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~dollar tree mini stockings makeover~

November 28, 2022 / BY Okio B Designs
 How cute are these mini stockings from Dollar Tree?  When I saw them, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with them...I hand-stamped our names onto each stocking.  Then I added some mini bells (also from Dollar Tree) using red-painted safety pins.  Easy peasy!I'll be using these as place settings for our Christmas table. Total cost: $2.50 for the stockings.  I had everything else I needed.Jeanine ...

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~and so it begins~

November 25, 2022 / BY Okio B Designs
Thanksgiving's over...you know what that means!Jeanine ...

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~free christmas printables~

November 15, 2022 / BY Okio B Designs
Who doesn't love a good freebie?Or two?  Or three?  No need to sign up for a "newsletter" (don't you just hate that!) or follow me. Simply right-click any image to save to your computer and use in your Christmas crafts.Keep in mind these are vintage card images, so they may not be as crisp as a typical jpg.  They're still fun to use - however you may see fit.Jeanine Who doesn't love a good freebie?Or two?  Or three?  No...

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~how I'm saving money this holiday season~

November 09, 2022 / BY Okio B Designs
Not long ago, I ran a blog called One Cheap B*tch.  While the name raised quite a few eyebrows back then, the concept was simple: how to save more of your hard-earned money by creating your own home decor.  If you're like me, you're probably feeling the crush of the economy and wondering how you can save this holiday season.  I'm no financial expert.  I'm just a regular mom, but here's how I'm saving a...

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