Hello, Creative Friends!

Autumn is the time of year when we can fall into something unexpected. Whether it’s just knowing when to turn off a recipe to make something perfectly delicious or scouting out and just knowing which pen will work best for a new project, we can use our intuition to tap into our creative selves.

Here are 3 Ways To Let Intuition Fall Into Place With These 3 Easy Creative Ideas

1. Apple Slice - Here is one for when you have been using intuition but find out a better way.

2. 1, 2, 3 Intuition- Let yourself stir up this perfect fall treat by letting your intuition say when it’s time to take it off the stove.

3. Tape Into Your Intuition- Here's a project to free your intuition now.

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Apple Love Art Print For Purchase At INPRNT

Hello, Creative Friends!

It’s that time of year. The greatest of all fruits arrives in markets everywhere, charming apples! With crunchy, sweet, and sometimes sour character, apples make a great canvas for creating and making autumn lovely.

Here are 3 Ways To Create Beautiful With Apples This Autumn

1. A Slice Of Heaven - Make this gluten-free apple galette and fall your way into a delicious autumn heaven or try my secret recipe for gluten-free galette crust for any fall treat.

2. The Scent Of Autumn - Add a few slices of apples to this simmering pot of spice and create the scent of fall in every room of your home.

3. From A Tree To Table - Create something gorgeous for your table with autumn’s beloved fruit.

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Hello, Creative Friends!

I’m back! Did you miss me? Well, I missed you. I took a break from this newsletter to get inspired in magical travels, lift a few heavy-moving boxes, and fill myself with questions on what to create next for you. Well, I have brushed up on some creative skills, given my brand a makeover, and rehabbed my website to bring you even better weekly creative content!

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Now, let’s get to the good stuff. If you need to start over and find your creative habit again, here are 3 Beautiful Ways To Start Over And Find Your Creative Habit Now.

1. Water Your Colors - Go outside into nature, make this DIY watercolor set, and paint something new.

2. Let’s Party - Buy a cake, cut it like this, and celebrate a new beginning.

3. Pictures Of You - Make an album on your phone of 25 fun photos and order these free square prints from Parabo Press by using the code “SUMMR.”

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Summer Solstice Print From INPRNT

Hi, Creative Friends,

Summer is a great time to get outside and see the world around us. It can feel like summer is calling us to see more, do more, and be more in nature. That’s why…

This week, here is how to get out and enjoy summer with these 3 creative ideas…

1. Read About Hot Dog: Unexpected stories are all around us and if you are a bit like me, thinking about the story of how nature is healing is inspiring. This is where the 2023 Caldecott-winning story “Hot Dog” by Doug Salati makes its mark and is an excellent reminder that a day at the beach can make our lives better.

2. Adventure Journal: Here is a sweet DIY project to help us get out and enjoy summer: The Adventure Journal from REI. Download and print your FREE Journal REI adventure journal here and go answer summer’s callings and explore the great outdoors.

3. Paint & Send A Greeting: When was the last time we paused to take in nature? The colors, the scent, and the sounds nature creates are incredible! Sit quietly in a garden or park and then paint or draw something inspiring. Try creating a special greeting card for a friend on a postcard. Send your card out into the world to inspire a friend to get out and enjoy summertime too!

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Farmer’s Market Fun An Art Print for Sale At INPRNT

Hi, Creative Friends,

Summertime brings much joy with its longer days, refreshing swimming holes, and its bountiful farmer’s markets! Many fresh creative ideas can be inspired by our farmer friends at the local market!

This week, pop on over to the local farmer’s market and get creative with these 3 ideas:

1. Pump Up The Jam: Grab yourself a big box of fresh berries and whip up some homemade jam. The good news is Ella Quittner at Food 52 made a lot of jams to find “The Absolutely Best Way To Make Jam.” Not to spoil the secret, but she macerates and cooks sweet fresh-picked berries right on the stovetop to whip up the most lusciously beautiful treat.

