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The folks at Country Living magazine have an amazing new Halloween book out.  It's called Spooky & Bright, 101 Halloween Ideas.  If you've been following my blog for a while, you probably know I'm both a huge fan of Halloween and of Country Living!  So how thrilled was I when a review copy landed on my porch?!

It's loaded with tons of great Halloween ideas, including unique pumpkin decorations, spooky home decor and edible treats.  How fun is this candle idea?!  Love the skeleton hands and me thinks, the Graphics Fairy has a ton of vintage images that would be perfect to create your own version.

How about hanging some eerie plates for your Halloween festivities?! Or turning some black goblets into candleholders?  Love how they are displayed on a tray!

And you can't have a Halloween party without some cobweb cake and poison cookies.  Yum and yum!

Seriously this book is loaded with lots of spook-tacular ideas (sorry, couldn't resist being a little hokey!) and the best part?  Country Living has provided me with a copy for YOU!  

All you have to do to enter is become a follower of OkioBDesigns.Blogspot.com or let me know in a comment that you already are a follower.  For additional entries:

1. Like Okio B Designs on Facebook and let me know in a comment that you did;

2. Follow @okiobdesigns on Twitter and let me know in a comment you did;

3. Blog/Tweet/Facebook/Pinterest about this giveaway and let me know in a comment you did;
4. Like Country Living magazine on Facebook and let me know in a comment you did;
5. Follow @CountryLiving on Twitter and let me know in a comment, you did.


Open to residents of the U.S. and Canada only - sorry! I'll pick a winner via Random.org on Wednesday, August 28, 2013.

Good luck!

Jeanine

Disclaimer: I was provided a review copy of Country Living Spooky & Bright, 101 Halloween ideas, however, all opinions are my own.
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The theme of my week so far seems to be Mason jars!  I popped into Goodwill yesterday and found a bunch of fabulous jars for 99 cents each.
I've never had this short size before and I'm really excited to work with them!  I'm even more excited because I have another wonderful Mason jar book to giveaway to you!
Mason Jar Crafts by Lauren Elise Donaldson (you can find more of her work here: LaurenEliseCrafted.com) is a new, full-color book featuring 30 innovative Mason jar projects and more than 150 step-by-step photos.  You can find projects for home decor, weddings, holidays and more!  Here are some of my faves:
Mason Night-Light.  Super cute for a kid's bedroom.
Mini Ribbon Chandelier.  So pretty for a wedding or outdoor party.
Dessert plates.  Yum!

I can't wait to try some of these great ideas and you can too!  All you have to do to enter to win a copy of Mason Jar Crafts is:

1. Like Okio B Designs on Facebook and let me know in a comment that you did;
2. Follow @okiobdesigns on Twitter and let me know in a comment you did;
3. Blog/tweet/Facebook about this giveaway and let me know in a comment you did.
Open to US residents only - sorry! I'll pick a winner via Random.org on Wednesday, June 26, 2013.

Good luck!

Jeanine

P.S. If you want to pick up a copy of the book yourself, it's only $14.95 on Amazon.com. 

*I was provided a copy of the book for review.  Opinions are my own.
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**Don't forget to enter my DIY Mason Jars book giveaway here!**

I stopped at a local garage sale this morning on my way home from the post office.  Much of it was overpriced ($15 for a wreath, c'mon!), but I did score this cute little bicycle planter.  It was marked $5 but I got it for $4 (it's never to early in the morning to haggle!).
It was pretty rusty so I knew it would immediately get a few coats of spray paint.  Since it's so warm out here today, I was able to do two coats in less than an hour!  Here it is now:
I like that it's still a bit chippy but no more rusty spots.  It's holding an actual bird's nest that we recovered last year. 
I'm thinking of adding some chicks and hens (or is it hens and chicks?!) to the other two baskets.

Jeanine


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The folks at Stampin' Up were kind enough to let me have a sneak peak at a new product bundle that will be available in June.  Even nicer - they've provided me with one bundle for you too! 
The Spring Surprise Bundle includes the brand new “A Round Array” 6-piece stamp set and a 7/8” Scallop Circle Punch. When you purchase these two products in the bundle, for only $23.95, you are getting a 15% discount.
The Circle Punch was super easy to use.  I already made some sheet music circle confetti to add to our Easter table.  And how cute are these tags?
I hand-stamped them using the Round Array stamps and block.  Adorable, right?
To enter to win your own bundle,

 
1. Become a follower of OkioBDesigns or let me know in a comment that you already are;

2. Like Stampin' Up on Facebook and let me know in a comment that you did.

You can gain additional entries by:

1. Follow Stampin' Up on Twitter (@stampinup) and let me know in a comment that you did;

2. Like Okio B Designs on Facebook and let me know in a comment that you did;

3. Follow @okiobdesigns on Twitter and let me know in a comment you did;

4. Blog/tweet/Facebook about this giveaway and let me know in a comment you did.

Open to US residents only - sorry! I'll pick a winner via Random.org on Monday, April 1, 2013 (yes, April Fool's Day!).
 
Good luck!
 
Jeanine

 
*I was provided with a free sample from Stampin' Up for review, however, opinions are my own.
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*I am posting ahead in case we lose power due to Hurricane Sandy.*

Let's face it.  Who really likes Mondays?  To ease some of the pain of the start of another work week, I'm hoping to do at least one giveaway a month on Mondays starting today!  Up first is some great scented candles from FragranceNet.com's Exceptional...For Your Home collection.


Founded in 1997, FragranceNet.com is the leading online retailer of discounted genuine brand name fragrances and beauty products. With more than 13,000 items, FragranceNet.com sells fragrances, skincare, haircare, candles, aromatherapy and more all at discounts up to 70 percent off department store prices. Brands include: Dolce & Gabbana, Cool Water, Obsession, Fendi, Romance, Versace, Escape, Gucci, Angel, Burberry, Eternity, Polo, and White Diamonds, among others. FragranceNet.com offers free U.S. shipping for all orders over $70 and a gift-wrapping service starting at $3.99.
Exceptional...For Your Home candles are available exclusively at FragranceNet.com.  They come  in four yummy flavors:  Applewood, Fresh Linen, Orange Ginger and Vanilla Sensual.  They all smell delish!
 
The folks at FragranceNet.com were not only nice enough to give me one Vanilla Sensual candle ($25 value) to giveaway, but they've also provided you with a 15 percent off coupon code good on their site: JBCG5.
 
To enter the giveaway:
 
1. Become a follower or let me know in a comment that you already are;
2. Like FragranceNet.com on Facebook and let me know in a comment that you did.
 
You can gain additional entries by:
 
1. Follow FragranceNet.com on Twitter (@fragrancenet) and let me know in a comment that you did;
2. Like Okio B Designs on Facebook and let me know in a comment that you did;
3. Follow @okiobdesigns on Twitter and let me know in a comment you did;
4. Blog/tweet/Facebook about this giveaway and let me know in a comment you did.
 
Open to US residents only - sorry!  I'll pick a winner via Random.org on Friday, November 2, 2012 (provided I have internet access!).  Good luck!
 
Jeanine


*I was provided a candle for this giveaway; and am affiliated with FragranceNet.com via my day job.
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This is by far one of my new favorite blogs!  If you haven't been over to NYCPretty, head on over there stat because the lovely Christine is having an awesome American Eagles Outfitters $100 giftcard giveaway!
All you have to do is like NYCPretty.com on Facebook, follow @NYCPretty on Twitter and leave a comment to enter.

While you are there, check out her amazing outfits!  I know I've picked up quite a few outfit ideas there myself.

Good luck!

Jeanine
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