gift.

Crochet pattern: Wool sheep as an Easter pendant
What would Easter be without cute decorations? We decorate spring-like branches with self-crocheted wool sheep. You can easily download the free crochet pattern from the LEA Easter special issue here.

Knitting pattern: Knitting Easter egg warmers
Easter is just around the corner and we are bringing a fresh spring breeze into the house with homemade decorations. Cute bunnies keep our breakfast eggs nice and warm and are a real eye-catcher on the Easter table. You can download the instructions for these adorable egg warmers directly here.

Crafting instructions: Fabric bunny in a picture frame
Who's looking so mischievously at the Easter table? The cute Easter bunny in a picture frame is a unique do-it-yourself decoration idea. You can download the instructions from the LEA Easter special issue directly and free of charge here.

Cozy Christmas: Crochet and knitting patterns to download
Get on the needles! The long evenings are made for handicrafts: Whether pretty little home accessories or more elaborate favorite fashions ... You can download all the Christmas crochet and knitting patterns from LEA 48/19 here.

Making soap: Recipes and tips
There are many reasons to want to make soap. Whether it's because you want to know what ingredients are really in it, because you want to try something new with the kids, or because you need a creative break yourself. That's why we've put together some recipes that are particularly suitable for beginners and allow you to build on them later by trying out new flavors or experimenting with colors.
