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    Home » Crafts

    Top 11 for 2011

    Updated: Mar 10, 2014 by Melissa Mortenson · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 7 Comments

    I can not believe that 2012 will be the 5th year that I have been blogging.  It’s crazy.

    In honor of the new year, I thought I’d share with you guys the top 11 (since it’s 2011) most viewed posts last year. (via google analytics)

    1. Padded iPad Case
    2. Ruler Wreath
    3. Summer Dress from 2 t-shirts
    4. Make your own Mud Room Lockers
    5. Summer Pillows
    6. July Bag & Fabric Flower Free Pattern
    7. Scrappy Skirt
    8. Zig Zag Skirt
    9. Luggage Tag Printable
    10. Add waist to a pillowcase dress
    11. Charming Gathered Table Runner

    Here’s to 2012— may it be full of craftiness !! 🙂

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    Melissa Mortenson

    Melissa Mortenson is a blogger, designer, and content creator. She is the Polka Dot Chair blog founder and has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of “Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love.” Her work and designs have been featured on HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and many other established publications. Her first fabric line, “Derby Style,” debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs.  Additional fabric collections have followed it in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

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    1. Val Curtis says

      December 30, 2011 at 8:03 am

      What an amazing collection! Happy New Year!

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    2. Katy Cameron says

      December 30, 2011 at 9:14 am

      Love the diversity of projects you’ve posted, hope you have an equally creative 2012 :o)

      Reply
    3. notes of sincerity says

      December 30, 2011 at 10:11 am

      So many lovely creations! :o)

      Reply
    4. Shirley Hatfield says

      December 30, 2011 at 10:37 am

      #2 was the favorite for my daughter and I. She made the ruler wreath with school supplies (cheap at the beginning of school) and Dick & Jane graphics. So cute! I loved the gathered runner a lot too! =D

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    5. Simply AJ says

      December 31, 2011 at 10:45 am

      Somehow I missed the table runner post… I love it! Guess what I just added to my 2012 project list (insert giggle). Wishing you a Happy New Year! AJ@queenofmynest

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    6. Clara {Clover and Violet} says

      December 31, 2011 at 7:49 pm

      You have some very cute tutorial projects!

      Reply
    7. KatieQ says

      January 02, 2012 at 9:44 am

      Thank you for a wonderful year of posts that inspire and delight. I wish you a happy, healthy New Year full of creativity and joy.

      Reply

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