Make Your Own Music Festival
Carly adds "planning a music festival" to her list of things to do this summer.
Jul 14th, 2013
Home and Garden
This week Carly takes on a little DIY yard work and discovers the Knockout rose.
Jun 9th, 2013
Monogram Mug and Coffee Bag Planters
In this week's TCDIY, Carly teaches you how to craft unique planters out of mugs and recycled coffee bags for the perfect spring or Mother's Day gift.
May 12th, 2013
Garage Makeovers
Head into the garage with Carly as she makes old furniture new again with a couple simple DIY tricks.
Apr 14th, 2013
The Big Move
Carly works on building her own craft room in her new house, in the first of many before-and-after updates.
Mar 31st, 2013
Make Your Own Cat Treats
Join Carly in the kitchen this week as she cooks up some crunchy tuna cat treats for her furry friend.
Mar 17th, 2013
Playing House
Carly discovers DIY interior design with help from the free web-based program, Autodesk Homestyler.
Mar 3rd, 2013
Wedding Update and Dabble
In this week's TCDIY, Carly tries to incorporate her own vintage items into her wedding design. And, who's heard of Dabble?
Feb 17th, 2013
10 reasons to attend the Fruity Nutty Affair
The Victory Garden Initiative hosts their annual Fruity Nutty Affair this Saturday at Turner Hall with dancing, live music, local food, silent auction and more.
Feb 13th, 2013
Gettin’ Hitched
Wedding planning is no simple task, but this week's TCDIY lays out a few tips to get you started in the right direction.
Jan 20th, 2013
On board the Freedom EXPRESSions Bus Tour
NOVA students take learning outside of the classroom and with the help of Arts @ Large, lead an artistic, historical tour of Milwaukee's Civil Rights Movement.
Jan 2nd, 2013
Holiday Cocktails and Entertaining
Team TCD mixes up a few holiday cocktails to keep your guests entertained and asking for more.
Dec 23rd, 2012
Local Holiday Shopping Guide, Part 3
Festive Friday kicks off this evening followed by Shop, Stop and Restore in Shorewood on Saturday. Both include great deals for your holiday shopping pleasure.
Dec 7th, 2012
Local Holiday Shopping Guide, Part 2
TCDIY's local shopping guide grows in anticipation of Small Business Saturday and Carly shares a few holiday DIY projects from Christmases past.
Nov 23rd, 2012
Q&A with Peter Sagal of “Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me!”
Everyone's favorite NPR news quiz, "Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me!" comes to Milwaukee for the first time this Thursday for a live taping at Riverside Theater.
Nov 14th, 2012
Local Holiday Shopping Guide, Part 1
Whether you like it or not, the holidays are around the corner. Carly softens the blow with a local shopping guide and handmade gift ideas.
Nov 11th, 2012
Craft Your Own Halloween Party
In this week's TCDIY, Carly shares photos of her Halloween party decor and offers two cozy soup recipes for your pleasure.
Oct 28th, 2012
Etsy Packaging and Cheesecloth Ghosts
In this week's TCDIY, Carly packages up her Etsy goods and makes a spooky cheesecloth ghost for Halloween.
Oct 14th, 2012
Potato Stamps and other Fall Crafts
In this week's TCDIY, embrace the season with a few simple fall crafts and decoration inspiration.
Sep 30th, 2012
My First Dress
In this week's TCDIY, use the devil-may-care method and plenty of YouTube videos to make your own dress.
Sep 16th, 2012
Mount Your Bicicleta
In this week's TCDIY, make some more room in your city digs by mounting those bicycles on the wall.
Sep 2nd, 2012
Great Lakes Distillery hosts special absinthe release
The Victory Garden Initiative and Great Lakes Distillery combine their love for community gardening for the "Amerique 1912" release event on Saturday, Aug. 25.
Aug 20th, 2012
Say Congrats with a Pennant Banner
Learn how to craft your Congratulations with this pennant banner tutorial.
