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This contributor post was written by Beth of Parsimonia.
Seeing that it’s Feb. 10, I’ll give you one guess as to what this week’s roundup is going to involve. Yep…the day of love is upon us, and the Internet is abuzz with aphrodisiacs, love poems and song ideas to “set the mood.” And while those are all well and good, I like to take the romance out of February 14 and concentrate on love instead. And not just love for your “other,” but for your friends, your family and anyone else who makes your world better. Because, let’s be honest: Where would we be without them? So get to making one of these cute Valentines, and let those in your love nest in on what they mean to you.
1. (above) Medallion Heart Pins by Aesthetic Outburst
6. Spray Painted Bouquets + Bouts Project
7. Melting Heart Valentine DIY
9. Crayon Heart Valentines by Whipperberry
10. DIY Liquor and Hearts Valentine by Mr. Kate
12. “Heart Attack” in a Box DIY Idea
13. Make Your Own Heart Sweater and 14. Paper Heart Garland
Beth is the writer behind Parsimonia: Secondhand With Style, where she blogs about her first love (thrifting) and her second love (cooking), as well as DIY projects, sustainable style and other bits of inspiration. She lives in St. Louis with one husband, one fuzzy dog and lots of dreams, and recently launched an online vintage store.
This contributor post was written by Beth of Parsimonia.
For those of us in the four-season states, the temperatures are really starting to drop! I finally broke out my mittens, scarves, hats and other cold-weather accoutrements this week, thus adding a whole new level of accessories to my wardrobe. But, I have to be honest: There are several pieces I acquired years ago that I know aren’t going to see the glint of snow. Just like most women, my tastes change with the seasons, but replacing winter wear always seems a bit more expensive. So instead of browsing online stores, I’ve been hitting the blogsophere for ideas, and these five DIYs are just the ticket for keeping me (and you!) warm, head to toe.
(above) Sew Your Own Mittens by A Beautiful Mess
DIY Leg Warmers by Split the Lark
Snowy Day Hat Pattern by See Kate Sew
Long Pom Pom Cowl via Purl Soho
Yellow Bow Ear Warmer by Delia Creates
(Note that tutorial is for personal, not commercial, use)
Beth is the writer behind Parsimonia: Secondhand With Style, where she blogs about her first love (thrifting) and her second love (cooking), as well as DIY projects, sustainable style and other bits of inspiration. She lives in St. Louis with one husband, one fuzzy dog and lots of dreams, and recently launched an online vintage store.
This contributor post was written by Beth of Parsimonia.
For me, the start of 2012 isn’t about resolutions; I’ve made tons over the years and usually forget about them before February rolls around. Instead, I like to look at it as a fresh start, a year brimming with bright, shiny possibilities along with the feeling that anything is within my grasp. As such, I thought it appropriate to bring you some bright and shiny DIYs to inspire you for the new year. The last one isn’t a full-out tutorial, but I know that you have what it takes to recreate it them — you are papernstitch readers after all! Here’s to a year of possibility! 
(above) Gold Chevron Paintings by Makeunder My Life
99 Cent DIY Candles by Emily Henderson
Glittery Gold Bow Clutch by The World Is My Oyster
Metallic Gold Mason Jars by Lovely Little Details
Gold Tree Stump Side Tables via Love Maegan
Have a great weekend!
Beth is the writer behind Parsimonia: Secondhand With Style, where she blogs about her first love (thrifting) and her second love (cooking), as well as DIY projects, sustainable style and other bits of inspiration. She lives in St. Louis with one husband, one fuzzy dog and lots of dreams, and recently launched an online vintage store.
This contributor post was written by Beth of Parsimonia.
A Christmas poem for the DIYer.
Twas nine days before Christmas,
And all through the house,
Were flashes of red,
And the tree, it was doused,
With ornaments, ribbons
And lights hung with care,
But look at the walls;
They’re dreadfully bare!
No sleigh bells or snowmen,
No reindeer in flight,
No wreaths wrapped with berries,
It just isn’t right!
With so little time left
To make my walls festive,
I’m turning to garlands;
They’re oh-so impressive.
