10 – How To Save an Old Laminate Table with Gel Stain
This has to be one of my favorite projects. Not only do I love the end result but I also got to use a new to me product.
9 – How to Beautifully Transform an Ikea Malm Dresser
8 – How to Give New Life to a Chalkboard Stand
7 – How to Repurpose a Tire Rim into a Unique Wind Chime
Of course we had to run back to the farm when we realized some of the keys actually opened doors. Oops!
6 – How to Revive an Old Metal Trunk with Old Fashioned Milk Paint
I have also stenciled a trunk and decoupaged another one with book pages.
5 – Bookcases Upcycled with Paint and Wrapping Paper
4 – Fabulous Ikea Desk Makeover with Chalky Finish Paint
3 – Make an Easy Colorful Fence with Dollar Store Flowers
In fact you can see the balcony tour which is full of repurposed items, to see how it all came together.
2 – How to Make Your Own Beeswax Furniture Polish
That difficulty proved to be a blessing. I have made many batches of the polish/sealant and swear by it. It is great as a polish on wood and as a sealant over paint. And it is actually good for your hands.
Honorable Mention – A Glimpse into My World
1 – How to Make Pretty Cookie Tin Cans with Fabric
You can see where I have placed these lovelies here.
Do you have any personal favorites?
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It’s always so much fun looking back at the year and seeing which posts were the most read and loved. I must admit for me it’s a toss up between the wheel rim and that gorgeous blue trunk. I loved those two
I remember all of these projects Mary, and they were ones I enjoyed too. It would be hard to pick a favorite…maybe the bookcases, but I really enjoyed all of them. You’ve inspired me to really take a look at mine.
I remember so many of these — all inspring and great fun!
Happy New Year, Mary! Looking forward to your awesome upcycle|recycle projects with a New York twist in 2018! Also look forward to you taking us on your photography journeys. Cheers to 2018!!! xo
Lots of hard work you put into many of these projects Mary! I suppose most of them were left behind when you moved, but at least your hubby has a nicely organized space now.
Hope you’re enjoying NY in spite of the frigid temps!
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I didn’t see that coming, although I really love the tin up-cycles, especially because of the fun fabric! But my two most favourite projects of yours are definitely the gorgeous laminate table and your trunk!! Can’t wait to see what you’ve got for us this year Mary 🙂
Happy 2018, my friend! I wish this year will be full of new projects and creativity flows for you as always. Difficult to choose just one project, I guess for that reason these are the top 10!
Mary, you had quite the creative year. I look forward to seeing what you tackle in 2018!
A fantastic selection Mary! Isn’t it fulfilling to go back at your craft projects and see how much love and work you have invested in them? I love working on the “best of” selection for my blog and see what posts resonated most with my readers.
Happy New Year Mary. I look forward to seeing all the new projects for this year. I remember these projects but I still love the trunk one the best.
Isn’t it startling how much work you do in a single year, especially when you consider the “making” is the least of it.
Nice post. It’s always good to see your beautiful posts. Thanks for sharing. Hope your holidays were great. Happy 2018
Still absolutely love that chest! Just imagine how much yarn I would be able to hine in there…
You are so very clever with makeovers! While I love the wind chime project, my fave would have to be the beeswax furniture polish! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
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I love reading these best of posts, especially if the results are somewhat unexpected! I really like the wind chime idea and may look at doing something like this for our garden. Thanks for linking up at the Blogger’s Pit Stop Mary!
Happy new year Mary! So many lovely posts full of inspiration! I can’t wait for the 2018 ideas!
This is a great line up of posts from last year, Mary. Your furniture upcycles are some of the best around. I learn so much from them! I hope to do a few of my own this year as I work on carving out a craft room in our basement. So glad I have some of your work to refer back to 🙂
I remember all these projects Mary! All fun, and inspiring projects! I can’t wait to see more awesome projects this year, and all the goodies that you pull out of your never ending basements. LOL
I remember so many of these great projects Mary! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Oh my friend! You are so creative! You can create beautiful things just from scratch. I love all your two tone furniture and of course your blue chest. It is gorgeous!!!
Happy New Year Mary! You had so many great projects last year, like that beautiful two toned table makeover and painted trunk. Can’t wait to see what you do this year 🙂
Mary, it’s always fun to look back at the projects over the past year. All the Popular projects on your blog are awesome so it’s no wonder that they’re the most popular.