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05/03/13

13 comments 7 (colorful) DIYs to Try this Weekend by papernstitch

I am starting to feel like color + DIY = happiness at this point (at least in blogland). So, to send you off into the weekend with a smile, I’ve rounded up the coolest, most colorful craft projects I could find. Enjoy!

The One Hour Skirt DIY by Brett for Kollabora
DIY Studded Zipper Pouch by Lauren for Say Yes to Hoboken
DIY Fruit Honeycomb Garland by The House that Lars Built
Blocktagon Candle DIY by Homemade Modern
Embroidered Constellation Runner by Jessica for Design Sponge
Easy Geometric Cake Toppers by Jenny for Minted
Paper Fan Garland DIY by Oh Happy Day

P.S. I also write for Curbly. Here are my posts from the week…

Hope you have a great weekend!

-Brittni

12/18/12

9 comments Holiday DIYs for Kids to Try by papernstitch

Most of the time, I reserve DIY projects for the adults, around here. But today, I’m excited to share some awesome craft projects for kids, thanks to the folks at Kiwi Crate, for all you parents out there.

If you aren’t familiar with this subscription-based service, let me give you a quick run down…Kiwi Crate is basically a craft kit for kids that arrives at your doorstep once per month. Each crate contains two hands-on projects, with everything you need to complete them (supplies, directions, everything). So you don’t have to worry about heading out to the craft store to grab anything. Pretty awesome idea, huh?

I received a kit in the mail not too long ago… Now, you know I don’t have any kids of my own, but you guys, I had so much fun making these holiday projects. I was actually surprised by it. I can only imagine what a blast these easy-to-make projects are like for kids. And actually, my little niece and nephew (ages 6 and 3) have a subscription to Kiwi Crate and love it. So, there you go. It’s a good time.

Here are the projects I was able to try out…

Aren’t these ornaments cheerful? They turned out very watercolor-inspired and (bonus) the containers are plastic, so they won’t ever break.

Here’s the little cardboard gingerbread house (above) from the kit that I decorated as well. So cute. I keep thinking about what a great gift this would be for a child (and his or her parents) during the holidays. And you can actually send a subscription or a Kiwi Crate gift card to someone you love during the holidays (or any time of year) right here.

There are special holiday crates available for the holidays and fun stocking stuffer ideas as well. Of course, if you’re already all set for the gift-giving season, check out the regular crates right here.

The last day to order with guaranteed shipping by Christmas is December 19th at 12 PM PT. That’s tomorrow peeps. So get on it!

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09/14/12

15 comments 10 teeny tiny DIYs to try by papernstitch

…Because sometimes all you need is a tiny bit of inspiration to get your creative juices going, here’s a list of ten teeny tiny DIYs you should try this weekend. If it doesn’t fit in the palm of your hand, it isn’t in this roundup….

1. (above) how to make a geometric necklace with shrink film from Ambrosia Creative

2. diy watercolor magnet shadow boxes from I Still Love You

3. laced up bookmarks with a cereal box from Handmade Charlotte

4. diy metal flower brooch from Fellow Fellow

5. get your hoop on with these diy beaded earrings from How About Orange

6. studded diy jewelry and accessories from Martha Stewart

7. get ready for fall with these autumn hair pins from Wild Olive

8. sequin heart zipper pouch project from Lovely Indeed

9. color block gift tags diy from me

10. make block birthday candle holders from Hank & Hunt

(this one is especially fitting because Jeff’s birthday is this weekend!)

P.S. I also write for Curbly. Here are my posts from the week…

Have a great weekend!

-Brittni

05/18/12

11 comments 7 DIY Herbin’ Living Ideas by Beth

This contributor post was written by Beth of Parsimonia.

I don’t know about you, but I wasn’t exactly born with a green thumb. In my house, I have almost all succulents since they are the most difficult to kill (or so I’m told). So far it has served me well, but about this time each year I get the itch to grow something a little more useful, a little more…edible. Last weekend I scratched this itch with a trip to the local nursery to pick up some herbs for the kitchen. I got the basics (basil, rosemary and cilantro), and even though they’re pretty on their own, I can’t resist an opportunity to style them up a bit. Luckily, I’ve rounded up some DIYs for just such an occasion.

1. (above) DIY Tea Tin Herbs by Canadian House & Home

Containers

2. Mason Jar Herb Garden by Camille Styles

3. Chalkboard Herb Pots by Ellinée

4. Grow herbs in an old cup by House to Home

Labels + Markers

5. Clay Plant Labels by Fellow Fellow for Say Yes to Hoboken

6. DIY Herb Markers by EAB Designs

7. DIY Garden Markers by Wit & Whistle

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.

04/27/12

23 comments 8 DIYs for a Perfect Picnic by Beth

This contributor post was written by Beth of Parsimonia.

I don’t know what the weather is like where you are, but here in St. Louis, warm days are here to stay. If you go out after 5 p.m., the neighborhood is crawling with kids on bikes, people walking their dogs and people gathered at the park, practicing for the upcoming softball leagues. It’s this time of year that has me looking out my window like a sad puppy, just wanting to get outside and have some fun instead of working away at my desk.

One of my favorite outdoor activities revolves, like most things, around friends and food, and that’s picnics. What’s better than gathering with friends at your favorite park, spreading a blanket on the grass, and loading it up with homemade pasta salad, sandwiches, sweet treats and something to wash it all down? Well, I’m gonna be honest with you: I can’t think of anything, except maybe spicing up that get-together with one of these adorable DIYs. Go on and make some memories this summer.

1. (above) Pretty Up Your Picnic Basket by Smile and Wave