On Polka Dot Made this year, our “inner crafter” came out to play again – we polished, sewed, knitted, glued or reviewed something new each week! So grab your glue gun and measuring tape – here is our list of top posts from an inspiring DIY year! A very big thanks also to our regular contributor Jane from emerald + ella who is such a wonderful inspiration!

1.Conversation Heart Cookies Tutorial – images and tutorial  by emerald + ella

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2.Plantable Paper Hearts  images and tutorial  by emerald + ella

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3. Home Made Treats For Christmas Gifts Tutorialrecipes and styling by Jane Collins from sizzleandswirl. Images by Helen Coetzee

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4. Etsy Roundup – Awesome Australian Etsy Wedding Sellers

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5. Mini Canvas Place Card Tutorial – images and tutorial  by Larissa Thorne

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6. Single Stem Corsage Tutorial images and tutorial  by emerald + ella

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7. Orange Hot Chocolate On A Stick – images and tutorial  by emerald + ella

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8. Pretty Marble Vases Tutorial – images and tutorial  by emerald + ella

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9.Mojito Ice Cubesimages and tutorial  by emerald + ella

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10.Etsy Roundup – Gold Leaf Hair Accessories

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