Top 10 Projects of 2015 by Dreamingincolor

Can you believe another year has past?

So much has happened this year. The store turned two in November! My son got engaged. My daughter moved to Georgia. And I have a little redhead in my life. (soon to be grandson)

As the year comes to a close, I like looking back in the blog to see what you all liked most of the projects I have published here. Although I am not putting out as many, you still are here reading and commenting. Thank you for your support!

So here they are! Starting with number 10. Click on the heading below picture for the full post!

#10

Ahhhhh Spring!

Bunny Topiary

#9

I have to say I love this Idea! Freezing those beads!

Aquarium Centerpiece and Cooler

#8

My signature paint colors!

Country Chic Paint in Tennessee

#7

A little hand painting added.

French Decoupaged Dresser

#6

Me on TV...so exciting

An Artisan Affair and Denise Simons TV Spot

#5

love the curves and details

Painted Wardrobe

#4

antique goodness

My Favorite Things

#3

popular colors

French Chest

#2

love redoing hutches

Painted Hutches

Annnd the #1 favorite post....

love anything beachy

Whale Beach Sign

Boy this is appropriate right now! I can use some beach time really bad.

I hope you enjoyed looking back. 

I can't wait to see what 2016 has in store for us! 

Thanks for hanging in there with me.

I hope the world will be headed for a change.

I wish you peace in the coming year, health and love.

Happy New Year!

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Star Wars New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve is just around the corner! This year I was looking for kid friendly ideas for a fun party.

With all the excitement of the new Star Wars movie out, everywhere I look there is some sort of merchandise. This got me thinking. I know there is a little geek in all of us and what better way to celebrate the New Year than getting our "Dark Side" or "Light side" on!

I think this is something young and old will enjoy.

 The minute I walked in the store I saw Star Wars items. 

No, not for a New Year's party but that never stopped me before.

 I grabbed what I could and decided to make something fun!!

There were the cutest drink cups made like Darth Vader and Yoda. I could have left them alone but when I saw the metallic Star Wars jellybeans I decided to make noise makers by pulling out the straw and filling the cups. When you shake them you got your noise for midnight!! ( and you can eat them later )

There were Star Wars lollipops that I decorated with clock faces striking midnight. I downloaded free printables for this from the Graphics Fairy.

My favorite thing was making light sabers. I did two different kinds. One with a foam noodle type rod with sequins and the other with a mesh tube.

I decorated a cardboard tube with Rhinestone mesh ribbon. I cut the sequin tube in half and threaded in the tube turning the end up and stuffing back in the tube. I used silver and green.

I used the same technique with the glow sabers. I inserted a glow stick inside the tube mesh and glued the ends. When the clock strikes twelve everyone can "break" the stick and get it to glow!

The sequin ones looked more proportional but the tube mesh one was more fun. 

There were tin puzzles like Chewbacca and dice game tins of R2D2 to help with the waiting!

I even found a celestial blanket to turn into a tablecloth to make a really cool table setting for my sign and decorations. Even turned a vase over to make it look like a space ship.

I think I am ready for the Party!

As Yoda said, "Do or Do Not, There is No Try."

have fun!

Happy New Year and May the Force be with You!! 

Top 10 Projects of 2013

I cannot believe that this year is over! 

What a wonderful year it was. I know some may be wishing it was over but even with the bad things there was a lot to be thankful for.

Last year's top 12 projects was so much fun I decided to do it again but I narrowed it down to the top 10. Now you can see all the projects you picked to be the best, well most viewed anyway!

Like Letterman, I will start with 

Number 10

Pier 1 Knock-Off Burlap Bunny Napkin Rings

These were a big hit! I loved them too. It was a Pier One knock off. I gave a tutorial on how to make these. It was big with google +1 too.

Number 9

Antique Turquoise Desk

Not only was this piece turquoise, it was an antique. Great lines and a fun painting technique made this one popular. I made this for my sis!

Number 8

Chocolate Ganache Cake

This is a warning!!! The best chocolate cake evah!!

Number 7

Layering Paint on a Dresser

I think this was so much fun. I love trying new things and this dresser not only was a beauty it was layered with three paint colors.

Number 6

Game Day Sausage Rollups

Sausage Rollups that are quick and easy for game day! A win, win!!

Number 5

Monster Mason Jars

These were too cute and easy. I made three different ones to share!

Number 4

French Farmhouse Hutch

I have a thing for hutches. They are a lot of work but the results are so satisfying. I can't go wrong with Paris Grey!

Number 3

French Patina Nightstands

Another new paint technique I tried. Definitely different. I silvered leafed for the first time on this piece.

Number 2

Blue and White Dresser

Do you see a trend? I think you all like when I use my artsy painting!!

annnnnd for the number 1 post of 2013

Number 1

Old fashioned Oatmeal Cookies

This was a surprise! Good ole oatmeal cookies!! This is a recipe from a good friend. I have been making them a long time and they are really delicious! They are my family's favorite.

Soo a couple of crafts, some good recipes and lots of furniture!! I call that a great mix!

This is only possible because of you! Thank you so much!

I am not going anywhere. There are a lot of ideas in this crazy head of mine.

Here's to a great 2014!

Happy New Year!

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