Some random projects from a snowy weekend.Not going to lie, it felt good to get the creative juices flowing - even if the projects only consisted of hand-stamping coffee-stained tags or killing my arm with rub-on transfers.It felt good. Jeanine ...
~antiqued dollar tree frames~
February 06, 2025 / BY Okio B Designs
You've probably seen these frames at your local Dollar Tree. Did you know you could turn them from this...Into this? Grab some black and gold acrylic paints. First, paint the frames black (I know it seems counterproductive given the frames are already gold, but stick with me) and allow to dry. Then use your gold to paint over the black. The end result is a gorgeous antique finish. It's hard to believe these are the same...
~spreading the love with christmas leftovers~
January 08, 2025 / BY Okio B Designs
I was packing away the Christmas decorations last weekend and realized this Dollar Tree bottle brush tree works just as well for Valentine's Day as it does for Christmas. It's like two holidays for the price of one!Likewise for this Target bow candle-holder that I upcycled using a tutorial found on Instagram. I've never been a bow-wearing girl, but I do love them for my home decor.And, yes - I've decided to keep my blog going...
~happy 4th of july~
July 04, 2024 / BY Okio B Designs
Wishing everyone a safe and happy July 4th!Jeanine ...
~don't skip the sunscreen~
June 25, 2024 / BY Okio B Designs
Please, please, whatever you do, don't forget the sunscreen this summer.My dad - who is half Irish and half Cuban - just had skin cancer removed from one of his arms. I had a pre-skin cancer blotch removed from my own arm 5 years ago. So to say I'm taking SPF seriously this summer would be an understatement. Even if you have melanated skin: you. need. sunscreen. Now go get some!Getting off my soapbox now.JeanineLink...
~diy 4th of july~
June 24, 2024 / BY Okio B Designs
It's hard to believe the 4th of July is next week. I mean, didn't June just start yesterday?!I didn't have enough time to actually DIY this year, but I'm sharing some old familiar favorites from previous years. I still display the faux flashcards I made a couple of years ago, and this Target gumball machine still houses the red/white/blue decorations from last year.New this year: adding a variety of flags to this vintage Stanley thermos. ...