Okay 2021, it's time to give you the boot!Here's to hoping 2022 will bring normalcy, health and happiness to us all!xo, Jeanine ...
It's never too late for a free Christmas printable...Or two...Okay, how about 3?! Just right-click on the images, save to your computer and make merry!Jeanine ...
If you're like me, your hosting space can feel a bit tight come the holidays. Thankfully, the folks at Turbo Tenant shared some of their tips and tricks for making the most of a small space during Christmas and New Year's Day. If you have a slim hallway or lack floor space, try hanging these printable snowflakes (above) from your ceiling. Cut them out and use fishing line and tape to cause an illusion of them...
The face I make when I realize there's only 11 days until Christmas...Jeanine ...
Can you believe we're just 12 days away from Christmas?! Day 12: North Pole postmark wood pins.Jeanine ...
Need a good chuckle this holiday season? May I suggest The Christmas Poop Log Story Book? Yes, it's an actual thing and it's hilarious!Anyone who loves a good poop joke will adore the story of this fascinating, educational experience that revolves around a Christmas tradition celebrated in the Catalonia region in Northern Spain with roots dating back to the 18th century. Who knew?!The practice of finding the perfect poop log in the wilderness reflects...
(Book paper tree)My latest batch of Christmas projects all seem to have one thing in common: letter tiles.(Merry shelf sitter)I'm sure you already know I stock up on Scrabble games whenever I see them at our local thrift store. In fact, if there is a board game with letter tiles, I can't get it in my hands fast enough.(Dollar Tree snowflake ornaments)You never know when they may come in handy. And as you can see...
Christmas crafting is in full swing over here...I took advantage of the beautiful weather and spray painted this Target gumball machine pink. I've never been a huge fan of pink for Christmas, but once I saw all these pretty bulbs ($3) and the pink reindeer (set of 2, $3) at Target, I was all in!Next up is this fa la la wood shelf sitter. I cut a Dollar Tree wood block in half and used...
Have you been to Dollar Tree lately?! Our local store is starting to put out some Christmas decor (yay!). I grabbed this door ornament, frame and faux evergreen branch my last trip there to make this cute tabletop decoration.They also have these great wood cutouts in a few different holiday sayings. I gave mine a few coats of white paint.I finished up with the rhinestone embellishment and sheet music for the tree. I'm definitely grabbing...
I can't be the only starting Christmas projects...can I? When you have an Etsy shop, you have to be a few seasons/holidays ahead. Amirite?I've been trying to revamp my little shop. It hasn't gotten the attention it deserves lately, but playing around with these vintage sheet music prints got my creative juices flowing again.They're all for sale at OkioBDesigns.Etsy.com. Save 15 percent sitewide from November 1 through December 15, 2021 using code ETSY2021.Cheers,Jeanine ...
My 14 year old son considers himself something of a popcorn connoisseur. Name a brand - he's tried them all.A couple of weeks ago, I was flipping through an old issue of Country Living magazine and saw Quinn Snacks (yes that is my October 2012 issue above). I showed it to him and he said: "Ooooh, we should try that." For those of you who aren't familiar with the brand, Quinn has taken popcorn to a...
Here's another DIY in under 5...This spooky, wood bead ghost garland will cost you $2 to make. (Yup, just $2). And literally 5 minutes...Everything you need is pictured above and it's all from Dollar Tree. I'm sure you probably have white acrylic paint sitting around in your craft room. Break it out and paint your ghosts white. Once those are dry, simply tie them to your wood bead garland. Done and done! Told ya it...
You know how I love sharing smart and why-didn't-I-think-of-that products with you guys. This one is a true life-saver...Seriously, every few days I do battle with my son's favorite sleeping bag. Ya know, the one he totes to all of his sleepovers. The last few months, the zipper has been such a pain in the neck and this kid will not let me throw it out. It scrunches the fabric in a kung-fu-like grip -...
(Wood rosette pumpkins.)I'm just going to say it. "Take a hike summer and bring on autumn." After a couple of cooler days last week, we're back to summer part 2. And I'm done.(Jenga block pumpkins in white.)I want to get my autumn on and Mother Nature is putting a kink in my plans. Sure the warmer weather is great for drying spray paint. BUT, the heat does zero for my motivation.(Blinged out Dollar Tree skull.)I'm ready...
It's almost my favorite time of year!I started unpacking our autumn decor last week.I promised to pace myself and not go full-on Halloween just yet.I'm also trying to use what I have or make what I need/want - because, as we all know, a girl can get into a lot of trouble this time of year.The struggle is real, but I can do it, I can do it.Have you started decorating for autumn yet?Jeanine ...
