* THE COUNTRY CHIC COTTAGE (DIY, Home Decor, Crafts, Farmhouse)

Foam American Flag for Your Patriotic Decor

2013-05-22T05:48:00.001-05:00

Are you decorating with patriotic decor this summer? I have a great quick and easy foam American flag for you today that will be the perfect project for you. Grab some foam and lets get started making this cute little addition to your home.

Vintage Quilt Flower Wreath with Burlap -- LIVE Video Tutorial

2013-05-20T20:36:00.001-05:00

I am live crafting tonight with +Carolina Moore of 30 Minute Crafts. We are creating wreaths in 10 minutes or less! What kind of wreath can you create in 10 minutes? My vintage quilt flower wreath with burlap ribbon can be made that easily.

Avocado Potato Salad Recipe -- perfect for your summer picnics!

2013-05-20T06:01:00.001-05:00

I have a great avocado potato salad recipe for you today. This one is perfect for the upcoming summer picnic season. You can bring this to your Memorial Day party as well. A wonderful spin on potato salad that you will adore.

Wreath Hangouts next week...don't miss them!

2013-05-19T08:06:00.001-05:00

I am joining up with another week of Crafty Hangouts. That means that next week right here on The Country Chic Cottage you get to see two live video tutorials from me making wreaths. Want more wreath fun? We sent wreath forms to 19 ladies just to see how many different ideas we would have. Follow along all week with the fun on Crafty Hangouts. Check out the complete schedule below then watch live or tune into Crafty Hangouts anytime to see the recordings. Get inspired to make a wreath of your own! This week is sponsored by FloraCraft. Want inspiration with Styrofoam all the time? Be sure to follow along with the Crafts n Coffee blog!

40 Quick Crafts in 15 Minutes or Less

2013-05-18T09:14:00.001-05:00

We have had a great week of quick crafts that can be completed in 15 minutes or less. Today I am rounding up all 40 ideas in one place so you don't miss any of the ideas. Just 15 minutes to a gorgeous craft that you can be proud of. What are you waiting on? Get started today!

Quick and Easy Craft -- Craft Lightning Day 5 Features

2013-05-17T13:10:00.001-05:00

Craft Lightning is coming to a close today with another great day of quick and easy crafts. This wraps up our series so stay tuned tomorrow as I bring you a complete wrap up of the 40 crafts that were featured this week. If you missed any of the fun you can check out the round ups from day 1, day 2, day 3, and day 4. For today we had a great DIY chevron burlap wreath that was shared at Lovin Our Chaos. Chevron and burlap in one? Great right? I need some of that ribbon she used!

Ever wanted to make those glamorous silk flowers? Well Craft Quickies is here to show you how. I had no idea they were so easy to make yourself.

Make a great gift holder from an envelope with Creative Cynchronicity. I can think of all sorts of gifts to put in these cute packages.

Are you throwing a baby shower anytime soon? You will want to pin these speedy baby shower favors from Mrs. Greene for future reference. So cute and so quick...you can't go wrong.

Need some unique art for your bathroom? This lipstick art from Free Stylin is perfect for a bathroom or makeup table.

Need a fancy clutch for a date but have no time to run to the store? This super easy fancy felt clutch from 30 Minute Crafts can be made in 15 minutes or less!

I shared my patriotic frosted mason jar this morning along with a rainbow version as well. This is a great way to easily add some color to plain glass mason jars.

The final linky party feature (click here to see the entire linky party) is this great recycled egg carton caterpillar from Creative Green Living. This is perfect for the kids to make this summer.

I hope you have enjoyed Craft Lightning as much as I have. Stay tuned for a final wrap up tomorrow then hang around here for the next edition in a few months!

Patriotic Frosted Mason Jar in 15 Minutes or Less

2013-05-17T06:19:00.001-05:00

It is the final day of Craft Lightning and I am showing you how to make a great patriotic frosted mason jar in under 15 minutes. You can also apply this same technique to make other frosted glass mason jars as well. I even have another example at the bottom of this post for you. First of all if you have missed any of Craft Lightning this week be sure to check out the rounds ups from day 1, day 2, day 3, and day 4. Plus you have one more day to link up your craft to our quick crafts linky party. Stay tuned right here as tomorrow I will be giving you the round up of the series and you don't want to miss it. Now lets craft a mason jar.

