Okio B Designs: July 2015

I got a few minutes of free time last night to make this quick, cute laundry bag.

I picked up the bag from Michael's a few months ago. It sat and sat while I tried to figure out what type of image I wanted to add to it.

I knew I was going to hang it in the bathroom, so I didn't want anything too girly (given that I'm outnumbered in my house!). I chose this great image from The Graphics Fairy to use.

I printed my image on to TAP paper and simply ironed it on to the front of the bag.

Super quick and easy and I love, love, love the look!

Jeanine

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Sometimes it pays to "shop" your house.

Case in point, I found this ironstone tray in my basement during the week.

At least I think its ironstone. These are the markings on the back. (The previous owners left a lot of old treasures in the house.)

Anywho, I brought it upstairs, gave it a good cleaning and pondered what to do with it next. A quick trip to Marshalls solved the problem. I picked up this little crate with faux greens in it. Perfect!

While at Marshalls, I also picked up what could quite possibly be the cutest summer straws ever. There were $1.50 on clearance. Woo hoo! Can you see the little crabs????

And a trip to my local Marshalls wouldn't be complete without a trip to the Dollar Store, which is right next door. They already have autumn items out. Yes, I picked up two pumpkins in July. Please don't judge me.

Jeanine

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It's been scorching here the last few days. I'm not complaining (because I know what's right around the corner), but the heat does nothing for my creativity. Last night it got a touch cooler and I was able to make a few more French match boxes.

I picked up these little boxes from Hobby Lobby. They are slightly smaller than actual match boxes from the Dollar Store. I used French book paper and these great religious images.

I also whipped up some new tags for my Etsy shop. Found this wonderful image on Pinterest.

Another great Hobby Lobby find are these blank enamel tags. I used some rub-ons that I had in my craft room to make these two. Both are available in my Etsy shop.

And remember a few weeks ago when I said I was going to try and make my own rub-on transfers using a YouTube technique? Turns out I don't have to. Turns out Michael's sells something called Smash Paper. You can use it to create your own rub-ons, printing right from your computer. Woo hoo!

Jeanine

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Happy Monday!

Jeanine

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Joyeux jour de la Bastille!

Jeanine

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Remember this wood letter desk I upcycled a few months ago?

Well, I upcycled it again over the weekend because the original image I had used peeled off. Grr...

This time I painted it white and used the Mod Podge method to add my image. I'm loving the white so much better than the grey I first used. The image is a favorite of mine from The Graphics Fairy.

I added this little embellishment to the front using some French book paper.

And I'm in the process of lining the inside with vintage sheet music.

I think I'm going to get a lot more use of this now!

Jeanine

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Whenever I visit my sister in Virginia, she takes me to this great outdoor flea market. Unfortunately, it was raining when we went last week, but I still managed to score a few goodies.

Loving these bunny baking tins. I hate, though, when people put the sticker on the front of an item. I scrapped it off, but there is still some sticky residue. Contemplating painting these white or adding to my vintage Etsy.

I found another set of vintage, Tupperware salt and pepper shakers. The first pair I found sold out in minutes on my vintage Etsy.

Lastly is this teeny-tiny tin. It has some rusting on the inside, but that's okay. I'm planning on adding a pretty vintage image and turning it into an ornament.

I think I spent about $5 on everything. Score!

Jeanine

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Been so busy with family visiting and us visiting family that I've only been able to eek out some BINGO glassine sacks. I'm behind in everything - including my blog reading. These will be headed to my Etsy once I have a chance to breathe.

Jeanine