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Sharing Shadymont: Best Projects 2012

Wow! I didn't realize how many projects I did in 2012.  Way too many to show them all, so I will just share the ones I like best!  

This olden plant stand was dark brown wood, full of scratches and water marks.  Here it is with a coat of home made chalk paint, and a little distressing.  Now it's in the guest bath holding the necessities.



I painted the bottom of my Mother's old Hoosier cabinet.  I don't have the top part of the cabinet, but I have really enjoyed using this!  It's in my mudroom.

I added a frenchy label to this old box I found at a consignment shop, and filled it with blue Ball jars and other goodies.

I painted the 8-track tape box below, and added mod podged frenchy labels to it.


I painted the larger stool white and added a fleur de lis stencil to it.

I created this no-sew burlap pillow and painted a stencil on it.

I gave this bi-fold door a  coat of paint & distressed it.

One of my most popular projects is this simple frame with the cream pitcher hanging inside it. 

I made this simple garland of snow flakes and burlap ribbon. 

I stenciled "FALL" on this burlap bag, and placed an arrangement inside.

I made the sign below from a piece of wood out of the gun cabinet.

Here this picture frame was painted, distressed, given a chicken wire back, and is great for hanging pix of the grandchildren!

I added cubbies to the left side of the gun cabinet to make it a more usable space.  The guns found a new home.  :)

This pumpkin is made from dryer vent hose.  I received lots of positive comments on this project.


Maybe my most favorite project:  Painting and adding an applique to this old sewing drawer from a consignment/antique shop.  LOVE IT!!

Please share your projects at the great party going on Thursday at Southern Hospitality.  
(Best Projects of 2012)
I'll be linking up!
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  1. KarieDecember 27, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    You have been one busy gal. Beautiful projects. Your home is gorgeous because of your creativity. Thanks for sharing. May you have a wonderful New Year. Hugs, Karie

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  2. jp@A Green RidgeDecember 27, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    Hmmm...I'd have to say the plant stand is my favorite and I may just copy the idea....:)JP

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  3. Carlene @ Organized ClutterDecember 27, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    All great projects but I love the sewing drawer painted with the applique on it and the framed white pitcher in the bathroom best.

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  4. AnonymousDecember 27, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    The sewing drawer is a star. I used 2 of my sewing drawers to package Christmas gifts in - didn't post because both recipients read the blog!
    I used 3 other drawers to decorate around the house. Still planning to post on them.
    The little pitcher of berries in the white frame is another favorite of mine!

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  5. Blondie's JournalDecember 27, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Goodness...since I am a newer follower I hadn't seen a lot of your projects! You can sew, paint, stencil...I'm in awe! I meant to try to make your Christmas garland...remind me next year!!

    XO,
    Jane

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  6. The TablescaperDecember 27, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    You had a very productive year!

    - The Tablescaper

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  7. Yellow Rose ArborDecember 29, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    I enjoyed seeing your projects. Love the dryer hose pumpkin, and the empty frame/pitcher, and of course the sewing machine drawer. Well, I like them all!!

    Thanks for visiting all my posts today!

    Katherine

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