Quick and Easy Crafts -- Craft Lightning Day 4 Features

2013-05-16T16:11:00.003-05:00

Day 4 of Craft Lightning is complete with another great round up of quick and easy crafts that you are going to love. If you missed any of the great features this week, be sure to check out the round ups from day 1, day 2, day 3 and day 5. Plus you have one more day to link up your own 15 minute craft to our linky party for a chance to get featured. Get ready to be amazed at the projects you can make today in 15 minutes or less. First up is this great driftwood fish art from The Space Between. This is perfect for any nautical themed space in your home.

Next up is an easy way to spruce up your sneakers. Get your own pink toes with this tutorial from Yesterday on Tuesday.

Need a quick and easy idea for outdoors? This great stacked planter in an old chair is perfect for your garden from Seven Alive.

Are you addicted to Instagram like me? Make these great washi tape Instagram frames from The Bold Abode to hold your best pictures.

Doilies are one of my favorite things to work with and create something new so I think this doily bowl from Dukes and Duchesses is amazing.

My partner for this series is 30 Minute Crafts and Carolina made this too cute fabric banner that is the perfect use for all those crafty scraps.

This morning I shared a super simple no bake 15 minute flag dessert that will impress your family and guests alike.

The linky party feature for today is from Architecture of a Mom and combines Mickey with buttons. It doesn't get better y'all! Check out these Minnie Mouse hair clips.

One more day of quick crafting fun with Craft Lightning. Then Saturday I will be back to round up the entire series for you. Y'all stay tuned!

No Bake Flag Dessert Recipe in 15 Minutes or Less

2013-05-16T06:06:00.001-05:00

I am continuing with Craft Lightning today with a 15 minute no bake flag dessert. Perfect for the upcoming summer holidays this quick and easy recipe will be the hit of the party. Have you missed any of Craft Lightning this week? Be sure to check out the round ups from day 1, day 2, and day 3. Also don't miss linking your 15 minute craft up to the linky party for a chance to be featured right here. Now lets get to ~~baking~~ not baking this dessert.

Quick and Easy Crafts -- Craft Lightning Day 3 Features

2013-05-15T16:13:00.001-05:00

Day 3 of Craft Lightning is coming to a close and I have another great round up of quick and easy crafts that you don't want to miss. If you missed any of the fun this week, be sure to catch up with the features from day 1, day 2. day 4, and day 5. We have two more days left and that means two more chances for you to be featured right here on The Country Chic Cottage. Head over and link up your 15 minute crafts for the chance.

Prepared to be amazed at all the awesomeness you can create in 15 minutes or less. First up is Tried and True with this great glitter rainbow frame that is so easy yet looks amazing.

Next is Mad in Crafts with these colorful faux stacked bangles. Make these in all different colors to fit your wardrobe and your mood.

A Nest for all Seasons is showing off some mason jar toppers on her jelly. Y'all already know I love mason jars...put burlap on top and I swoon.

Cherished Bliss is sharing some matchbook post-it notes that would make a great end of the year gift for your favorite teacher.

Need a fun party idea? These fun party headbands from 100 directions are perfect for your next girly birthday bash.

My partner for this series 30 Minute Crafts is sharing a fabric flower gift box that she made using phoomph. I am in love with this latest crafting product that makes fabric projects quick and oh so easy. Be sure to head over and get all the instructions.

I shared a video tutorial this morning. Just so you can see for yourself that you can make a custom stamp like the one pictured in less than 8 minutes. Learn all you ever wanted to know about carving custom stamps from erasers.

Our linky party feature for today is Lovely Little Snippets and this great vinyl plate makeover. What a fun way to spruce up any plate.

Craft Lightning continues for the rest of this week so don't miss a minute. Be sure to link up your 15 minute craft to be featured right here!

How to Carve Stamps from Erasers in 15 Minutes or Less

2013-05-15T06:13:00.001-05:00

Welcome to day 3 of Craft Lightning. All this week I am hosing a quick and easy craft series with 30 Minute Crafts. If you have missed any of the fun you can check out the round ups from day 1 and day 2. Plus if you want a chance to be featured you can link up your own 15 minute craft (excluding dry time) in our linky party. Today's craft is super fun and so easy to make. I even made a video of the process just to show you that it is in fact quick and easy to do. You can carve stamps from an eraser in a flash. Grab a pack of those big white erasers from the Dollar Tree and get started today. There is no limit to what you can create.

