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Happy Friday Eve, all! How is it already the middle of September? Monsoon season is going out with a bang. Literally! Thunder and lightning storms in these mountain foothills by me, and rain to let the Saguaros store up water for the dry months.  Completed another journey around the sun this week and thankful to be here. 

I'm still in my joy creating Halloween projects. This week I shared:

Glam Pumpkin Bucket Makeover

Glam Skeleton Bath

And as always, you've all been busy! Let's take a look at some of the ideas shared at last week's party. 

Pillowcases are a great way to switch out decor each season, and these DIY Pillow Cases from Krafty Planner are PERFECT! 

Fresh Vintage by Lisa S, shared a beautiful Paper Leaf Fall Wreath. 

Perfect for Fall. Perfect for kids and adults. This Coffee Filter Pumpkin from Darcy and Brian is simply, perfect. 

Finally, and right on time for the season, peep these Pumpkin Roll Crumbl-inspired cookies from Fat Dad Foodie! 

Thanks to everyone who linked up! Keep the creativity flowing. 

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Happy Friday Eve and last day of July. Yikes! It was a busy month at Casa Chocolate so I'm not rurprised by how fast it went by. Mr. Chocolate continues to heal ahead of schedule. 

Be on the lookout for holiday workshops from Halloween to Christmas! 

Paper Glitter Glue has a wonderful Halloween Spooktacular I've signed up for. Twenty days of fun projects! 

Even though it's been a minute for me, I still love seeing all the back to school supplies which have become a great craft stock up! As a kid, I loved being able to get brand new notebooks, pens, etc. for the school year. Now, I stock up on glue, glue sticks, and still...PENS! 

Let's take a look at some of the fun ideas shared at last week's party, including some fun BTS ideas!

Sonata Home Design has a great way to use a map to make up a Travel Journal (pick up a composition book at a back-to-school sale!). Yes I know we mostly use GPS in our cars or phones but visitors centers sill carry maps, or in this case, a bucket list trip to England!

Press Print Party has a perfect idea for Back to School with these Grade Based Back to School Signs. All grades! 

Hunny I'm Home DIY has a great back-to-school project teachers will appreciate with this Clorox Wipes Teacher Gift. 

Finally, how about a batch of these Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies in a back-to-school lunch? From Fat Dad Foodie! 

Thank you to everyone who linked up and can't wait to see what you've been up to this week! 

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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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Happy August! July flew by like all the months seem to do and this month already marks back to school for many. Those stores that don't already have Halloween on display no doubt will soon. JoAnn and Michaels definitely do and Dollar Tree is starting. 

I shared another July-O-Ween project this week: Stacked Poison Boxes (because I couldn't come up with a more creative title for a project that just kind of fell together!) and some of you are working on Christmas! 

Let's take a look at some features from last week's party!

Crazy Little Love Birds shared one of my favorite kinds of projects with these Metal Can Floral Holders. A green craft in every sense of the word! 

Sonata Home Design shared a wonderful garden craft in this DIY Concrete Cement Planter.

I told you that some Makers have started on Christmas and Master Pieces of My Life is one of them! Check out these Elegantly Rustic Outdoor Ornaments. You could even make your own cement planter to put them in!

Finally, one thing I haven't tried in my Instant Pot is baking. Fat Dad Foodie may just change that because look at this Instant Pot Chocolate Layered Cake! YUM!

Thank you to all who linked up and can't wait to see what's in store this week! 

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BFF Open House Happy Thanksgiving

 

Happy Thanksgiving and Friday Eve all! Getting this party started early before we all fall into our food comas. Wishing all of my American Creative Peeps a Happy Thanksgiving. Despite all that is terrifying in the world, I'm thankful to have a day to celebrate the attitude of gratitude and be thankful for the people we love and good things in our lives. 

Are you going out shopping tomorrow? I may venture to Michaels but that's about it. With so much online shopping and Black Friday deals available, I'll be here at my desk! 

It's full on to the December holidays now with Hanukkah coming early this year on Dec. 7 and Christmas rolling in like that boulder after Indy in Raiders of the Lost Ark. No surprise that so many of you are already ready so let's take a look at some ideas shared at last week's party!

These Yarn Wrapped Framed Trees from Steph Creates are a fresh take! Rustic yet glam. 

This Couple's Advent Calendar from The House on Silverado is a wonderful way to remember to make the season special for you and your special someone. 

The Apple Street  Cottage shared a Fun and Festive Pom Pom Wreath, complete with fairy lights!

Finally, you have to check out these Iced Christmas Oreo Cookies (with a surprise inside) from Fat Dad Foodie! 

Thank you to all of you who linked up. To new party peeps, welcome. To those who are regulars, thank you. This party and seeing what you create each week are among my blessings. Creativity has gotten me through the hardest of times and knowing so many other Creatives are out there is joyous. Wishing all of my American peeps, a Happy Thanksgiving!

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