Uploaded January 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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I'm looking back over the year of 2018 and sharing what was the MOST popular from the blog and YouTube... PLUS some of my favourite underdog posts! From DIY to Home Decor Room Reveals to hand lettering printables... there's a bit of everything this year!

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For the past 5 years, I've shared the most popular posts from the year on my blog. This year- I thought I'd share here on YouTube as well! I've broken it down to 3 categories- find all the links below OR check out the PINNABLE blog post: lemonthistle.com/top-posts-of-2018

TOP POSTS FROM 2018:
10. Cat Banner: lemonthistle.com/diy-cat-banner
9. Olive Green Kitchen Before/ After: lemonthistle.com/modern-olive-green-kitchen-before-after
+ YouTube Video: youtube.com/watch?v=jyhzrvFAS1A&t
8. How to Hand Letter Pumpkins: lemonthistle.com/handlettered-pumpkins
7. Motivation Brush Lettering Practice Sheet: lemonthistle.com/motivation-hand-lettering-printable-practice-sheet
6. Train Themed Birthday Party: lemonthistle.com/chugga-two-two-modern-train-themed-birthday-party
5. Autumn Hand Lettering Practice Sheet: lemonthistle.com/autumn-hand-lettering-practice-sheet-free-printable
4. Mermaid Hand Lettering Printable Practice Sheet: lemonthistle.com/mermaid-hand-lettering-practice-sheet-printable
3.5. How to use iron on vinyl on wood: lemonthistle.com/how-to-use-iron-on-vinyl-on-wood-silhouette-vs-cricut
+ The YouTube Video: youtube.com/watch?v=Dqnf5fINfuM
3. Our Cozy Modern Patio: lemonthistle.com/cozy-modern-patio-space
+ YouTube Video: youtube.com/watch?v=vVoyDqjQ9ak&t
2. 2019 Free Printable Calendars: lemonthistle.com/2019-calendars-free-printable-4-styles
1. How to Upload Your Own Images to Cricut Design Space: lemonthistle.com/cut-out-any-image-how-to-upload-your-own-files-to-cricut-design-space
+ YouTube Video: youtube.com/watch?v=Mlq1cOX1Ljs&t

TOP POSTS FROM ALL TIME IN 2018:
10. Beginner Tips for Iron On Vinyl on Wood: lemonthistle.com/tips-for-using-iron-transfer-vinyl-on-wood
9. Ikea Hack DIY Open Shelves for Kitchen: lemonthistle.com/diy-open-shelving-kitchen
8. White Ikea Kitchen Before + After: lemonthistle.com/diy-kitchen-renovation
7. Vintage Story Book Baby Shower for a Boy: lemonthistle.com/diy-vintage-story-book-baby-shower
6. How to Caulk Baseboards: lemonthistle.com/why-you-need-to-get-caulking
+ YouTube Video: youtube.com/watch?v=h5xABrXKsSk&t
5. Live Edge Table With Steel Base: lemonthistle.com/diy-live-edge-table-steel-base
4. Split Level Entry Before + After (Cathedral Entry): lemonthistle.com/diy-split-level-entry-makeover
3. Giant DIY Jenga, Yahtzee + Dominos: lemonthistle.com/jenga-dominoes-yahtzee
2. Modern Yearly Photo Books: lemonthistle.com/modern-yearly-photobooks-organizing-years-of-photos
1. How I Disassemble a Pallet: lemonthistle.com/disassemble-pallet
YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=2-3O40Gf-qs

MY UNDERDOG PICKS:
10. 3 Ways to Use Brush Lettering Practice Sheets: lemonthistle.com/how-to-use-printable-practice-sheets-for-hand-lettering
+ YouTube Video: youtube.com/watch?v=AgXTT0TlcBU&t
9. DIY Leather Cat Pouch: lemonthistle.com/diy-leather-cat-pouch
8. Mine + Yours Handlettered Pillow Cases: lemonthistle.com/mine-yours-painted-pillow-covers
7. DIY Wood Welcome Sign (no power tools!): lemonthistle.com/welcome-diy-wood-sign-for-wreath
+ YouTube Video: youtube.com/watch?v=Tf8yIC4F_sM&t
6. Metallic + Leather Passport Holders: lemonthistle.com/leather-passport-holder
+ YouTube Video: youtube.com/watch?v=2LZBZ_TDLHQ&t
5. DIY Mermaid Mugs + Washabe Vinyl: lemonthistle.com/mermaid-diy-mugs-can-you-use-vinyl-on-mugs
+ YouTube Video: youtube.com/watch?v=xji0VhCGNyQ
4. Outdoor Boho Tablescape: lemonthistle.com/boho-summer-dining
3. Design Tips for Small Walk in Closet Organizer: lemonthistle.com/walk-in-closet-makeover-tips-for-maximizing-storage
+ YouTube Video: youtube.com/watch?v=7QTNVoaLFcY
2. Moody Autumn Tablescape: lemonthistle.com/organic-modern-thanksgiving-tablescape
1. Handlettered Tech Wallpaper/ Remember What You Wanted What You Have Now?: lemonthistle.com/remember-when-september-tech-wallpapers

ALSO MENTIONED:
Aubrey's Bedroom Reveal: youtube.com/watch?v=KooqJC7ju8c&t
The Room I'm in Here: lemonthistle.com/a-great-night-sleep-for-guests
The famous PB Sandwich (it really is good!): lemonthistle.com/happy-pb-day-and-a-quick-brekkie