Aug 19th, 2012
Make your Own Black Metal Stencil
Learn how to cut out your very own black metal stencil that's sure to scare the neighbors.
Aug 5th, 2012
Celebrating 25 years
Nancy O'Keefe of the Historic Third Ward Association reflects on the event's history and growth. Plus, TCD's guide to all things Gallery Night and Day.
Jul 24th, 2012
Make your own infused vodka
Looking for a great DIY project that'll get you a good buzz? Join Carly on a liquor infusion adventure.
Jul 22nd, 2012
I give you: the Bird-Mobile
This week's TCDIY gives you ideas for your next baby shower, including a simple bird-mobile and a baby's-first-year calendar.
Jul 8th, 2012
Hipsters and Hot Sauce
In this week's TCDIY, take the time to make a spicy, homemade hot sauce and a custom tee for that special someone.
Jun 24th, 2012
Grow Your Own Vegetables
Carly shows you how to enjoy the fruits of your labor in your own DIY garden.
Jun 10th, 2012
Make your own Bow Tie
Make a bow tie for yourself or give as a fashionable gift for a fabulous friend. Ladies can wear ties too!
May 27th, 2012
A Chair to Remember, Plan B
With help from Arts@Large, Carly goes to Plan B for the Charles Allis Villa Terrace "Chair to Remember" event and the video results are something to Chair-ish.
May 13th, 2012
Make Your Own Beeswax Lip Balm
Learn how to make your own beeswax lip balm infused with your favorite essential oils in this week's TCDIY.
Apr 29th, 2012
The Hotel Foster celebrates one year with a new bar
The Hotel Foster celebrates its first year with plans for a new bar, Boone & Crockett, set to open in Bay View by the end of May.
Apr 27th, 2012
TCD’s Guide to Gallery Night
Spring into Gallery Night with TCD's hand-selected guide, and be sure to visit the Peck School of the Arts Kenilworth Open Studios on Gallery Day.
Apr 16th, 2012
Make a Fabric Mail Slot
Looking for a way to organize your clutter of mail and bills? Learn how to make a simple fabric mail slot in this week's TCDIY.
Apr 15th, 2012
Crafting with a Cocktail
Learn how to make a unique set of Mod Podge coasters and an artful bottle opener with sister Jill!
Apr 1st, 2012
Villa Terrace “Chair”-ity Challenge
The TCD team attempts to create art where you sit for Villa Terrace's upcoming fundraiser: A Chair To Remember.
Mar 18th, 2012
John Prine telling stories at the Marcus
John Prine keeps the Marcus Center crowd on the edge of laughter and tears through stories and song.
Mar 10th, 2012
Tile a Coffee Table
For this week's TCDIY, Carly shows you how to tile your own coffee table with a little help from Brady Street Hardware.
Mar 4th, 2012
Succulents and Cacti, Oh My
Give new life to an old bench with a rich stain and plenty of plants. Still have time, brighten up your bedroom with Mexican-inspired decor.
Feb 19th, 2012
Peter Pan and Pinterest
Make your own Valentine, learn how to sew a Peter Pan collar and get inspired on Pinterest this week!
Feb 5th, 2012
Woolly and Color-coded Design
Color coordinate your books and shrink your art in this week's edition of TCDIY.
Jan 22nd, 2012
TCD’s Guide to Gallery Night
TCD presents a hand selected guide to gallery night and gives you the inside scoop on ART Milwaukee's first ever gallery night after party.
Jan 17th, 2012
Resolve to Redecorate
Carly rearranges her apartment this week, and adds a simple DIY bonus: button coasters!
Jan 8th, 2012
Happy Christmas, let’s drink!
Try this tasty handmade Irish Cream recipe and kick back. You deserve it!
Dec 25th, 2011
TCD’s 2011 Holiday Fun Guide
Looking to find ways to celebrate the holidays this week? Well, look no further. Tis the season for food, fun and family, and Milwaukee has events galore.
