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

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip1eg3iW4fnuIoFSEdXGq8WO0uDj8CtplBgVLAW3L9bnnwpJ22teIiMwxcnLEW69aGvfDUm_FZU1pa7KD69Z1QdbKGqPtjhyphenhyphenauofv06q8sH7BBxoHwc0aRjA1eIQlkbMR3zBkfurSSI3me/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICT10WaystoBri.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT 10 Ways to Bring on SPRING" border="0" height="603" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHZ_VGXabXE7i0uGuI52T2PcsTP9d8OwOJYxrjIn3RUF6lK7swIBszteXm7XqpCY_WiNUKBExbFKDFl6hCLz434XEsVBjHrj4Yl-dy4lLxO2FGS0rftdWFVIb6QHOop24Rhtr4u3U1hyphenhyphenai/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT 10 Ways to Bring on SPRING" width="605" /></a>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! <a name="more"></a> <div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUKqa0KWJhc7LqmTWapQhCPTFFQerSbxtfrRiU-WvagNaNY74fQleqSiTQvMCIhb_hDRPsBNdVb1_Ct3qwTwn8R1WLiUF5tFJeAUZp0nidsSNiDHn-bN9D5rjeMKlCdzgE29tDpuuhmdEG/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTATouchofSpr%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT A Touch of Spring" border="0" height="611" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwBChZPHHJTU70nj0wUQX2s22OLP8Lf4Dt7PqAacQgpHA8X1NKINuNvm8IyM30L0uDaVslSWazJnp9cCBrgEdn2g_5jG301HbulBpPrsEgiS0Mge4oBtdGtOw2cVUjY1jaISXYUu6VIwll/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT A Touch of Spring" width="609" /></a> #1. Add Spring to a Centerpiece </div><div align="left">No, our daffodils aren’t blooming yet, but the faux variety is! I love how realistic these are and the way they add a touch of sunny yellow to my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/02/a-touch-of-springand-bargain.html" target="_blank">spring centerpiece</a>, too! You can see more <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/02/a-touch-of-springand-bargain.html" target="_blank">here.</a></div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxTXfmh8nNFYGMf1aqTAo2SIo32RqoUrhH6W87ANtzrS0oYtaFvealljfqPwBqoZ92a6Fm9fRpQ_SL_q2ppDYrcAWPfP6S7WZVS_HbudSi0dofNQAtZ3c9dAYY615644kJguz2MDeDYLHL/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTChalkboardB%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Chalkboard Birds on a String" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXue8SKPqrw0R3_xLGcH4CEOM_YMZIODy51UTweblICsZ-fl0yGYt4142c1LsUR5zcFbzTJKzkHQsfX_kb1R0_tIyB3D2zbUR52EVBhyphenhyphen383xAcD8ujWEgfuc3htSFF7_ZUF2lEwWUVpJmA/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Chalkboard Birds on a String" width="644" /></a> #2. Make a Spring Banner Little birds just say spring to me and my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/03/fun-spring-projectchalkboard-birds-on.html" target="_blank">chalkboard birds on a string</a> bring a little touch of it into my home! And best of all…it was almost free! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqQBdPZB6kn3PM9h_hTW27BEokNGKMdm0-l7TfSwYA0AGrXiPfEQaYMqXB5Jlyod0lBk-CoD08xN-7n39ImCraEMQccWlysq5qgQvI7ewxv-SQR5EbOe9RCnYVnPdZ6YlrZdIz5XdlUByx/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%25252025%25252B%252520Spring%252520Wreaths2%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT 25 Spring Wreaths" border="0" height="717" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOPUanGajy2ajINrB-n7UVD-ZdK4pGsoxnfH7Zq1scnve3my_HhhFCDdiNGMzLGnYFMnHgkOxBGSDrOeA8NxZPJoaaBb6C5codkxN_nBUR3XMkYJp3WtFysaD4YAo5ryON9ftVGXpO9wut/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT 25 Spring Wreaths" width="504" /></a>#3. Create a Spring Wreath What a fun way to signal that spring is on the way...at least inside your home or on your front door! And with this collection of <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/03/just-in-time25-wreaths-for-spring.html" target="_blank">25+ spring wreaths</a>, there are so many ways to choose from! See them all <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/03/just-in-time25-wreaths-for-spring.html" target="_blank">here.</a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaAExb1aFkKQkAmrmt-KtM4sWZZgcwr_ONUnVT8LxkxAfTrcLHgdFqqFgRcpjcKEiD-uy60Ye5O_LOeMaXTTaIJbFoG0O8EIj0B2EC_QOQ_M7NUsfqeY_Xgw-a1MgaMnz-2nQGYEqKclH4/s1600-h/013_thumb146.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Ballard Inspired Vintage French Bunny Pillow" border="0" height="608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy0pm974WSd4COZGR5OFTy__2XvqBEjATHR2MB64PKoa1Cf7766Yykbzq-K2zGwgIkzrgUrH1WgxF1d4mvNJtEdpF9b6C-PWEeLDyf65TeZ1aE8MWlbSjoYHYO792sCdiPzUxwR-_eZsGI/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Ballard Inspired Vintage French Bunny Pillow" width="605" /></a> #4. Sew a Spring Pillow Hippity hoppity! Bunnies are not just a sign that Easter's on its way…they help bring in spring, too! And I even think this little guy could even stay out all year! I added a little touch of frenchiness, too, and created my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/04/ballard-inspired-frenchy-bunny-pillow.html" target="_blank">Ballard inspired vintage French bunny pillow</a>. The free graphic is included in the tutorial. