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Happy Friday Eve, all, and Happy APRIL! Yikes. I spent too many years thinking in terms of business quarters, so being in "second quarter" already is...WOW. I hope everyone survived April Fool's Day, a thing I've never enjoyed, but I know some people do epic pranks. We had a guest for a few days, so I didn't get to play in my craft room, but we did get to visit the Tucson Botanical Garden, which is a really wonderful place. 5.5 acres in the middle of the city that have been turned into beautiful gardens, a fabulous butterfly garden, a replica of Frida Kahlo's Blue House, and art installations throughout. There's even a miniature train garden with replicas of historic train stations around the country. Worth a visit if you ever get to these parts! 

Happy Passover to all observing, and I know others are busy getting ready for Easter, so let's take a look at some fun ideas you can still do or pin for next year. 

Check out this gorgeous Mosaic Egg from Selep Imaging. The colors and patterns are really make it work!

Hunny I'm Home DIY shared these fun DIY Easter Bunny Juice Boxes, which would be fun to add to a drink table or Easter basket. Complete with a free template!

Check out this STUNNING Spring Charcuterie Board from Rose Bakes! So perfect for Spring entertaining. 

Finally, wouldn't this colorful Jello Poke Cake shared by Flour on My Face be a great addition to any dessert table? So pretty and bright! 

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

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Happy Friday Eve, all. This week's been much better than last week at Casa Chocolate, thankfully! Hope it's been a good one for you. I can't believe that Easter is about a week away, and Passover starts April 1. Time just continues to speed up!

I managed to squeeze out one more Easter craft this week. Twine carrots! 

And you all shared some fun Spring and Easter projects last week, so here are  just a few. 

Nothing screams Spring like a bright shot of color, and Petticoat Junktion has exactly that with this bright yellow Chair Makeover. 

Studio27 by Jennifer Adams shared an idea I'd never have thought of: using Thrifted Greens outdoors! Yes, outdoor faux greenery mixed in among the real stuff. 

Crazy Little Lovebirds shared yet another creative way to use Paint Sample Cards by turning them into bookmarks! Perfect to share with a book club, Mother's Day is coming, just because...

Finally, how stinkin' cute are these Bunny Butt Oreos! From Hunny I'm Home DIY.

Thanks to everyone who linked up. Enjoy your weekend! 

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Happy February! 🩷 How it's February already, I'm not sure, but it is. Mom continues her recovery journey and is doing well. I'm still tired and haven't had the energy to make much of anything, but I did get out to a couple of my favorite venues now that Bead and Gem Show season is here. Not that I actually NEEDED any more beads etc., but what's that got to do with anything? It's so much fun to get to see and meet people from all over the world because lemme tell you, it feels like every continent (maybe not Antarctica) is represented at these shows. 

Here's what I picked up this year. 

Some bold beads, bead caps, and findings that I can't wait to play with. Also, those large black and silver beads.

Pink Opal, Dendritic Agate, and Tourmaline. 

Amethyst, Lapis, and Kunzite. I can't wait to play with all of these. 

I've also been enjoying the sessions at the Cricut Craft Fest this week. I love these because I always pick up tips on ways to use my cutting machines. 

You've all been busy as usual, so let's take a look at some fun ideas shared at last week's party.

Steph Creates Things shared this perfect for love season Altered Cutting Board. 

I think all of us Makers do this. See something at a boutique or store like Pottery Barn or West Elm and immediately start thinking "I can knock that off!". Such is the case with these Aluminum Can Vases by Petticoat Junktion inspired by West Elm! Nailed it!

An Artful Mom shared a brilliant idea: Make TWO Journals from One Composition Book! 

And finally, with the big game this weekend, can you have enough treats? These Chocolate Covered Nutter Butter Footballs from Hunny I'm Home DIY are just the thing!

Whether you're resting, crafting, watching the game, or whatever's in store this weekend, I wish you peace. Thanks to everyone who linked up! 

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Happy NOVEMBER and Happy Friday Eve, all! I hope you all had a wonderful Halloween. It only gets crazier from here, right? With American Thanksgiving and the holiday season upon us, it's my favorite time of the year. 

I don't know about you but I'm in combo meal mode, working on a few Fall projects while gearing up with Christmas projects. I just roll with it! 

This week I shared: 

DIY Christmas Card Holder 

DIY Fall Simmer Pot

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

I love the blank wood signs at Dollar Tree, and especially love what Creatively Beth did with this Harvest Dollar Tree Acorn Sign! 

Steph Creates shared a beautiful piece of Fall decor that would elevate any table with this Harvest Pumpkin Floral Centerpiece. 

Press Print Party shared a two-in-one great idea with these "Pumpkin" Place Card Holders. They double as a sweet treat for guests. Visit to see what's inside! 

Finally, if you're looking for a fun dessert for Thanksgiving, look no further than Hunny I'm Home DIY and get the scoop on these Mini Bundt Cake Pumpkins. 

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

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EEK! We're one week out from Halloween! It feels like it was just August when I started working on Halloween projects. And once we hit Nov 1, it will be a race to the finish with US Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and and more. Take your vitamins and get your rest. We're MAKERS. We were made for this!

This week I shared a couple of fall-themed projects. I also started and finished my first Christimas project which I'll share next week. 

Dollar Tree Fall Sign

Painted and Gold Leaf Pumpkins

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

The Apple Street Cottage shared this Little Bit Spooky Vase makeover. 

There's always time to add one more thing to decor when it's a printable, and Hunny I'm Home DIY has Halloween covered with this Halloween Printable Sign. 

Whether you make your own or want to dress up store-bought cupcakes, these Halloween Skeleton Cupcake Toppers from Ann's Entitled Life will definitely give them a spooky glow-up! 

Finally, as we start to think about Thanksgiving in the US or fall celebrations elsewhere, these DIY Wood Pumpkin Placecards from Steph Creates would be a lovely addition to any table!

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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Happy Halfway Through October and Friday Eve, Creative Peeps! It's going by FAST and if you waited to get any Halloween decorations, they're quickly being displaced by Christmas. It looks like pink will remain a core part of things for the Winter season. Was looking at some things at Michaels as I was stalking them for Christmas Scrapbooking paper for cards. I don't know about you, but there are things I find hard to buy online. Scrapbooking paper is one because no matter how good the photo, it doesn't capture metallics or glittered papers the same way. However, I may be too early! 

In good news, we had Mr. Chocolate's three-month surgical follow-up, and his care team is ecstatic with where he is. They normally would have done a follow-up in another 90 days and said, "See you in a year!". We are so very thankful. 

Busy week, but this week I shared: 

Mi Catrina...My take on a Dia de los Muertos project!

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

Whispers of the Heart definitely spoke to my corvid-loving heart with this incredible Cawsome Halloween Table Scape! Worthy of Edgar Allan Poe!

Hunny I'm Home DIY shared a fun and EASY Ghost In a Jar! Great way to repurpose jars on hand. 

The Crazy Little Lovebirds shared this SWEET (pun intended) upcycle of something we've all probably tossed in the recycling...Upcycled Honeybear Floral Display! 

Finally, nothing says Fall to me like acorns. Christine's Crafts shared these beautiful Needle Felted Acorns along with a tutorial on how to make. 

Thank you to everyone who linked up and I'm so happy that you all find inspiration from these parties! 

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