On Tuesday, I recapped some of my posts/projects from the past year.
I spoke of my BIG post of 2011.
Can I just say that I am surprised,
shocked,
amazed,
flabbergasted,
perplexed?....well, I think you get the idea.
Back in August, I got the idea to cover a lamp shade. An ordinary, old lamp shade that I had sitting in the basement.
With a few yards of trim from Joann Fabric and a glue gun, I created a pretty lamp shade that I was very happy with. I accented it with some little fabric flowers that I had made and that was that.
When I posted about it, I didn't go into great detail about how I made this lamp shade. There was no fancy tutorial. Afterall, I'm no crafting goddess and honestly, it was ruffled trim and hot glue, nothing more.
This post received, to date, 22 comments. The reason it is called my BIG post of 2011 is because according to my stats, at present time, this post has received some 15,701 page views!
Can you believe it? I can't. I nearly fell off my chair they day I discovered it had 3,000 views. I could never have imagined over 15,000 views!
Now this may be the norm for some of you girls, but for me and my little blog, it's a huge surprise. As the post continues to grow, I can't help but giggle and think..seriously? What exactly has made this so popular?
I haven't the faintest idea! That being said, I am thrilled and flattered beyond belief.
So that, my friends, is my BIG post of 2011.
I would like to take the time to say that I am grateful for each & every one of you who follow/read my blog. Thank you for sticking with me. You have no idea how much I treasure each of you!
Here's to a spectacular 2012!
Thursday, December 29, 2011
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Gina that shade looks FABULOUS I can see why you received so many page views! I LOVE how you finished it off by adding the little flowers! Happy New Year! Martina
ReplyDeleteWell ! It is a great shade ! And you are a great blog host ! Happy 2012 !
ReplyDeleteThat blows my MIND girl. The shade is super adorable and I remember when you did it, I LOVED it! over 15,000 views! That tells me you are in a very good google search for this shade and lots of people have come across it. In fact, I am thinking every ruffled lampshade out there is thanks to you:)
ReplyDeleteGina, that because this is the cutest lamp shade ever... You Go Girl....
ReplyDeleteWow that would blow my mind too! Awesome. I agree it's because it is the cutest lamp shade ever! I bet it was 'pinned' and so many have looked at it on your blog also. Happy New Year! hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteOh Gina, this lampshade is perfection!! I LOVE it and I adore your style!!!
ReplyDeleteXO
Cindy
Now, I don't recall seeing that lampshade before, how could I miss that??? It is absolutely adorable and its no surprize that everyone is crazy about it!!! You rule!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Gina,
ReplyDeleteI'm back! lol I just realized that you could submit this gorgeous lamp to the Gingersnap Challenge if you want to!!! xo Cin
Oh that's really gorgeous Gina! That's probably the prettiest lampshade I've ever seen...you could sell those! I can see why it was your biggest post:)
ReplyDeleteThat lamp shade is just adorable and I can see why you've received so many views!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Janet
Well. It is stinking CUTE, that's why Miss Million views ;)
ReplyDeleteGina- It is so beautiful...and the beauty is in the simplicity of it, I think. Good for you for getting all those views.....now...if they only paid out $1.00 per view just think of all the mad money you would have for future crafting!;>) xo Diana
ReplyDeleteGina, it is because it is so stinkin cute! I remember that post. 15,000 is huge the most I have ever received on a post is 6000. Happy New Years to you my friend
ReplyDeleteCarol
that's so cool! and the page views are unbelievable! go you!
ReplyDeleteHi Gina,
ReplyDeleteI remember when you first shared this very chic lamp project. It's beautiful and you made it sound easy to make...Gotta love that. So why wouldn't it get 15,000 hits? Plus you are such a joy to visit with. I love your blog and all you've shared with us. It has been such a blessing getting to know you and becoming friends. A very happy and prosperous New Year to you and your family and here's to an awesome brand new year.
Love ya,
♥Ana
15702, I just checked it out! You are a page view Goddess! I love it, may 2012 bring many more page views!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
It is adorable. Thanks for sharing. I was just dropping by to wish you a Happy New Year and thank you for visiting my place and your special comments. I look forward to engaging more with you in 2012. Cheers SpecialK XoXo
ReplyDeleteNow that is a truly a gorgeous lampshade! Also, I must say I'm loving that mirror in your room! I've been looking for one like it for my bedroom! Congrats on the 15,000 views!! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteCindy
This is one of those things I wished I had pinned. I'm so glad you refreshed my memory. My JoAnn has ruffled trim in tons of different colors. May be a project for 2012!
ReplyDeleteThat is an absolutely darling lampshade Gina....wow....it deserves a lot of hits. Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteThat is an absolutely darling lampshade Gina....wow....it deserves a lot of hits. Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteYour lamp shade is wonderful. I would like to give that project a try. I can see why it has been so popular. Happy New Year to you.
ReplyDeleteYou've had all those page views because it's the cutest lamp shade ever! The little flowers take it over the top. You could make them and sell them, I'll bet.
ReplyDeleteGina,
ReplyDeleteIt's one of the cutest lamp shades I've ever seen! I love it!
Dee
It's been circulating around Pinterest :-)
ReplyDeleteI think this gathered so much attention due to Pinterest. I just saw this on my dashboard a few hours ago and fell in love with your idea! people tend to spread cute DIY projects like this on Pinterest like wildfire.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration :)
I just found your blog on Furniture feature Friday. The chair is beautiful. Good Job. this lampshade is precious and you thought of it yourself. What creativity! I just started blogging so I know how excited you must be about the views and comments. I will be following you blog. Linda at The French Hens Nest.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog on Furniture feature Friday. The chair is beautiful. Good Job. this lampshade is precious and you thought of it yourself. What creativity! I just started blogging so I know how excited you must be about the views and comments. I will be following you blog. Linda at The French Hens Nest.
ReplyDeleteThat is an absolutely darling lampshade Gina....wow....it deserves a lot of hits. Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteI was just searching pinterest for some ideas for an old lamp shade and found this one. LOVE it! I think it might be the one I'm going to use. Thank you SO MUCH! And great job on that adorable lampshade!
ReplyDelete-Leah in Kansas