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Happy Friday Eve, all! I hope you've all had a peaceful week and are surviving whatever crazy weather your part of the world is dealing with. We continue in our monsoon season with mostly late afternoon storms that come on fast! Fortunately, they blow through pretty quickly. Short and wild...just like me! HA!

Sharing is caring, right? So here are a couple of upcoming FREE workshops I was excited to sign up for and am really looking forward to since they feature my two favorite crafting seasons: Halloween and Christmas!

Paper Glitter Glue is hosting 

The Great Halloween Spectacular 

20 days of frightfully fun papercrafts.

Let's celebrate Halloween together, one project at a time.

and 

Hosted by Brandi Mahon 

Get inspired with festive crafts, elf ideas, organization tips, recipes, and Christmas magic - all from the comfort of home.

There will be tons of ideas and fun!

Now, while it's still very much Summer, let's take a look at some fun summer-themed ideas; there's still plenty of time to enjoy! 

Petticoat Junktion shared how to take mis-matched thrift store finds and unify Thrift Store Figurines into a coordinated set using spray paint. The look changes completely!

Building Our Hive shared a fun way to stay protected when out in the sun with these Fun In the Sun Gift Bags. 

Summertime is pool party time! Whether at home or at a community pool, treats are always a good idea, and these Pool Cookies from Buttercream Dreams are the perfect treat!

Finally, Summertime is also gardening time, and 3 Winks Design has a great tutorial on Making Sundried Tomatoes From Your Garden. 

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

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Happy Friday Eve again already, Peeps! I hope you're all doing well, and avoiding this parasite madness! It's pretty scary. So far, it's been minimal in my state, but give it time. Ironically, my gut health is such that I'm to avoid raw veggies as a general rule. And of course, chocolate is safe! 

Likewise, if you're being hit by weather, stay safe. Between floods and heat and here in the desert, haboobs and monsoons...I feel like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, saying, "Lions, and tigers and bears, oh my!"

Michaels continues stocking up on Halloween goodies! And I popped into a Dollar Tree or two since last week and have seen some goodies starting there, too. I'm VERY excited that we finally have a replacement for the JoAnn that closed by me, which will now be a very dangerous Five Below. 

Lastly, very grateful that yesterday marked one-year since my husband's surgery last year, and he's doing so well!!

I've continued my Zen Doodling Summer, so here's a little Summerween for you! 

OK, let's see some fun ideas from last week's party! 

Steph Creates shared a beautiful way to style Candle Jars for Cozy Porch Decor. Would also work indoors or on the patio. 

Master Pieces of My Life shared how to get a jump start on holiday crafting with 30 Craft Projects to Start Right Now. 

Building Our Hive is also in on the pre-Christmas prep with a great Christmas-in-July post!

 Finally, check out this incredible Cupcake Horse idea from Press Print Party! Perfect for any Western-themed gathering, or since "The Odyssey" opens this weekend, perhaps a Trojan Horse? 

Wishing you a wonderful weekend! 

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Happy Friday Eve, all. I hope everyone had a safe and happy Fourth! Ours was blissfully quiet. Our big worry is not the noise, but fire danger since we live in a tinderbox, and I still can't believe we sell fireworks everywhere, but we do. Fortunately, nothing scary went down. 

Summer is chugging along, but it always seems that from July on out, it's full speed ahead to Fall and December holidays, and there's no time like the present to start getting ready. For example: 

If you've ever wanted to make your own Vanilla Extract for your own baking needs or to put in pretty bottles to give as gifts, the time to start is NOW, so it has time to do its thing. Fresh Vintage by Lisa S has the how-to!

 Have any Toy Story fans to celebrate? The latest movie was so cute! Hunny I'm Home DIY has not only this Woody Pudding, but a whole Toy Story Party she shared. 

Summertime is beach time in many places, and Petticoat Junktion has a perfect way to preserve those beach memories with this Sand and Seashells Beach Jar!

Finally, since Summertime is also travel time, to the beach or otherwise, and finding your bag on the baggage carousel is so much fun (NOT!), these Printable Luggage Tags from Press Print Party will help make it easier! 

Whether you're doing staycations or vacations, I hope you continue to have a great Summer! 