2. Frame The Farmer: Inspiration can strike anywhere and the local farmers’ market is full of people who produce colors, textures, and beautiful muses. Bring a camera and snap a big bunch of photos. Pick a few of your favorite snapshots and have them printed at Parabo Press. Or bring a sketchbook and take a deep dive into florals like this “Farmer’s Market” art print from INPRNT inspired by teddy bear sunflowers, salmon-colored Zinnias, and petal pink Cosmos.

3. Build A Better Bouquet: The farmer’s market is filled with many wonderful ingredients to get the creative juices going. Maybe gather together mint stems with a bunch of Zinna flowers to make a beautiful centerpiece for the kitchen table? Putting together a beautiful bouquet is easy with this video tutorial from Team Flowers: How To Make Farmer’s Market Bouquets.

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Andra

Get The Best Zucchini Muffin Recipe Here!

Hi, Creative Friends,

Summer is such a wonderful time of year! The shimmery days, sweet bountiful produce, and moments of pure happiness make us feel alive. Breathing in the height of summer and making the most of this beautiful season can really get our creative ideas flowing.

This week, let’s chat about how to make the peak of summer delicious & beautiful:

1. Garden Gone Wild: Are tomatoes and bunches of zucchini squash piling up from your garden? Here are two amazing recipes that create a fun summertime meal: Chunky Gazpacho Soup from Marin Magazine & Double Dark Chocolate Zucchini Muffins. Both recipes are as delicious and delightful as a cool breeze on a hot summer day!

2. Beach Beautiful: Whether putting our feet up by the beach or just sitting in our backyard, cocktails make summer sing. Try one of the sunset-inspired beverages in this book Beach Cocktails From Coastal Living such as this Tropical Champagne Punch. Either drink is just the right combination of summertime fun & beautiful!

3. Fruits Of Labor: The summer is filled with happy fruity treats including, Blackberries, Early Girl Tomatoes, and juicy Damson Plums. Long after summer fades, grab an art print from INPRNT as a reminder of summer’s delicious beautiful times.

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Celebrating July 4th

Hi, Creative Friends,

America’s Birthday is this Tuesday, July 4th. If you are a bit like me, holidays can stir up lots of creative energy and a big walk down memory lane. For me, the 4th of July always includes clapping on the sidelines of a festive 4th of July parade, splashing in a local watering hole, and watching fireworks bloom in the sky. American’s birthday celebration can be a holiday filled with warm, summertime memories. That’s why…

This week, let’s make July 4th wonderful and special, with these 3 creative ideas.

1. Many Good Characters: Movies are the backbone of American culture and there are a bunch of great films to watch together to celebrate the great American story. Here are 27 Best 4th Of July Movies from Good House Keeping. Pair one of these American tales with a big bowl of Patriotic Popcorn from Oh Sweet Basil and this recipe for Rasberry And Lemon Rosé Sparkler from Women’s Day and will make the day special.

2. Hot Dog! Everyone Wins: What happens when one man eats 75 hot dogs? Let’s find out America! Watch in horror and amazement as Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest continues this year with Joey Chestnut defending his champion title. To extend the fun, let’s create a watermelon eating contest right in our own backyards and call 4th-Of-July done & fun!

3. American Blue Splendor: Pie says America is grand so try this Blue Ribbon Blueberry Pie recipe from King Arthur Baking and watch everyone’s eyes light up like fireworks.

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La Luna Solstice For Sale At INPRNT

Hi, Creative Friends,

Summer is such a wonderful time of year! We might find ourselves wanting to do more and see more! There are trips to take, people to see, and lots of sweet moments to check off our summer bucket list. Even with the longer days, we can feel the endless summer days floating away. We might find ourselves feeling rushed and not enjoying the best thing summertime has to offer us: the art of slowing down.

This week, let’s slow down summer with these 3 epic creative ideas…

1. Garden Gone Wild: Is there an epic amount of zucchini squash growing at this moment in our garden or mounds of it piling up at the local market? Try slowing down by baking up and enjoying this recipe for Double Dark Chocolate Zucchini Muffins. They are as delicious as they are creative and can help us enjoy summer slowly one bite at a time.

