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Sunday, December 28, 2014

Best of 2014 - A Year in Review

best of 2014 projects, the altered past blog

You guys, this has been an amazing year for The Altered Past and it's all thanks to you, my readers.  I'm so thankful for your taking time out of your day to read my blog.  It's both exciting and humbling at the same time.  I really do appreciate you all.

As a recap of 2014, I'm sharing my top 6 most viewed posts.  The ones you all chose as the best projects from this past year.  Let's do this David Letterman style starting with #6 first.

The sixth most viewed post for 2014 Is the Patio Set Redo that I made for my daughter's first apartment.  She moved in this past summer and the set has been providing a cozy sitting area for her front porch.  (Click on the photo to read the full post!)

patio sling chair redo, the altered past blog


The fifth most popular post from this past year is the Gumball Machine Snow Globe.  I think it's my favorite.  I put the snow globe in my china cabinet this past week instead of storing it away with the rest of the Christmas decorations.

gumball machine snow globe, the altered past blog

Coming in at fourth is the Take-Out Boxes I made for our Thanksgiving guests.  I was honored to have this post featured in a Huffington Post article.  I'm still amazed that I found the take out trays at the Dollar Tree.  I love that store :)

take out, to go boxes, hostess gift, the altered past

The third most popular post of 2014 is a project that is somewhat special to me.  It's the Old Window Repurposed into a Chalkboard.  The window came from my in-laws home.  The chalkboard hangs in our den and I change out the message with the seasons or holidays.  

old window made into chalkboard, the altered past

Coming in at number 2 is an easy DIY project that I've done several times and will probably continue to do.  It's the Make Your Own Rubber Stamp post.  It doesn't take a lot of fancy materials.  You probably already have most of them in your home right now.  Click on the photo and check it out.  Then, get to making your own rubber stamps!

make your own rubber stamps, the altered past

And, drum roll please, the most popular post for 2014 is the Pottery Barn Knockoff Grouted Pumpkins.  Another super easy project and the cost was less than $5!  

pottery barn knockoff grouted pumpkins, the altered past

There you have it!  The top 6 most popular post for 2014!  This could not have happened without you.  I appreciate each of you and I hope you will like what 2015 brings for The Altered Past.  I feel God has some pretty neat things in store for us.  

Thanks for stopping by and God bless!!
Angie




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11 comments:

  1. What a wonderful look back...your projects are fabulous! You know my favorite is that gumball machine snow globe!!

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    1. Thanks Vicki! The gumball machine snow globe is mine too :)

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  2. Angie, these were some of my favorite posts too! Thanks for sharing your heart and all of your creative projects with us this past year. I totally agree God does have some neat things in store for us and I'm excited for whats to come!

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    1. Yep, I think 2015 is going to be exciting CoCo!! Hugs!!

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  3. angie we had a good year on your blog for sure thanks for sharing xx happy new year xx

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    1. Thanks Monkey! I'm so glad you've shared 2014 with me. Here's to 2015!!

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  4. I've enjoyed all these posts Angie ~ they are some of my favorites! Congratulations on a great blogging year, and I know 2015 has more great things in store for you :-) {{Hugs}} Bwg ~~~

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    1. Thanks Bobbi! The Mabels were a big part of making this past year great! 2015 will be even better! Hugs! Angie

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  5. Angie, I loved your recap and there were several favorite posts here. I loved your patio set and Pb Grouted Pumpkins but my fav might be the Thanksgiving to go boxes as they were just so brilliant and creative!!! Happy New Year, Lisa

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    1. Thanks Lisa! So glad to have you as a part of 2014's success! Here's to 2015!! Hugs! Angie

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  6. Wonderful posts from 2014! I think my favorite idea is the Thanksgiving doggie bags--whenever we host our friends over for dinner, no one ever wants to take anything! This way, if we used your idea, if would feel like we had a gift for them! hah! Genius!

    And thanks so much for sharing this at Our Mini Linky Party! I loved having your support--hope you choose to link up with us again!

    Cheers,
    ~Cathy~
    OurMiniFamily.com

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