WW: Top Twelve Posts of 2012

Today I'm glancing back through the archives and giving you a sampling of some of your favorite posts from 2012.

1. DIY How to Fake Polaroids
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Thanks so much for all the support this past year! I am so happy that my projects have been so well received. I'm not sure what 2013 has in store yet, but I'm looking forward to putting my creative juices to work in the coming days. I'm so thankful for the outlet my blog provides and for the connections that I've made along the way.

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If you follow me on facebook, you know that my new tagline is "Clicked. Captured. Created. Life Made Beautiful." (I'll eventually get around to my blog header.) Whether you are pressing a shutter, painting a canvas, repurposing a frame, editing a photo or designing a website... there is so much satisfaction and joy in creating something from nothing. I challenge each of you to think about what it is that moves and inspires you and more importantly, makes your heart smile.

As always, thanks so much for stopping by! If you have a photo you'd like to share, please add it to the linky below.

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  1. wonderful review alicia! :)

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  2. Wow so much good stuff here, some of it I missed so glad to have the recap.  Absolutely gorgeous photos (as always)

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  3. these are all great. some are new to me. looking forward to reading them.

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  4. these are all great. some are new to me. looking forward to reading them.

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  5. these are all great. some are new to me. looking forward to reading them.

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  6. Tammi @ My Organized ChaosTuesday, 08 January, 2013

    I could browse this post all day, love it Alicia!!

    Tammi
    My Organized Chaos

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  7. Lish, you always have the best ideas! I totally love the Polaroid idea!
    I hope you had a great start into the new year!
    Much love,
    Verena

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  8. I love the polaroid shot! Don't know how I missed that the first time.

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  9. *sigh* If I only had a quarter of your talent... My favourites from the above include the first one (brilliant!), the luggage tags, the herb garden... Heck, I love 'em all!

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  10. Great Top 12 showcasing a variety of pictures. Thanks for hosting and Happy New Year!

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  11. So glad I found your site! I'll be visiting often (most likely daily!) Great photos!

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  12. So glad I found your site! I'll be visiting often (most likely daily!) Great photos!

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  13. These are wonderful photos.

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com/2013/01/wordless-wednesday-sleep.html

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  14. I LOVE the fake polaroid idea, so going to have to use it one of these days! "It's the simple things." totally brought a smile to my face. :D As always, thank you for sharing

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  15. You are so talented!  I love everything about your style and photography!  

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  16. I remember most of these posts and love them all!  Wow, a year went by so fast, I can't even believe it!  I wish I had your creativity, but hopefully reading your blog is helping me to develop some of my own :)

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  17. Your photos are all spectacular...please don't visit my page...:)

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  18. You're photos are awesome. I plan to visit often and get a few pointers. I am not a horrible photographer (which means I can point and shoot), but I could really improve. I want to have pics that my kids can be proud of and pass along to their children. 

    Thanks for hosting.

    Sophia
    twentyfiveseasons.com

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  19. Serendipity is SweetTuesday, 08 January, 2013

    I loved them all the first time around and find them equally inspiring in review! You have shared so much beauty and talent over the past year. Thank you!  :)

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  20. AWESOME post!! I remember most of those posts, but it was soooo nice to have you bring 'em back up. I need to go back and check out some of them again!

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  21. so much good info in this post- thanks!

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  22. It's amazing to see how much your photos have changed over the years. Love the Polaroid post 

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  23. I don't know how you could just pick 12, ALL of your posts are wonderful!

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  24. Beautiful posts :)

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  25. You had such an awesome year of project, DIYs and tutorials! Can't wait to see what you come up with in 2013! 

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  26. WOW!  So glad I found you!  I'm your newest follower and linked up for the first time and I have to say that Polaroid trick is totally amazing!!!  http://www.todaywiththetennerys.com

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  27. I love the fake polaroids and golden hours posts. Well done to a very full and creative 2012! I've linked is spots 68 and 69. Looking forward to seeing more in 2013!

