The Best of Mulch and Paint 2020

Hello again friends!

To most of us, 2020 is a blur. It will probably be remembered as one of the longest years of our lives. Looking back, there were many accomplishments and happy times. We have all fought through and are now at the end of this year…ready to welcome 2021 with open arms. There are a few days left in 2020 and I hope that we will savor the days remaining, remember the good of 2020 and walk into the next year with hope, joy and optimism.

Today, I wanted to look back at some of the most popular posts of 2020 for Mulch and Paint.

I also want to take this time to thank all of you who visit this little blog of mine and spend time with me. All of the encouraging comments, Facebook likes, Pinterest shares….they are all appreciated and help motivate me to do more. You guys are the best and I cannot wait to see where 2021 takes us!

Let’s get started!

Most Popular Recipe of 2020

Pineapple Casserole

This salty sweet side dish can even sub as a dessert. I discovered this wonderful casserole thirty years ago and was amazed at many readers who had never tried this. The great part about pineapple casserole is that it takes minutes to assemble and you probably already have the ingredients in your pantry.

Most Popular Holiday Crafts and DIYs of 2020

#10 DIY Pallet Flag

I made this pallet flag in a few hours and stenciled the stars using potatoes.

#9 DIY Christmas Sign

$6 and 5 minutes and you’ve got a beautiful sign!

#8 Ribbon Christmas Trees

Using a Dollar Tree Christmas tree, I made a ribbon tree for my gold Christmas village.

#7 DIY Carrot Hangers

I made two of these carrots to hang on each side of my front door.

#6 Velvet Yarn Pumpkins

You don’t have to make your pumpkins pink like me, use the tutorial to create your own in any color you choose!

#5 May Day Baskets

One of my favorite holidays is May Day! I enjoy making May Day baskets with fresh flowers and leaving them on the doors of friends and family.

#4 Wooden Easter Bunny

Donnie cut these darling little bunnies out for me and I painted and distressed them. A bow collar dresses them up for the holiday!

#3 Jar Jack-o-Lanterns

I was so happy at how cute these little guys turned out!

#2 Patriotic Wood Decor

I bought metal yard decor from Dollar Tree and made these sweet red, white and blue patriotic decor!

#1 Cardboard Gingerbread Houses

My kitchen tree needed a tree collar at the bottom so I created these cardboard gingerbread houses! I got a lot of great feedback from these houses. I am not artistic so mine are pretty basic–but someone more talented than me could make these look even more special.

Most Popular Non-Holiday Posts of 2020

#10 Jar Upcycle DIY

I can’t wait to try another craft like this! Add a secret ingredient to paint and get a wonderful texture.

#9 Ceramic Vase Refresh

Similar to the jar upcycle craft, I made a textured exterior to a vase to conceal a cracked area that had been glued back. I loved getting my hands dirty with this craft!

#8 Gallery Walls

Group a collection of art to make a gallery wall. In this post, I shared my gallery wall using a collection of black and white drawings along with some of my favorite gallery walls from other bloggers.

#7 Citronella Candles

I have always wanted to try making candles. Since I live in the South, citronella candles was pretty much a no-brainer. They smelled great…but I hope the mosquitoes don’t think so.

#6 DIY Fresh Magnolia Wreath

I used this wreath for over a month on my front door. Using a Dollar Tree wreath form and fresh magnolia leaves from my magnolia tree, it was almost free!

#5 DIY Fruit Fly Trap

I never thought posting a photo of dead bugs would be so popular! I guess a lot of you dislike those pesky fruit flies as much as I do!

#4 DIY Wood Hanger

Before I ever go to a store to buy something, I shop my house and try to find items that I can repurpose. That’s how this simple wooden display came to be.

#3 Preserving Hydrangeas

They are still soft and pliable! Harvest your beautiful hydrangea in late summer and preserve them so they feel just like silk flowers.

#2 Crafts with Jars

Buffalo check is everywhere…even on my old pickle jars! To add color to my fall decor, I experimented with painting jars.

Most Popular Mulch and Paint Post of 2020

#1 Faux Wood Cutting Board

Using Dollar Tree supplies, I created these faux wood cutting boards. The easiest and low-cost crafts are my favorite…and based on the number of views as well as pins from Pinterest, you guys must agree!

Well, that’s a recap of some of the fun we had here at Mulch and Paint in 2020! Next time, I’ll share a list of MY favorites from Mulch and Paint from 2020. Stay tuned!

Thanks for stopping by Mulch and Paint today and spending some time with me!

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