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj78W-V-9myIdnfQ9b93s89PMb3O-lMP8lz_WaUpGotgEzp7o0-rqakfBgJj2bZGlLX_Nu5RBGakTC-WowHCMERXugOKHT-bf_0gG0BswXKE45wuwEaBBxeqgGMNxR8gRc_NV9Wg74u4cmy/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTVintageFren%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage French Spring Vignette" border="0" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGTE9ezhCWdPHYLnU6slpnJ6wsNCdAQl35eyuOz3-Sn6Pv70LTnj6r0wrDtjOpSAGRbA5X7Nxg5p3P2QB80lcmPIRxIfSnpfRxzzsYlsyPfE4Fd8HTdCaaBi5sApjfhU0_sQgDn-nO3SDu/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage French Spring Vignette" width="625" /></a> #5. Create a Spring Vignette Why not pull together some of your favorite spring-y items and create a little vignette? Some fun little French flashcards and a sweet faux chalkware lamb add up to create my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/04/vintage-french-spring-vignette.html" target="_blank">vintage French spring vignette</a>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH3s0eykiZVwKnfhuxqxCdHG8dTxgS9bC65Bi15K8bMUFfy1qjKUO9qayOE8m3cU9UpAnDv7n0s7o8W-HtkRQfPsgBruVE0IAK7TJNzhrzqfOR1r4K1kxfAoCg1yXbpBnMMx-XW4Ck9bip/s1600-h/008_thumb76.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Blue and Yellow Spring Mantel" border="0" height="665" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzC9uGGZKzbZjYy1jWAURiPo0v6ispkkyPW_2VKssrEWZ5p7rwwcMCrYlaBdmlS2doyRGM5MLIDQf_0v22tdt3Y_dBYAu7wTczDCBTv9ITK_ctAFUhI5E72zDRD8z18lxQqx2R3pr9Ezqg/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Blue and Yellow Spring Mantel" width="600" /></a> #6. Add Some Spring to Your Mantel Your mantel is a great place to showcase a touch of spring! Sunny blue and yellow always remind me of warmer days in Provence. Just add daffodils and you have my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/02/springy-blue-and-yellow-mantel.html" target="_blank">mantel for spring!</a> Get a closer look <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/02/springy-blue-and-yellow-mantel.html" target="_blank">here.</a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWrwQiOWmDJomN23zAYDcNckr-As9Nvesvb3hphugScmlcAjTJPLQ2L4ssDbeNm05kQ0oW_-42HAin-kw8cmQfdJrA_qj76z0lpc7sZS7IEjiPhg-qcRO2tlzCrrZf6mCDD1NXjRF5ZZ6X/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTTablescapei%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Spring Tablescape in Blue and White" border="0" height="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitiMlG3CQZsdKlSOohqZc5kwmL-hmkdEsa9_neGycrQwWTCe5shyphenhyphenKRCuGKTscCswYLdYJHmWFm5D3VDzQznrKxJxSVIQPS0VrMQdlTHdR0_UanXJmroXrJCc4eJIRC8GltdMCAdnRt7rwq/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Spring Tablescape in Blue and White" width="609" /></a> #7. Bring Spring to Your Table There’s nothing prettier than a table all set for spring! Tulips are a sure sign that spring is not far away so I mixed them with my favorite pieces to create a <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/04/spring-tablescape-in-blue-and-white.html" target="_blank">springy blue and white tablescape!</a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpTJVavclmoI051N_JviBz9tJnDx5ZmLnSeUpLMkDHLfYkll7MugJVgQ659mPM3mOPTaZF9eyDSY0lEQiKOYsCvsasEHF0K6r-0yiWlEOKcONmdRVQQuPC1Cz8I4o7exqM1MGtle-_y1uh/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTPotteryBaar%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Pottery Barn Inspired Burlap-Wrapped Vases" border="0" height="609" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8vnLdjUFZW8KkJtTFIdB9tHmyB0V9CLfv8pFCzDrCUTfKSS6nrDO8r59KVNm2QeymiABRkIG2NTCb2w4_MWcE61ZjFUDq-jViQS_KeLQJy4vwL99HN4Hm1OAB9ry4jo9RGjYSe5j0xQtX/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Pottery Barn Inspired Burlap-Wrapped Vases" width="609" /></a>#8. Bring in Real Spring Flowers I am so excited because flowering spring bulbs and fresh flowers are starting to show up in the stores! You don’t need a fancy vase to display them, either. For example, my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/02/pottery-barn-inspired-burlap-wrapped.html" target="_blank">Pottery Barn inspired burlap-wrapped vases</a> do the trick without costing a lot of money! