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2011 in Review: Top 10 Posts

December 28, 2011 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 14 Comments

It is hard to believe that there is only a few days of 2011 left before we welcome the new year. Sarah and I started this blog nearly 4 years ago and we are so proud of how it has developed over that time. I think 2011 has been our best year to date – we have really enjoyed sharing lots of tutorials, projects, recipes, and giveaways with you. We continue to be delighted with the wonderful comments and support that you give back to us.

In case you missed them, our top 10 posts of 2011 in order to popularity are:

1.  Tutorial: Gathered Round Basket

2. Winter Warmers
3. Fabric Gift Pouch
4. Pattern Weights
5. Homemade Christmas Ornaments
6. Homemade Japanese Washi Tape
7. Tutorial: For the Closet or Wardrobe
8. Mini Gift Bag
9. Red and Aqua Take 4
10. Red and Aqua
It was fun to check on google analytics to see which posts were most popular in terms of traffic this year. 
If you have any suggestions for what you would like to see here in 2012, please leave us a note in the comments. 
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  1. Bela says

    December 28, 2011 at 2:56 am

    They are all wonderful, dear Lisa!
    I wish you a beautiful 2012, full of love, peace, health, and friendship!! May your days be always filled with the best emotions and much much love!
    I am happy cause I got one more friend this year: you!
    Love, Bela

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  2. Barbara says

    December 28, 2011 at 3:59 am

    Thanks for sharing your ideas.
    Merry Christmas to you

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  3. The Pinkhouseladies says

    December 28, 2011 at 4:22 am

    They are all lovely posts :)! Thanks for sharing and we wish you a beautiful 2012 with a lot of inspiration for your lovely blogs!

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  4. MarySew says

    December 28, 2011 at 6:33 am

    I made a few gathered baskets for Christmas presents. Totally awesome, thanks for the tutorial!
    <3

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  5. nest full of eggs says

    December 28, 2011 at 8:27 am

    hoping 2012 is just as good 🙂
    happy new year !

    Reply
  6. Terriaw says

    December 28, 2011 at 8:36 am

    What a fun recap of favorite posts! I made that fabric basket and loved it. Which reminds me, I should make a couple more. Thank you for sharing a years’ worth of super fun projects!

    Reply
  7. Simone de Klerk says

    December 28, 2011 at 9:02 am

    Lovely posts you did this year! Thank you for sharing your creativeness with us!

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  8. Modern Furniture says

    December 28, 2011 at 9:45 am

    I showed my wife the Washi tape and now we have 5 rolls. Love it! Thanks!

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  9. Sara says

    December 28, 2011 at 11:32 am

    Hello!

    I love to follow this blog, and all the ideas are amazing, so thanks for keeping it up and a wonderfull new year to you all!

    Hugs*

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  10. Chocolate Cat says

    December 28, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    Thank you so much for the last year, I love your posts and getting to know you a little. Mmmm just a few things on your top 10 posts that are in my ‘to do’ list!!

    Reply
  11. John Green says

    December 28, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    Great Ideas, Thanks for Sharing

    Reply
  12. Rosa says

    December 28, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    They`re all very beautiful.Thanks for sharing.

    Have a wonderful 2012!

    Reply
  13. yuli-prezent says

    December 30, 2011 at 2:41 am

    I’ve made the gathered basket, thanks a lot for sharing ideas, they are wonderful! Happy New Year!!!

    Hugs, Yuli.

    Reply
  14. Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says

    January 5, 2012 at 12:47 am

    Such a beautiful blog with wonderful tutorials and posts for us to admire or make 🙂 Thank YOU Ladies.. Looking forward to 2012

    Reply

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