Reader Favorites...the Best of 2019

Christmas is winding down and New Year's Day will soon be here! It's time for another year and a new beginning. I always like to take a last look back over the year to see which posts were the most popular...just to give me an idea of what you, my readers, like to see here at Confessions of a Plate Addict! Sooo...here are my top ten posts...

 The Best of 2019!

Easy No-Sew Burlap Pumpkins

Fall arrives on September 1st for me so even though it's 95 degrees here in Georgia, I am adding a touches of it to my home! And since real pumpkins are nowhere in sight yet, I am using my favorite pumpkin creations to cover until the real deal arrives. One of my favorites is my burlap pumpkins! Not only do they more than stand in, they add lots of color and texture as well! Soooo....I thought I would re-share my instructions for making these easy little guys while we wait for those pumpkin trucks (I always imagine that's how it works! lol) to arrive! :-)

No-Sew Bunnies and Burlap for Spring

Woo hoo! Spring has finally arrived along with a big helping of pretty weather here in Georgia…and I am sooo ready for it! It’s also time to get on your spring crafting if you are a DIYer like me. So I am sharing some of my favorite springy projects…and they all involve bunnies and burlap and most of them are even no-sew as well!

Ten Last-Minute Ideas for Easter

Easter is only days away but there's still time to add some Easter fun to your table and your décor! I'm sharing ten of my favorite ways to get ready for that old bunny's visit...with a little bit of everything from tablescapes and place card holders to centerpieces and garlands! And you know if I did it it's easy and cheap ...errr... inexpensive 'cause that's how I roll!

Ten Fun Ways to Add Bunnies to Your Spring Décor

Spring has definitely sprung early here in Georgia and Easter is only a few weeks away! So if you are a DIYer like me, that means it's time to start thinking about getting your craft on! I try not to go overboard and be too cutesy, but for me, it just wouldn't be spring without a few rascally rabbits scattered about! Sooo...I am sharing my ten favorite ways to add those iconic bunnies to your spring décor.

Eight Ways to Decorate with Burlap at Christmas

For those of you who make many of your own Christmas decorations, I have some more ideas to share with you…this time using one of my favorite fabrics for the holidays…burlap! I love the texture and the rustic touch that it adds to my décor…and it’s inexpensive, too! Plus, it’s versatile so it can be used in so many different ways! Here are eight of my favorites...

Ten Fun and Easy Summer Wreaths

I have a confession..I love wreaths! If you are a regular reader, you have probably already figured that out! ;-) I have one on the inside and outside of every exterior door in my house! And this is my favorite time of year for creating them with so many fun holidays and iconic images that just say summer! Sooo....I thought I would share my ten favorites with you!

Fun Ideas in Red, White and Blue

Now that May has rolled around, I am starting to think in red, white and blue! With Memorial Day only a few weeks away, closely followed by Flag Day and the 4th of July, it's time to get my patriotic mojo going! And just in case you are like me and want to get a head start, I am sharing my most popular projects!

Six Ways to Get Farmhouse Spring Style

I know, I know...it's only February...but we've had a few beautiful days in the 60s here in Georgia that have me dreaming about spring! And you can have spring indoors already if you wish! For me, just give it a little farmhouse spin and it's perfect! Sooo...I thought I would share a few ideas for adding some farmhouse spring touches to your home using what you may already have on hand, some super-easy DIYs and a few inexpensive additions.

Reader Favorites...The Best of 2015

Happy New Year!  It's time for a new beginning and another year! However, I always like to take a look back over the previous year to see which posts were the most popular...just to give me an idea of what you, my readers, like to see here at Confessions of a Plate Addict! Sooo...here are my top ten posts...the best of 2015! 

Fun and Easy Snowman Tablescape

♪ ♫ Do you want to build a snowman? ♫ ♪ Here, with the little grands in the house, we seem to find ourselves still ho-ho-ho-ing, so I have one last Christmas-y idea to share with you. However, with just a few color adjustments...more silver and blue, for example...you could actually take this one right on through the winter months or even into a Frozen party...my snowman tablescape!

Super Easy Stars and Stripes Rag Ball Filler

I have a fun idea for adding some patriotic stars and stripes to your table this 4th of July...and it only takes minutes. It’s my stars and stripes rag balls! They can be used several different ways, depending on your container or your mood. And…you will not believe how easy and inexpensive they are to make!

Last Minute Patriotic Candle Holders and Vases

I’ve got a fun and super easy idea to share with you today…my last minute patriotic candle holders, which can also serve as vases! You still have plenty of time to whip them up for your Memorial Day table or save them for the 4th of July! They literally only take minutes to make and are inexpensive, too!

10 Best Beach Inspired Projects

Woo hoo! It’s Memorial Day weekend and you know what that means…the unofficial start of summer! Here, all of the grands are now out of school and the long, sunny days have finally started. And for me, my thoughts turn to…what else?…THE BEACH! And…I can start adding some beachiness to my home because the same “after Memorial Day” rule that applies for white shoes also works for beach décor! ;-) So…I’m sharing my top ten favorite ways to do just that!

