SALVAGED WHIMSY: crafts

I wrote my first post on August 1, 2011, so I don't really have a whole year to review, just 5 months. My original intention was to write about my kids more, but it seems that Salvaged Whimsy took on a mind of it's own (nothing ever listens to me around here!)

First of all - and most importantly -

Your 5 favorite posts of 2011:

5. Repurposed Drawers Project:

4. Halloween Trash Wreath Tutorial:

3. Two Drawers Repurposed into a Basket:

2. Easy (Cheap) Christmas Coffee Filter Decor Tutorial:

1. Rolled Paper Flower Tutorial

Pleated Wreath

And, in case you missed them--

A couple of my favorite projects:

(in no particular order)

The Farm Table made out of an old door and reclaimed barn wood:

Kitchen Island

Magazine Rack Upcycle

Silhouette Drawer Upcycled to Shelf

Painted Cedar (Hope) Chest

Also...in 2011, I was hoping to reach 100 followers (I love each and every one of you, by the way!)...and I'm currently at 149--thanks to you. I started an Etsy shop and have my own booth in a local antique store. My family is likely planning an intervention to confront my Pinterest obsession. I've also found my way around Facebook. - finally! But most importantly, I've met the most amazing, kind, and caring people (ahem, YOU) - and that's the most exciting thing of all.

Between getting married, renovating and selling a home & buying another, and having 2 babies ALL in less than 4 years----and then moving over an hour away--I've lost touch with most of my friends.

I'm so lucky to be able to stay home with my babies - but I'm still pretty timid about taking them both out by myself (anywhere that there's not a cart or some type of restraining device available :). I bet you can see where I'm headed here, as I've met quite a few of you in the same situation who have found a "purpose" here in blog land.

On to 2012

If you are having a party to celebrate New Year's Eve, I'm living vicariously through you and did a fun post about party decoration ideas if you're looking for ideas.

I'll probably be in bed by 9pm, so please have a sip of champagne for me!

Looking forward to a wonderfully crafty and creative 2012!

Sharing my 2011 memories at these sites:

MONDAY:

Sumo's Sweet Stuff

The Girl Creative
Boogieboard Cottage
C.R.A.F.T.
Kristen's Junk Drawer
DIY Home Sweet Home
Thrifty Decor Chick (1st Monday of Each Month)
The Gunny Sack
Ask Anna

TUESDAY:

Home Stories A2Z

Coastal Charm

Homework
At Home With K
My UnCommon Slice of Suburbia
Kammy's Korner (Trash to Treasure)

WEDNESDAY:

The Thrifty Home

Restore Interiors