Top 12 Projects of 2012

How is it that we're already saying goodbye to another year?   It's hard to believe that today is New Years Eve!  I thought it would be fun to take a look back at your favorite posts here at Today's Fabulous Finds, so here they are...the top 12 of 2012.

#12

Thrifty Spring Mantel

This post includes links to how to build the mantel shelf, paint stick crate, framed shelf, framing a shelf, Spring wreath, bird in a dish, and the quote plate.)

#11

Printable Paint Stick Ornaments:  

Names of Christ and Christlike Attributes

#10

How to Make and Paint a Large Barnwood Style Chicken Wire Frame

(This post shows how I made and painted this HUGE frame to use for my Valentine Mantel.  It's currently hanging in my hallway and I use it to keep track of my kids school notes, assignments, calendars, pictures they color, etc. I love that the clothespins, unlike magnets, can hold quite a few papers in a stack at one time, including manila envelopes.)

#9

Interchangeable St. Patrick's Day Ornament Frame

#8

Whose Game is it Anyway?

(This is a group game that is a combination of several well known games that we played at an activity with the women at my church.  It would be fun to play at a family reunion too.)

#7

Diva Dollar Store Frame Makeover 

(This is one of my favorite makeovers, it's hard to believe that it's the same frame!)

#6

Wheat Grass Centerpieces 
(Grown on Paper Towels) 

(This post includes three display ideas.  I was amazed at how well it grew on just four layers of paper towels!)

#5

Faux Decorative Window with Vinyl Branch and Bird Silhouettes

(This frame was made from an old nasty looking window/door that I bought for $1.  If you haven't already, you've got to see the before!)

#4

Thrifty Valentine Mantel with Natural Elements

(This post contains links to tutorials for all of the items used in this mantel.)

#3

Pine Cone Flower Wreath

#2

Valentine Burlap Bubble Wreath

(Tutorial on how to make a cluster of fabric flowers to add to a wreath that can easily be removed at the end of the season.)

#1

Rustic Wood Planter:  Watch With me as the Wheat Grass Grows! 

(Tutorials on how to make a rustic wood planter and how to grow wheat grass.)

The planter was made with a cedar fence slat that cost just over $1.  This post includes a daily photo log of how fast the grass grew each day.  I will for sure be growing wheat grass again this Winter, sometime when I need a little boost of green to get me through until Spring!

At the close of this year I want to tell you all thank you for reading!  It's your sweet comments, pins, and features that encourage me to keep writing and sharing. :)  I hope this new year is a good one for you!  Have fun tonight!

Happy New Year!