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Happy Friday Eve, all! I hope everyone's had a good week, and those under heat watch are surviving and staying cool. Chicago Son is giving us updates like "Brought an extra shirt to work because I'm soaked just walking to the train!" which is a 5 min walk for him. There's a reason we live in the dry heat...can't take the humidity. Hats off to those of you who can tolerate it. 

Continuing my impromptu Summer crafting hiatus, but this week, I did do some work on my craft room so I can be ready for Fall/Holiday making. 

Great shares at last week's party so let's take a look at a few!

I love repurposing jars, bottles, etc. Steph Creates shared how to repurpose Oui Yogurt Jars into a pretty Window Display. I have some I've been using to hold pens, and this is also a great way to pretty them up! 

My Thrift Store Addiction shared how to transform Thrifted Vintage English Transferware into a stunning Gallery Wall Display, along with some other great thrifting finds. 

Looking for something to do with littles over the long holiday weekend? Simple Everyday Mom has you covered with this fun Statue of Liberty Paper Bag Craft. 

Finally, we've all heard of popsicles and cake pops, but have you heard of Cakesicles? Tessie's Table has got you covered with these Festive Fourth Cakesicles. 

Thank you to everyone who linked up and can't wait to see what you've been up to this week! Have a SAFE Fourth! We leave the fireworks to the professionals, especially here in the fire danger desert. 

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Happy Friday Eve, all! I can't believe we're almost at the end of June already and you know what today marks? SIX MONTHS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!!! This is not a drill. Time seems to speed up even more from here on out. 

Speaking of which, I was in my happy place this week when I stopped in Michaels (a happy place given!) and (I know this will make some eyes ROLL) they have HALLOWEEN! EEK! 

I even did a post about it! 

Michaels Halloween Premiere

But yes, I know it's still Summer, and there were some very fun projects shared at last week's party so let's take a look at a few!

Let's start with this GORGEOUS Lane Cedar Chest Update from Petticoat Junktion. You really have to see the transformation. We're watching the show "Castle Impossible" on HGTV, and it looks like a piece that would fit in one of the rooms! 

Fresh Vintage by Lisa S shared how to transform vintage linens into a Vintage Linen Purse. 

Handmade by Amalia shared how to use fresh flowers to make these BEAUTIFUL Floral Cookies. I wholeheartedly agree with her post title: "Life is Short. Eat the Cookie". 

Finally, I keep seeing the "dot cake" trend everywhere. Walking on Sunshine has miniaturized it with these Mason Jar Chocolate Chip Dot Cakes. Why is everything more fun in miniature? 

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

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Not sure where the week went, but it did, and it was a lazy-ish one! Our monsoon season is here, and it's going to be a wild ride this year. PSA: If you're ever in the desert Southwest and see flash flood warnings: HEED THEM! You may think you know rain (and I come from Seattle!), but desert flash floods are a whole different animal. 

This weekend, we celebrate Juneteenth, which marks the news of Emancipation finally reaching enslaved people in Texas two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. We also celebrate Father's Day. For some, it's a hard day, whether through death or estrangement. I lost my dad young, but his memory stays a blessing, and the grandson he never got to meet bears part of his name. Almost from birth, I'd catch an expression, then gesture, and see my dad right there! 

I will celebrate the number one dad in my life, Mr. Chocolate, who has been the best parenting partner I could have hoped for.  

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

Steph Creates shared a pretty and creative way to Repurpose Metal Lids using Florals and other embellishments. She comments in her post: "serves as a lovely reminder that even the smallest materials can become beautiful with a touch of creativity." I agree! 

Bag Charms are everywhere, from designer brands to fast fashion, so of course, intrepid Creatives aren't going to be left out.  Birdz of a Feather shared how to DIY Pistachio Bag Charms out of polymer clay. 

Summertime screams lemons and Sonata Home Design has a great post (including a free printable!) featuring ways to incorporate Lemon Kitchen Decor. 

Summertime is also ice cream time, and Rose Bakes has us covered with this No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream! YUM! 

Thanks to everyone who linked up. Wishing you a happy weekend, whatever you're doing, including NOTHING! 

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