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The projects that make a house feel more like you– built with your own hands! Step-by-step guides for everything from painted arches to wavy TV frames, bobbin frames to pleated lampshades. Some are quick afternoon projects, some take a weekend. All of them bring joy!

How To Paint A Frame

April 29, 2026March 10, 2026 by hemlocks

My exact process for painting frames– the paint I use, how many coats, and why an imperfect paint job looks completely fine once it’s on the wall.

Categories DIY Projects, Framing Art Tags DIY Paint Projects

DIY Bobbin Frame Tutorial

April 20, 2026January 24, 2026 by hemlocks
Bobbin frame with a leopard print

A step-by-step guide to making a DIY bobbin frame at home using just a few supplies.

Categories DIY Projects, Framing Art Tags DIY Make Projects

DIY Painted Arch On Wall – A Step-By-Step Guide

April 20, 2026January 24, 2026 by hemlocks
Colorful playroom with a yellow bookshelf and a gallery wall

A guide to a DIY painted arch wall. This is an easy project with a big impact!

Categories DIY Projects Tags DIY Paint Projects

Easy & Colorful DIY Headboard Project

April 20, 2026January 24, 2026 by hemlocks
Queen bed in a colorful kids room with a green sconce and yellow nightstand.

This article shares how to make a colorful headboard using a sheet of plywood and a bit of imagination.

Categories DIY Projects Tags DIY Make Projects

How To Paint A Freehand Checkerboard Wall

April 20, 2026January 24, 2026 by hemlocks
Colorful kids room with checkered wall, colorful art, blue dresser, green door and red cabinet.

This guide will show you how to paint a freehand checkerboard pattern that looks effortlessly cool and hand-drawn.

Categories DIY Projects Tags DIY Paint Projects

Pleated Lampshade Tutorial

April 20, 2026January 24, 2026 by hemlocks

This article shares step-by-step instructions for how to cover a lamp shade with pleated fabric.

Categories DIY Projects Tags DIY Make Projects

DIY Wavy Frame For A Samsung Frame TV

April 20, 2026January 24, 2026 by hemlocks
Red wavy frame on a TV in the middle of a gallery wall

Step-by-step instructions for how to build a wavy frame for a Samsung Frame TV.

Categories DIY Projects Tags DIY Make Projects

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