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbjZTWk2YNV4nTyh51Za8JcaMj0gxPBZpEDWBaS8PCLqV4jIaxaKcCS1yxtcbzdskKU9y1dR6EdQEebFN2oqgMYPx2N5Av0SxvUTajY7G068LnYeqLxtAPSvpWAvvudap_zzqfG1C_oIAO/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Easy%252520Flower%252520Pot%252520Wreath%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Easy Flower Pot Wreath" border="0" height="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Keo5dbrZ09j3kInekNvgjfqHQmT3jfp1rWeFbeWZanUsxqZxC_7Gr5MC7QOb8ODslfnR_gJltK-5d4Z42Z7dJIRyKQW0BOBczpgvL1GwFIKkOdrNqtTnhqkUg4I0vp8dnAmbTuj27HjW/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Easy Flower Pot Wreath" width="609" /></a>#9. Play with Flower Pots Flower pots aren’t just for planting…they can be used to create spring décor! My <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/04/a-spring-favoritemy-easy-flower-pot.html" target="_blank">easy flower pot wreath</a> brings a touch of spring right to your front door! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi19uYFXGzyNRzXdh8_LK4B3Jre7qUF9dceVwYpfyfoFPmRD7egFD3c34Do82CQG9Y0ZMCtVcDl4U6diiGlJ5c2QbwOS9kgigu1VKqzINvZJXq-oCC2QvsT2zOUL9R7NLvgk6QJfNqq-wYR/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Chalkboard%252520Flower%252520Pots_thumb%25255B6%25255D%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Chalkboard Flower Pots" border="0" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifMNI_LVAO6B-1tkWssCQVbJ_VpsUyMSabe7HVo7JH4gAA-AvU_Di08tW9jwN9puK9Ydtbmmmd7W-bLldNPjLmhdEHd9_s9KrqtTbQd91WSdRyqAOnOcjAy10Gv8YLbsbEFm8UF1oma9tY/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Chalkboard Flower Pots" width="625" /></a> Or…can’t wait to start digging and planting in the garden? Why not get an early start and pot some spring bulbs! Add a little chalkboard label for even more fun! And my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/03/a-fun-gift-ideachalkboard-flower-pots.html" target="_blank">chalkboard flower pots</a> make great gifts, too! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0vwMSYxATV7fG2uhNK8tLoinvfZgXAlIrHo54e8QQr8sgmnLalwcEbJe3eOPeI-Ytp5LY6lazFw6hEet_E16gMe5UxINb96e3icmFtm13p9EoNhUn0n4_KH1DjUzzbLXKs0rUVnzXNPUw/s1600-h/0056.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Spring Porch" border="0" height="765" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbZI7KVxq2xyr91ZQphtLIOr_9z0lv6V2YWiAbx4eQZGWvVm97SstnDrbIXAImB8gSlE7tvLQ4BRDHS0NAHYebyffwLvLn0tUNBuSsvt2qb-3AMubCnXoVOS5lv9-3xvQhY3ERZ1Iq2QlM/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Spring Porch" width="575" /></a> #10. Add Spring to Your Porch And a final way to bring on spring…add it to your porch! You may want to save this one for last if you live in a snowy area so that your neighbors don’t think you have lost your mind! ;-) However, for me, bunnies and daffodils (Are you noticing that I love daffodils?) will soon be welcoming my guests on <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/03/spring-on-porch.html" target="_blank">my spring front porch</a>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPWgAVaOLpy3GDbKBfPsUyDgwd1-_yVfMlBMs-EdUyf47_I6BF99CUmb7b6ASaSRjblhfcUDuB2l8TcSX7MURNj7hEZhb3goo41bJmNSyi_ZTNo2ko2l9CQVZFV_AG7Atjt5nPanZutkAA/s1600-h/page_thumb%25255B5%25255D%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Kitty and Catnip" border="0" height="606" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX5dLxn5xRFgjTkgx8K_9vhPkHJf1scwnDhXgZb8LZ5j5JpFMKao3QKiwF4jLTBXWUKq9ZOrri5XXUXfIXr8tDyIwobDzX0ppgqg2o2dR7Qa8msc8tbxyYWIFBNUWYxWhLKqG2QGmh4R4I/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Kitty and Catnip" width="606" /></a> As for the staff, our Miss Kitty says that a sure sign of spring for her is the arrival of the pot of fresh catnip on the patio…and she can’t wait! What about you? How do you bring on an early touch of spring?  <div style="text-align: center;">Remember to pin it! </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4fEklmsHFthstySvvOJvA9ZC0yXL3rUlcqNikwjHsVhayMqCE218PViPez-Ki9lmppBIJE_Z80aCpfXXgNTYGLlQ-O-sHHZwoYGhw0WzRSFi_5El4-XuIJtlZt0KdXgt3t5QTlLMHHCS9/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+10+Ways+to+Bring+on+Spring+pinnable.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4fEklmsHFthstySvvOJvA9ZC0yXL3rUlcqNikwjHsVhayMqCE218PViPez-Ki9lmppBIJE_Z80aCpfXXgNTYGLlQ-O-sHHZwoYGhw0WzRSFi_5El4-XuIJtlZt0KdXgt3t5QTlLMHHCS9/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+10+Ways+to+Bring+on+Spring+pinnable.jpg" width="448" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div>Thanks for stopping by! 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.  <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/">Under the Table and Dreaming</a> for the Sunday Showcase Party , <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Decor Chick</a> for Before and After Monday ,<a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/"> Between Naps on the Porch</a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/12/beautiful-kitchen-renovation-welcome-to.html"> </a>for Metamorphosis Monday ,<a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/"> The Stories of A2Z</a> for Tutorials and Tips Tuesday ,<a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/"> Coastal Charm</a> for the Show and Share Party ,<a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/"> A Stroll thru Life</a> for Inspire Me Tuesday ,<a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/"> My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> for Inspire Me Monday, <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/">Savvy Southern Style</a> for Wow Us Wednesdays ,  <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/"> French Country Cottage</a> for Feathered Nest Friday , <a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Common Ground</a> for Be Inspired on Fridays ,<a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/"> The Charm of Home</a> for Home Sweet Home Friday ,<a href="http://www.craftberrybush.com/"> Craftberry Bush</a> for the Inspiration Gallery on Friday,<a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/" target="_blank"> Tatertots & Jello</a> for the Link Party Palooza on Fridays</div><div align="center">See you next time! 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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 ...

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Easy Chalkboard Christmas Wreath

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQKGb8SgmTQv6Q9ufYK6N7w9zL9cYF7zACOIqRVM-2TNqiMrvlQFg_ABS-9GXYKknbXiUzsR2r37FK61eK11YDgn1WgWlHGzrJ4up4jCY_y6m93U0sWyQ377qrHmNVF-0sSBQQ_LPd3xNO/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Chalkboard+Christmas+Wreath3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQKGb8SgmTQv6Q9ufYK6N7w9zL9cYF7zACOIqRVM-2TNqiMrvlQFg_ABS-9GXYKknbXiUzsR2r37FK61eK11YDgn1WgWlHGzrJ4up4jCY_y6m93U0sWyQ377qrHmNVF-0sSBQQ_LPd3xNO/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Chalkboard+Christmas+Wreath3.JPG" /></a></div> Here’s a super fun and easy wreath for your Christmas…my chalkboard Christmas wreath! And…it’s inexpensive, too! I love the little touch of whimsy that it adds to my home…a big impact for a little money. And if it looks familiar… <a name="more"></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxDG1jgxiXIoCrl5ShWHRYM8ytQhq2rcUIjKljaclGmhL9Yd2Xqb-ek-vbD0bJ0mWn-uea5emVGW5HH-lDXufrlyLPsBcMpSuxP8ddih8XmZkYaShtccZgLAzUTswj-FjT8fLOykarQR4I/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Boxwood%252520and%252520French%252520Script3%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Boxwood and French Script" border="0" height="608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgRaIW5UsiAEV8dCRepvlrtMMsuAJj5yqyC8yBN8lW0A5zIkm9pCq__TZFaNjEJ6sGR1NHWJZFn7lXW4n8oYvXNI8tQhPOUOkyNSze_V92z4G9evoLj0OUe52E6LsJjLmzg00LlFDZ5jJ8/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Boxwood and French Script" width="608" /></a> …it may be because you have seen it before in a different mood! It’s the chalkboard that I created from a thrift store frame and topped it off with Ballard Designs boxwood wreath and French script ribbon. You can get all the details on how I made it <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/02/ballard-bargainsboxwood-and-french.html" target="_blank">here.</a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhivAmYEa41zgby5U7t4yaa0_T9FEpDgdhm2KjwUSoaY1JG1cOxVKXk_Dwr9qtCL0KJRdKIiPKFfnxXKSwm8L7tvBHPp-5pMQtUQMmGBGkhFyCjVeSdGjF-IR3aWEmF5C9_x1puOr-UQDjB/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Christmas%252520Chalkboard%252520Greeting2A%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Christmas Chalkboard Greeting" border="0" height="671" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtAbi4SnqwhhhEHBZ48hhgJ3ilUsswstSIhPLz1ENsCCacxQk70oHCGpbOrtQ4msOEub2Ofe_Q8FaY_P-rvDyBUUaMnxYbdUfqqvFUOgdzGDyFIEznqxBzqLchDIavHE-_dOPn3XG2s2br/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Christmas Chalkboard Greeting" width="575" /></a> I simply changed the wreath and the ribbon and added a French Christmas greeting. It could be used on a plate stand as a welcome to my guests… <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTglDmCa42zC88moe1GThX2vLrNDcflYbSXMJa8C1FwNVmylKDX8Ch31vt3a7ygeyu4lNM50jX0YFCZxSNCv2YDZiDLJZKMlstbcyc4Dn6EYsDTGmdm-vjNJ7duJItPWF3KQFufFXtc_Td/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Chalkboard+Christmas+Wreath2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTglDmCa42zC88moe1GThX2vLrNDcflYbSXMJa8C1FwNVmylKDX8Ch31vt3a7ygeyu4lNM50jX0YFCZxSNCv2YDZiDLJZKMlstbcyc4Dn6EYsDTGmdm-vjNJ7duJItPWF3KQFufFXtc_Td/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Chalkboard+Christmas+Wreath2.JPG" /></a></div> …or hung on the wall as a little whimsical Christmas wreath. I think that is just the way I will use it to add a little Christmas to my kitchen! