Each week, I want to bring you something simple, fun, pretty and practical. I also want it to be affordable and if possible; creating beauty out of something that would otherwise be discarded or forgotten. Now that you have gotten to know me a bit by now, I want to share with you the story behind the name of my blog. In addition to the history of creating Paper Rose, I'll incorporate a lovely DIY home decor design for any occasion. I really wanted to put thought and meaning into the name ... continue reading...
The Easiest Way to Transfer Lettering Onto Wood
Does each of your family members have a place where the house keys and the car keys go and no one tells the other where that spot is? Well, that's how it is at my house. We have never had a central spot for all the keys, so a DIY sign design for them was in order. Follow along and I will show you the easiest way to transfer lettering onto wood. You can make a hand lettered looking sign on your piece of wood and transfer lettering onto wood without a stencil. Stay tuned, there is a bonus for you ... continue reading...
10 Minute DIY Jewelry Display
You can create an easy 10 minute DIY Jewelry Display for your bedroom wall to add functionality and style to your space. In an effort to de-clutter and create a more beautiful space in my bedroom, I wanted to come up with a functional and lovely DIY craft design for displaying my jewelry, namely earrings and necklaces. The clutter and the mess of having necklaces tangled together and earrings getting misplaced was starting to frustrate me. I wanted a wall hanging doubling as a jewelry display ... continue reading...
Just Bead It!
Maybe I can blame the '80s, but I love bright fresh colours as much as pastels. (And I certainly remember wearing both fluorescent and pastel in the '80s). Summer is a very good excuse to bring out my bold jewelry. Out with the monotone and in with the brights. Even though it's nice to freshen up the bijoux with something new, I love the joy that comes from reworking something old and making it new and reborn. "Just Bead It" brings together a DIY craft with a new fashion staple. So this week ... continue reading...
Create a Beach Inspired Shadowbox
In this quick and easy DIY tutorial, take your vacation treasures and turn them into a beach inspired shadowbox. Have you ever gone on an amazing vacation and had a camera (or maybe phone) full of gorgeous photos but never did anything with them? What about the collection of shells or rocks that your little one brought home with them and now they sit in a box in a cupboard gathering dust? Yup, been there too. You hate to throw them out but what to do with them? Let me help you "sea life's ... continue reading...