Quick and Easy Crafts -- Craft Lightning Day 2 Features

2013-05-14T16:02:00.002-05:00

Welcome to another day of Craft Lightning! All week this week I am posting a 15 minute craft in the morning then features from around the web in the afternoon. Want a chance to be featured here? Come join up in our 15 minute craft linky party. Did you miss any of the fun this week? Be sure to check out the day 1, day 3, day 4, and day 5 features. Today's features are going to knock your socks off. It amazes me what can be done in 15 minutes! No excuses y'all....go get crafty with these quick and easy projects.

Make a simple yet adorable herb garden over at One Project Closer.

Turn magazine pages and washi tape into an envelope over at C.R.A.F.T. What a great (and free) way to mail a letter.

Recycle your corks into herb markers that are so darn cute over at Wait til Your Father Gets Home.

Need to organize your drawers? Condo Blues has a great organizing solution that uses old yardsticks and can be made in a jiffy.

I love washi tape and these mini notecards from The Girl Creative are an adorable way to show off your washi.

How about some awesome DIY jewelry in 15 minutes? This pendant with butterfly wings is gorgeous from Mom's Crafty Space.

My partner for this series is showing off a great quick and easy felt cowboy vest and a too cute boy to go with it over at 30 Minute Crafts.

I showed you how to make this great neon pompom wreath. What a fun project to tackle with your kids this summer.

The feature from the linky party today is these great ombre striped tea towels from Decor and the Dog. I am so in love with this project! I might just have to stop on the way home for some flour sack towels.

Be sure to follow along so you don't miss a minute of Craft Lightning. You can check out the features from day 1 as well. Link up your own 15 minute craft (excluding dry time) to our linky party for a chance to be featured one day this week.

Neon Pom Pom Wreath for Summer - Craft Lightning Day 2

2013-05-14T05:55:00.001-05:00

All this week I am joining in with Carolina with 30 Minute Crafts to bring you Craft Lightning. A week of quick crafts that you can complete in 15 minutes or less. If you missed day 1 you can find my spray painted garden stool Ballard knock off and my day 1 features here. Do you want a chance to be featured this week? Link up your own project that takes 15 minutes or less to complete (excluding dry time) to our linky party. Then come back each day for more great quick craft inspiration. For today's project I have a great neon pom pom wreath that you all are going to love for summer. Add a splash of neon color to your front door with this great wreath.

Quick and Easy Crafts -- Craft Lightning Day 1 Features

2013-05-13T16:01:00.003-05:00

Our Craft Lightning event kicks off today and I am here with the day 1 features. Seven great quick and easy craft tutorials that y'all are going to love. Want to see your quick craft featured here this week? Be sure to link up any craft that takes 15 minutes or less to complete to our linky party for a chance to be featured. Be sure to check out all of the features from day 2, day 3. day 4, and day 5.

First up is this great framed travel memorabilia from Decor Adventures. I love those green stamps!

Next up is a wonderful nautical inspired craft that is simple yet elegant. These great rope vases from DIY Inspired are perfect for this time of year.

Need quick but meaningful gift for someone? I love these tile photo magnets from Stuff n Such.

What about some DIY jewelry in 15 minutes or less? Grab your sharpie and get started on this great monogram ring from Homemadeville.

Want some earrings too? My partner for this series Carolina from 30 Minute Crafts shows you how to make these simple falling stars and tumbling hearts earrings.

In case you missed it, I showed off my Ballard knock off garden stool that cost me less than $20. How? A great yard sale find and some spray paint. Come see the before!

My feature from the linky party today is this great DIY scented bubbles tutorial that I am dying to try out. Plus who could resist this great photography from Jojo and Deloise.

Are you ready for even more quick craft inspiration? Stay tuned all week as each morning I will be posting a tutorial that takes 15 minutes or less to complete (minus dry time). Then each afternoon I will have a round up for you from my blog friends of even more great quick crafts. You don't want to miss a minute of Craft Lightning. Also, don't forget to link up your quick craft for a chance to be featured.

Painted Garden Stool Ballard Knock Off - Craft Lightning Day 1

2013-05-13T06:03:00.001-05:00

All this week I am joining with Carolina from 30 Minute Crafts for some Craft Lightning. Each project this week will take you 15 minutes or less to complete (minus dry time). Be sure to head over and join in the 15 minute or less craft linky party for a chance to be featured this week. I love how this painted garden stool turned out and I love that it is just like the Ballard Designs original. How much? I got this stool for $10 at a yard sale! My friend Myra at My Blessed Life made over a stool like this many months ago. Y'all I have been stalking the thrift stores ever since. This just goes to show you that perseverance really will pay off!

