I wrote a mere 412 posts last year, can you believe it? There were a lot of giveaways, some reviews, lots of vinyl projects, tons of tutorials and many repurposed items. What were my favorites? What were your favorites?
Let’s take a look back--
Subway art without a vinyl cutting machine.
The Twins-Repurposed Window Cabinets
Chalkboard from a Repurposed Armoire Door
Pedestal Chalkboard and Display Stands
Shutters repurposed into shelf
Wedding gift of Special Photographs
Sign from Repurposed Headboard
My Baby Girl got married!
Repurposed Gas Can as a Planter
A tree fell on my house
Shutters repurposed into cupboard
Repurposed Coffee Pot (lamp)
Repurposed Nightstand into child’s chalkboard desk
How to strip and repair an antique dresser
Repurposed Shutter (magazine rack) over 4k pins on this one! 
I Love You a Bushel and a Peck sign (probably one of my favorites from last year)
Repurposed tabletop into a faux pocketwatch
wow! It’s been a busy year! I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you who support me & My Repurposed Life. I have made so many wonderful friends, I’ve met some of you in real life and hope to meet many more of you in the upcoming year.
There are great things happening for My Repurposed Life, and I feel so blessed to be a part of such a wonderful community.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for always being there for me. One of the posts that had the most comments was when the tree fell on my house. Isn’t it amazing how we can care so much about people whom we’ve never met? I treasure your friendships more than you will ever know.
To my new friends, I hope you have found something in this post to inspire you to DIY and repurpose something that is unwanted and destined for the garbage! I’m always here to help out and answer any questions you might have.
2012 is going to be a great year for me, doors opening to wonderful, exciting opportunities! Stay tuned!
Here's wishing you more happiness
Than all my words can tell,
Not just alone for New Years Eve
But for all the year as well.
gail
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Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.
Suzanne@Meridian Road
How did I miss the desk into a chest project? It's SO cool!
You are an inspiration. š
My Cottage Charm
I guess you know the twins are my favorite project you've done...it's not because of the cabinets though, it's because that's when I got to meet you for the first time. š
Thanks for the comment on my childhood memories post...it's good to know I have friends that were poor right along with me. š I know 2012 is gonna be a good year for you...you deserve that and so much more!
Love you dearly my sweet friend!
Missy
Marti
That is a year of outstanding projects. I think my favorite is the desk into chest. So perfect for those of us with small houses and tiny bedrooms, and those chests are hard to find and expensive, but desks are a dime a dozen (not really) at the thrift store.
Love Of Quilts
Beautiful makeovers.All were fabulous.Happy New Year.Trish
Corn in my Coffee-Pot
What a great bunch of projects... and happenings!
...bad thing about that tree,huh?
So sweet about the wedding for Jamie and all the fun little projects leading up to the big day!
Your blog has grown in leaps and bounds this year! Best wishes for you Gail--in 2012!
Happy New Year- Pat
Michele {The Scrap Shoppe}
Great roundup, Gail!! You've been quite the busy lady. š I think the recent repurposed desk into a chest is my favorite project of yours. Its just amazing! Happy New Year!
Lori C
As much as I enjoy ALL your projects, I like the repurposed stuff the best! I hope 2012 is fantastic and profitable for you and all!!
I Play Outside The Box
I don't know when I started follwing your blog...I know it's been awhile...but it seems like I've known you forever...you are just 'my kind of people' girl....
as they say down here in the South!!
There's never been a blog that I've enjoyed quite like yours!!!
May the 'New Year' bring you great health, joy and prosperity.
Roeshel S
You had an amazing year with so many awesome projects! I can't wait to see your creativity in 2012. Have a Happy New Year, Gail! Wishing you good health, happiness, super opportunities and lots of DIY! š
xo,
Roeshel
Sharon
I just started following your blog this year. And I have to tell you, I truly love visiting your blog every day. I love all the creative projects you show us how to make using old thing to look new again. You blog warms my heart.
Wishing you a Wonderful New Year!
Sharon
Kelli @ The Turquoise Piano
I love everything you do, Gail! When I saw the Bushel and a Peck sign I almost cried. My grandma used to sing that to me when I was little. Thanks for the inspiration. I almost have a piece of furniture ready to submit to see if it can be a guest post.
Layn @ reignalayn.blogspot.com
WOW!!! Your projects are all awesome. I don't know how you found the time to post them, all 412! Thats more than one a day. But, I'm so glad you did. Woohoo for 2012!
Toqua's Crafts
It's been GREAT to 'meet' you this year! I've learned a lot from you. I truly appreciate all you've been so willing to show others.
Sandi @ The Primitive Skate
Wonderful projects, Gail. Can't wait to see what you do in 2012. Happy New year!
Pam
Gail you were one busy woman in 2011....can't wait to see what you turn out in 2012.
About Me
Gail, my friend, you've been a busy busy girl. I have SO enjoyed reading your blog this year and I look forward to seeing what you have planned for us next year : )
~ Deanna
Happy New Year !!!!!
jamie
you've had a great year and i know 2012 will be even better!!
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
Wow Gail! Busy is an understatement! Fabulous projects and great advice and tips too! I always enjoy my time here and I appreciate your friendship! Wishing you all good things in the new year! Can't wait to hear what you have up your sleeve for 2012!
Lesley
Happy New Year Gail!!! Here's to 2012!! Can't wait to see and hear what's up at My Re-Purposed Life!!
Full Circle Creations
Wow! That's a lot of posts and work! I have enjoyed reading each and every post! Thanks for all the inspiration! I'm truly blessed for having "met" you! Thanks! Happy New Year Gail!
Holly
Rose @ Confessions of a Curbshopaholic
You did have a great year! I enjoyed your round up, I'm amazed that all those posts happened just this past year. Here's to a wonderful exciting new year full of opportunities and most of all....great junk!
Feral Turtle
Love all your projects. I am very excited to see what you have up your sleeve for 2012. Happy New Years to you and your family. Cheers!
Debbiedoo's blogging and blabbing
You had a good year Gail! Love all your chalkboard projects..Love all your projects. I had 430 posts, which is crazy and I WILL not be doing that again this year. Happy New year to you and your family!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
great round up! the guest room and the crib easel are my personal faves.
Connie
I had seen all the projects before, (some I have gone back to dozens of times) But I had never seen the gas can with Hens and chicks until now. I have a can just like yours that I just sit on the ground in my flower patch... I love the idea of the hens and chicks. Did that work well...Did they grow in there for you. Thanks.
Sue
Like Chelsea I love all you creative projects. But if I had to pick, the kitchen make over is my favorite!
Have a Happy New Year and may all your wishes in 2012 come true,
Sue
Chelsea
Love all your great projects! I nearly cried when I saw the "I love you a bushel and a peck" sign, my grandma would sing that to me when I was a little girl! I want to make her a sign like that! She would sing that to us and give us a big hard kiss and huge hugs around the necks! Love it!