I know it's a new year, & I'm supposed to be looking forward & not focusing on the past, but this week I have decided not to follow that advice! Today, I want to share some of my favorite projects from the past year. Later in the week I'll share the room reveals & popular posts from 2011. (And then I promise to move on to new content for the new year!)
So, without further adieu, here are my favorite projects (in no particular order) from 2011:
Mantel Makeover- Using leftover plywood & some trim, my husband added some character & custom detail above the fireplace.
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Bookshelf Turned Dresser- For just a few dollars each, my husband made crates to contain the clutter on these bookshelves.
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Creating Old Worn Artwork- You gotta love a free project! I made these printable ships look old & worn using products from around the house.
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Lamp Revamp- I took this lamp from boring to bold by paper clipping a pink boa to it!
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Paper Doll Art- Another cheap art project using 99 cent plaques, craft paper, & free paper doll printables!
Landscaping Retained- I was able to convince my husband to build a retaining wall to help level out our landscaping! Yippee!
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Dresser Do-Over- I took this $15 Craigslist dresser from bland to beautiful by painting it & adding new knobs & "wood ornaments".
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Kitchen Artwork- I added some personality by our kitchen table by printing (in sephia) & framing some pictures of my kids eating! The photo below was taken at my son's first birthday party & is one of my favorites!
Entry Art- I created more custom artwork for my home by printing free photos from Microsoft Office Images. Since this was for my entryway, I decided to print off pictures of doors.
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Command Central- These frames were given new life as dry erase boards & cork boards to create a place to keep the family organized.
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Well, I hope you enjoyed this little trip down memory lane! I chose not to include any of the room reveals or popular posts in this list, so there are no repeats. (In other words, you didn't see ALL my favorites!) I hope you come back on Wednesday to see all the rooms I revealed this year.
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