Dec 19th, 2011
Holiday Gifting Pt. 3
Make a few simple, last minute holiday gifts and learn some cost effective wrapping techniques to boot.
Dec 11th, 2011
Handmade Holiday
Hover Craft is your one-stop shop for unique holiday gifts, all made in Milwaukee! Find homemade jams, vintage fabrics, Wisconsin sports t-shirts, and more.
Dec 2nd, 2011
Holiday Gifting Pt. 2
Part 2 of this gifting series teaches tie-making skills and how to create a thrifty mason jar snow globe.
Nov 27th, 2011
Holiday Gifting Pt. 1
Let's talk DIY gift ideas and strategy. These simple steps will get you through the holidays feeling like a champ.
Nov 13th, 2011
A look back at “Vintage Wisconsin Gardens”
This Wisconsin Historical Society Press publication is an informative look into the changes in landscaping and gardening in Wisconsin.
Nov 1st, 2011
Get Organized! Stretched Fabric Bulletin Board
Get organized now before the holidays bury your home - and your sanity! Start with this easy stretched fabric bulletin board.
Oct 29th, 2011
TCD’s Guide to Gallery Night
Enjoy a crisp evening about town before the snow blows in and threatens your sanity.
Oct 19th, 2011
Jam it in a Jar and call it Jam!
This week, Carly takes TCDIY in to the kitchen to make a delicious but simple raspberry jam.
Oct 16th, 2011
De-cluttering and decorating in one swoop
Strong twine, hooks, and a metal pole instantly create a handy kitchen pan organizer and stylish wall decoration to boot.
Oct 2nd, 2011
Windowpane table
In preparation of the fall season, Carly transforms an old windowpane into a new entry table.
Sep 18th, 2011
A bountiful birdcage
This week, Carly unearths an antique birdcage and finds herself inspired by the terrarium fad of the 1970s -- with charming results.
Sep 4th, 2011
A visit to Madam Chino’s Look Nook
Carly visits the whimsical studio of local crafter/artist/designer Vanessa Andrew, and learns how to turn an ordinary t-shirt into a rockin' 80s inspired crop top.
Aug 21st, 2011
This Map’s for You, Wisconsin
This week Carly tries her hand at cartography and documents her travels thus far with a decorative map of Wisconsin.
Aug 7th, 2011
Curtains of Life
This week: How to make whimsical curtains out of vintage handkerchiefs, and what to do when you find an awesome, albeit slightly dingy, chair on the side of the road.
Jul 24th, 2011
Camping – a natural DIY environment
This week, Carly goes rustic on a camping trip in the Upper Peninsula and shows us the rules of "Hippie Horseshoes," plus how to make your own outdoorsy keepsake journal.
Jul 10th, 2011
Graffiti, Foliage and Fathers
Graffiti art inspires Carly to embellish a guitar for dad. It's easy and you can do it to.
Jun 26th, 2011
Projects for kitties and babies
New kitten Tulco and lady-baby Makenna inspire Carly to create simple yet adorable crafts for little ones.
Jun 12th, 2011
Pretty Garbage
Tired of looking at those unsightly trash bins in your kitchen? Follow Carly's tips and turn that waste basket into an "artful refuse vessel."
May 29th, 2011
Record Makers
This week, Carly steps out of the project box to chat with local musicians who demonstrate the DIY spirit as they self-record an album in their Walker's Point studio collective.
May 15th, 2011
Pillow Party
Drab couch? Add some pizazz with colorful handmade pillows! Today, Carly offers a tutorial on making your own quick and easy (and cheap!) slip covers.
May 1st, 2011
Artsy storage options: A How-To
Is your jewelry box a tangled mess? Carly's got the solution! This week: Repurposing antiques to create storage options that are as lovely as they are practical.
Apr 17th, 2011
Make it yourself, Milwaukee
Introducing new TCD columnist Carly Rubach. She'll brighten up every other Sunday with DIY home decorating, fashion and entertaining projects, complete with instructions... and possibly the occasional failure.
Apr 3rd, 2011
