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Top 10 Do It Yourself Projects of 2012

December 29, 2012 By Jacque 18 Comments

In honor of 2012 coming to a close I thought it would be fun to share with you our

TOP 10 Do it Yourself Projects of 2012! 

 

by: theDIYvillage.com

 

This past year has been a whirl wind for Matt and I.

We started the blog to share projects with family and it has turned into so much more!

I have loved creating new things and sharing our projects with all of our readers.

The fact that I just said readers just blew my mind!

Seriously people actually come to this site to see what we have been working on A H H M A Z I N G!!!

Let’s cut the chit chat and get right to it starting with # 10!

# 10 – Painting Upholstered Furniture

 

I took the plunge and decided to give a large floral ottoman new life!

DIY Projects by: theDIYvillage.com

# 9 – DIY Jute Hat Knobs

 

Matt has more hats than any man should, but since they aren’t going anywhere anytime soon I decided to embrace them and give them the home that they so deserve!

Hat Hook Home Decor by: theDIYvillage

# 8 – Dollar Tree Nutcrackers – West Elm Knock-off

 

As part of a Dollar Tree Christmas craft challenge by Debbiedoo”s & Fox Hollow Cottage I took your standard nutcrackers and gave them a modern twist.

Thrifty Christmas Decor by: theDIYvillage.com

# 7 – Craft Room Makeover

 

You may say that I’m a dreamer, but I’m not!  But I did question my sanity after I was 5 days into hand painting the trellis wall treatment in my craft room!

House Tour by: theDIYvillage.com

#6 – Stack Stone Fire Pit

Matt went over and above when he created this awesome fire pit for our backyard!

DIY Stacked Stone Firepit

# 5 – Monogrammed Jewelry Box

Who would have ever thought a simple $ 1.00 pine box from the Dollar Tree could turn out so elegant!

DIY Crafts by: theDIYvillage.com

# 4 – Woodland Themed Dresser

 

After almost a year of disagreement about what to do with this dresser I let Matt take the lead and let me tell you what, he did not disappoint!

DIY Crafts by: theDIYvillage.com

# 3 –  Vintage Industrial Bar Stools

This was a fun project for me, most especially because I was able to make these stools for a friend I love dearly, It was just a perk that you guys loved them too!

Numbered Bar Stool

# 2 – DIY Paver Path

Matt was on serious fire this year!  I know this is one of my favorite projects of all time and the I am reminded of how awesome my husband is every time I roll the trash can down this beautiful path!

Paver Path by: theDIYvillage.com

And LAST but certainly not least the creme de la creme!  Our #1 viewed project of the year …

# 1 – Ball Jar Pendant Lights

 

These lights are not only fun but they work and we use them EVERY day!

Old Mason Jar Hanging Light

How fun was that?  Thanks so much for spending the past year with us, and just you wait Matt and I have grand plans for 2013 so hold on to your hats!

 

Featured At:

SNAP!The 36th AVENUEFox Hollow Cottage

 

 

Filed Under: All, Before & After, Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Furniture, Holidays, Vinyl

Comments

  1. Pearl* says

    December 30, 2012 at 7:54 am

    You guys are a constant source of inspiration! Can’t wait to see what’s up for the New Year! All the best to you both!
    Pearl*
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  2. Jeff Patterson says

    December 30, 2012 at 10:11 am

    The vintage industrial bar stools are my favorite-way cool. Now I just need to build a bar, LOL.

    Thanks for the awesome list. You guys were definitely busy this year.

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  3. Debbie says

    December 30, 2012 at 10:30 am

    Awesome projects this last year! Looking forward to the ones you create this coming year!
    All the best for the New Year!
    Debbie 🙂
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  4. Inspire Me Heather says

    December 30, 2012 at 11:13 am

    You’ve had a great year – your projects are all so very good! I loved how you refinished the dresser and those stools are just gorgeous! All the best for a fabulous blogging year, I’ll be watching to see what you do in 2013!
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  5. Kelly @ View Along the Way says

    December 30, 2012 at 7:41 pm

    Loved checking out this roundup since I’m relatively new here. You guys do some amazing work! We want to build a firepit soon, so I’ll be sending Andy your way for inspiration! Great roundup!
    Kelly @ View Along the Way recently posted..Reader ProjectsMy Profile

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  6. lucy says

    December 30, 2012 at 8:25 pm

    woah. you hand painted that trellis wall? omg. come to my house NOW!!!

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  7. debbiedoos says

    December 30, 2012 at 11:12 pm

    Really hard for me to say which one was my fav…they are all so fun and fabulous. I look forward to more!!~
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  8. Marti says

    December 31, 2012 at 9:24 am

    Those are great ideas! I would love for you to share them at my SHOW-licious Craft Showcase party! I will be doing a year in review post and would love to include yours!

    http://sew-licious.blogspot.com/2012/12/show-licious-craft-showcase-14.html

    Happy Holidays,
    Marti
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  9. Laurie says

    December 31, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    What great projects. Can’t wait to see what you have in store for 2013. New follower visiting from Debbiedoo’s. Happy New Year!
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  10. katie says

    December 31, 2012 at 3:21 pm

    Love seeing your 2012 round-up! It’s amazing all the DIY projects we accomplish in one year!
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  11. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says

    January 2, 2013 at 11:26 am

    You two are so crazy talented! Love them all, and can’t wait to see what you come up with in 2013!
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  12. debbiedoos says

    January 4, 2013 at 9:03 am

    I am not sure which I loved more, the craft room or the stools, or perhaps that dresser. You guys just rock it all!
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  13. Kristina says

    January 4, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    Hey you guys! Love your top 10 list. Your craft room is especially awesome, but I am often biased to awesome craft rooms. We really should get together sometime, how have we not done that already?? I’m sure we live like 10 min from each other!?

    xo, Kristina
    Hope you’ll visit my Top 10 too <3
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  14. Jessi @ Practically Functional says

    January 5, 2013 at 7:17 pm

    That dresser is still the most gorgeous thing I’ve ever seen!
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  15. Sherry says

    January 7, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    You really accomplished some wonderful projects last year! Looking forward to seeing more 😉

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  16. Desiree @the36thavenue says

    January 9, 2013 at 11:08 pm

    I am featuring you tomorrow during the link party. Thank you so much for linking up!
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