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjonQtA06nzTXmWxUX016Lo8nSkwzEJC8F9Pe9g7E0WecZCQd3hm2QaIamuJg4vu1_xtfrMCZ1phkC34ah10hXMuYKkcEYTWuK15dtlDG7n69_rnAFeimVr83V9OLcyTq_t82JbMPrr7vpf/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Salt%252520Shaker%252520Snow%252520Globes%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Salt Shaker Snow Globes" border="0" height="607" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyJ4PqyRCH85uQ7xAh8TJlgUIPGKxHIuXn9cWj-6VYjoN_GhaABM-GuHjxDm1ZxS_-svikVBhxy3Z9MWh0SlABoLh0bTPjOgHcsTNAPaaqGBes2D1O4y9begkRLx-P3p8XUE_LsFRNnzd7/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Salt Shaker Snow Globes" width="609" /></a> And if you are looking for another way to add to your Christamas-y kitchen décor, here are my super easy and fun <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/12/fun-and-easy-salt-shaker-snow-globes.html" target="_blank">salt shaker snow globes</a>. You will find the tutorial <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/12/fun-and-easy-salt-shaker-snow-globes.html" target="_blank">here.</a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmGKDLY9uzH8vUyU2z01Ds5ShbjIMJVwVL5PkzBy1mTlRFXIHrXxB-xeKVcTF_WJQtvwxnJCk45tHdUB4vbMtYz6JmGoGfjSbIBgxn7Pn6gbGvFSmm33EH-6aRQ4m4oS1jRzxERVuE0SSP/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDCIT%252520Easy%252520Vintage%252520Paper%252520Trees%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Easy Vintage Paper Trees" border="0" height="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimkxrNYfyFe-VcMdY1WnXv_kEFAQv9QY1u7j5_V5uLGhSRlatlg8GnOrSCCnM8dTCjvbEBHk-N9n1GAPa3ZxDhlGE1fJ6BS-AEZbzWmjyffkRnaSqDFsCYVbG-XBiMzq8PcLLXK8T2bvv_/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Easy Vintage Paper Trees" width="609" /></a> For even more easy-to-make Christmas décor, try my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/12/last-minute-christmaseasy-vintage-paper.html" target="_blank">vintage paper trees!</a> I share three different versions in a complete tutorial <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/12/last-minute-christmaseasy-vintage-paper.html" target="_blank">here</a>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNG4t3Fhj_MnuVM8HoMa2meemDcadXJE0XWYJ9ky-Flh7yainBguiFseasO_fl9Wkqn3frOXVD5TB7yHn25wadOdDN4g9gjhNldhmwslDD_aws-1vzBuLp6pC61Sd4cOmdet0FWpi6A03k/s1600-h/Ozzie%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Ozzie" border="0" height="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp0Y7c64EUqSq7n0boPBnCqy7Kw03RjjC0AoKyJb9aEKbCIBRWSCUs-GzJdUs9iebjZ-mS5hYyY6vxRqWot1V8a1osADWXndWQbrd0mkVXqZPt6TMETrUGX0vUKPPrWW8-RSWf4SmrStqm/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Ozzie" width="579" /></a>Our CEO Miss Ozzie says these are her favorites since they make her look so gloriously big...and fluffy! And stay tuned…I have more easy Christmas ideas up my sleeve! Thanks for stopping by! 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.  <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/">Under the Table and Dreaming</a> for the Sunday Showcase Party , <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Decor Chick</a> for Before and After Monday ,<a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/"> Between Naps on the Porch</a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/12/beautiful-kitchen-renovation-welcome-to.html"> </a>for Metamorphosis Monday ,<a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/"> The Stories of A2Z</a> for Tutorials and Tips Tuesday ,<a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/"> Coastal Charm</a> for the Show and Share Party ,<a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/"> A Stroll thru Life</a> for Inspire Me Tuesday ,<a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/"> My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> for Inspire Me Monday, <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/">Savvy Southern Style</a> for Wow Us Wednesdays ,  <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/"> French Country Cottage</a> for Feathered Nest Friday , <a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Common Ground</a> for Be Inspired on Fridays ,<a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/"> The Charm of Home</a> for Home Sweet Home Friday ,<a href="http://www.craftberrybush.com/"> Craftberry Bush</a> for the Inspiration Gallery on Friday </div><div align="center">See you next time! 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Easy Chalkboard Christmas Wreath

Here’s a super fun and easy wreath for your Christmas…my chalkboard Christmas wreath! And…it’s inexpensive, too! I love the little touch o...

