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Best of 2012

December 27, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 11 Comments

We have really enjoyed sharing our tutorials, projects and recipes with you in 2012. It is hard to believe that another year is nearly over. 2012 has been a great year for A Spoonful of Sugar – we have shared a lot of free tutorials, have opened at Etsy store, have grown our readership, started a newsletter, and worked more with brands/sponsors. 
In case you missed any of our popular posts through the year, here is a round-up of our 10 Most Popular Craft Projects/Tutorials and our 10 Most Popular Recipes for 2012 in order of popularity. It is always fun to check out google analytics to identify the most popular posts in terms of traffic. There are always a few surprises, and it is great to reflect on all the work we have done over the year.

1. Patchwork Pencil Case  2. Crocheted Scarf  3.Emergency Zippered Pouch
4.Pretty Drawstring Pouch  5. Paper Christmas Tree  6. Eiffel Tower Smartphone Cover
7. Chocolate Box  8. Dust Cover  9. Gingham Stars
10. Travel Neck Pillow Cover


1. Coconut Custard Bars   2. Mud Hen Bars  3. Cinnamon Muffins
4. Vanilla Macarons  5. Chocolate Tart   6. Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Tart
7. Hot Chocolate Mix  8. Vanilla Cupcakes  9. Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Cookies
10. Apple Crumble Slice

Hope you will join with us in 2013 as we continue to share our creative adventures. 

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  1. Handmade in Israel says

    December 27, 2012 at 6:15 am

    Gorgeous items and gorgeous posts! I always enjoy visiting your blog. Wishing you a crafty and creative 2013 – Lisa x

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  2. Kristy LifenReflection says

    December 27, 2012 at 8:00 am

    Awesome Recap – I can’t wait to see what you two make this year!!

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  3. haggiz says

    December 27, 2012 at 8:38 am

    Gorgeous things in 2012. Looking forward to more inspiration in 2013. Julie x

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  4. Ruby Jean says

    December 27, 2012 at 9:33 am

    The crafts look Adorable and fun but Oh how those Coconut Custard Bars and that Chocolate Tart sound so very yummy and look so very good!! 🙂 It’s a VERY good thing we don’t have virtual eating… Because I do believe I would have to stop following you because of all the weight I would gain 🙂 I am very much looking forward to following along with you this coming 2013.. A Very Happy New Year to you and yours!!!
    Angelina

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  5. Anonymous says

    December 27, 2012 at 9:38 am

    I have just found your website through Tipjunkie and I’m sooooo inspired! What a wonderfully website full of beautiful things to sew. It’s a treasure trove and I can’t wait to get email updates in my inbox. Well done both of you x

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  6. Patchwork and Play says

    December 27, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    What a lovely post- all the popular goodies in one spot! I really want to do more of these projects …. soon!! Thank you for sharing your talents with us all so generously! Happy New Year!

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  7. K @ Aurora Blythe says

    December 27, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    Looking forward to what wonderful things you will to us in 2013 🙂

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  8. Terriaw says

    December 29, 2012 at 9:08 am

    Thank you for sharing all the wonderful recipes and projects over the year. I’m always inspired by what you do. Here’s to another productive year in 2013.

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  9. חתולי8 says

    December 31, 2012 at 11:47 am

    I saw all those posts, i reallt love yopur blog!
    Happy new year Lisa and Sarah 🙂
    Lior

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  10. Cocalores says

    January 3, 2013 at 7:03 am

    Just stumbled across your blog and really like your creativity! ?) That Eiffel Tower baggy is so cute. I am now a new follower!

    Anja @ cocalores.blogspot.com

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  11. Anonymous says

    January 10, 2013 at 3:58 am

    your craftwork is so simple yet beautiful. I surely want to try all of them. Please keep adding more.

    Reply

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