Do it yourself
Life hacks, master classes, useful tips, recipes.

Origami

Master classes:

What to do with a child during quarantine: make a cat from a toilet paper roll

As the basis for the craft, we choose a thick toilet paper roll. We repaint it in the desired color. Glue the parts from colored paper. We add a piece of fluffy wire and a thin ribbon. So we end up with a cute cat with

How to make a Christmas tree using origami technique

Using modules, you can build a three-dimensional Christmas tree for the New Year 2019, which will delight you with its festive look if you then decorate it. The craft will also be useful for children, because the origami technique will allow them to develop imagination, accuracy and motor skills.

Pig from a banknote

We are all accustomed to piggy banks being depicted in the form of pigs, into which money is scrupulously put. If you want to save up a certain amount to buy something you need, then a piggy bank will definitely help. But we'll have to wait. In the same lesson it is proposed

Paper elephant

Ask any child: “Which animal has big ears and a long nose?” Every kid will tell you that this is an elephant.It would seem where such fame comes from for an animal that can only be seen alive in the circus. Perhaps the answer should be sought in his

Origami pyramid - do-it-yourself model from banknotes

A small pyramid is a kind of talisman that attracts silence, good luck and financial well-being into the home. And if this pyramid is made of real money, then bills will definitely be attracted to it, like a magnet. Make it small

Origami sushi

Origami sushi is an excellent solution for interior decoration if you decide to invite friends to a party and decorate it in Japanese style. These homemade products are made quickly and easily, and they look very impressive! Read on and you will find out

Kusudama "little turtle"

This kusudama was designed by famous origami artist Tomoko Fuse. Tomoko created many models, including kusuda, which are included in more than 60 books. The modules fold quite easily, and the assembly itself is not difficult at all. Kusudama

Paper bottle

It has long been no secret to anyone that a wide variety of objects can be folded from an ordinary sheet of paper. Who among us did not make a paper airplane or a simple flower as a child? Remember how diligently we folded the piece of paper, and then

Paper sunflower

Sunflowers bloom only in summer, but if you make them from colored paper modules, you can admire them at any time of the year.To assemble a craft using the modular origami technique, you should prepare 210 elements measuring 1/32 of an A4 sheet: 56

Volumetric paper flower

The development of fine motor skills is always useful for both adults and children. Therefore, this type of creative work, such as creating a 3D flower out of paper, will have a beneficial effect on fine motor skills. Well, the bonus will be useful somewhere else, as an option, as

How to make a Koala bookmark out of paper

Often the reading process becomes very exciting, but you have to stop. And in order not to forget a place, you need to use bookmarks. Adults sometimes use just a piece of paper for these purposes. But for children's books

Vase made of triangular origami modules

A very beautiful do-it-yourself modular origami vase. The two-color palette makes for an interesting combination. This is an unusual craft that can be made from just paper of all colors. Necessary parts to create a craft...

Little roses

You can admire the beauty of a rose forever. In the garden, this plant blooms for only three months, and the rest of the time you have to enjoy exclusively purchased flowers. If you don't want to spend extra money on buying roses, then make them yourself.

Crepe paper asters

Asters are lush flowers with a large yellow center. They bloom at the end of summer and are pleasing to the eye before the onset of cold weather. But if you want to admire the beauty of this flower all year round, then make it from corrugated paper. Today you

Water lily

In today's Master Class we would like to show and tell you how to make a water lily from ordinary colored paper. If you like to make various paper crafts. Then this Master Class is just for you. It won't take you any time to make it.

Cactus using modular origami technique

We cut colored paper into small rectangular pieces, the size of each of which is 1/32 of a standard sheet of office paper. From rectangles we fold paper triangular elements (modules), which will form the basis

How to make a cobra using origami technique

One of the large venomous snakes is the king cobra. If danger arises, it raises part of the body and the inflating hood in the neck area is visible. At the same time, the snake hisses and makes menacing lunges towards the enemy. But a cobra made of

How to make an elephant using origami technique

The elephant is considered the largest land animal. There are 2 types - Indian and African. A distinctive feature of elephants is their trunk, which many consider to be their nose. But in fact, the trunk is an upper lip fused with the nose. By using

Paper dolphin

Dolphins are aquatic mammals that live in almost any ocean. It is believed that these are quite intelligent creatures seeking to communicate with humans. This master class offers step-by-step creation of a paper dolphin,

Paper pencil stand

You can organize your workplace using various devices. For those who love handicrafts, it will be interesting to create them with your own hands. For example, step-by-step production of a pencil holder is shown in this master class.

Transformable magic wand

Almost all children love to craft and most often make their crafts from paper. It will be especially interesting for a child to engage in creativity if the result is a transforming toy. This is exactly what our magic wand is, making

Pokemon Pikachu using origami technique

Pokémon first appeared 20 years ago, and are now experiencing their newfound popularity. Of these, the most famous is Pikachu. In our master class we suggest making it from paper using the origami technique. To work you will need a square

3D card with flowers

An ordinary postcard will not surprise anyone. That's why I had the idea to make a 3D card with flowers. It’s not difficult to make, but it looks unusual and interesting. This card will be remembered for a long time. To make a postcard we will need: - sheet

Transformable paper star

Not only children love toys. Many adults are also not averse to having fun, especially when it comes to cheerful groups when they want to have an interesting time. And here origami can come to the rescue, since it is with this technique that the original

How to make a “third hand” from scrap materials with your own hands

Ribbon and bead bracelet | Do it yourself

How to twist a profile pipe for a baluster

Santa Claus made of paper and cotton pads | Do it yourself

«Do it yourself - with your own hands» - a site of interesting homemade products made from scrap materials and items at home. Step-by-step master classes with photos and descriptions, technologies, life hacks - everything a real master or just a craftsman needs for needlework. Crafts of any complexity, a large selection of directions and ideas for creativity.

We recommend reading

Washing machine error codes