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Easy Handmade Gift Ideas for Mother's Day

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiljxwwdTT-uB6cAYaGDpD5W3yUQ5h0S6HWep_9B462kQwi9VJ-2mMdF76pTE7ptE-F4EsbFtGQUGhF-TBkbjjZ4NgReChP0DP9XktvaVq12lj0y2NdUi1gq81HFQFfwMeepzXE2NDyePU/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Handmade+Gifts+for+Mother%27s+Day.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiljxwwdTT-uB6cAYaGDpD5W3yUQ5h0S6HWep_9B462kQwi9VJ-2mMdF76pTE7ptE-F4EsbFtGQUGhF-TBkbjjZ4NgReChP0DP9XktvaVq12lj0y2NdUi1gq81HFQFfwMeepzXE2NDyePU/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Handmade+Gifts+for+Mother's+Day.jpg" /></a></div>With Mother's Day just around the corner, I thought I would share a few of my projects that would make great gifts…and they are easy to make while being easy on the budget as well! There’s a little bit of everything here…from no-sew to light sewing, some painting and some iron-on transfers! I have to say that there’s nothing like getting a gift that was handmade…it really makes it extra special! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH8JcvEoWJCxXQpl_C8uYc4XsdHZiXnIFt9fnOLJHMVnXoKSQ66mRVZ6wItWefjscpXaFpgAg_vwxVceeBbpPOXZgENN5d7cAQCnKIvuPQauSDNZYvi6l3lSyfHJuXRYjDiSOr0Rb6M5o/s1600/Hydrangea+Tea+Towels+2_thumb%5B6%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH8JcvEoWJCxXQpl_C8uYc4XsdHZiXnIFt9fnOLJHMVnXoKSQ66mRVZ6wItWefjscpXaFpgAg_vwxVceeBbpPOXZgENN5d7cAQCnKIvuPQauSDNZYvi6l3lSyfHJuXRYjDiSOr0Rb6M5o/s1600/Hydrangea+Tea+Towels+2_thumb%5B6%5D.jpg" /></a></div>Aren't these<a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/07/simple-and-summeryhydrangea-tea-towels.html" target="_blank"> hydrangea tea towels </a>pretty....and they are super easy and inexpensive, too! The free graphics are included in the post. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5PPDhGzgZC83I_1ghJ23zKQfMzVFbLjoQXHghygX0M1q_fbaMu5T1KsBKxjxikOLTKdX6JrKo7w1EApMq9g1nVvsicobOrfQOwioAdnP6XBWGw9WkBB6wgytcdXnlQ-fu18Q73ohyphenhyphenFBE/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Chalkboard+Flower+Pots2_thumb%5B10%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5PPDhGzgZC83I_1ghJ23zKQfMzVFbLjoQXHghygX0M1q_fbaMu5T1KsBKxjxikOLTKdX6JrKo7w1EApMq9g1nVvsicobOrfQOwioAdnP6XBWGw9WkBB6wgytcdXnlQ-fu18Q73ohyphenhyphenFBE/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Chalkboard+Flower+Pots2_thumb%5B10%5D.jpg" /></a></div>These <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/03/a-fun-gift-ideachalkboard-flower-pots.html" target="_blank">chalkboard flower pots</a> are another fun and easy gift idea...and you can add your own message, too! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOEtO4RbUNMK7-fUpN6h2FB0TS9nPZ7X4jzivcSVYT_q74E3HQlAfuFOwbRENPGoGpNS5sEQ7Qcjxs5b0BbGc05EgImX4wSrVXsgEg8LACUCGmR4WeHcbThZpqPZ7IRxh02gyi5dDmY-A/s1600/French+Laundry+Basket.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOEtO4RbUNMK7-fUpN6h2FB0TS9nPZ7X4jzivcSVYT_q74E3HQlAfuFOwbRENPGoGpNS5sEQ7Qcjxs5b0BbGc05EgImX4wSrVXsgEg8LACUCGmR4WeHcbThZpqPZ7IRxh02gyi5dDmY-A/s1600/French+Laundry+Basket.JPG" /></a> Or how about a pretty <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/06/diy-grey-willow-french-laundry-basket.html" target="_blank">grey willow French basket </a>with a chalk tag to personalize...and you can fill it with special gifts for her! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt5t2GY2FvaOzsweXaxRsT7FY0WRm-P9pHAFOTyDF5CtlmtWlNVy9navHPTCtdtHAeNVJh5i3PMtP5zAknnCL2o0lAtAIbcJ8OshGcBIyl9U9MKqwNBC6TA2NGwvdY0cM_RRA5mwWMSKw/s1600/ruler+runner.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt5t2GY2FvaOzsweXaxRsT7FY0WRm-P9pHAFOTyDF5CtlmtWlNVy9navHPTCtdtHAeNVJh5i3PMtP5zAknnCL2o0lAtAIbcJ8OshGcBIyl9U9MKqwNBC6TA2NGwvdY0cM_RRA5mwWMSKw/s1600/ruler+runner.JPG" /></a></div>I love this <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/07/country-living-inspired-ruler-table.html" target="_blank">Country Living inspired ruler table runner.</a>..a fun addition to the everyday table! