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Thursday, April 16, 2026

BFF Open House

Happy Friday Eve, Creative Peeps. I hope you've had a good and of course, creative week! Nothing too exciting here at Casa Chocolate, which is just fine by me. Boring is good, and gave me a chance to play around with a couple of things. I had a chance to play with ideas and techniques I've wanted to play with, so this week I shared:

Dotted Bowl Vases

Adventures In Scrape Painting

Some really good thrifting and repurposing ideas were shared at last week's party, and now more than ever, "frugal" the word, so let's take a look at some ideas.

Thrifting Wonderland shared how she made this handmade card using Thrifted Craft Supplies! Don't sleep on your local thrift stores for all kinds of craft supplies. I've been thrilled to find things at these and you just never know! Plus, have you seen the price of cards?! You can make several for what one costs.

My Thrift Store Addiction shared a beautiful Garden Armillary Sphere she rescued and refinished. Looks brand new!

Press Print Party shared how to make No Sew Gnomes. These are for Spring, but could easily be adapted to other seasons, and doesn't a Gnome just make things more fun?

Finally, wouldn't any Spring dessert table be made better with this Strawberry Chocolate Kahlua Swirl Bundt Cake? Yes...yes it would! From Cindy's Online Recipe Box.

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

Thursday, November 13, 2025

BFF Open House

Happy Friday Eve, Creative Peeps. We're about halfway through November, and it's going quickly. It's funny...most holidays I plan out a menu, but Thanksgiving tends to take care of itself. If I even joke about switching things up, Mr. Chocolate's take is, "well if you want to ADD those", but not replace the standards. There's some comfort in that.

Do you serve the same dishes without fail, or do you mix it up?

This week, I wrapped up Fall projects with a final two that I'm really happy with.

Dollar Tree Stacked Pumpkin Centerpiece

Pool Noodle Hack Centerpiece

Now it's full on Christmas and Hanukkah projects!

Obvious from last week's party that you're all equally busy so let's take a look at some inspiring ideas!

If you're looking for Thanksgiving table decor inspiration, look no further than My Thrift Store Addiction. The combination of colors and textures of Copper and Velvet is beautiful!

Whether you have a "kid's table" or kids at your table, Press Print Party has a wonderful way to make them feel special with this Free Printable Thankful Turkey!

Looking ahead to Christmas, save some cans from Thanksgiving meal prep and check ot this sweet Metal Can Into Winter Scenery from Crazy Little Lovebirds!

Finally, while this isn't edible gingerbread, see how My Thrift Store Addiction uses Gingerbread Decor that's pretty enough to eat!

Thanks to everyone who linked up! Can't wait to see what you've got to share this week.

Thursday, August 14, 2025

BFF Open House

Happy Friday Eve, all! Our monsoon season seems to be going out like a lion. Living in the desert, we don't follow "traditional" seasons. It's been a mild one but whew, last night was everything by me. Lightning, thunder, rain, wind. I was looking for the Wicked Witch flying by.

It felt great to be in my craft room this week and started on some Spooky Season projects! This week I shared:

Dollar Tree Dollhouse to Haunted Mansion

Dollar Tree Fairy Houses to Glam Witch Cottages

Busy working on a few more things to share.

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

Back to school calendars are all over the place so if school hasn't yet started (or even if it has) Creatively Beth has a wonderrful Clay Pot Apple for Teacher project!

My Thrift Store Addiction shared this beautiful Vintage Headboard to Trellis transformation.

Press Print Party shared this amazing DIY Coral Reef! Perfect for a Little Mermaid theme or any party celebrating the sea!

Finally, it's never too early to start thinking of holiday and host/hostess gifts, right? Flour on My Face has you covered with DIY Rosemary Salt.

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

Thursday, March 27, 2025

BFF Open House

Happy almost first week of Spring done, and Friday Eve. Spring is definitely here as evidenced by my head being clogged by allergies, sneezing, and we already had our first 90+ day in So. Arizona. Our Spring seems to last a couple of weeks before we're all in shorts and sandals and whining about the heat. 🤣

How in the heck is it the end of March already?! And ugh...can we please just skip April Fool's this year? Reality is foolish enough.

This week I shared:

Raised Straw Carrot Beds

and was honored to find my Bunny Ornaments featured at this week's

Creatively Crafty Linky Party #242

hosted each Wednesday by Artsy Fartsy Mama and Creatively Beth, both of whom you should follow if you aren't!

Lots of fun Spring and Easter inspiration shared at last week's party so let's take a look at a few!

First time feature from Craft Klatch who shared this fun Rock Candy Vase tutorial! She also shows how to make the matching bowl.

Crazy Little Love Birds shared this adorable Bunny Box Floral Arrangement which is one of my favorite types of projects...repurposing another project!

Speaking of Creatively Beth, she shared these fabulous Egg and Bunny Button Art projects that would be fun to make for home, gifts, craft fairs etc.

Finally, I love this creative take on charcuterie from My Thrift Store Addiction: Vintage Tea Cup Charcuterie which of course includes chocolate!

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

Thursday, January 30, 2025

BFF Open House

Happy Friday Eve all and here we are at the end of the first month of a new year. Perfect timing for the start of the Lunar New Year, right? This year is the year of the snake which, if I'm being honest, I'm like Indiana Jones in my feelings about snakes but in this context where the snake is associated with intelligence, resilience, and love, I'll make an exception!

I didn't make any snake projects but here's what I did share this week:

From Fillable Containers to Keepsake Ornaments

Arabesque Tile Valentine's Ornaments

Before we officially start "Love Month", let's take a look at some of the ideas shared at last week's party.

Crazy Little Love Birds shared how to transform a chocolate box into a Beautiful Hanging Heart.

Artsy Va Va shared how to use water slide decals, Sculpey, and gilding wax to make a Canvas Heart beautiful for Valentine's or anytime!

My Thrift Store Addiction shared her fun, retro, Vintage Tinsel Valentine's Tree.

Finally, these Valentine Raspberry Sandwich Cookies from The Kitchen Is My Playground would make a perfect addition to any Valentine's table!

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

Thursday, December 19, 2024

BFF Open House Party Through Year End

Happy Friday Eve all! By this time next week, Santa will have come and the first night of Hanukkah candles will have been lit. I'm taking a page out of a friend's idea and making this a two week party that will stay up through year end.

This week I shared my 2024 Christmas Cards and here's a short video from our Disney trip. If you've ever thought of going at the holidays I highly recommend it. Everything that stands still is decorated and attractions like The Haunted Mansion and It's a Small World are completely transformed. The Anaheim Haunted Mansion is the only one of all the Disney Parks to re-do itself in a Nightmare Before Christmas Theme, complete with a scented Gingerbread House ballroom. All of the characters are also dressed for the season. And the treats!

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

Sonata Home Design shared a wonderful Tassel Tree Framed Art Piece made from yarn! So creative.

My Thrift Store Addiction has a great gift idea you still have time to do with Homemade Herb Sea Salt.

Artsy Va Va shared this wonderful Farmhouse Style Centerpiece that can also double as a wreath!

Finally, Rose Bakes shared this very festive Grinch Punch. Next to Disney gear, the next character we saw the most of on fellow park goers was The Grinch. Shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters, backpacks, you name it.

Thank you to all who linked up not only last week but in 2024. Can't wait to see what creativity is in store for 2025 and what crafty tools Santa may leave under your trees! Whether you're celebrating Solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, something else, or nothing at all, wishing you all a joyous and peaceful end of the year and a great and creative start to 2025! The link party will stay open through New Year's Day!