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Top 12 of 2012

December 31, 2012 Leave a Comment

  Top 12 Projects in 2012 | HandsOccupied.com

1. How-to: Make a Scarf Out of Almost Anything / 2. How-to: Ruler Clutch Purse / 3. How-to: Hot Air Balloon Party Decorations / 4. How-to: Cricut Mini 101 / 5. How-to: Neon Picnic Tablecloth Weights / 6. How-to: Patriotic Origami Star / 7. How-to: Knotted Metallic Belt / 8. How-to: Bronze Laurel Headband / 9. How-to: DIY Ruby Slippers / 10. How-to: Nautical Headband / 11. How-to: Metal Stamping 101 / 12. How-to: Cinder Block Planters

2012 has been a pretty good year for Hands Occupied. I think I made my biggest strides ever creatively and as a blogger. I expanded my craft skills set to include metal stamping, macrame, metallic clay work, and improved my paper crafting and woodworking skills. My photography skills have definitely gotten better too. I owe a huge thank you to everyone who has read, pinned, tweeted and liked my content this year.

Looking  at this year’s most-read list makes me realize that I should be sharing a lot more accessories and home decor projects. What say you? Is there anything you’d like to see more of on this blog? Or something you haven’t yet seen that you’d like to see? Or (and it won’t hurt my feelings – promise!) anything you’d like me to cut out? It’s a new year and I’m always looking for feedback from my readers. Happy New Year!

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About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is a craft book author & content creator in love with primary colors & vintage vibes. She specializes in knitting, crochet, latch hook and macramé, and her first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is out now!

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Hi! I’m Heidi (she/her/hers), a craft book author & pattern designer specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook & macrame. Really anything with yarn! ❤️  My work combines vintage and modern design elements, featuring bold colors and graphic motifs.

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