2. Slow Sip: Whether we put our feet up by the beach or lounge in our backyard, cocktails have a way of making summer slow. Try stirring up one of these “Best Summer Cocktails 2022” recipes from Good Housekeeping or try this “Ranch Water” recipe from A Couple Cooks to meander into bliss on a hot summer afternoon.

3. Just Sit: It seems counter-intuitive to just sit, close our eyes and do nothing but did you know there are many benefits of staying still for just a few minutes a day? Read more about how just 5 minutes of sitting can balance out our being on “Mindfulness: Sit Still For 5 Minutes A Day” on WebMD. Jump into a hammock, pull up a camping chair, or sit on the soft grass and pause for 5 min to soak up and slow down each moment that summer offers us.

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Get Your Free Father’s Day Card Here

Hi, Creative Friends,

Here is a public service announcement. Sunday is Father’s Day! If you are a bit like me, it’s hard to think of a way to celebrate and honor all the father figures who have made a positive impact on our lives. They show up when we really need them like when the car tire is flat, when a raccoon scratches up the yard or the kitchen garbage is overflowing with two-week-old broccoli. Let's…

Tell Dad He Is Super With These 3 Last-Minute Creative Ideas.

1. DIY For Dad: Create a one-of-a-kind gift for any dad with these “40 Easy DIY Father’s Day Gifts” from Good Housekeeping. Each DIY idea is simple, thoughtful, and super!

2. Make Breakfast Memories Together: If food is the way to a dad’s heart, try this easy and delicious pancake recipe, Simply Perfect Pancakes by King Arthur Baking. This recipe makes the most buttery, fluffy pancakes and will create a meal fit for a Superman.

3. Tell Dad He’s The Best: Download this FREE Dad’s Day Card and drop Dad a note and tell him he is one rad dad because even the best dad needs to hear he is super.

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or how you create and celebrate with Dad!

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Hi, Creative Friends,

School is out for the summer! It isn’t even July yet and we are probably already hearing the summer battle cry “I’m bored!” That’s why…

This Week Here Are 3 Colorful Creative Ideas To Keep Kids Happy…

1. Raise The Art Bar: The tiny humans in your home will love the long list of colorful and simple art projects from Art Bar. Most of the projects on Art Bar’s Blog don’t need special tools and would delight any summer day!

2. Drone On With Scribbles: With just a few supplies kids can make their very own homemade drone with this tutorial from Science Buddies on YouTube. Could there be a cooler way to teach kids about circuits, and gravity and keep them engaged for hours? Or they can try coloring their world amazing with these DIY Scribble Bots from We Are Curious.

3. Popsicle Passion: What is a better way to get kids creative in the kitchen this summer than a recipe for something sweet, cool, and delicious? Kids can leave off the oven and whip up a summer rainbow with these “Rainbow Popsicles Recipe” or keep the creativity going in the kitchen and try this book “STEAM Kids In The Kitchen” for a great way to cook up a summer full of science!

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Hi, Creative Friends,

It’s June and that means it’s unofficially summer! If you are a bit like me, summer is like a sweet breeze that rolls in after a long hot day. That is to say, summer is a good time to create gratitude for the little things like juicy popsicles, cannonballs in the pool, or taking a long-deserved pause from work. No matter how we usher in this season summer it’s calling that’s why…

This Week Swing, Into Summer With These 3 Creative Ideas…

1. Popsicle Passion: What is a better way to usher in summer than creating something sweet and delicious in the kitchen? Try leaving off the oven and whipping up something cool and making a summer rainbow with these “Rainbow Popsicles Recipe.” They are healthy, delicious, and a great way to swing happy info summer.

2. Birthday Blooms: June is full of summertime birthdays and if you are looking for a way to create a happy day, try gifting this month’s birth flower print from INPRNT “The Rose.” It’s a beautiful way to celebrate and create a special moment for those start of summer birthdays.

