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Dare to DIY Be Thankful Link Party and My Thankful Tree

November 25, 2013 by Cassie 39 Comments

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Happy Monday!  I hope you all had an awesome weekend!  I had a fabulous kid free weekend (thanks, Mom and Dad!) and was able to get some rest, get a lot accomplished as well, buy some vintage lockers, spend time with friends, and even squeeze in a date at Ayse!  Oh, and I got a jump start on next week’s Dare to DIY.

But today, you are here for the Dare to Be Thankful project and link party!  I am excited to be hosting Dare to DIY alongside Newly Woodwards, Decor and the Dog, and Maybe Matilda.  Make sure you head to their blogs today to see their Be Thankful projects!

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(Baby tutu via Maybe Matilda, Thankful tree with feathers and arrows via Primitive and Proper, Thankful banner and Instagram display via Decor and the Dog, Thankful chalkboard crossword via NewlyWoodwards)

Now, I want to share my version of a thankful tree with you.  So here it is!

I have some curly willow branches that I keep around my house for most seasons, just changing out according to the time of year.  I found them in a brush pile when I was out for a walk one morning an went back to get them with my car later.  Free, found in nature, saved from burning…. sounds good to me!  I had them sitting in a gorgeous large white vase on my sideboard and decided they would make a perfect thankful tree with some simple additions.

Like most of blogland, I am totally digging arrows and feathers at the moment.  I ordered some small white duck feathers from Etsy, and used some alphabet stamps and ink to stamp them with the things our family is thankful for….

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Once the feathers were stamped I used a brass wire to wrap around the end of the feather, and aded some gold beads, wrapped the wire again to secure the feather, and then created an ornament hook style end.  Here’s a better look at that: (And yes, I am the one who is more thankful than my kids for school!)

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I also wanted to add some arrows to the tree.  I used scupley white clay to create some arrows.  (And my kids created some “faces” and “turkeys”.  So those are the other items on the baking sheet).  I baked the arrows according to the clay manufacturer’s directions and then allowed them to cool.   FYI you could also stamp more words into the arrows before baking if you’d like.

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Once they cooled, I used gilding wax in King Gold which I purchased from Catfish Studios.  (They are local to me, and although it is not on their website I would imagine you can contact them to order it)  It is similar to Rub N Buff, but much easier to use and it comes in a little glass pot so there is less waste, too.
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I applied the gilding wax with my finger and let it dry.  Once it was dry I used baker’s twine to create the loop for the arrow to hang.  Here is what the arrow looked like once complete.  
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 Here is another look at the beading on the feather.

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Here they are together…

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And the entire thankful tree….

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This is as decked out for Thanksgiving as it gets around here….

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This project was really pretty simple, and I plan to transition the ornaments I created onto my dining room Christmas tree, so I will get more use out of them!

Now, I am SOOOO excited because one of you LUCKY linkers will win an amazing giveaway courtesy of my friends at Catfish Studios. They are giving one of you who links up the following items for your DIY artillery:  1 artisan enhancement 8 oz leaf and foil, 1 artisan enhancement 8 ounce clear topcoat, 1 copper gilding wax, 1 silver gilding wax .

Bonus, I am going to give you an EXTRA entry, if you link up your project, then head over to the Catfish Studios facebook page and give them a like, and leave me a comment that you did!

OK, your turn to share your Dare to DIY Be Thankful project!  Come back Friday to see my favorites! And be sure to head to Newly Woodwards, Decor and the Dog, and Maybe Matilda to see their picks as well!

Here are a few rules:
1. No more than two links per person.
2. Your post must be Thanksgiving related.
3. Please link back to one of the hosts of Dare to DIY.
4. Hop around and visit other links and leave some comment love!

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  1. Julia Konya says

    November 25, 2013 at 12:25 pm

    I love the arrows and feathers. So simple and pretty! I wish I’d have a project to link up ๐Ÿ™

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  2. Cathy Wall says

    November 25, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    Clever, clever, clever Cassie, you always have the best ideas! No time for a thankful DIY for this girl but I’m excited to see what everyone else is up to. Thanks for hosting and have fun!

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  3. michelle@decorandthedog says

    November 25, 2013 at 12:52 pm

    Ooooo, I like the gold arrows. Way to be a DIY all-star!

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  4. Cindy says

    November 25, 2013 at 1:06 pm

    That came out great! I love that you created arrows and feathers rather than throwing some leaves up on it!

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  5. Laura @ Top This Top That says

    November 25, 2013 at 1:07 pm

    what a fun tree and loving those gold arrows. Although abundantly thankful…no project to link up. Have fun with the party though. Have a great week.

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  6. Dana Frieling says

    November 25, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    I’m seriously in awe of how you knock out projects left and right, Cassie.

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  7. Andrea says

    November 25, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    Such a chick thankful tree. Love the feathers and arrows together. You are the crafting queen!

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  8. Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says

    November 25, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    I love this series! Thanks for hosting!

