Did you dare?

Friends....

YOU KILL ME!

Your projects for the first week of Dare to DIY KILLED ME. I died. Dead. Kapoot.

Luckily, I got over it and now I'm back.

But, truthfully... I considered just skipping this post all together. I couldn't possibly choose projects to spotlight. I couldn't. They were all divine.

And, there were so many different types of projects - there were banners and centerpieces, place cards and pillows, two sets of coasters, napkin rings, food items, wreaths, aprons, books, ..... oh goodness. So much more. Did you see them all? If you didn't, I suggest you look.

Now! I'll wait.

Do you know how many times I thought.... "How clever! Why didn't I think of that?"

And, then I remembered, that's why we are doing this. To share our creativity and inspire others. And you really did inspire me. If Thanksgiving weren't a week away, I would definitely be working on more projects (and I may still be whipping together a thankful book and a turkey pillow... and those chocolate turkeys and the leaf coasters...).

With that said... on to some spotlights.

Did you see Carrie's upcycled wood display? She turned a fence into an heirloom. If Carrie weren't so cool and clever and sweet and down to earth, I'd have to hate her. Luckily for both of us, she's awesome and I love her.

I mean... seriously?

I'm considering hopping a plane to New Jersey to steal this. But knowing Carrie, she'd just say "Kim.... there's plenty of fence in the backyard. I have extra thumbtacks and power tools. Let's make one together." And, then I'd let her make me one. =)

I also fell in love with Jen's Thanksgiving window seat revamp . (She made the pillows and the seat cover, you all!)

The neatest part? She used scraps she had on hand. I think I need all of these pillows. Unluckily for Jen, I actually live close enough to drive to her house and nab them. (Lock your doors.)

And, one more.... Erin's Thanksgiving lanterns are so clever, crafty and versatile. Who doesn't have tons of mason jars lying around? (And, if you don't, they are dirt cheap.)

Not only are these perfect for Thanksgiving, they would be great for parties or for any holiday. Just swap out the words. I love that.

I hope you all enjoyed the first week as much as I did. I hope you "met" some new bloggers as well. I got several emails about how fun it was to see new names commenting on our blogs. That made me happy. And, I hope you'll come back next week and bring all your friends. This is a party! The more, the craftier.

Tell me what you think of the first week of the Dare to DIY Blog Parties.