*Lolly Chops shows us how to make fabric covered buttons to use as flower centers. Perfect for magnets, broaches and more!

*Chez Larsson has directions for the ultimate book cover. Even her address book is gorgeous!

*Peptogirl has an easy button ring tutorial that's perfect for gift-giving.

*Ric Rac has a fun fabric racing snail tutorial.

*To celebrate their new book, The Mason Dixon Knitters are sharing the pattern for their Monteagle bag.

*Folding Trees has a pretty pod bead tutorial.

*Handmaiden has a reversible napkin and placemat tutorial.

*Learn how to make pom-pom pens on Our Scoop.

*Blissful has a zippered top lunch baghow-to.

*Paper and Stitch has a fun double duty cork DIY project- coasters and bulletin board in one!

*7 Layer Studio shows us how to make a drawstring purse pouch.

*Design Sponge suggests using a magazine holder as a catch-all shelf.

*I love this simple monogrammed wall art from The Flies Blend.

*Make a paper patched notebook on iHanna.

*Apartment Therapy showcases a ten dollar room makeover-using a Sharpie. Creative!

*Heart of Mary shares her pattern and instructions for her angel doll.

*The Knitty Professors share the pattern for their crocheted covalence scarf.

*Little Birdie Secrets goes over milk paint.

*Lulu Carter has a useful French Seam tutorial.

*Visit JCasa to find out how to make this cozy patchwork wreath.

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Enjoy your Thursday! I've got three more days of vacation-with-internet. Time to hit the beach!