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  9. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    November 25, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    Oh, those little gold arrows are just so cute! … So much to be thankful for around here!

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  10. ingrid@nowathomemom says

    November 25, 2013 at 2:11 pm

    oh! I really love those gold arrows and the white feathers with a touch of gold! very pretty Cassie what you did ๐Ÿ™‚ too bad nothing to link up, our Canadian Thanksgiving was over a month ago ๐Ÿ™‚
    wish you a fun Monday!

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  11. The Bold Abode says

    November 25, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    OK. I really am very thankful for all that we’ve been given, even though I don’t have anything to link up!

    I LOVE your gilded arrows! Gorg!!!

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  12. Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says

    November 25, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    I love the feathers with the blue stamp. Never would have thought to stamp them. This is a great project. Thanks for hosting!!

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  13. Kelly Ann says

    November 25, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    Such a cute tree! I love the idea of using feathers and arrows. Thanks for hosting!!
    ~Kelly @ Corner of Main

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  14. Shavonda says

    November 25, 2013 at 2:53 pm

    I love your thankful tree, Cassie. Especially your use of the feathers and arrows together.

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  15. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    November 25, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    Love the idea of a thankful tree! What a great reminder of all your mini blessings!

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  16. Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell says

    November 25, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    Your little tree is adorable!!

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  17. DogsMom says

    November 25, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    Very cute idea.
    You have a very nice hop here.

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  18. Mekenzie @ interiorsbykenz.com says

    November 25, 2013 at 3:12 pm

    The arrows and feathers are so rustic and chic. I love them! Your thankful tree is great.

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  19. Jesse @ Scout & Nimble says

    November 25, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    You know I love the arrows and feathers. So you and such a good idea!!!

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  20. Amy@BuffaloRoam says

    November 25, 2013 at 3:27 pm

    SO cool!

    Just come to my house and decorate all of it, please?

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  21. Erin says

    November 25, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    Those branches are do pretty, and the arrows and feathers looks so darling hanging on them. While I have much to be thankful for, none of it is reflected in a project, ha…so no linking up for me. ๐Ÿ™ Oh well. Happy Thanksgiving to you guys!

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  22. Angela Santaniello says

    November 25, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    Love your tree! You’ve taken the feather trend to a whole new level!

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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  23. Gretchen says

    November 25, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    love your little tree! you can’t go wrong with arrows and feathers :). thanks for hosting; love this link party!

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  24. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says

    November 25, 2013 at 4:06 pm

    Love your tree!! It turned out so perfect and meaningful! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  25. Miss Charming says

    November 25, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    Love it, Cassie!

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  26. Katja @ Shift Ctrl ART says

    November 25, 2013 at 4:47 pm

    Love your project. The feathers and the baked arrows are so fab ๐Ÿ™‚ Love how it turned out.

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  27. Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says

    November 25, 2013 at 5:17 pm

    What a sweet little tree! I love the ornaments you created for it too, especially those sweet little thankful feathers ๐Ÿ™‚

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  28. Bethany DeVore says

    November 25, 2013 at 6:03 pm

    This is such a great idea and so stylish too!

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  29. Amber Wills says

    November 25, 2013 at 7:12 pm

    You had me at feathers and arrows. Such a beautiful and modern take on a thankful tree!

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  30. Brynne Delerson says

    November 25, 2013 at 11:00 pm

    I love the feathers!
    Thanks for hosting the link party Cassie – linked up my Thanksgiving post! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  31. Rita says

    November 26, 2013 at 12:36 am

    Gosh I had to wait ALL DAY to post mine but it’s up now! thanks for hosting the party I’ve been so excited about it!

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  32. Vintage Prairie Style says

    November 26, 2013 at 1:40 am

    so cute cassie, i am loving your arrows!

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  33. Allison says

    November 26, 2013 at 4:10 am

    Now that is a fun thankful tree! I love it Cassie with the gold arrows.

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  34. Laurie from Laurie Jones Home says

    November 26, 2013 at 4:25 am

    I love your tree!! I’m obsessed with feathers too!

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  35. annajohn777 says

    November 26, 2013 at 7:28 am

    Its true, whether you need to believe it or not.
    jeux foot

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  36. Ali Richardson says

    November 26, 2013 at 5:59 pm

    Awesome!!! I think your thankful tree came out so great! Gold, feathers, arrows. All right up my alley ๐Ÿ™‚ xo

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  37. Good Time Charlie says

    November 26, 2013 at 9:04 pm

    Love the way the tree looks, and what a fun party! I will enjoy checking out everyone else’s post. Did not do one holiday post…..yet.

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  38. 17 Perth says

    November 27, 2013 at 12:15 am

    Those arrows are just about the cutest thing EVER. Seriously want those for my Christmas tree. And your tree here is adorable! Love it. Thanks for doing this link up. Heading out to check out some projects.

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  39. [email protected] says

    November 27, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    Love how it turned out Cassie ๐Ÿ™‚ Happy Thanksgiving!! xo Kristin

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