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3rd Annual DIY Challenge with Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Anyone who’s ever been to our ReStore knows that it’s a gold mine for treasures just waiting to be given a new life.  From doors to light fixtures, the raw materials are there.  All they need is a bit of inspiration and some elbow grease.

The idea of the DIY Challenge has become a great way to Re-Use, Re-Purpose, and of course, Re-Store items into works of art and amazing pieces of furniture. If you have the designers touch or just want to try your hand at it, come in to the ReStore and pick out an item that you think you can turn into something special. Each participant is welcome to free items from the ReStore to be used specifically for their project. All items should be submitted to ReStore by March 15th, 2016.

DIY Creations with material from the Camrose ReStore

DIY Creations with material from the Camrose ReStore

For local inspiration, check out Habitat’s Pinterest page to see what others have done with old building materials and their imagination, or these local businesses:  Marmie’s Empty Nest; Sweet Serendipity .

From March 16-19th, the ReStore will have all the DIY projects on hand for you to vote for the best creations.  The creations with the most votes will be displayed for a full year with credits to the individual or organization that created them. The remaining items will be sold to help raise money for this year’s build.

For more information on the DIY Challenge, check out the information on our Facebook page, visit the ReStore or give us a call at 780.672.4484

Habitat Camrose – Calendar of Events (Feb – March 2015)

Feb – March 24  – Annual DIY CHALLENGE

  • ARE YOU CREATIVE? – Come on in…find a door, window, chair, cupboard or even a toilet & remake it into a piece of art or a piece of furniture.
  • Remodelled DIY items will be on display at the ReStore from March 24 – 28 where the public can vote for the best creation. Items will then be sold with all money supporting building homes in Camrose.
  • Deadline for entries is March 24th, 2015
  • For more info or to sign up visit the ReStore or phone 780.672.4484

March 14 – A TASTE OF HOME DINNER GALA

  • 6 COURSE DINNER AND WINE PAIRING hosted by Stockmen’s Chophouse
  • Live entertainment & silent auction. All proceeds to Habitat for Humanity Camrose.
  • Tickets available at Stockment’s Chophouse, 6404 – 48 Ave Camrose,  $125/person

March – GROUND BREAKING

  • Meet the 2015 Partner Families and celebrate the start of a new construction season, building the 27th and 28th Habitat homes for two local, hardworking families.
  • Stay tuned for exact dates.

DIY to Win With Habitat Camrose

Moulding Turned Art

Anyone who’s ever been to our ReStore knows that it’s a gold mine for treasures just waiting to be given a new life. From doors to light fixtures, the raw materials are there. All they need now is a bit of inspiration and some elbow grease.

DIY Challenge Entry

Table and Bed Frame turned Bench

From March 14-16, 2014, Habitat Camrose will be at the Camrose Trade Show showing off some of the best DIY projects to come out of the ReStore. We’ll be auctioning them off to help raise money for this year’s build. We’ll also have prizes for the best creations.

Have you got the designer’s touch? Come on in to the ReStore and pick out an item that you think you can turn into something special. Check out shows like Flea Market Flip for some inspiration or visit our Pinterest page to see what others have done with old building materials and their imagination.

If you’ve already finished a project, bring it into the ReStore or send us a picture of your creation (restore@habitatcamrose.com).

For more information about the DIY Challenge, visit the ReStore or give us a call at 780-672-4484.