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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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Greetings and Happy Friday Eve, Creative Peeps! 

First, let me thank you for all your kind well wishes for Mr. Chocolate .🥰😍🥰

His surgery went even better than we could have hoped, which is to say, it went GREAT! There was a slight chance of him having to stay overnight which he didn't, and his recovery has been ahead of schedule with NONE of the things they say "could" happen initially. He's regaining his energy and my biggest challenge now is him not doing too much too soon. I'll take that problem! There's always duct tape. 

Let me give a special shout out to nurses, who are amazing! We had nothing but kind, caring, and funny nurses who helped keep a nervous patient calm and reassured him he wasn't a burden. 🙏🏽

You all were busy as usual, so features are an eclectic mix of Summer and seasons to come. 

It's peak Gardening season which means extra TLC for hands, and Ann's Entitled Life has you covered with this DIY Gardener Hand Scrub. 

Hunny I'm Home DIY shared this Dollar Tree Frame Centerpiece (this one for graduation) that can be adapted to any occasion. 

If you're getting a head start on Christmas (like we all should be) Master Pieces of My Life has you covered with a roundup of great Christmas in July projects! 

Finally, how about this ooey-gooey yummy looking Glazed Chocolate Chip Oreo Cookie Toffee Coffee Cake (say THAT three times fast) from Cindy's Online Recipe Box! 

Thank you so much for all of the support and can't wait to see what you've got to share this week!

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Happy Friday Eve and Father's Day Weekend! Wishing all the Dads and Dad figures a happy one. 

Nothing to share this week...busy catching up on a few errands. I was really happy to see that Michaels will pick up some things from JoAnn!

The Michaels Companies, Inc. today announced it has successfully completed the acquisition of the intellectual property and private label brands of JOANN, including the development of the beloved Big Twist® brands as part of the Michaels portfolio.

It will be interesting to see how they incorporate them.

I was in a couple of Dollar Trees this week and there are some deals to be had in some. In one, they had metal signs that are usually in the craft aisle, 4 for $1, and another had their vinyl, also 4 for $1. So peep yours and see what's up!

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

Speaking of Dollar Tree, Steph Creates is back with a very cool Metal Sign and decal she found there and it speaks to my daily routine But First, Coffee! 

Hunny I'm Home DIY shared a template for a wonderful Personalized Father's Day Canva template. All you need to do is fill, print, frame! 

My French Twist shared how to make these FABULOUS Leather Strap Shelves. Simple and functional. 

Finally, Ann's Entitled Life shared a fun dessert that's perfect for Father's Day: Hamburger Cupcakes! 

Thanks to everyone who linked up and I hope you have a wonderful weekend! 

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Happy Friday Eve Creative Peeps! I hope the first week of JUNE (!) has treated you well. Before we know it, Father's Day will be here, it's ongoing graduation and wedding season and Summer vacay for teachers and students. And once again, I'm determined to get a jump on some holiday crafting over the Summer.

This week I share more fun with Dollar Tree Llamas and Carved Boxes! 

There were lots of fun Summer projects and ideas shared at last week's party. Three of these are from repurposed / upcycled materials, which is both economical and ecological! 

The Apple Street Cottage shared how to use Upcycled Materials to make this fabulous Dream Catcher. 

Birdz of a Feather showed how to use Vintage Buttons to create a STUNNING statement necklace! 

Me and My Inklings has a fun craft with this Recycled Pirate Chest Craft! You could make these with littles and then hide treasures for them to find (and keep them busy this Summer!)

 Finally, it's pool season so these Pool Party Cupcakes from Hunny I'm Home DIY are perfect! Ya know...I'm thinking these could be cute IN the above Pirate Chest! 

Thanks all who linked up. Imagination...it's LIMITLESS! 

Now let's see what you Creative Geniuses have been up to this week! 

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Whew! Happy Friday Eve and how is Saturday March already?! The first signs of Spring for me are allergies and my nose and eyes are starting to feel the twitch. Hopefully it's warmed up some in colder places and you're seeing signs of Spring emerge. 

It's beeen a fun week at the Cricut Craft Fest with great projects and tips and techniques. Can't wait to play with some of the things I learned. A sure sign of Spring her in the Tucson area is the Spring Artisans Market sponsored by the Tucson Museum of Art. In a couple of weeks, we'll also have the annual Festival of Books on the UofA campus which is any book lover's dream! I love the appreciation for art and learning in this part of the state and how it honors the diverse people who live here. 

I wasn't very creative this week due to errands and appointments so looking forward to playing with some stuff I picked up while out. Still in shock that JoAnn will now be closing ALL of their stores!

OK...let's take a look at some of the ideas from last week's party!

Steph Creates Things shared a wonderful upcycle project with this pretty Metal Tea Container Redesign. 

Sunday is Dr. Seuss' Birthday and this idea from Simple Everyday Mom is a fun way to celebrate with kids! Cat in the Hat Fork Painting!

March also means Mardi Gras this year and you don't have to be in New Orleans to celebrate. Check out this fun DIY Mardi Gras Mask from Hunny I'm Home DIY!

Speaking of Mardi Gras, these King Cake Cookies from Cindy's Online Recipe Box are a perfect way to bring some of the fun home.

Thanks to all who linked up and can't wait to see what Spring goodies you've got in store! Happy Weekend Creative Peeps. Be good to yourselves. 

 

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BFF Open House Happy New Year

 

Happy 2025 Creative Peeps! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, Yule, Hanukkah etc! Ours was sniffly but lovely.  As someone who was in tech during the Y2K preparations, it seems like a lifetime ago already that we entered the twenty-first century and now we're one quarter of the way through it. Surreal!

Mr. Chocolate blew me away with the gift of a Glowforge! I need to prepare my craft room for its place of honor. I both can't wait to play and am still in disbelief!

Wishing you all peace, health, and creativity in this New Year! Let's take  look at some things shared and to pin for next year! 

Crazy Little Love Birds shared this lovely Winter Decor Idea!

Hunny I'm Home DIY shared this brilliant idea using Dollar Tree Jenga Blocks to make trees! 

The Apple Street Cottage shared this gorgeous idea using Mini Salt and Pepper Shakers as Table Decor. 

Steph Creates shared this gorgeous Winter Wonderland using a Recycled Tea Tin! 

As always, thank you to all who linked up. I can't wait to see what brilliance you have in store in the New Year!

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