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Frenchy Caddy

August 13, 2013 / BY Okio B Designs
Can you believe I'm still working on pieces that I picked up at AmVets a week ago?!  This is the wood caddy that I got there that originally came from Michael's.  It was pink and had the word spring on both sides.  Here it is now: I gave it a couple of coats of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Louis Blue.  I popped over to The Graphics Fairy to pick some French text I could quickly...

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Upcycled Wood Candlesticks

August 01, 2013 / BY Okio B Designs
Here's the first of my makeovers from yesterday's AmVets loot.  Remember these wood candlesticks before? Not very pretty.  And here's the after.   I gave each a couple of coats of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Louis Blue.  Once they were dry, I broke out some sandpaper and just sanded them in random areas for an aged look.   I love how the original brown wood shows through now.  It's just enough dark to play off...

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Painted Mason Jars

April 21, 2013 / BY Okio B Designs
You've probably seen these all over Pinterest.  I, myself, have pinned them a few times.  I love the look and since I always have a nice stash of Ball mason jars lying around, I figured I would make some too! I only have three ASCP colors: Old White, Louis Blue and Antoinette.  Lucky for me they look gorgeous together! I only gave them a coat each of the chalk paint because I find it to...

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