When you have an incredibly talented friend who also happens to share your name, you naturally want to share her new book. My friend Brittany from The House That Lars Built has released a gorgeous new title: Craft the Rainbow: 40 Colorful Paper Projects from The House That Lars Built. If you’re familiar with Brittany Watson Jepsen’s style, you already know this book is packed with creative ideas, striking color palettes, and beautiful styling and photography—and it doesn’t disappoint.
The book is organized in a unique and delightful way: by color. Each chapter focuses on a single color, which makes it easy to flip straight to the projects that match your favorite tones. For anyone who cares about color and how it informs design, this layout is a wonderful shortcut to the projects you’ll love most. A few of my favorites from the book are the paper brooches and earrings, the curtain tassel tieback, the paper disc bracelets, and the boucherouite-inspired tissue paper rug.
One aspect that immediately grabbed my attention is that every project in the book is made from paper—even the striking wall art pieces. Using such a simple, inexpensive material for so many varied, polished results feels fresh and inspiring. The projects range from wearable accessories to home decor, all demonstrating how versatile paper can be when paired with thoughtful color and form.
The book also includes templates in the back to guide you through patterns and cuts, making most projects approachable even for beginners. That template section helps transform ambitious ideas into doable steps, so if you’ve never tried a paper craft before you’ll still be able to follow along and create polished results.
For anyone who loves DIY projects—especially ones driven by color and simple materials—this is a book to add to your collection. It offers both inspiration and practical instruction, with many projects that would make lovely gifts or statement pieces in your own home. Follow along with the Craft the Rainbow tour on Brittany’s blog for more visuals and project highlights.
Whether you’re drawn to color-blocked jewelry, playful home accessories, or large-scale paper art, Craft the Rainbow demonstrates how paper and color combine to produce work that feels modern, handmade, and joyful.