No-Sew Pottery Barn Inspired Patriotic Banner

I am so excited today because it’s time for one of my favorites…our monthly No-Sew Showcase! And this month it’s going to be even more fun because two very creative bloggers have joined our bunch…Christy at Our Southern Home and Jennifer at Town and Country Living! For our May showcase, I decided to go patriotic since it's only two short weeks until Memorial Day and then summer, along with the 4th of July, will be here before you know it!

Decorating with Vintage French Images

I am so excited because it’s time for our Country French design group's monthly share! I love seeing what my very talented fellow francophiles have to show us each month! This time the topic is our choice so I chose one of my favorite ways to add some frenchiness to your décor without spending a lot of money… decorating with vintage French images. I will show you five different ways to use images and I will even provide them for you!

No-Sew Bunnies and Burlap for Spring!

Woo hoo! It’s only a few weeks away from the first official day of spring…and I am sooo ready! It’s also time to get on your spring crafting if you are a DIYer like me. So I am sharing some of my favorite springy projects…and they all involve bunnies and burlap and most of them are even no-sew as well!

Pillows...Country French Style

It’s the last Sunday of the month so it’s time for our Country French Design Group to share…and this time the topic is our choice. Sooo…if you know me, I bet you could have easily guessed what I would choose! Yep…pillows!  ;-)  I have over 30 different pillows that I have designed on my Project Page, but my all-time favorites are the ones that have a Country French feel! Just take a vintage-y image or script and add in some frenchiness and I am in!

10 Ways to Bring on SPRING...Wreaths, Centerpieces, Banners, Tablescapes and More!

With spring still a month away, many of you are in the grips of a long, snowy winter and down here in the South, we are in the middle of an ice storm. Let's face it...we still have some dreary days head of us. Sooo…I have decided to take things into my own hands and begin to think spring-y thoughts! I am sharing some ways that you can begin to sprinkle in a few little hints of one of my favorite seasons…even if it's just inside your home!

Easy and Inexpensive...20+ No-Sew Projects for Burlap

The No-Sew Gang has been creating some fabulous super-easy and inexpensive projects each month for almost a year now. Soooo… just in case you missed any, I thought I would share a few of them with you, starring one of my favorite fabrics…burlap! It’s such an inexpensive way to add a little texture and a lot of fun to your project without spending a pile of money! Here are a few of my favorites…

 ANYTIME BURLAP PROJECTS
1. No-Sew Lavender Sachets from On Sutton Place

2. No-Sew Woven Burlap Runner from StoneGable

3. No-Sew Inspired by Fashion Upholstered Chair from Atta Girl Says

4. Burlap Envelope Place Cards from Atta Girl Says

5. No-Sew Burlap Posy Pillow from StoneGable

 SPRING AND SUMMER BURLAP PROJECTS
1. No-Sew Burlap Rose Wreath from Confessions of a Plate Addict

2. No-Sew Flower Tote DIY from StoneGable

3. No-Sew Burlap Journal from Atta Girl Says

4. No-Sew Pier 1 Inspired Bunny Napkin Rings from Confessions of a Plate Addict

5. No-Sew Bunny Ear Silverware Pocket from Confessions of a Plate Addict

6. No-Sew Bunny Treat Bag from Confessions of a Plate Addict

 BURLAP PROJECTS FOR FALL
1. No-Sew Burlap Silverware Holder from On Sutton Place

2. No-Sew Pottery Barn Inspired “Boo” Pillow from Confessions of a Plate Addict

3. No-Sew Halloween Fabric Art from Worthing Court

4. No-Sew Burlap Reversible Banner from On Sutton Place

5. Burlap and Utility Cloth No-Sew Placemat and Napkin Ring from Atta Girl Says
 

BURLAP PROJECTS FOR FALL AND WINTER
1. No-Sew Burlap Leaf Pillow from StoneGable

2. No-Sew Burlap and Organza Wrapped Wine Bottle from The Everyday Home

3. No-Sew Burlap Cornucopia from Confessions of a Plate Addict

4. No-Sew Burlap Webbing Placemat and Napkin Ring from StoneGable

5. No-Sew Burlap and Red Ticking Christmas Tree Garland from Worthing Court

6. No-Sew Sweater Wreath with Burlap Roses from Confessions of a Plate Addict

  Please check out the no-sew round-ups from the rest of our gang!
Worthing Court - For the Home
Atta Girl Says - Table Settings
On Sutton Place - Gifts
StoneGable - Pillows

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed seeing my burlap no-sew round-up! Please visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants. 

Under the Table and Dreaming for the Sunday Showcase Party , Thrifty Decor Chick for Before and After Monday , Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday , The Stories of A2Z for Tutorials and Tips Tuesday , Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday , A Stroll thru Life for Inspire Me Tuesday , My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Inspire Me Tuesday, Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesdays , The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursdays , No Minimalist Here for the Open House Party on Thursdays ,  French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday , Common Ground for Be Inspired on Fridays , The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday , Craftberry Bush for the Inspiration Gallery on Friday

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