3. Beach Day Read: If you are a bit like me, reading is the ultimate escape. Dive into a good book this summer by picking one of these books from the Atlantic’s 20 Books For This Summer and find yourself swimming in a sea of escape.

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or how you will swing into summertime!

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Andra

Congrats That Grad With A Free Card!

Hi, Creative Friends,

The Spring celebrations are here! If you are a bit like me, you might be looking for ways to make celebrations like a graduation or a spring birthday happy and special. Here are…

3 Creative Ideas To Make Spring Celebrations Full Of Joy.

1. Gift A Perfect Gift: If the thought of giving a graduate the gift of cold hard cash doesn’t bring around joy, try giving something personal like this beautiful silk The Poppy Silk Scarf or create a one-of-a-kind DIY like one of these cool ideas at HGTV’s “20 DIY Gifts Your Grad Will Love".”

2. A Personal Message: Writing a letter is intimidating but finding the right words to tell someone how important they are is truly a gift in itself. If you find composing a meaningful message difficult, check out the book “How To Write A Letter” by Sugar Paper. The book offers ways to make a message and find words for any occasion simple, heartfelt, and happy! If you need a special graduation greeting card, download one for FREE here “Congrats Grad FREE Greeting Card."

3. Eat Something Special: Make a birthday special or graduation memorable by sending or bringing something sweet and delicious to that special person. Try ordering a cake from Milkbar or an ice cream party from Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. Either will make the day joyful, memorable, and delicious!

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Any-Berry Shrub Drink Recipe From Bon Appétit.

Hi, Creative Friends,

Spring is in full bloom and if you are lucky like me, delicious spring fruits are popping up everywhere! Making something in the kitchen has never been easier with the ripe strawberries, tart rhubarb, blushing apricots, and dark red cherries that are magically appearing in our markets. Creating a sweet treat with any of these fruity gems is a great way to find joy in spring. So, let’s…

Create Joyful Treats With These 3 Lovely Recipes.

1. Peachy Keen: Any spring birthday or anyone who loves butter will adore this Brown Butter Peach Bundt Cake from Sally’s Baking Recipes. Use farm-fresh peaches and taste the sweet, tart buttery goodness that comes with each bite!

2. Berry Good Shrub: If you need a way to toast up a new grad or whip up something special for a big birthday, try this delicious “Any-Berry Shrub” drink recipe from Bon Appétit. It’s easy to whip up and a great way to create something non-alcoholic, refreshing, and new.

3. Easiest Way To Celebrate Spring: Rhubarb. It looks like red celery and when cooked tastes like heaven! Grab a big bunch at the local market and whip up this super easy Rhubarb Sauce. The recipe only takes a few ingredients. Within a few minutes, you will have the tangiest, sweet, and most joyful topping for ice cream, yogurt, or toast ever!

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A FREE Mother’s Day Card For Mom

Hi, Creative Friends,

This is a Public Service Announcement. Mother’s Day is This Sunday, May 14th! If you are a bit like me, finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift can be daunting, and if you find yourself procrastinating to find a SUPER special gift for mom let’s talk about…

3 Last-Minute Creative Ideas To Bring Joy To Mom’s Heart.

1. Wow, Mom Breakfast: Pancakes are the queen of breakfast. Why not wow your Mama Bear with a stack of fluffy, drenched in butter, and made with love hotcakes on Mother’s Day morning? A great recipe that makes the most joyful pancakes every time is this “Simply Perfect Pancake” recipe by King Arthur.

2. Say It With Art: Sometimes we can’t find the words to tell our beautiful mothers how deeply our love runs for them. Try using old magazines or scraps of paper to create a homemade collage card like these made at Free Period Press “ 10 DIY Collage Cards.” Saying love with art can sometimes be the easiest way to bring joy to anyone’s heart. You can also print this FREE special pancake card if time is limited.

3. DIY Mom: Mom just might need a little self-care to make her feel happy. Whip up a simple sugar scrub for mom with this DIY project. She will feel delighted and joyful when she is gifted with a beautiful hand-crafted one-of-a-kind creation.

