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Frenchy Dollar Store Frame

March 16, 2012 / BY Okio B Designs
Is it just me or does everyone else seem to lose their mojo on a cold, dreary day?  It was 70 degrees here on Wednesday and it's gone down hill since then.  Needless to say, these past two days have not provided any real inspiration for me. And since it's so dark and dreary here, so are my pictures.  =(  I gave this Dollar Store frame a Frenchy touch last night.  I glued some leftover...

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French Votive

March 04, 2012 / BY Okio B Designs
I popped into Michael's earlier this week for some odds and ends.  I had been admiring the wax seals in the bridal section for some time.  I finally caved and bought some wax and a fleur de lis stamper.  They were only $4.99 each.  Last night I used them for this quick French votive: I used some vintage French book paper to wrap around the votive.  I distressed the paper edges a bit to give it an...

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