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! 

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Happy Friday Eve again all and someone needs to explain how US Thanksgiving is a week away because I didn't agree to that! And what does Black Friday even mean anymore since I've seen sales since October!

That means full steam ahead to Christmas and Hanukkah, the start of which falls on Christmas this year. It's felt great to be back in my craft room and here's what I shared this week and had so much fun making!

Dollar Tree Disney Snowglobe Ornaments and Snowglobes

Dollar Tree Dollhouse to Gingerbread House 

So many busy elves! Let's take a look at some of the ideas shared at last week's party and with time enough to still complete!

Fresh Vintage by Lisa S lives up to her blog name with this new Vintage Christmas Tree Sign!

Sonata Home Design shared a great addition or alternative to a standing tree with this DIY Wall Tree.

The House on Silverado shared this magnificent Vintage Oil Lamp Upcycle! 

Much to my chagrin, Thanksgiving is not a big chocolate holiday but it is a big apple holiday so celebrate with these Apple Cider Mimosas from Organized Island!

Thanks to all who linked up and can't wait to see what's in store 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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Happy Friday Eve, all! Hope you all had a safe and uneventful Fourth. We live in what's called a dark sky town so we didn't have any fireworks and considering how dry and fire-prone we are, that was just fine by me. Hopefully your four-legged friends weren't too affected. 

JoAnn is having some great sales right now and I couldn't resist more beads. I re-purposed a pair of earrings I decided I no longer liked and made a new pair with some of the beads I picked up! 

Silver and Grey Owl Earrings

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

A Life Unfolding shared a wonderful DIY project in this Craft Cocktail Garden. Works as an herb garden for cooking if you're not a cocktail person!

Sonata Home Design shared an incredible DIY Coffee Table Ottoman. Great space saver and you'll never guess one of the "secret ingredient" supplies! 

Simple Joys shared a pretty and green project with this Recycled Magazine Page Wreath. In this tech driven world, I love seeing projects that don't require anything more than imagination, a few supplies, and easily accessible materials!

Finally, Cindy's Online Recipe Box shared these  Decadent Devils-Food Mini Cakes. Betcha can't eat just one!

Thank you all for sharing and can't wait to see what you've been up to this week! 

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Happy Friday Eve Creative Peeps! I hope everyone is managing to stay cool since it's HOT everywhere. Even though we think we're acclimated to the desert, for some reason we're both feeling the heat more this year. 

I also hope everyone who celebrated had a nice Father's Day and the fathers in your lives felt loved and appreciated. We took a day trip over to Tombstone (that one...I'm Your Huckleberry Tombstone) which is a fun drive from us and picked up some fudge from our favorite place there FALLEN ANGEL SWEET SIN PARLOR and then spent a quiet day at home on Father's Day talking to our son and with Mr. Chocolate getting his favorite Nachos for dinner. 

It's hard to believe that July Fourth is around the corner but it is! Here are some fun ideas from last week's party to celebrate!

Darcy and Brian shared these fun Popsicle Stick Rockets, fun for adults and kids alike to make!

Sonata Home Design shared a perfect for Summer entertaining idea: Reversible No Sew Placemats! 

Walking On Sunshine Recipes shared yet another twist on Charcuterie with these Patriotic Charcuterie Cups! 

Finally, how cute are these Red, White, and Blue Pudding Shots from Ann's Entitled Life ? What a great dessert and/or addition to a dessert table! 

Thanks to everyone who linked up and wishing you a wonderful weekend! Stay hydrated. 

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Happy Friday Eve All! I hope everyone's had a good week and looking forward to a long weekend and the unofficial/official kick-off of Summer. I'm not sure if we've officially had a 100-degree day yet but it's imminent. 

Anyone else get an email from JoAnn showing they already have Halloween in?! And it's 40% off. 

There's still lots of time for remaining Spring and Summer crafting though and here are some ideas from last week's party!

Try It Like It shared yet another fun way to play with Sharpie Markers to make this colorful Tag Background. 

Sonata Home Design shared how to Decoupage Under Glass but with a twist: a textured plate. 

Master Pieces of My Life shared how to transform ordinary cans into these beautiful Moss Covered Containers.

Finally, with warmer weather no-bake treats are wonderful. These No Bake Truffles from At Home With Lisa are just the thing. 

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

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend. 

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Happy Chocolate Recovery Day aka the day after Valentine's Day. I hope if you celebrated, you had a LOVEly day. We're still recovering from COVID so it was low-key. We're longtime married and don't make too much of it anyway since we have made it a priority to express our love all the time. 

This week I shared the Valentine's Day cards I made for family and friends. Life's uncertainties make it important to me to let the people I love, know. 

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

You have to check out this Nightstand Transformation from A Ray of Sunlight! Magnificent!

Sonata Home Design shared 29 Ways to Add Colorful Home Decor. Perfect as we get through often dreary months. 

As much as love crafting tech, there's something to be said about analog techniques. This Double Stencil Tutorial from Try It Like It Create It, is one of those. 

Finally, is there anything you can't make in an air fryer, including Red Velvet Cookies like these from the appropriately named Air Fryer Fanatics?

Thanks to everyone who linked up and can't wait to see what great inspiration you'll share this week! 

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