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCy7jtrm3V0HUW3frvydRmwiaJSI79XNoUvDmFqx-cijTKmQPldPCqtBP5WYXH3edS5aGK2LAb3GUzOrnlJhtXk8mme_KS2nXkG9twFFIIngynzNBaNAyBsqeaALESCHzUTmbTqxvqaZs/s1600/shabby++basket+planter_thumb%5B9%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCy7jtrm3V0HUW3frvydRmwiaJSI79XNoUvDmFqx-cijTKmQPldPCqtBP5WYXH3edS5aGK2LAb3GUzOrnlJhtXk8mme_KS2nXkG9twFFIIngynzNBaNAyBsqeaALESCHzUTmbTqxvqaZs/s1600/shabby++basket+planter_thumb%5B9%5D.jpg" /></a></div>Isn't this a fun and different way to present Mom with flowers...and they will last until fall, too! This <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2010/06/my-shabby-picnic-basket-planter.html" target="_blank">shabby picnic basket planter</a> is easy and inexpensive to make but looks like a million! <img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage French Script Bird Pillows" border="0" height="609" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRCD7TAgPzy34ZtMfpzzlFqPzsNxO60mYBfmwZcxeDv7u03jlv5i57i5_RGe1R8zPhPe3h4eczZgoEvcmDnfzxOc_H-l6oGPZGTwe4CzsVVPpqfaPh3RErCrM6RL3DcLDkNmg9Do8Ta_Fg/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage French Script Bird Pillows" width="609" />This <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/05/diy-vintage-french-script-bird-pillows.html" target="_blank">vintage French script bird pillow</a> is easier than it looks. It’s just an iron-on transfer applied to a frenchy fabric! The free graphic is included in the post. <img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT French Farmhouse Numbered Napkins" border="0" height="626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9cBcDx7onxU_LdOGUO11ovihk2ycqQFN3HuUCIN7hZPGL6gf15jVHp7B1hDv3dMFQjRPDYwFPe2lhyphenhyphen9ohZpRP3rANhC172BD6iXWD7FdomTvMDYF8dk0Vpq4a7KaMC0PLZiouoFprVog7/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT French Farmhouse Numbered Napkins" width="625" />A package of inexpensive cloth napkins is transformed into <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/04/french-farmhouse-numbered-napkins.html" target="_blank">French farmhouse numbered napkins</a> with just an iron-on transfer…also provided for you! <img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Aged Paper Candle Wraps" border="0" height="624" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA5GhAPLU2kz9n0WLjjqcMuGpWDGqtiU7eyd70q3sF_u5u6C1MqeFB4k13kG5uX2VQe1EFQYzVpNUO3m0Kf6Cx6JXXzhlx_FYGrwY88D9lyRNr25Qh6Njws60XHnE9xyYPF90S9BvygIEv/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Aged Paper Candle Wraps" width="625" />The same graphic that was used in the napkins above is used to create these <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/05/frenchy-aged-paper-candle-wraps.html" target="_blank">frenchy aged paper candle wraps</a>…super easy and fun to make! <img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT DIY Vintage French Linens" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwynZJU8kBUa_XgZLWAOlNc6KitfziHDhlPgRj_r-bMgNpwkz1h2VPco1KKdB-lkJwKoAw0u9fmAhl6mUTHJln_ZS5G3uS9U_K20_qfxdQHfY8-t973UOHOVmAXJLZRkfdLWH3mOCXagaZ/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT DIY Vintage French Linens" width="580" />Super-inexpensive Ikea tea towels are used for these <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/02/finding-vintage-frenchinessat-ikea.html" target="_blank">DIY “vintage” French linens</a>. They are not as hard to make as they look…that’s an iron-on transfer, not embroidery! All of the letters of the alphabet are there in the graphic so you can create your own monogram! <img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT French Tea Towel Pillow" border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxixhsXF742fKBdEYnDXuAvgU6UvgsUBX8AJeMmdv30dGeJh1ahN9IaRPu08AZUM0jW9kujyI7jrZ-aG3KgmBvbyvsfcpOc_6aXuJYFfD4PlBy0LMfLQThh60PCTTAkDcsmyC1KoxcCcly/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT French Tea Towel Pillow" width="644" />And speaking of tea towels, don’t you love this <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/01/easy-vintage-french-pillowfrom-tea-towel.html" target="_blank">vintage French tea towel pillow</a>…made from a pretty tea towel and backed with burlap! <img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Boxwood