Quick Crafts and a linky party to join!

2013-05-12T10:49:00.000-05:00

This week I am hosting another Craft Lightning event with Carolina from 30 Minute Crafts. I will be posting a craft that takes 15 minutes or less to complete (minus dry time) each morning. Then each afternoon I will post a round up of great quick crafts from blog friends around the web. Want a chance to be featured here one day? Link up your craft that takes 15 minutes or less in the linky party below. You might be chosen for a feature! Read more »

100 Ways to Clean Naturally in Your Home

2013-05-11T08:16:00.002-05:00

I have been doing various posts on ways to clean naturally and y'all have been loving them. I thought I would put them all in one place so you can find them. I know lately I have been bitten by the spring cleaning but and thought you might have been too. So here you have my 100 ways to clean naturally in your home.

Orange Cream Filled Cupcakes Recipe

2013-05-10T05:58:00.002-05:00

Grab your oranges and fire up the oven! This orange cream filled cupcakes recipe is sure to please your sweet tooth. If you are anything like me you crave a light citrus flavor occasionally and these cupcakes will give you just that. Make a batch this weekend for Mother's Day or print this recipe to make anytime. You will adore these cupcakes.

Farm Equipment Lawn Art -- hang and feed flowering baskets plus a giveaway! #hg101 #ad

2013-05-09T05:41:00.001-05:00

I am continuing my sponsored post series with Pennington this morning and bringing you a great way to hang your flowering baskets outside plus reuse some old farm equipment at the same time. A few days ago I showed you how I feed my landscaping with Pennington now I am going to show you the great product that Pennington makes for container plants. But first lets talk about this farm equipment lawn art and how to make your own. Oh and be sure to enter the giveaway for the $25 gift card at the bottom of this post.

Interior Designed: My Colorful Front Porch with a Fountain @serenitydecor1 #ad

2013-05-08T06:03:00.001-05:00

My latest interior designed space is outside y'all. I teamed up with Serenity Health and Home Decor to bring you a front porch complete with a solar powered fountain. Maybe you are in the dark ages like me and did not realize that fountains could be solar powered? Yes I was there just a few short weeks ago. Then the great people at Serenity Health and Home Decor sent me a fountain to try out. More on that in just a second. Lets talk about the front porch first cause I am in love with all of the bright colors in this space.

DIY Father's Day Gift Bags plus more dad and grad ideas!

2013-05-06T23:00:00.000-05:00

I pinned some Father's Day gift bags from Paper Crave last year. I decided this year to do something with the pin and put my spin on these adorable gift bags. I am joining up with some other great blogs to bring you a ton of dad and grad ideas today. This is a part of my design work with Buttons Galore and More so they provided the buttons and some other supplies for this project. Continue to the bottom of this post for the other ideas plus information on how to enter to win a prize. But right now lets get crafty!

Mother's Day Cootie Catcher Free Printable

2013-05-06T06:08:00.001-05:00

What does every mom need this Mother's Day? A break, a kiss on the cheek, their kids to say something nice to them, you know the typical wish list. Well I have a way each of you can get exactly that without even asking. Print out my Mother's Day cootie catcher for your kids then send them to play. Little do they know they will be giving you a Mother's Day gift in no time.

Container Herb Garden Reveal with @homedepot #digin #ad

2013-05-05T08:09:00.001-05:00

I am wrapping up my outdoor campaign sponsored by The Home Depot with a final reveal of my container herb garden. I started with how to choose the right plants, then choosing the right planter, and earlier this week I showed you how to customize your planters. Plus you can find the plans for my herb garden stand and the herb markers.

Spring Fling Must Haves plus a $25 Gift Card Giveaway #HG101 #ad

2013-05-04T07:58:00.000-05:00

I am teaming up with Pennington this summer to bring you some spring fling must haves in your yard and garden. First up is my landscaping out front and some information on how you can feed your plants with Ironite Plus Lawn and Plant Food. For a look at my before on the landscaping you can see my post here. I needed help and lots of it. I spent many hours out here cleaning up, planting, and feeding my plants. The results are so fulfilling. Be sure to get to the end of this post to enter the $25 gift card giveaway!

Gift Ideas for Mother's Day -- 90 handmade ideas for you and your kids!

2013-05-03T06:18:00.001-05:00

Today I have 90 handmade gift ideas for Mother's Day. Make these yourself for your mom or find a few things for your kids to make for grandma (or you!). The perfect list for anyone wanting to give handmade this year. Everyone will find something on this great list!