Why Paper Quilling is Making a Comeback in Modern Card Design
Paper quilling is back in modern card design: learn the tight and loose coils, four core shapes...
Laura Hayes
Laura Hayes is a maker and DIY writer with over a decade of hands-on experience in woodworking, home decor, and small-batch crafts. At Hobby Rig she turns weekend projects into clear, step-by-step guides with honest budgets and real tool lists — including the mistakes she made so you don't have to.
How to Hide Unsightly Cables and Tech for a Cleaner Living Space
Hide cables and tech clutter with an audit-bundle-contain-label routine using velcro ties...
How to Make Minimalist Concrete Planters for Your Succulents
Cast minimalist concrete planters for succulents using two nested molds, a fine-grain mix...
The Art of Layering Rugs for a High-End Minimalist Look
Layer a neutral jute or sisal base under a smaller patterned accent rug for a high-end...
The Beginner’s Guide to Eco-Printing on Cotton and Silk Fabrics
A beginner's eco-printing guide: mordant cotton and silk with alum or iron, arrange botanicals...
How to Use Oversized Art to Simplify Your Wall Decor Strategy
Use one oversized piece to anchor a wall: a furniture-to-art sizing chart, thrift and DIY...
How to Master the Art of Visible Mending for Your Favorite Clothes
Learn visible mending with two beginner techniques: a running-stitch patch for jeans and woven...
Why Curating a "Landing Strip" Entryway Will Organize Your Life
Build an entryway landing strip for keys, mail, bags and shoes in one afternoon under $30, with...
Why Cyanotype Printing is the Trendiest Way to Make Sun-Art Prints
Make cyanotype sun prints at home: the chemistry, history from Herschel to Anna Atkins, plus...
How to Incorporate Natural Textures Like Jute and Linen into Your Decor
Bring jute and linen into your decor: how each fiber behaves, where to use rugs, baskets...
How to Start Bookbinding: Create Your Own Custom Journals at Home
Bind custom journals at home with the three-hole pamphlet stitch: choose paper and size, fold...
The Best Rental-Friendly Ways to Update Your Kitchen Backsplash
Update a rental kitchen backsplash without losing your deposit: peel-and-stick tiles, temporary...