This contributor post was written by Beth of Parsimonia. Beth is contributing to papernstitch for the first time and will be sharing DIY projects every other Friday to inspire your weekend crafting. Halloween has a way of sneaking up on me each year. With only three days left until the neighborhood is full of costumed … Read more
I’m embracing polka dots today with a nail tutorial I absolutely love. The look is surprisingly easy to achieve but reads as stylish and polished. Since I’ve been drawn to patterns lately, this playful design felt like a natural next step.
Follow these simple steps to create your own polka dot manicure at home.
After a lot of discussion—and thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts—we’ve decided to move. Jeff and I want to travel more this year and make life easier for Luna by getting rid of stairs that aggravate her arthritis. Leaving the home we’ve loved for the past two years in Atlanta will be emotional, … Read more
How the week flies by! After last weekend’s celebrations, I’m looking forward to spending the next couple of days at home and catching up on the shows I missed while I was away. Keeping it low-key over here. How about you? If you’d like a few easy DIY projects to fill the weekend, here are … Read more
I owned a white boucle storage ottoman for several years, and with a child and a dog it had become noticeably stained and worn. When I moved it into my son’s room to serve as both seating and toy storage, I decided to refresh it by reupholstering the piece. The round shape made this project … Read more
I normally don’t post on weekends, but today happens to be National Ice Cream Sandwich Day, and I couldn’t resist sharing some of my favorites. My passion for ice cream sandwiches runs deep. If you love them too, here’s a curated roundup to close out the weekend: six imaginative and delicious ice cream sandwiches worth … Read more
This week I was busy with a holiday video shoot and several other behind-the-scenes projects. With the holidays on my mind, I’ve even started pulling out a few Christmas decorations — anyone else already getting into the holiday spirit? To get ready for the weekend, I rounded up six DIY projects that are simple, fun, … Read more
If you already know how to make a pom pom, this tutorial will be a breeze. If not, don’t worry — I’ll walk you through it. It’s simple! Remember those poufs I used when I made the giant knit pumpkins? They’ve been hanging out in the studio ever since, and I wanted to put them … Read more
Lavender sachets are delightful, versatile gifts suitable for almost anyone. They’re charming, simple to make, and can be adapted for other uses like ornaments or pincushions. If you’re searching for a thoughtful present for someone who seems to have everything, a handmade lavender sachet is a perfect option. This tutorial by guest creator Laura of … Read more
The small landing at the bottom of our staircase had slowly turned into a dumping ground for purses, jackets and hats. To clear the clutter, Jeff and I built a simple DIY peg rail organizer that moves everyday entryway items off the floor and onto sturdy wooden pegs.
Below I share the step-by-step tutorial for this wooden wall hook idea, created as part of a group “Make It Challenge” with several other DIY bloggers.
We all used the same basic material—wood—to create approachable projects anyone can make, inspired by the NBC show Making It. Read on for the full instructions and photos.