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Happy Halloweekend, Creative Peeps! Busy weekend ahead for many between Halloween activities, turning back the clocks, and Dia de los Muertos festivities. As for Mr. Chocolate and me, the weather's supposed to be stormy (BOO!...I feel bad for trick-or-treaters), so we'll be laying low with some special treats, then trying to remember what the time difference is between here and the rest of the country because we don't change. 

There were too many fun food ideas shared at last week's party that I'm doing an all-foods feature this week. If you're looking for some fun things there's still time to whip up, these are perfect. 

I did manage one last Halloween project this week before I put away my Halloween crafting supplies and brought out my Christmas ones. 

Halloween Ornament Wreath:

OK, let's take a look at some of the yummy for a Mummy features from last week's party! 

Recipes Simple shared these fun and fabulous Spider Donuts. You can use store-bought or make your own, and then just a few decorations totally transform them. 

The Kitchen Is My Playground shared Halloween Peanut Butter Ritz Cookies (that also work for Oreos), which are also fun and festive. 

With lots of pumpkin carving going on, don't forget about the seeds! Crazy Little Love Birds has a great way to Roast Pumpkin Seeds. 

Finally, Halloween just screams for pizza. I don't make the rules. Rose Bakes has you covered with these Mummy Flatbread Pizzas. 

Thanks to all who linked up, and I wish you all a SAFE and happy weekend! 

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Happy OCTOBER and Friday Eve! How is it already October? Fourth quarter? Peak Holiday Season? Crazy. 

I hope you all had a good end of September. It's full steam ahead from here on out. 

This week I shared: 

Mackenzie Childs Inspired Mini Pumpkin Stack

and

Nightmare Before Christmas Ornaments

And you all were busy at last week's party with lots of fun Fall ideas, so let's take a look at a few. 

Petticoat Junktion shared a wonderful thrift find and makeover with this Candle Holder Makeover, perfect for Fall. 

My French Twist shared how to make and decorate with these Mini Paper Pumpkins. No machine needed! 

Steph Creates Things shared How to Transform Terra Cotta Pots into gorgeous Fall decor. 

And finally, check out these delicious-looking Caramel Cashew Bars from Recipes Simple! Perfect for afterschool or sports team snacks, or anytime!

Thanks to all who linked up, and can't wait to see what you have to share this week! 

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Happy Friday Eve and Happy US Thanksgiving! However you are spending the day, I hope it's filled with peace and joy, and of course, good food!

 Thank you all for being one of my blessings! I love hosting and seeing all of the creativity shared each week. 

I will definitely not be venturing out to any Black Friday sales. Online shopping though...

And now, it's CRUNCH time! I still have so many ideas in my head and need to get this brain under control. Since I don't decorate for Christmas until after Thanksgiving, it will be nice to get some of my projects out of the craft room and where I have them going...at least in my head!

Let's take a look at some ideas that are perfect for the season.

No doubt, if you're hosting Thanksgiving, you have some jars on hand. Steph Creates shared a wonderful way to repurpose one into a beautiful piece of Winter Decor. 

Sonata Home Design had fun with friends making some GORGEOUS Handmade Ornaments. Great to keep or give as gifts. 

Sum of Their Stories shared another beautiful ornament idea with these Scrap Fabric Tree Ornaments. Pretty and practical! 

Finally, with all of the making and decorating we're up to, don't forget to take time to treat yourself! These Caramel Pecan Brownie Donuts from Recipes Simple would definitely do the trick!

Enjoy the day! Can't wait to see what you've got to share this week. 

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Happy Friday Eve, Valentine's Day Eve, and Galentine's Day! Sending warm thoughts to the Chicagoland area and surrounds because our son let us know "It's FREEZING" as we remind him "You chose this!". It cooled down a bit here in the desert too but nothing like that no thank you!

This week I shared:

Bead Show Visits

Layered Rose Heart Valentine's Day Cards

Gothic Valentine's Day 

And you've all been busy prepping for Valentine's celebrations so let's take a look at some wonderful ideas! Wishing you all lots of love. Self, family, partner, kids...LOVE. Now, more than ever. 

Artsy Va Va shared this pretty Watercolor Heart Canvas that would work for Valentine's or anytime. The background makes it pop! 

Simple Everyday Mom shared these adorable Love Monsters that again are fun for V-Day but could work for anytime with these or different colors! 

Galentine's Day...the day before Valentine's Day to celebrate our girlfriends who play such important roles in our life...continues to gain traction. Rose Bakes shared this great Galentine's Charcuterie Board to celebrate! 

Finally, who wouldn't want to have a plate of CHOCOLATE WAFFLES like these from Recipes Simple? That who would be me! 

Thank you to all who linked up. Wishing you a weekend filled with love!

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Happy October and Happy Friday Eve Creative Peeps! Like everyone else, I'm thinking of all of the people affected by Hurricane Helene and if you were impacted, I hope that you are safe and dry. Growing up in earthquake country, I've never been through one except getting out ahead of Andrew on a business trip years ago and that was scary enough. 

Once again, time's done its thing and we're at the end of the year again already. Lots to do. I shared some more printables I had fun making in Procreate and combining files from Creative Fabrica. These have a literary twist! You can see them here along with the download link. 

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

Fresh Vintage by Lisa S shared a wonderful way to use old wood spools and turn them into festive Pumpkin Placecards. 

Handmade Weekly shared her transformation of a store bought candle into a Spooky Halloween Candle. I really need a laser tool! 

Hunny I'm Home DIY shared a fabulous take on tomato cage projects with these DIY Witches!

Finally, Recipes Simple shared these wonderfully festive Spider Donuts that are perfect for Spooky Season! 

Thanks 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! July is chugging along and is it me or is Halloween stuff hitting stores even earlier this year? JoAnn and Michaels have tons of stuff in store and online and I just read something about Target getting theirs so I have to pop in and peek! Michaels has a great deal going on right now with 40% off all regular online prices. Ask me how I know? 😂

This week I shared some gifts I sent along with Mr. Chocolate for his dad and a friend. They live at the ocean which was the inspiration for them. Ocean Inspired Jewelry Gifts

Speaking of the ocean, Coastal Bohemian shared a great post with Ten Things to Do With Driftwood. It's Summer Beach season in so many places so take advantage of free craft supplies! 

Two loves in one. A great Printable and Coffee! From Hunny I'm Home DIY

Simple Everyday Mom shared a fun thing to do with littles and grands with this Panda Handprint Craft!

It's a S'More. It's a Cookie. It's a S'Mookie! From Recipes Simple , Peanut Butter S'Mores Cookies! 

Great ideas as always and I can't wait to see what you've got in store this week. 

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