2012 was one very junky year indeed. It was a blast creating these projects, but you made them even more fun by enjoying, commenting on and sharing them. Thank-you so very much!And here they are. My top 10 2012 projects, plus some greatest hits that continued to be a hit this past year.
#1. – How to edge flowerbeds like a pro
One hot summer day, I took my camera outside while doing my ‘boring yard work’. This post became my #1 hit.
#2. – pallet walkway revisited
Desperate for a new walkway, this brainstorm came one day and it was finished before the night was out. Fast, easy, and super productive!
#3. – toilet paper crate storage
This crate on a wall was nothing to write home about until I added a plate… and toilet paper. Then it went KABOOM. Isn’t the power of toilet paper amazing?
#4 . – Create a pallet wood closet wall
My lazy ways of not liking to hang up my clothes resulted in a popular reclaimed lumber wall complete with hooks galore.
#5. – Coffee bean bag window shades
What I thought was a failed magazine admission attempt was a hit on the blog. Who knew.
#6. – Route 66 cupboard
Adding a cool design to a prebuilt cabinet dramatically changed the whole thing. It became a highly copied little number.
#7. – Creating garden art with junk
Plants just go better with junk. Many others thought so too.
#8. – Pallet wood coffee table
I wanted a coffee table with my style attached. I think this did it.
#9. – How to decorate a junk styled mantel
Gettin’ junky on the mantel was never so… junky.
#10. – Decorate a bedroom with messy linens
This is what happens when you keep buying sheets that don’t fit your bed.
Older top contenders in 2012
parade of homes full home tour
A full home tour that could use a little updating!
Everything you ever wanted to know about pallet wood
Crazy ridiculously popular post. Glad to help!
One day I might even finish the full blown ebook… gah!! I’m on it! Still one of the highest ranking posts ever.
pallet sofa reveal
So glad so many loved this post! So did Cottages and Bungalows – yup, it was published! And also won a Canada wide recycling challenge!
The how to edition is right behind the reveal.
My little rockstar stairs will never die it appears. They’re going to make a main feature in a magazine this spring too!
My last year’s home tour is still alive and well.
Top 10 blog / website referrers in 2012
Saved by Love Creations – 50 wood pallet projects
Apartment Therapy
Thrifty Decor Chick
Thank-you everyone, for such an amazing year!
Donna, everything you do is a hit. You are so talented. Love the toilet paper crate, the board walkway, and the Rte 66 cabinet best from 2012.
all great creative projects. You deserve every acknowledgment you receive.
I tried to do the edging last year following your instructions. mine turned out OK and hopefully it’ll look more like yours when I try this spring. thanks for the step by step instructions.
Happy New Year
Congratulations for a well done year! Happy New Years to you and your son. Hope 2013 brings you lots of love, happiness, and peace. Cheers.
I love them all FJD! You make me wanna stack crates and pallets all around my house to make lovely projects with! Happy New Year to you!!!
I love looking back on all of your projects!So glad you shared these again!Best wishes to you and your son in the coming year!
xx
Anne
You have an awesome talent and thank you for sharing. My 9 year old nephew was especially excited about the old wood sign I made him for Christmas thanks to your directions. Again, thank you for sharing your wonderful projects and the how-to directions for all of us who love to create but lack the imagination. You are inspiring!
A lot of these were my favorite too! You are so talented. As always thanks for inspiring me!You made it on my favorite things list!
Donna you are a true pioneer in coming up with ideas that are not only fantastically creative, but useful and great looking. I enjoy every second that I am on your blog.
Such fun and creative projects. I love seeing what you come up with next! Here is to a great 2013 and more creativity!!
Shari
I love so many of your projects and so glad to be following and cant wait to see what you come up with next 🙂
Your projects are fun and inspiring. I love the stairs the most, but I don’t have stairs but could use the inspiration for something else. I plan to copy your Route 66 cupboard one of these days.
Happy New year Donna to you and your Son.
Looking forward to lots more fun junky projects in 2013.
Blessings,
Audrey Z.
Timeless Treasures
You’re a superstar in my book!! Thank you so much for all your fab ideas, Happy 2013 to you and yours can’t wait to see what you have instore for us xxxx
I loved every one of those projects!
Happy New Year!
Blessings,
Angie @ Knick of Time
I’m asking my husband right now about pallets so we can make a bench for our porch. Thanks for the inspiration!
What an amazing talent you have! So many great projects using all the re-claimed wood. Love, love, love your style! I can’t wait to see what you come up with in 2013. ~ Jamie
Funny, I started following you when I saw your post on making a junk styled mantel and have enjoyed your blog ever since!
You are a girl after my own heart! This used to be my favorite way to relax and unwind! After having my children, I have put my creativity on the back burner! Thank you for lighting that crafting fire in my heart again and get back to one of my ahhhhhh moments! You Go Girlfriend!