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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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Happy Friday Eve, Fall,  and last weekend of September! You know what that means, right? The PRESSURE is on! From here on out, it's a full-court press with holiday crafting, baking, cooking, EVERYTHING.

This week I shared a couple more fun and easy Halloween projects and I still have a few more I'm working on. But, I stopped in World Market the other day and instantly wanted to immerse myself in Christmas! I haven't seen Christmas stuff in Michaels yet but Dollar Tree is gearing up and saw a couple of things in Walmart. My goal is to finish Halloween decorating by next week.

Glammed Up Dollar Tree Signs

Glam Ghost Scrape Painting 

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

Step Creates shared this beautiful Fall Fox Garland that is so perfect for the change of the seasons.

Sonata Home Design shared a two-in-one way to unify decor with these Matching DIY Book Covers, enhanced for the season with Wrapped Wheat. 

Crazy Little Lovebirds shared a festive and Easy Dollar Tree Floral Arrangement. 

Finally, what a fun addition to Halloween desserts are these Chocolate Covered Strawberry Witch Brooms from Hunny I'm Home DIY!

Thanks to all who shared and can't wait to see what you've got in store this week! 

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Happy Friday Eve, all. Happy to have a creative refuge. 

Dollar Tree is already stocking Christmas stuff,  so I'm sure everyone else will not be far behind. I think Mr. Chocolate finally gets that if you don't get things when you see them, you may never see them again. Exhibit something he almost missed out on. 

I'm definitely missing JoAnn at this time of the year :(

This week I shared:

How to Make Hot Glue Tombstones (or any other thing for which you have silicone molds)

and

Happy Accident: Salvage a Broken Dish with Resin

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

Steph Creates shared this DIY Candy Jar that would be lovely to give as a gift or to have at home. 

Press Print Party shared a fabulous Dollar Tree Ghost DIY. So cute! 

Ann's Entitled Life shared a gorgeous Fall Lantern Swag that can carry you through the season.

Finally, Hunny I'm Home DIY shared these Mini Halloween Trifles that would be perfect for any Halloween dinner, party, etc. 

Thank you to everyone who linked up, commented, pinned etc.!

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Happy August and Friday Eve, Creative Peeps! This year's been a blur, but I've actually had time this week to organize my Halloween craft supplies and start a couple of projects I look forward to sharing next week. Back to school is underway around me, as I was reminded when we saw the parade of school buses yesterday while out and about. 

Here are some of the fun ideas shared at last week's party to Pin, Share, and Try!

Crazy Little Lovebirds shared this Tiered Metal Tray that's easy to DIY. I love tiered trays for holding and displaying collections of things and this is perfect for Fall! 

Steph Creates shared this fun Coffee Canvas Tutorial. I pretty much run on iced-mochas or hot-mochas or mochas, period...you get the drift. 

If back to school hasn't started for you yet, here's a very Sweet BTS M&M Teacher's Gift from Hunny I'm Home DIY. 

Finally, how fun are these Lego Brownies from 24 Hour Family? Perfect for lunchboxes or after-school snacks! 

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

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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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