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Happy Friday Eve and HAPPY THANKSGIVING, Creative Peeps! We focus this day on gratitude for what we have in our lives and among the many people and things for which I am grateful, I am grateful for the gift of creativity and creative people who share their talents at my party each week. If I didn't have a creative outlet, I don't know what I'd do. It's a kinetic energy that has to go somewhere!

I broke my own tradition and started my Christmas decorating this week before Thanksgiving. I stole some time yesterday to do a quick Thanksgiving Craft with these Decorative Candleholders. 

Whether you're hosting or visiting, wishing you a wonderful day. And from here on out...it's full speed ahead to Christmas and Hanukkah! 

Let's take a look at some great ideas for yourselves or as gifts. 

Crushed Glass Art is very popular right now and usually requires resin. The Apple Street Cottage has a wonderful project that doesn't use resin which can be challenging for people sensitive to fumes. Check out her Crushed Glass Christmas Tree tutorial! 

Gingerbread themes are everywhere and Master Pieces of My Life has a fabulous and fun project with this oversized Gingerbread Mug. Perfect to add to your decor for a little whimsy! 

Rae Dunn design remains classic and popular and these candles from Hunny I'm Home DIY are so fun and fresh! 

Sum of Their Stories was gifted old Saris by a friend. I think Saris are so beautiful...I picked up some little drawstring bags at a bead show made from old Saris and love that they can continue their life repurposed. Check out these gorgeous Christmas Ornaments made from Recycled Saris! 

Finally, Steph Creates shared a great upgrade to a Target Wood Sleigh. Fun and festive! 

Thanks to everyone who linked up and again, wishing my American friends a Happy and Joyous Thanksgiving. 

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Happy Friday Eve all! We enjoyed spending last week with our son and getting to know his neighborhood, which is FILLED with lots of wonderful local shops. Picked up a handmade ornament for my Mom, some new Christmas items, ate some great food and just enjoyed being together.

Started working on some fun additions to "the boys" Christmas tree. Father and son have had a tradition of decorating their own tree since, while they love our big main tree, it's too formal and they've had one to make more fun. But our kids grow and live on their own, and even though we were fortunate to have him be able to come for Christmas all through undergrad and grad school, it's been more reality-based the past few years between COVID and work and I finally got permission to let me play with that tree. Next week I'll share a few of the new things I'm making for it which are fun, sentimental, and easy! 

Thanks for understanding about last week's party w/out features. For some reason I wasn't able to get picture links to work from our hotel. So let's take a look at some Fall and Christmas ideas from last week's party! 

Charleston Crafted shared a DIY Pumpkin Vase using a carveable pumpkin which you should be able to pick up for a steal right now since Fall stuff is heavily discounted. Great for your own centerpiece or host/hostess gift! 

Master Pieces of My Life has a BRILLIANT Dollar Tree Hack to make this Sherpa Pumpkin! Seriously...BRILLIANT! 

Printables remain the easiest high-impact decor item and Hunny I'm Home DIY has a pair of Thankful Printables available, FREE to download. Print. Frame. Done! 

Finally, if you're working on Christmas projects, these Wood Christmas Stars from Steph Creates are a must to check out! 

Thanks to all 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 one week until Halloween! What's really scary is it's also TWO MONTHS until Christmas Eve. EEK!

Ended up not getting my sutures out last week so hopefully, when I go back today...

Let's take a look at some Halloween themed projects there's still time left to do or certainly to pin for next year!

Master Pieces of My Life shared this FABULOUS and Elegant Creepy Candle Sconce. 

My Thrift Store Addiction shared a wonderful way to incorporate pieces on hand into seasonal decor with these DIY Jadeite Jack O'Lanterns. 

Steph Creates shared this cute Hey Boo Door Sign. This would be perfect to personalize with names too!

Finally, this No Bake Spiderweb Cheesecake from Rose Bakes is perfect for Halloween! 

Thanks to all 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. Again hoping that anyone in the path of Milton is safe and damage is minimal.  Let's hope this is it for the season!

You can read about my epic klutz adventure and another Fall inspired printable here so I'm temporarily mobility-limited. 

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

The Apple Street Cottage shared this fabulous Spook Easy sign! 

Master Pieces of My Life shared these festive and seasonal DIY Sunflower Napkin Rings.

Life is Better at the Lakeside shared a genius Haunted Hound blow mold hack! 

Finally, Rose Bakes shared this Black Velvet Cake that is Purrrrrrrfect for Halloween! 

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

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Happy Friday Eve All! Thanks for understanding that there were no features at last week's party. We had the BEST little local getaway at the Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain Resort in Marana, AZ! SPOILED! 

It's full speed ahead to Halloween and Fall decorating season and pretty sure when I run some errands, there will be Christmas stuff in stores. I saw some a few weeks ago at Dollar Tree! 

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

Steph Creates shared this faBOOlous Mini Cauldron idea. Whip up several! 

Crazy Little Love Birds shared these festive Air Dry Clay Placecards! 

Master Pieces of My Life shared a great tutorial on how to DIY Wedgewood Jasperware.

Finally, I know it's pumpkin spice season for all you PS lovers but for me, Fall is apple season! And this Apple Butter Caramel Toffee Strudel from Cindy's Online Recipe Box looks amazing! 

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

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Happy Friday Eve once again Creative Peeps! Had a WONDERFUL visit with our son, running around, seeing Deadpool Wolverine, and eating too much! We raised him to be independent and lead his own life which has taken him out of state for college, grad school, and life, and while yes, it's hard, we give them wings so they'll fly, right? We're also very thankful that he has strong roots and we remain close, seeing each other when we can, talking and texting all the time. For us, that's what the job of parenting was all about. 

I don't know about you but I'm really ready for Fall! Maybe it's because I live where it's warm and sunny most of the year. Maybe it's seeing all of the fun Fall and Halloween-themed things in stores. Or both. Probably both! I'm excited to resume working on some Halloween projects. 

Wonderful ideas shared at last week's party so let's take a look at a few ideas! 

Bluesky At Home shared these PERFECT Fall Plates easy to DIY! 

A Life Unfolding shared these gorgeous Fall Floral Pumpkins! I love the muted colors. 

Master Pieces of My Life shared these fun No Bake Dog Treats. As a dog mom, can't wait to try! 

Finally, for those of us who didn't make it to the Olympics, Rose Bakes made sure we can have a little bit of the Olympics at home with these Viral Olympics Chocolate Muffins. Gold Medal worthy! 

Thanks to all who linked up. I truly appreciate and love you coming each week and sharing your talents. Now let's 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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