Category Archives: Dare to DIY

Christmas Traditions

Posted on December 21, 2009 by carrie

The last week of Dare to DIY. {tear} Monday, Dec. 21: Dare to… have traditions! Everyone has traditions for the Holidays. Tell us all about your favorites or start a new tradition to share. Christmastime brings with it a lot … Continue reading →

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Deck My Hall

Posted on December 14, 2009 by carrie

It’s Monday and, for the past 4 weeks, that means it’s Dare to DIY Day. This Monday is no different. Week 5: Dare to… deck the halls! Make something new to deck your halls. Did you find something in a catalog … Continue reading →

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How To: Make Super Towel

Posted on December 11, 2009 by carrie

I’m back with my Super Towel Tutorial. I made 7 ~ one for each of my cousins ~ 7 tea towels {I think mine were about 16×24″} 1/2 yard of 54″ wide fabric {washed & pre-shrunk} 6.5 yards 1.5″ wide grosgrain ribbon … Continue reading →

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Super Towel

Posted on December 7, 2009 by carrie

Kim’s challenge this week is Monday, Dec. 7: Dare to… give homemade gifts! Nothing is more special than a gift made by you. Try out something new to give this year – ideas include bath and body items, kitchen gifts, … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Orange Walnut “Cookies”

Posted on November 30, 2009 by carrie

For this weeks challenge I went with something a little untraditional. {Untraditional? Me?? I know; you’re shocked.} I found this recipe on allrecipes.com and thought it sounded really interesting & yummy. I like soft chewy cookies. Crunchy cookies? No so … Continue reading →

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HOW TO: Make “Thankful…” Leaves

Posted on November 25, 2009 by carrie

For Monday’s challenge, I decided to put myself on a budget. You ready to see the outrageous leash I gave myself? Are you??? My budget was. . . . . .  $0.00 That’s right! Zero dollars and zero cents. Free. … Continue reading →

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A Pink Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2009 by carrie

It’s that time again! Week 2 of the DIY blog party {Kim of NewlyWoodwards fame}. Thank you for your help with Friday’s poll. 70% of you should be pleased with the direction I chose this week, the remaining 30% . … Continue reading →

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You Get to Pick!

Posted on November 20, 2009 by carrie

For Monday’s Dare to DIY challenge, I’m trying to decide which way to go and need your help. Here’s the challenge: Dare to Entertain Show us your table. This could be for Thanksgiving, for everyday, for the holidays or for … Continue reading →

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HOW TO: Make an Upcycled Wood Display

Posted on November 19, 2009 by carrie

Thank you for crushing on my upcycled wood display! It was super fun to make ~ which is good because a few not so subtly hints were dropped regarding Christmas presents and wanting one. To keep up the illusion that … Continue reading →

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Coming up…

Posted on November 19, 2009 by carrie

The Upcycled Wood Display instructions! Check back about 5pm.

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