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Elvira of Chez Vies shared a video tutorial for making quilted mug rugs. I love them. What a great way to learn a new technique without committing to a big, time consuming project. You’ll want to drop by to check out her video which demonstrates how to make your own mug rug. They’d make great…

Lindsay from Artsy Fartsy Mama has a super cute book bag with a Harry Potter theme. I love the idea of having a bookworm as a patronus as I’m a lifelong reader. My mother influenced me and my sister to read and we, in turn, have encouraged others in our lives to read as well….

Ann of Apple Street Cottage created cute summer decor from a Dollar Tree find. She only needed a wire witch’s hat form, some burlap and faux geraniums to make this cute ice cream cone wall art. You’ll want to drop by Ann’s post to see the other items she made using the same form. Very…

Check out how Lisa turned a vintage tin into a cute seasonal display. This one is patriotic for the 4th of July, but the same idea would work for any occasion. You’ll want to drop by Fresh Vintage for Lisa’s tutorial. She used a mix of vintage items and creatively aged contemporary ones to make…

Claire at Pillar Box Blue made use of bed slats to create a display shelf. She’s embellished it with her signature maps and a few hooks for a nice way to display small treasures. This is also a great project for places where you need narrow storage, like is a craft room. Drop by Pillar…

Many women find themselves at the mercy of their menstrual cycles. I suffered pain every month. My heating pad was my best friend for a couple days. A hysterectomy took care of the severe cramping, but I continued with hormonal symptoms until menopause. If you’re in a similar situation, check out Krafty Planner’s Cycle Tracker….

Check out this stash busting patriotic garland from Laura Kelly. You’ll need some felt and an assortment of red, white and blue fabrics. Drop by the blog for detailed instructions, including how to make the banner without having to sew. Have fun!

Steph Creates has a fun floral candleholder design to share. She made it with easily obtained items and it looks fab! I like the colors she’s chosen. I also like that I could choose different ones to suit the season or occasion. Drop by her blog for all the details and a video tutorial.

If you’re looking for quick crochet projects for Summer, check out the stitch patterns Valeria of Just East of Eden provided. She made a series of 15 inch angel blankets and worked up the stitch counts so others can make them, too. Angel blankets will provide comfort to mothers who have lost an infant. The…

Deb at Dragonfly Treasures has a fun upcycle floral craft that will not only brighten your space, it doesn’t need watering! I love a good upcycle craft, especially one that makes use of materials already on hand, like this one. If you have an old hanging flower pot around, why not spruce it up and…

Alexandra of Eye Love Knots has a tutorial on how to wash skeins of yarn before using. If you knit or crochet, you’ll want to read it. There’s even a FAQ section to help you decide whether machine washing is suitable for the yarn you have.

What do you think of this fun rainbow colored herb container garden? Beth from Creatively, Beth used acrylic paints to brighten up a corner of her yard. She has all the details on her blog. I love fresh herbs in cooking and prefer to have my favorites close at hand. A set up like this…