and French Script" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiui9OEumK3i1q3FUKgpcNHPI2p0ZGQ_bPB3pbLh_NhXgPQDO9g_Z-51VxkFQUt4_nb3Nsjfdyg18vele5f3q2rahOAYK3NicI5lSdn5gBDrgCyhyphenhyphenWsle7qeRUQj7YnrmdMvNE4rEAUPI5-/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Boxwood and French Script" width="580" />Here’s another easy one… a <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/02/ballard-bargainsboxwood-and-french.html" target="_blank">chippy chalkboard with a pretty ribbon and a wreath</a>! And you can dress it up for Mom with a little messsage! <img alt="Confessions of a Plate Addict's Chalkboard Wine Glasses" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3tyRCzjbj0URmiUyqvheqywiNeVnTHwbXZKIKG9TKYU2loU_89x52QCc4eum0CJgAgXaO2YzfmhAC4Om6sjEeWkSqj3PCjOBgSOMaVx2ojxOoAZ1rU5s71NiIAqNfK8b4jlLhOWiOweA_/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Confessions of a Plate Addict's Chalkboard Wine Glasses" width="580" />Finally, no more confusion about which glass is whose with these <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2011/04/chalkboard-wine-glassesand-french.html" target="_blank">chalkboard wine glasses</a>! A little chalkboard paint on the stem base and …voilà! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrWaaroQPV7dkbShR7Ru4H2SY8aee5ZjeuhiDtjCV17LFLcQWle2gurqQfPkCmhC-H54gCenxuen9UstMZcExMrSpHvGfVV_aqOmk_ustaxFaobvuB883-zCNrXMB9gsefnTnrRVbEAFk9/s1600-h/Ozzie_thumb%25255B5%25255D%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Ozzie" border="0" height="770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAaYXI8rOFwOFH1wD5iyC1cCHNPLsS6WFzw72YaluKoO6pfqbpcIoOf-LkpJ5EH14LivnshnHH8hR1Z5j5j3QtjAN7vok-FSM7d_wMWNiYz3TaL1DtvrIMKvrUVgTk4dFc43p6z9HyE6-m/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Ozzie" width="579" /></a>My co-host and CEO, the lovely Miss Ozzie, would like to remind you that using a fun and different wrapping paper helps to make your gift special, too!   This is just a sampling of the projects that you will find in my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html">Project Gallery</a>…where I have collected over 100 ideas for you to try! I hope you will head over and check it out! Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed seeing my handmade gift ideas! 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.  <a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/">Under the Table and Dreaming</a> for the Sunday Showcase Party , <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Decor Chick</a> for Before and After Monday ,<a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/"> Between Naps on the Porch</a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/12/beautiful-kitchen-renovation-welcome-to.html"> </a>for Metamorphosis Monday ,<a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/"> The Stories of A2Z</a> for Tutorials and Tips Tuesday ,<a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/"> Coastal Charm</a> for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday ,<a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/"> A Stroll thru Life</a> for Inspire Me Tuesday ,<a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/"> My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> for Inspire Me Tuesday, <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/"> Savvy Southern Style</a> for Wow Us Wednesdays ,<a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/"> The Shabby Creek Cottage</a> for Transformation Thursdays , <a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/">No Minimalist Here</a> for the Open House Party on Thursdays , <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/"> French Country Cottage</a> for Feathered Nest Friday , <a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Common Ground</a> for Be Inspired on Fridays ,<a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/"> The Charm of Home</a> for Home Sweet Home Friday ,<a href="http://www.craftberrybush.com/"> Craftberry Bush</a> for the Inspiration Gallery on Friday  See you next time! 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