15 Of My Most Popular DIY Projects For 2012

Hey everyone!  It is good to be back after a few days off. 

Today, I wanted to look back at 2012 and my DIY.

I did a lot of DIY.  When I started this blog over a year ago, my intent was to show a lot of my furniture and talk about styling your home.

With a few DIY projects thrown in here and there.

But then, the emails started coming.

And the comments.

And the questions.

And I heard from many of you that my DIY was your favorite thing to read about here.

So….a few projects turned into many.

Just for you

I chose 15 of my most popular posts and here they are <insert drumroll here> in no particular order…

Glass Bottle Makeover

This last-minute project was one of the biggest surprises of the year –

-and I believe it was the most pinned as well.

I still get about three or four emails a week asking questions about it.

Dragonfly Lamp

This was made for my sister.  Thankfully, she likes it.

Or so she says…

DIY Wire Baskets – Tutorial Part One

DIY Wire Baskets  – Finished Part Two

These were a chore but in the end, turned out great.   

Terra Cotta Bottle Knock Off

I had fun creating this knock-off for one of Debbie’s copycat challenges. 

I made myself create it with what I had on hand – including the texture.

Rope Cloche

I loved this project. 

I also included a step by step tutorial on how to drill holes in glass. 

Summer Glow Jars

These were another spur of the moment project thanks to Pottery Barn.

They make great outdoor lights in the summer.

Fall Caddy

Fall is my favorite time of year and this was my first project for the season.

The options are endless. 

Autumn Wood Blocks

It didn’t get any easier than this DIY!

The made a statement, but took up very little time. 

DIY Pear Place Card Setting

I think the simplistic beauty of this is what made it so popular.

The Best Ever Holiday Simmer Scent

Just might be might favorite autumn recipe  

Scented Mini Apple Wreath

While not my most popular – yet – this little apple wreath is at a record pace, having gotten almost 24,000 views in just over a month.   

Bring Some Fun To Your Table With Thanksgiving Trivia

This was a hit with many of you.  I had almost 200 email requests for my trivia list.  I hope you had fun with it! 

Christmas In-A-Word Ornaments

I have made a handful of different ornaments over the years, and these were my absolute favorite.  

Winter Hot Chocolate Dry Mix

Our stash is almost gone.  I had quite a few emails from those of you who made this and gave it away as gifts. 

Thanks so much for trying it out! 

 How To Do A Snowflake Napkin Fold

This is one of my favorite folds because it is so versatile.  It can be a flower, star, or whatever your imagination brings.

It is a great fold for year-round entertaining.

Well, that rounds ‘em up.  I’ll do a wrap up of my furniture in the next day or two.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Be inspired,

Linking to:

MONDAY
Cowgirl Up! at Crafty Texas Girls
Get Your Craft On – Today’s Creative Blog
Metamorphosis Monday
Home Stories A To Z
Thrifty Decor Chick - First Monday of Every Month

TUESDAY

DIY By Design
Project Queen
Tip Junkie
My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia
Elizabeth & Co.
Not Just A Housewife
Coastal Charm: Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
House of Grace – Twice Owned Tuesday
A Stroll Through Life
WEDNESDAY
Primitive and Proper
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
Restore Interiors
domestically speaking: power of paint party
THURSDAY
From My Front Porch To Yours
The Brambleberry Cottage
No Minimalist Here – Open House Party
 My Repurposed Life
beyond the picket fence
Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Creek Cottage
house of hepworths 
36th avenue

FRIDAY

Southern Hospitality – Thrifty Treasures
Inspiration Friday At The Picket Fence
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Tater Tots and Jello
stuff and nonsense

SATURDAY

Funky Junk Interiors
The DIY Showoff
Be Different Act Normal
SUNDAY

Debbiedoo’s
Sisters of the Wild West – Sister Sunday Link Party
Nifty Thrifty Things
Under The Table And Dreaming

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