Thursday, April 16, 2026

BFF Open House

 


Happy Friday Eve, Creative Peeps. I hope you've had a good and of course, creative week! Nothing too exciting here at Casa Chocolate, which is just fine by me. Boring is good, and gave me a chance to play around with a couple of things. I had a chance to play with ideas and techniques I've wanted to play with, so this week I shared:



Some really good thrifting and repurposing ideas were shared at last week's party, and now more than ever, "frugal" the word, so let's take a look at some ideas. 


Thrifting Wonderland shared how she made this handmade card using Thrifted Craft Supplies! Don't sleep on your local thrift stores for all kinds of craft supplies. I've been thrilled to find things at these and you just never know! Plus, have you seen the price of cards?! You can make several for what one costs. 


My Thrift Store Addiction shared a beautiful Garden Armillary Sphere she rescued and refinished. Looks brand new! 

Press Print Party shared how to make No Sew Gnomes. These are for Spring, but could easily be adapted to other seasons, and doesn't a Gnome just make things more fun?


Finally, wouldn't any Spring dessert table be made better with this Strawberry Chocolate Kahlua Swirl Bundt Cake? Yes...yes it would! From Cindy's Online Recipe Box

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













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8 comments:

Stephanie said...

Carol, I loved your newest creations! As always, thank you for hosting. Have a great weekend ahead.

Two Chicks and a Mom said...

I love your scrape painting--what a fun way to add color! Thanks for hosting the party each week, Carol.

Lynne said...

Thanks so much for hosting, Carol. Love the scrape painting idea. I really appreciate the feature for the thrifted card supplies. It's a great way to find things to add to your craft stash. Have a lovely week.
Lynne, Thrifting Wonderland

Jennifer at Shoreline Journeys said...

I wish I wasn't missing the crafty gene in my body, such great creations!

Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box said...

Thank you for featuring my Chocolate Strawberry Kahlua swirl Bundt Cake! Another mini market to sell at tomorrow, so my kitchen is loaded with boxes of cookies ~ just 3 more to bake and lots to box up! The mocha pistachio camo cookies are ones that I made to appeal to the boys, since lots of kids come to this one. My PB&J Biscotti are going too (since I've become known for my unusual biscotti) ~ so expect more unusual postings in the weeks to come!

Slabs said...

Hello, Carol. Thanks for your weekly party, Happy weekend
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Laura @ Our Grand Lives said...

Thanks so much for the party, Carol! It's always fun to see what you've been up to! Have a wonderful weekend!

My thrift store addiction said...

Carol, thanks for featuring my Garden Glow Up Sundial!