2020 Best of the Blog


To say that this year has been unusual would be an understatement. When I found out I'd be home, well, pretty much all the time, I figured I'd be doing more crafting. But, somehow, there was always something else to do. I did manage to get some awesome crafts completed this year, so I thought I'd share my most popular posts and a couple that I think turned out well that haven't been getting as much love.

1. Plastic Wrap Alcohol Ink on Small Bowl



This little rainbow inked bowl turned out amazing and earned the most views this year.

2. Making a Fabric Olson Face Mask and Modified Olson Mask Tutorial



My tutorials for creating the Olson face mask came in at #2 and #3 this year. 

3. Alcohol Ink Laminator Pouch Sun Catchers



These cute suncatchers came in as the next most popular post this year. They also inspired several subsequent projects (after I learned it was possible to ink laminator pouches): Shamrock Sun Catchers, Pumpkin Sun Catchers, Jack-o-lantern and Leaf Sun Catchers Cut on the Silhouette,  and Snowflake Sun Catchers.

4. Plastic Wrap Alcohol Ink Fried Onion Container



The next most popular post was attempting plastic wrap alcohol ink on a French Fried onion container. The colors turned out fantastic, and I can't wait to try inking more plastic containers!




And rounding out the top 5 (well 6 because of double face mask posts), is the plastic wrap bowl interior. 

Honorable Mentions:

The next most popular posts, just missing the top 5, was a Flamed Alcohol Ink Bowl.



Next are a couple of posts that I think turned out great: Dripped Alcohol Ink on White Coffee Mugs.


And Glazed and Flamed Alcohol Ink Washer Necklaces


Thanks for reviewing my year in crafts with me. I hope that 2021 is a whole lot more crafty and a whole lot less weird. Happy New Year!

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