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Happy Friday Eve and almost Summer. I know we consider it Summer as soon as Memorial Day hits but then officially it's not for a few  more weeks...Sprummer?  I hope everyone had a good week and long weekend. 

Getting over some crud that got me. A couple more days of antibiotics. The saying "If it's not one thing, it's another" remains true!

I did get a chance to play with leftovers this week. I shared how I used the paper towel I'd used to absorb excess dye from my Dyed Coffee Filters, as its own craft supply! 

Papercrafting: Happy Accident Paper Towel Flower Core

Now let's take look at some of the great ideas shared at last week's party!

Steph Creates shared a wonderful DIY Sweet Summer Sign to welcome the season! 

Summer screams popsicles and Creatively Beth shared a fabulous Hand Drawn Printable. 

Master Pieces of My Life shared how to combine Fern Fronds, Cloches, and Thrifted Trays to make a BEAUTIFUL Summer display. 

Finally, if you ever chanted "You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream" then you need this Swiss Roll NO CHURN Ice Cream from The Kitchen Is My Playground! 

Thanks to everyone who linked up and can't wait to see what brilliance you have to share this week! 

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Happy Friday Eve already again! This week's been another busy one, taking me away from my crafting room so nothing new to share. Our warmer weather cooled off a bit but trust me...not complaining. I've gotten very acclimated to desert weather. The only season I don't like is Monsoon season but then, only when I have to go anywhere!

I did manage a stop at Michaels and hit a jackpot of clearance goodies! 

Most of the items were $2 and the Bead Landing spool is 16.6 yards of beaded garland! Now I just need time to play with it. The best part? I wasn't even going there but Mr. Chocolate "needed" split rings for something (which turned out to be A SPLIT RING) so it's totes his fault! 😜

There was lots of Spring and Easter inspiration shared at last week's party so let's take a look at some of them! 

Steph Creates shared another fabulous Dollar Tree transformation with this Beaded Frame Bunny!

Artsy Va Va shared this incredible Flower Bucket Makeover. Looks like something you'd find at a French Country Market. 

Creatively Beth is back with these adorbs 5 Minute Easter Candy Jars. So cute!

Finally, how cute area these Carrot Cupcake Cones from 24 Hour Family? Chocolate cupcakes, of course! 

Thank you everyone who linked up. SO much talent and creativity out there. 

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Happy almost first week of Spring done, and Friday Eve. Spring is definitely here as evidenced by my head being clogged by allergies, sneezing, and we already had our first 90+ day in So. Arizona. Our Spring seems to last a couple of weeks before we're all in shorts and sandals and whining about the heat. 🤣

How in the heck is it the end of March already?! And ugh...can we please just skip April Fool's this year? Reality is foolish enough.

This week I shared:

Raised Straw Carrot Beds

and was honored to find my Bunny Ornaments featured at this week's 

Creatively Crafty Linky Party #242

hosted each Wednesday by Artsy Fartsy Mama and Creatively Beth, both of whom you should follow if you aren't! 

Lots of fun Spring and Easter inspiration shared at last week's party so let's take a look at a few!

First time feature from Craft Klatch who shared this fun Rock Candy Vase tutorial! She also shows how to make the matching bowl. 

Crazy Little Love Birds shared this adorable Bunny Box Floral Arrangement which is one of my favorite types of projects...repurposing another project! 

Speaking of Creatively Beth, she shared these fabulous Egg and Bunny Button Art projects that would be fun to make for home, gifts, craft fairs etc. 

Finally, I love this creative take on charcuterie from My Thrift Store Addiction: Vintage Tea Cup Charcuterie which of course includes chocolate! 

Thanks to all who  linked up and as always, can't wait to see what you've been up to this week! 

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Happy Friday Eve all! Things are starting to warm up here in the desert, at least during the day. Nights are still very cold which I have to remind Mr. Chocolate as he turns the thermostat way down during the day but it stays that way overnight and when I wake up with the chickens the next morning I do my Jack Nicholson from The Shining impression waiting for the heat to kick in!

Bead and Gem Show season is in full swing and it's so overwhelming! Seriously, every bead and gem producer is here this week! 

This week I shared:

Jeweled Hearts from Dollar Tree Fillable Containers

Shabby Glam Cardboard Hearts

DT Tile Beaded Heart

Let's take a look at some of the LOVEly ideas shared at last week's party! 

Steph Creates Things shared this sweet Floral Hoop Centerpiece, perfect for Valentine's or Spring!

The Apple Street Cottage showed us how to repurpose a tea towel into this festive Valentine's Heart Wreath. 

Creatively Beth shared this beautiful and bold Dollar Tree  Buffalo Plaid Heart Sign. 

And finally, how cute are these Nutter Butter Heart Cookies from Drugstore Divas?! 

Thanks to all who linked up and can't wait to see the creativity in store this week. Happy Weekend Creative Peeps!

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I'm not sure how it's Friday Eve again already! I've been running around every day this week between errands and appointments so I guess that's how. So many in my life are going through some things...sick parents, job change surprises, fire danger, snowstorms...been there and holding them and others facing things in my heart and thankful that things are quiet for me these days. 

This week I shared some Valentine's Printables and a great Creative Workshop taking place at the end of the month. 

Wishing everyone peace and let's take a look at some great ideas from last week's party!

Try It Like It Create It shared an easy Valentine's Decor idea with this Framed Button Heart. 

Studio 27 by Jennifer Adams shared how to tie Thrifted Frames together with paint and printables!

Winter is still very much upon us and this Embroidery Hoop Snowman from Creatively Beth adds just the right amount of fun to Winter Decor. 

Finally, Crumbl Cookies are super popular but can be pricey! Enter Fat Dad Foodie with a great copycat recipe for Peppermint Bark Cookies! 

Thanks to everyone who linked up last week and as always, can't wait to see what you've been up to this week! 

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EEK! Happy Halloween and Diwali All! You know what this means? Full on to the holiday season with Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas coming fast. 

Hopefully this is my last knee update. Got the stitches out last week and while my knee still looks like a Halloween prop, the care team says it looks good so we'll go with that. Most importantly, it didn't wreck a planned trip to visit our son next week. After that I can't wait to get working on Christmas projects. Found this year's card papers at Michaels so I'm ready to get started. THANK YOU for all of your healing comments and thoughts. 

Let's take a look at some of the fun things to maybe pin for next year's Halloween festivities (with everything deeply discounted, buy some things ahead for next year) and some for Thanksgiving. 

Studio 27 by Jennifer Adams shared these fun Framed Skeletons. Perfect to pick some up on sale to play with next year. 

Creatively Beth shared this fab Dollar Tree Canvas Jack O'Lantern. Could just skip the face and perfect for the rest of the Fall season. 

Bluesky At Home shared this Stenciled Fall / Thanksgiving Sign. Make another one for Winter!

Finally, how cute are these Pumpkin Spice Oreo Truffles from Flour On My Face? Put one at each place setting for your Thanksgiving table or box them up as a host/hostess gift! 

Thank you to everyone who linked up. To everyone celebrating, have a safe and happy Halloween! 

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