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or what you will create to bring joy to Mom!

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Hi, Creative Friends,

Mother’s Day is next Sunday and if you are a bit like me, you are dreaming up ways to celebrate a Mom in your life. That’s why…

This Week, Let’s Make Mother’s Day Beautiful And Happy With These 3 Creative Ideas…

1. Big Flower Love: If you want to make something that makes mom feel love in a big way, try making these super cool giant tissue paper watercolor flowers. This project is simple enough to involve the whole family but sweet enough to make Mom feel extra special.

2. DIY Mom: Mom just might need a little self-care to make her feel happy. Whip up a simple sugar scrub for mom with this DIY project. She will feel delighted when she is gifted with a beautifully scented jar brimming with a one-of-a-kind creation.

3. Bouquets For Mom: If you are a bit like me, sending mom a bouquet on Mother’s Day always makes for super happy mom vibes and FarmGirl Flowers makes shopping for bouquets easy, modern, and fresh! If the thought of sending mom a darling bouquet that will wilt away before Memorial Day sounds like a deal-breaker, try ordering a beautiful botanical scarf to make mom feel special.

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Paddle California Print At INPRNT

Hi, Creative Friends,

Spring is brimming with blooms. With the enormous winter rains we had here in California, all the seeds nature planted last year are turning the hillsides into what is called a “Superbloom!” Bright orange California poppies, ombre purple Lupine, and delicate pink Dwarf Checker Mallow flowers fill the landscape and this spectacular display of color made me think about how anyone can find creative progress after dormancy. This week…

Find Your Super Bloom this Spring With These 3 Good Creative Ideas.

1. Color Wonder: Have you ever walked through a park or watched a beautiful sunset and been overwhelmed by color? Yes, there is a reason why sky blue and flame orange look so beautiful together, and we can practice these same color rules when we pick a couch color, make a dinner delightful or plant a rose garden. Read about “Color Theory Basics: How To Use Color Theory in Interior Design” on Foyr and watch your color knowledge bloom.

2. Sketch For The Curious: Sometimes we feel our creative progress stop. We get burnt out from doing the same creative work day after day. Whether it’s how to: design our house, raise children, find career growth, or make dinner we can all start to feel drained by creative work. Get your creative bloom back by sketching on this Quick Draw Doodle Program from Google. It’s a fun way to take a break and be curious and sketch for fun.

3. Not All Who Wander: Trying something new rewires the brain. That is to say, studies show, it is good for your mental health to go out, get lost, somewhere or in something. Read more at Adventures.com “How Travel Changes Your Brain” or try a new sport such as Stand-up Paddleboarding to see how getting out of a comfort zone can make us bloom!

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Hi, Creative Friends,

Tomorrow is Earth Day! We are all spinning on a beautiful round sphere in the middle of space. Our amazing planet is full of diversity and wonder. However, like frogs boiling in a pot of water, we feel the pain and damage we are doing to our big blue beautiful home. That’s why here are…

3 Creative And Easy Ways To Make Planet Earth Healthy And Happy.

1. Plant A Tree: Warren Buffet said it best, “Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” Trees give us so much including the air we breathe, they keep the planet cool, and make the world we live in rich history. That’s why deforestation threatens us all. Planting a tree now at The Nature Conservatory will ensure life in the future.

2. Creative Earth: If you think creativity can’t influence and change minds, look at 10 Artists Tackling Climate Change and their work. Their work can help us gain a fresh perspective on how the planet needs help.

3. Art Exchange: That big box of crayons sitting in the bottom of a closet, the drawer of mix-matched markers in the kitchen drawer, a ball of thread from a Halloween costume sitting in the hall closet, the buckets of paint filling the garage shelf, and the pile of books at the foot of the bed all are treasures for other artists or friends. Try exchanging art materials at a place like the Creative Refuse Depot or installing a “Little Free Library” to pass on stories. Sharing materials can inspire creativity and help the planet in the process.