(above) Mini Present Garland by Oh Happy Day
Twisted Felt Garland by The Purl Bee + Easy-Peasy Paper Garland by The Happy Home
Festive Felted Garland by The Purl Bee
Holiday Garlands Three Ways by You Are My Fave
Beth is the writer behind Parsimonia: Secondhand With Style, where she blogs about her first love (thrifting) and her second love (cooking), as well as DIY projects, sustainable style and other bits of inspiration. She lives in St. Louis with one husband, one fuzzy dog and lots of dreams, and recently launched an online vintage store.
This contributor post was written by Beth of Parsimonia.
I’ve been a collector of vintage spools for a couple years now, and while they look pretty all in a row in my workspace, sometimes I want to push their usefulness past just being eye candy. Then this past week I spotted a new DIY (pictured above) posted by Elsie over at A Beautiful Mess. This got me on a search for ways other creatives have turned these seemingly simple blocks of wood into something stunning (other than the standard side or coffee table made from the industrial-size spools), and I love the results that turned up! Hope my spools haven’t gotten too comfortable on that shelf…I’m going to be putting them to work this weekend!
(above) DIY Thread Spool Wine Corks by A Beautiful Mess
Mini-spool Necklace by Wild Olive
Wooden Cable Spool Clock by Tiffany Ruda
Wooden Spool Jewelry Hooks by A Time for Everything
Mini-spool Magnets by The Twinery
Beth is the writer behind Parsimonia: Secondhand With Style, where she blogs about her first love (thrifting) and her second love (cooking), as well as DIY projects, sustainable style and other bits of inspiration. She lives in St. Louis with one husband, one fuzzy dog and lots of dreams, and recently launched an online vintage store.
This contributor post was written by Beth of Parsimonia. She’ll be here every other Friday to share the most awesome diy projects for your weekend.
A happy DIY Friday to you all! I’m so excited to be back this week sharing some crafty ideas that caught my eye over the past couple weeks. We’re smack-dab in the middle of the holiday season, and with Halloween barely over a week gone, it’s time to start the turkey talk! This year I’m helping my mom chic things up a bit at her table, and between all the planning, cooking and hostessing, one of my favorite fall-back DIYs is printables!
You can find them for almost everything: place cards, menus, dessert flags, even cup labels, and they’re a great way to add a handmade touch to the holidays without adding extra stress. I’m head-over-heels for all the ones I’ve rounded up for you today, and they’ve already got my brain buzzing with place settings and floral arrangements to go with them. Let’s take a peek!
(above) Retro Folk Thanksgiving Printables by Ellinée
Thanksgiving Name Cards by Heirloom Event Design
Thanksgiving Tree Printable by Twisted Sugar Twine
Thankful Notes by Sissy Print
Favor Tags via It Is What It Is
(Disclaimer: I didn’t just put this in here because of the name. Ha.)
Beth is the writer behind Parsimonia: Secondhand With Style, where she blogs about her first love (thrifting) and her second love (cooking), as well as DIY projects, sustainable style and other bits of inspiration. She lives in St. Louis with one husband, one fuzzy dog and lots of dreams, and recently launched an online vintage store.
This contributor post was written by Beth of Parsimonia. This is Beth’s first contributor post on papernstitch. She’ll be here every other Friday to share the most awesome diy projects for your weekend.
I don’t know about you, but Halloween certainly crept up on me this year. Only three days stand between us and swarms of cute, costumed kids, and while I’ve got the main ingredient for successful trick or treating (the candy), our decor is severely lacking! So, if you’re like me and don’t want to be dubbed the “lame” house on the block, I suggest we concentrate our crafty efforts on the front porch and the pumpkins that will grace it.
For ultimate thriftiness (and I’m sure some added stress, ha) I’m waiting until Monday morning to snatch up my gourds because the prices are always really low. So since time will be of the essence, I’ve rounded up five fast (but super cute) pumpkin projects that will transform your porch…
(above) Washi Tape Pumpkin via Eat.Live.Shop
Embroidered Pumpkins via Green Eyed Monster
Melted Crayon Pumpkins via The Swede Records
Decoupaged Pumpkin via Mr. Kate of Hello Giggles
“Polly the Pucker Up Pumpkin” & Date via Jac o’ Lyn Murphy
Beth is the writer behind Parsimonia: Secondhand With Style, where she blogs about her first love (thrifting) and her second love (cooking), as well as DIY projects, sustainable style and other bits of inspiration. She lives in Saint Louis with one husband, one fuzzy dog and lots of dreams. See what she’s about on twitter @SecondHandStyle.
