Thursday, June 26, 2025

BFF Open House

 


Happy Friday Eve all! Can you believe six months of the year have almost ended? And six months from yesterday...CHRISTMAS will be upon us. 

As I've said, I'm not much of a Summer crafter so I feel like I'm in a bit of a "CLUMP" aka a Crafting Slump. Emphasis on the LUMP part since that best describes me lately. But, I'm also learning to give myself grace. That doesn't come naturally to me. My dad's regular saying was "Give 110%, minimum" so I've had high expectations since childhood. Plus, I hit ALL the Virgo highlights of being hardest on myself. 

And it's been a hectic year. Mr. Chocolate, as I've shared, has had some health stuff which isn't something he's used to dealing with plus, "MAN". 🫢

There's light at the end of the tunnel when he'll have a surgical procedure next month we're hoping is the end of things. 

Anyhoo, thanks for reading if you've gotten this far! Now, let's take a look at some of the fun features from last week's party! 


Fresh Vintage by Lisa S shared how to Water Marble Buttons! I'm pretty sure as Creatives, we ALL have a button collection for various things. What a fun way to play with them with something many of us have on hand: Nail Polish! 


Sonata Home Design is back with an incredible thrifted upcycle. Decoupage medium and napkins combine to make this gorgeous Thrifted Box


If you lived through the 80s, you cannot have missed the Cabbage Patch Kid pop culture phenomenon. I was both too old (to want one) and too young (to have to go FIND one as a parent) but you couldn't miss it. Jennifer from Studio 27 immortalizes that period with this Pot Your Own Cabbage Patch Baby project! 


Finally, here's a take on Cookies and Cream I haven't seen before: Cookies and Cream MUFFINS! Visit Lou Lou Girls for the recipe! 


Thanks to everyone who linked up and can't wait to see what's in store this week! 








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3 comments:

Stephanie said...

Carol, I hope things work out for Mr. Chocolate. I hope you are doing well. Take care, and, as always, thank you for the party.

freshvintagebylisas said...

Carol, So sorry Mr. Better Than Chocolate is having a rough time. I hope and pray it's a short season. He will be your project for next month! Take care of each other, I know you will!
Thank you so much for sharing my buttons in the feature ! i hope you give them a try. They would look great on your handmade cards. This week I'm sharing Faux Marshmallows...but no fake chocolate. Have a relaxing week if you can!
xo Lisa S

Missy/Sonata Home Design said...

Sending you wishes that the light at the end of the tunnel starts to shiner brighter. Thank you so much for featuring my thrift store find decoupage project.