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on and how you will help planet Earth.

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Hi, Creative Friends,

Spring has all the stuff we crave to be happy. Shimming sunshine, beautiful birdsongs, and most importantly fresh ingredients. Whether it’s dinner on the patio or something healthy to energize that spring run, let’s step into the kitchen and make…

3 Creative Spring Recipes That Will Make A Happy Chef Out Of Anyone.

1. Eggselent Eggventure: With Easter last Sunday, perhaps we have a few hard-boiled eggs sitting quietly in the refrigerator. Whip up this easy “Healthy Egg Salad” from Fit Foodie Finds and make lunch easy and delicious.

2. Orange You Glad You Made Carrots: Smoothies can be an excellent way to get creative in the kitchen. The fresh bunches of carrots that spring offers, make a delightful addition to this “Carrot Cake Smoothie” by Minimalist Baker. Packed full of hemp seeds and ginger, this smoothie is bound to bring on health and happiness to the more active days of spring.

3. Rule The Day With Rhubarb: It only makes its debut in spring and there is nothing more sweet, sour, and delightful than rhubarb. Try making this Rhubarb Sauce to slather on a big crunchy slice of toast or drizzle on ice cream. There is nothing that says “Bring on Spring!” more than a dollop of this bright jammy goodness!

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Download The Surprise Spring Screen Here

Hi, Creative Friends,

Spring is here and Easter is this Sunday! This is the season that is full of surprises like a sweet bird that sings a song at the tip-top of a tree right outside a window or a giant poppy flower found on a sunshine-filled walk. Spring is the season is of surprise and joy. That’s why…

This Week Let’s Make Surprise Joy With These Creative Easter Ideas…

1. Spring Into Friendship: Download this FREE sweet spring screensaver for your smartphone, add a message, and send a joyful greeting to someone special. It’s a great way to stay connected, renew friendships, and send a lovely Easter surprise.

2. Jam Up Easter: If you need a fast and delicious Easter breakfast, try this Jammy Biscuit recipe here. Surprise, it’s easy to make because it calls for pre-made biscuit rolls. Joy follows when someone takes a big bite of these sweet yet tart delights on Easter morning. If you are not short one time and want to dive into a more complicated recipe to try on Easter morning is Glazed Cinnamon Cardomon Buns from Epicurious. Add a few chocolate eggs such as Cadbury Mini Eggs on top of each roll and your Easter morning breakfast has never looked so beautiful!

   3. Dye & Decorate: What could bring more joy and surprise to this spring weekend than decorating a dozen eggs? Check out “45 different ways to dye Easter eggs” on Better Homes & Gardens. There are so many great ideas on this site but the washi tape idea seems simple and easy. I’m going to use 3 mm washi tape and create some fabulous easter eggs.

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Sneaky Kitten - Art Print For Sale At Society 6

Hi, Creative Friends-

Tomorrow is April 1st and you know what that means. It’s April Fools Day! Let’s get planning, creative, sneaky, and…

Make April Fool's Full Of Laughs With 3 Creative Ideas.

1. Big Belly Laughs: Good Housekeeping has a great list of “20 Easy April Fools’ Day Pranks That Are Harmless" including the freaky faucet! Get everyone giggling with one of these hilarious pranks.

2. Send A Fools Tweet: Head on over to Twitter and find one of the many brands that have jumped on the April Fools’ bandwagon. In 2022, there were many smart jokes to choose from like the 7-11 Tiny Gulp, Butterfinger Mayo, or The National Weather Service converting temperatures to Kelvin. Find a new 2023 version, forward a tweet to an unexpecting friend, and let the laughing begin.

3. Serve Up Humble Pie: The easiest way to may a friend laugh might just be through their stomach! These “5 April Fools’ Food Ideas” are downright devious. My personal favorite is the “Meaty Desert” trick. The surprise that follows would create a great April Fools’ memory to be remembered for years to come.

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on and what you are doing to celebrate April Fools’ Day.

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Keep going, creative friends!

xoxo,

Andra