Five Favorite No-Sew Summer Projects

Woo hoo! June has finally arrived and the early months of summer are here! I love this time of year when we can move outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather...before the sweltering heat and mosquitoes set in! ;-) It's time for those traditional family get-togethers that roll around...graduation, picnics and end of the school year celebrations! So I am sharing my favorite easy-to-make projects to add a personalized touch to the festivities!

Easy No-Sew Sweater Wreath

When it's cold outside my thoughts always turn to staying warm and cozy inside...and what says warm and cozy more than sweaters? So I have a fun wintery project for you and, best of all, it does not require sewing a single stitch! 

Easy No-Sew Sweater Wreath

When it's cold outside my thoughts always turn to staying warm and cozy inside...and what says warm and cozy more than sweaters? So I have a fun wintery project for you and, best of all, it does not require sewing a single stitch! 

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!

Five Favorite No-Sew Projects for Summer

Woo hoo! May has finally arrived and the early months of summer can't be far behind! I love this time of year when we can move outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather...before the sweltering heat and mosquitoes set in! ;-) It's time for those traditional family get-togethers that roll around in May...graduation, Memorial Day picnics and end of the school year celebrations! So I am sharing my favorite easy-to-make projects to add a personalized touch to the festivities!

14 Fun Ways to Add Bunnies to Your Spring Décor

Bunnies aren't just for Easter! Spring is only a few weeks away and my bunnies are itching to get out of the storage box! 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 14 favorite ways to add those iconic bunnies to your spring décor.

5 Minute Halloween Placemats

Can you believe that October is almost over and Halloween is only 10 days away? My little grands are so excited and I am amping up the decorations! My latest creation adds some Halloween fun to the dinner table and, believe it or not, it only took five minutes to make. In fact, the kiddos could even take on this super-easy project!

10 Fun and Easy Ideas for Halloween

Can you believe that Halloween is just around the corner? I love adding a few festive Halloween touches to my house, especially since the little grands seem to enjoy them so much! But you don't need a lot of time or money to create them. I am sharing 10 super-easy ways to add a little of that spooky and fun Halloween feeling without spending a fortune!

6 Ways to Use Seashells in Summer Décor

The official start is still about a week or so away, but here in the South it is already full-on summer! My favorite little people are on the way back from the beach as I write and I am betting that they are bringing  a collection of treasured finds from their beach-combing expeditions. It's time to bring out the seashells! Sooo...I am sharing six of my favorite ways to add  that beachy touch that just says summer!

Easy-to-Make Mason Jar Tea Towels

Summer is in full swing here and this time of year my thoughts always go to my grandmother and the time she spent canning fresh veggies from her garden. I'll be honest...I'm not a canner aside from making pickles as a newly-wed eons ago. But I do love anything Mason jar related! So I am sharing one of my most popular tutorials, including the free graphic...my Mason jar tea towels!

Six Summer Pillows to Make Right Now

This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer so it’s time to add some seasonal touches to your home! And I’ve got the perfect way to do it…summery throw pillows! I’m sharing some fun and easy ideas and most of them are even no-sew! And all graphics are included…you can’t beat that…so you can start adding that summery feeling to your home today!

Ten Fun and Easy 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 week 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!

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.

Six Easy Ways to Upcycle a Sweater

Winter is definitely here and it's time for my favorites...sweaters, hot chocolate and snow days! And... it's time to add that warm and cozy feeling to my décor as well! The easiest and least expensive way to do that? Gather up your favorite old sweaters or hit the thrift store and you have almost all that you need! Here are my favorite six ways to upcycle sweaters!

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...

Easy No-Sew Velvet Acorns

I’ve been eyeing those beautiful velvet acorns that I’ve been seeing this fall and trying to find a way to make them. But it seems to be difficult to find real velvet in the fall jewel tones that I want. And with my crazy life, I don’t have time for sewing and stuffing a pile of those teensy-weensy little guys! So my little wheels started to turn…what comes in bright fall colors and has the texture and softness of velvet?

More Handmade Gift Ideas for Mother's Day

Have you realized that Mother's Day is only three weeks away? However, that still leaves plenty of time to start thinking about a special gift for her special day. And what says special more than handmade? Sooo....I am sharing a few ideas for gifts that are easy to make but still say how much she is loved! You could even just tuck them in with your gift as a little extra something!

Six Ways to Get Farmhouse Valentine Style

I just love that farmhouse look…so simple and cozy, especially this time of year! And with Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s even more fun to tie in farmhouse style with all of its texture and rustic elements! Sooo…I thought I would give you six easy ways to achieve that look using some of what you may already have on hand, some super-easy DIYs and a few inexpensive additions.

Seven Secrets for a Cozy Home

 Brrr! We are expecting our coldest temperatures of the season tonight along with blustery winds! I have to admit that I am a fan of winter (Yes...strange, I know) but that's mostly because I love the feeling of a warm and welcoming home! Sooo...I am going to share with you my best secrets for creating that cozy feeling...just in time!