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    Home » DIY Projects

    Best of Hearth and Vine: Top 10 Favorite Posts for 2017

    by Patti Estep · Jan 1, 2018

    Here's a look back at the best of hearth and vine for the year. This list includes diy projects, gardening and a couple of recipes.

    Best of Hearth and Vine for 2017It's always fun to look back at the year and see what posts were popular. This information also helps me to plan for new posts and projects, to make sure I'm giving you the reader, more of what you may be interested in. Here's the recap of the best of Hearth and Vine, just in case you may have missed one. Just for fun, let's do this as a count down list.

    2017  ~ Best of Hearth and Vine 

    10. Jelly Candy Recipe

    This was just posted in November but still made the running for the top ten.This jelly candy recipe is a fun gift for anyone who has a sweet tooth. Made with gelatin, sugar and flavored drink mix, to make a sweet and tasty treat.

     

    9. Alcohol Ink Jewelry Dishes

    These fun handmade gifts were a big hit with my family and friends.Floral jewelry dish made with alcohol inks.

     

    8. DIY Garden Charms

    I loved making these with whimsical sayings. A great way to adorn a purchased plant gift.

     

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    7. DIY Pressed Flower Suncatcher 

    A fun and super affordable project to make with your own garden flowers.Pressed flower suncatcher trio in window.

     

    6. Tuna Casserole from Scratch

    This is a great recipe for a creamy casserole without using soup.Learn how to make a delicious tuna noodle casserole from scratch.

     

    5. DIY Wild Grapevine Wreath

    I can't believe how easy these were to make. A great way to recycle all those wild vines.Wild grapevine wreath made my hand.

     

    4. Tips on Growing Succulents

    This comes as no surprise as succulents are ever so popular.Group of mixed succulents in pot.

     

    3. How to Make Pickled Veggies

    Here's another project that I really loved. So easy and really delicious.Pickled vegetables made with spices and brine can be kept in the refrigerator for several weeks, are easy to create, and make a great healthy snack.

     

    2. How to Root Plants in Water

    Ok, I was surprised by how much interest this one got. Sometimes it's the simple things. 🙂African Violet leaf with new plant growth

     

    Drumroll..... The Number One post for 2017

    1. How to Make Fabric Bowl Covers

    Recycle, reuse, re-purpose. This basic sewing tutorial was the most popular post of 2017.Learn how to make these beautiful fabric bowl covers to keep your dishes fresh and give a gifts.

    I'll be keeping these in mind as I develop new content for the coming year.

    As always, I really love hearing from you. Feel free to email me with your questions, comments, or suggestions at patti@hearthandvine.com.

    Here's to an inspiring and creative 2018!

     

     

     

     

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. Denise Wright

      January 01, 2018 at 3:50 pm

      Your jewelry dishes are adorable and I tried the pickles and I must say they are some of the best I ever had!

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      • Patti Estep

        January 01, 2018 at 6:39 pm

        Thanks Denise!

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    2. Carole

      January 01, 2018 at 11:05 am

      Great mix of posts and Happy New Year. I loved those jewelry dishes pure genius.

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      • Patti Estep

        January 01, 2018 at 2:01 pm

        Thanks Carole. Happy New Year to you too!

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