Top Projects of 2010

Rhoda over at Southern Hospitality is having a link party that I thought would be fun to join.  Here are my favorite projects of 2010, with the links to the actual tutorials in case you’re interested!

January

My Burlap Tissue Box Cover glammed up cheapie Aldi’s tissue boxes in my bathroom:

February

I combined a Marshall’s frame and a wedding invitation to make a super-frugal wedding gift for my cousin and his wife:

 

March

Thrift store elements combined to make a super-easy framed monogram:

I also transformed a tacky flower arrangement into a topiary for all seasons.

I took the $5 Challenge at Lindsay’s blog and came up with my Ballard grass knock-off using only elements from the Dollar Store:

 

May

I improvised a menu-board and a recipe holder for my kitchen with my Double-Duty Chalkboard Frame:

 

June

I gave my “mantel” a beachy look for the summertime, using shells and other items I’ve collected over the years:

 

July

My ratty church-sale footstool was given a total French manicure makeover:

 

November

I made my own version of the popular Ballard topiaries:

 

I didn’t get to as many projects as I wanted to this year, considering a large chunk of my year was spent painting, renovating, landscaping, moving, and then living with my parents while we wait for the short sale we want.   I seriously CANNOT WAIT to be back in my own place and decorating again. 

Anyway, it was fun to remember some of the projects I did this year.  Head on over to Rhoda’s for some more creative inspiration!