Hey Lykkers 👋 Have you ever watched a DIY reel and thought, “Cute, but way too complicated”? Same here 🙋♀️ But guess what—I tried this fun idea called a “micro workshop,” where you show how to make something small with just 3 pictures and a 15-second video. And it actually worked!
Let me show you how I made a tiny macrame keychain, and how easy it was to put together a fast, scroll-friendly tutorial.
This is the key: don't pick a big project. Keep it super small and doable.
I went with a mini macrame keychain because:
It takes less than 10 minutes
It only uses 3 easy knots
It looks cute on camera
Other great picks for beginners:
✔️ Beaded rings
✔️ Clay charms
✔️ Washi tape bookmarks
✔️ Tiny dried flower cards
Keep it light, nothing that needs too much measuring or tools.
All you need are 3 simple photos that tell the story:
Tools & materials (make them look tidy!)
The process (like a close-up of your hands)
Final result (with good lighting!)
I took all mine near a window—daylight makes a huge difference. You can even lay a white shirt underneath for a clean background.
I used my phone—no fancy setup. I just propped it up with a mug 😂
Here's how I broke it down:
5 seconds: showing the tools
5 seconds: tying the knots
5 seconds: showing the finished piece
Don't worry about being perfect—people love seeing real hands and real moments.
Instead of being too “tutorial-like,” I kept it casual:
✨ “Weekend project: made a mini keychain!”
✨ “Only takes 3 knots 😌”
✨ “Save this if you like calm crafts”
Short, warm, and something your friends would smile at while scrolling.
Honestly, I didn't expect people to care. But I posted this mini tutorial, and friends started asking for more!
It feels good to share something creative, even if it's small.
So Lykkers, if you've been sitting on a DIY idea but feel like it's too much—start micro!
3 photos + 15 seconds = magic ✨
Got a cute idea you want to try this way? Or want me to show another one? Tell me below—I'm always looking for new ideas to play with! 🧵🧡