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Woo Hoo! Happy Friday Eve. Mr. Chocolate continues to walk unassisted and has learned his lesson about overdoing it (I think) and my Primary has at least been able to give me a diagnosis on my back (compressed discs and an uncommon calcium deposit condition which will need monitoring). Physical Therapy will be part of my Summer, but at least it's a plan! Thanks for putting up with all my health updates. 

I even made something this week! Just a birthday card, but it felt great to create! Cardmaking Without a Machine.

Thinking about everyone who's dealing with the smoke etc. from the wildfires in Canada. Having lived under threats of them in both the Pacific Northwest and now Southwest, with daily air quality alerts, it's daunting. Be safe, stay hydrated, mask up!

Lovely ideas shared at last week's party so here are a few inspiring ideas.

Absolutely stunning makeover of Thrifted Finds from The House on Silverado! You really have to see the "before" to appreciate the "after". 

For another fabulous thrifted makeover, check out this Repurposed Mail Holder from The Apple Street Cottage. 

Steph Creates is back with another adorable Dollar Tree find and transformation! Thinking these would be cute around the holidays with Christmas trees too! 

Finally, with Father's Day approaching, if you're planning a menu you want to check out the selection that Bluesky At Home shared. If you can't find one from these choices, not sure it exists! 

Thanks to all who linked up and let's take a look at what everyone's been up to this week!

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Happy almost May Day, Friday Eve! I stopped dead in my tracks on Tuesday when I realized it was the 25th and only 8 months until Christmas. When you put it like that, even to yourself, it's a "Yikes" moment. 

Didn't do anything really worth posting this week. I'm going to get started on Mother's Day. Let's jump right into some of the fun ideas shared at last week's party! 

I love how this Farmhouse Basket Makeover from The House on Silverado. It's clean and crisp and allows access to things while looking fresh! 

How cute is this fresh take on a Tic Tac Toe game from 3 Winks Design?! Perfect for playing outdoors or in. 

These Tulip Collage Cards from Sum of Their Stories are a creative and earth-friendly way to share your love and use up scraps and found paper items. So perfect for Spring! 

Finally, how creative are these Alice in Wonderland-inspired Strawberry Mushroom Cookies from Me and My Inklings? Fun for a themed party or just because.

Thank you to everyone who linked up. Your creativity inspires more people than you realize. 

Time to see what everyone's been up to this week! 

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Happy Friday Eve and Happy Spring...officially! Hope everyone had a safe and fun St. Patrick's Day and is easing into Spring without too many allergies. Can't believe we're winding down March already which seemed to just get here. 

We're discovering that Tucson is quite the arts city and went to a market last weekend featuring all Tucson artisans only to find out that there's another even bigger market this weekend with vendors from all over! 

Spring holidays are upon us with Ramadan having started,  Passover and Easter on the horizon. Let's take a look at some Spring ideas from last week's party!

This Spring Picket Fence Bunny from The Apple Street Cottage is just adorable! 

This Simple Spring Centerpiece from The House on Silverado is equally perfect for Spring! 

If you have a Spring birthday to celebrate, check out this DIY Minnie Mouse Pinata from Simple Joys. So pretty! Easily done as Mickey, too! 

Finally, I've never tried a chocolate scone but these look amazing! Chocolate Scones with Chocolate Drizzle from Cindy's Online Recipe Box! 

Thanks to everyone who linked up and let's take a look at what you've been up to this week! 

 

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Greetings all and happy Friday Eve. March is marching and we're about a week out from St. Patrick's Day. Not that we go out exactly but still...fun to be on the lookout for Leprechauns, right? I won't bore you with more tales of allergies laying me out. 

I got a lovely boost to my foggy-headed mood when Amanda from Hometalk let me know that they're featuring my Dollar Tree Wood Bead Wreath in an upcoming newsletter. It's always lovely to be recognized and know that something you created inspired someone, isn't it? That's why I love hosting a link party. 

I also want to share another wonderful workshop I signed up for taking place March 28-Apr 1:

This is a five-day FREE online workshop featuring 39 Cricut Craft demonstrations by some very talented creators. All of the details can be found here. If you own a Cricut (or another digital cutting machine because the workshop files are usually SVGs that work on multiple machines), are considering one and want to see what you can do with them, it's a great FREE way to learn some things. 

Now, let's take a look at some ideas from last week's party! 

With Easter approaching, these stunningly elegant Wood Eggs from The House on Silverado are a must check out! 

Likewise, this Tobacco Basket Makeover from Artsy Va Va is perfect for Easter or Spring decor! 

But first, St. Patrick's Day and this fun batch of Leprechaun Bait from Our Tiny Nest looks like tons of fun to make! 

Finally, these Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Shamrock Cookies from Me and My Inklings make a great treat for Leprechauns big and little! 

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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Happy mid-February Creative Peeps! I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's and/or Galentine's Day filled with lots of love. Ours was low key and just right. I thought we were headed straight into Spring when much to my surprise, being in the high desert we got snow this week! Nothing major but I do live in Southern Arizona!

This week I shared three jewelry projects. Floral and Heart Earrings, a Rose Quartz Bracelet, and Galentine's/Girlfriends Gifts. 

Speaking of Spring, there were some GREAT ideas shared at last week's party so let's take a look at a few. 

I love round-up posts like this one from Saved From Salvage: Ten Spring DIY Projects. Now's the perfect time to start! 

Likewise, The House on Silverado shared Simple Table Centerpiece ideas for Spring. 

Steph Creates, will have us running to the Dollar Tree to look for the supplies she used in this Springtime Round Wooden Hanging Floral piece she made! 

And whether for Spring or anytime, Condo Blues has a fabulous collection of Bottle Cap Projects like this stunning wreath! 

Thanks to everyone who linked up and let's see what you've been up to this week! 

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Happy Friday Eve all! I hope those of you in California continue to be safe. We got a bit of the rains this way in Arizona this week. Hard to believe we're already past the halfway mark of this month. Want to know the funny thing about taking workshops? The more you take, the more you learn about TO take, and so on. If you got a new Cricut over the holidays or even if you've had and played with one but want to use it more, you really want to make sure and take one that's coming in February. If nothing else, it's a great way to find new Creative Bloggers and maybe even get some freebies!

You can register here for the event which runs from Feb 4-10 with numerous very talented designers. The workshop is free and I get no compensation for sharing. I'm just a big believer in "Sharing is Caring"!

Thanks to a previous workshop Abbi did, I made my first project of 2023: Family Chinese Zodiac Wall Art. I got to apply the knowledge of how to use Inkscape to convert an image file to an SVG (Scalable Vector Graphic) to import into my Cricut Design Space Software and cut out in vinyl! 

You've all hit the 2023 ground running with lots of creative ideas so let's take a look at a few. 

I have a wonderful cloche I found at a Pottery Barn after-season sale that I like to switch out seasonally. These Valentine Cloche ideas from The House on Silverado are FABULOUS inspiration! 

If you're looking to decorate a new space or switch things up, this Boho Basket Wall by My French Twist is gorgeous! 

Steph Creates shared this beautiful and rustic DIY Heart Garland. So pretty! 

Finally, whether for at home or to package for friends, this Cupid Crunch from Me and My Inklings is a lovely way to celebrate Valentine's Day. 

Thank you to everyone who linked up and can't wait to see what you've all been up to this week. 

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