Top 16 Posts of 2016

My feedreader is flush with end-of-the-year roundups. 

Not to be left behind, here are my top 16 posts of 2016.

#1 - Custom Wall Unit to TV Stand

I shared how we took an oversized wall unit that was just left in the house and transformed it into a TV stand that's much more our style.

#2 - I Don't Believe I was that Good | Christmas Gifts

I'm still not sure why what I received for Christmas was so interesting, but rest assured that I'll be sharing some of my gifts from this Christmas before too long.

#3 - Dollar Tree Altered Playing Card Self Challenge

With only supplies bought at the Dollar Tree, I challenged myself to alter a playing card.

#4 - Making Prints with a Gelli Plate

Since I do love my gelli plate so much, I shared some of my prints, info about the plate, and a link to a video I made in this one post.

#5 - Our New Home - one year later

I'm tickled that y'all are enjoying our progress on the house. The next post or two will be doozies!

#6 - From the Junk Drawer (WOYWW)

I do love making something from nothing. This post really just showed some of the components I had pulled out on my desk to try to alter.

#7 - Crackle Clothes Pin Magnets | DIY

I made these magnets for my booth, but had to share because I knew they were perfect for many other uses as well. 

#8 - Renovations Underway

More changes have been going on at the house, and I just had to share. There are more pictures and more changes to come in 2017. You just wait!

#9 - Scrabble Family Tree | DIY

Pat and I worked together to make this game-centered gift for his mom for Christmas. He made the frame, and I figured out how to work out all the letters scrabble-style. It was a fun project and well received.

#10 - Birthday Desk (WOYWW)

There was a bit of attention given to this post that showed off what became of the junk from the desk the week before (#6 on this list). I'm pretty pleased with what became of it myself. I also shared some of the craft supplies I purchased with birthday money (hence the title). 

#11 - Friday Finds 11 | Critters

Cute animals always draw a bit of attention, and this post was no exception. Of course, not all the critters are what everyone would consider cute as I do show some of the snakes, frogs, lizards, and bugs we found on the property.

#12 - Our Raised Vegetable Garden (Take 1)

Taking another step toward homesteading, we finally got our garden started. Pat built the raised beds, and we worked together to get the seeds planted. I'll be sharing the progress of the plants very soon!

#13 - New, Upcycled Displays in Jewelry Booth

With Pat's help, an old rake head, a leftover door panel, and some bottles were upcycled and used to add a little more interest in my jewelry booth at the antique store.

#14 - One Dollar Valentine Stamps DIY

Using a pack of erasers from the Dollar Tree, I created a set of positive and negative stamps for Valentine's Day. This post walks you through my process. 

#15 - ZnetShows Creative Spark Summer 2016 Reveal

With the reveal of ZnetShows' latest issue of the online magazine, Creative Spark; I shared the several pieces I contributed to the issue.

#16 - Art at the Beach 2016

In May, I participated in a fun art retreat with other mixed media artists. It was an exceptionally inspiring weekend, and I learned so very much about myself and creating. 

So, those were the sixteen most popular posts of the past year. Which was your favorite?

There's plenty more to come in 2017. 

I hope 2016 treated you well, and wish you ALL THE BEST for 2017!!