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  28. These were all so great!! :)

    Hmm..I can't see the linky tool??!!!

    http://pienilintu.blogspot.fi/2013/01/winter-beach.html

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  29. SouthernGalThoughtsWednesday, 09 January, 2013

    I just downloaded Photoshop!  Can't wait to finally be able to try some of your great projects with it.
    Happy Wednesday to you!

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  30. What a great resource list! I can't wait to browse them all.

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  31. Have at it! ;)

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  32. Oh yah! So exciting! Happy Wednesday to you! 

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  33. Sorry, it's there. Maybe try back later... ?

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  34. Thanks Christina! No plans yet, but I don't force inspiration. I'm sure it will come when it's ready. ;)

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  35. Thanks Kristi! It was a pretty big year for you, girl! And now BlissDom? Congrats. 

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  36. Aw, thanks Karly! I actually chose the ones with the most views to make it easier. ;)

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  37. Thanks, Angela! 

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  38. Yes, it is fun to to see the evolution. And although it's hard to look at photos from my humble beginnings a few years ago, it's proof of growth and tells a great story. 

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  39. Thanks for stopping by, Tara! 

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  40. Please do! That's why I put them all in one place- to make it easier to review them. 

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  41. Thanks so much for the kind words! Appreciate it! 

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  42. Well, I think that is an admirable goal! I am actually so impressed by the technology of cameras in phones and point and shoots these days... being able to focus more on composition with my iphone has certainly helped my DSLR photography. 

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  43. Haha! Thanks for the compliment, but I'm sure you're fine. I never judge. We are all at different stages of growth. 

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  44. It did go by so fast, Christy! I'm hoping a little creativity kicks in soon... It seems to come and go in spurts. haha. 

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  45. Aw, that's a lovely compliment. Thanks so much Nicole! 

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  46. Thanks for stopping by David! I hope you do try the polaroids... one of my fav ways to share photos. 

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  47. Thanks Joyce! 

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  48. So happy to hear it, Lenore! I don't actually post daily. I post when inspiration hits. But for now this is the one regular day a week you can find me. Sign up with GFC or to receive emails so you don't miss any of my updates. 

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  49. Thanks Judy! 

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  50. Thanks so much, Diana! That means so much. Photography and projects speak to each individual differently, so it's nice to hear what you enjoy. 

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  51. Thanks, Amy! Hope you have a chance to pop over and see the instructions in the post. 

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  52. Thanks. Same to you, Verena! Thanks so much for the support!

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  53. These are great and I really like the homemade luggage tags!

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  54. Aw, thanks so much Tammi! It's been fun getting to know you a little more through our Wordless Wednesdays! 

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  55. Thanks so much Andi! Stop back when you have time to click on some of the links and dig in. 

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  56. Thanks Tina! 

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  57. What a busy - and awesomely creative - year you had! :)  I need to go back and bookmark a few things... ;)


    Wishing for Good Snow

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  58. The DIY herb garden is my favorite!  

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  59. superb! lectii foto!

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  60. It certainly was a great year in posts! Hope '13 is just as fabulous. 

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  61. Fabulous photos again thanks for sharing I enjoyed them

    Have a fantabulicious week ;-)

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  62. 2012 was a great year for you! Here's to an amazing 2013!

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  63. What a beautiful year, these are some my most favorite posts you shared too!!

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  64. Love this round up!! What a great list of posts, that I'll definitely be coming back to. And a great idea... I may have to steal it and do it as well! ;)

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  65. Travel Photo BloggingWednesday, 09 January, 2013

    Wow! This is an excellent selection. I guess I prefer those vintage actions under #6.
    Keep up the great work you are doing and if you ever need a travel tip or suggestion take a peek at Travel Photo Blogging and drop me a line.

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  66. You are truly an inspiration for my photography aspirations. Thank you.

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  67. I love every single one of your pictures! Seriously. I drool on instagram all the time looking at them!

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  68. Very nice list. Great job with everyone of them. :-)

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  69. love the roundup of your favorites!!!!

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  70. My seven year old looked at these with me and thought the beach picture was taken on the moon :)

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  71. Beautiful post!
    Happy New Year!

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  72. New follower, after reading this post can't wait to explore more :)

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