Okio B Designs: tea-stained seam binding

Sour cream and onion Pringles have never looked so good! Yes, after enjoying the chips, I saved the canister so I could copycat one of my favorite Pinterest pins.

This was my inspiration. Lovely, right? This blogger used an oatmeal canister. And here's my version using the Pringles canister.

I wrapped the canister in vintage sheet music to start. Then I printed off this great French image (courtesy The Graphics Fairy) onto plain white paper. Glued that on over the sheet music.

Once that was dry, I added another French image to the plastic top - which you totally can't see but it is there. Then I added some glitter around the edges and some tea-stained seam binding. I couldn't resist adding a little bling too on the front.

I finished up by stringing some bells and a metal star (from Ikea) on more tea-stained seam binding. I used my hot glue gun to add that to the top.

I love how the star hangs down, and how the grey/silver and pink hues play off each other. I'm so happy too with how it turned out. And lucky me, Pathmark is having a sale on Pringles so I'm off to stock up so I can make more!

Linking to Petite Michelle Louise: Grey Day Thersday.

Jeanine

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What do you do when you have thousands upon thousands of acorns and their caps in your yard? If you're me, you scoop them up and use them for some autumn-inspired candles!

Yes, I actually went around the yard scooping up these little acorn caps that seem to fall day and night thanks to our mighty oak - and some squirrels and raccoons.

I added them to some small Mason jars with pumpkin-scented (yum!) votives to create some super easy autumn-inspired candle holders.

I finished up by adding some orange tea-stained seam binding. Perfect for fall!

I can't wait to light them up on a cool autumn night!

Jeanine

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Yes, I know I'm incredibly early for fall, but I just couldn't resist making some shabby fabric pumpkins this morning.

I've been seeing them all over Pinterest and they are just so darn cute that I couldn't resist.

I used some fabric pieces that I had stashed in my craft room for over a year (one of the benefits of never throwing stuff out!). I used some tea-stained seam binding a French fabric tag for this one.

I used cinnamon sticks and a regular stick for each of the stubs. This one has a hand-stamped fall tag and some raffia ribbon.

This one has a hand-stamped pumpkin tag and tea-stained seam binding.

I think I'm addicted and it's not even September yet!

Jeanine

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Last Saturday, my husband and I celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary. We treated ourselves to a night out for Chinese and a little saki. The bottles were so cute that I tossed them in my handbag once they were finished.

I decided to use some rub-on transfers for them and thought these number signs would be cute.

I also added some tea-stained seam binding to the tops of each bottle. I rolled up some French poetry book paper for one. The other will likely be used as a little vase.

They are happily residing on our kitchen windowsill.

Jeanine

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The Xmas decorations are tucked away and a new year has begun. Valentine's Day is just a few weeks away and I can already feel the love! It's been bitterly cold here - the perfect weather for staying indoors and crafting. I whipped up two banners over the weekend that I plan to use for Valentine's Day.

This sweet Marie Antoinette image is from Etsy. I've used it in several projects and never tire of it. For the banner, I printed it out on cardstock, punched some holes at the top of each card and slipped through some tea-stained seam binding so it could be hung.

I added some pink glitter around the edges of each card. A faux pearl is the cherry on top of the cake. Next up is this LOVE banner I made using some vintage Romeo & Juliet book paper.

This is the same font I used for my Xmas NOEL banner. It was a little tricky lining up each letter on the paper, but I think I have it mastered now. Again, I punched some holes at the tops of each page so I could add my tea-stained seam binding.

I just love the vintage lettering, don't you? I'll be using it again for a Pottery Barn knock-off project this week.

Jeanine

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Because I refuse to do any sort of shopping these last few days before Xmas (crowds, traffic, etc. - no thanks!), I'm doing some projects with items I already have in the house. Last night, I decided to embellish some of these apothecary bottles I pick up whenever I'm at a garage sale.

I added some vintage lace on the first one using spray adhesive. Then I wrapped some vintage French poetry book paper around the lace. I tied the old button (from my Mom's stash) on the front using twine. Another old button adorns the top.

For the second one, I just used the same French poetry book paper. This time, I added a distressed, hand-stamped tag and some tea-stained seam binding.

I love dressing these little bottles up and using items I already have in the house!

Jeanine

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I have to admit, I'm a bit addicted to making these mason jar snow globes. First batch, I used some faux snow and bottle brush trees. This time, I used this pretty boy angel image from The Graphics Fairy:

I printed the image onto cardstock. Then I added some German glass glitter. I wanted it to be able to stand so I cut a slit on the bottom of the picture and then used an extra piece of cardstock - kind of like how paper dolls used to stand.

I added some faux snow to the bottom of the jar and some tea-stained seam binding. Playing on the angel theme, I also made some of these sweet holiday tags.

Again, The Graphics Fairy had this wonderful angel image. First, I hand-stamped my coffee tag with the Christmas greetings. Then I Mod Podged my angel image onto it. Once that was dry, I added the rhinestones and lace on the bottom. I made a few of these to hang on our holiday gifts.

Linking to The Graphics Fairy: Brag Monday.

Jeanine

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Woo hoo! Guess who got their internet back last night? I'm so happy as I've missed the blogosphere and keeping up with all of your projects. Here's some that I did while we were without power and climbing the walls:

I took two mason jars and spray painted one red and one green. Once they were dry, I printed these sweet holiday images from the Graphics Fairy and Mod Podged them on. Then I added a thin layer of Mod Podge over the images and sprinkled on some German glass glitter.

I finished each off with some white tea-stained seam binding. I'm going to use these as candleholders during the holidays.

My boys destroyed our Scrabble game so I'm left with some random letters. Lucky enough, I had the ones I needed to spell out "noel." And they fit perfectly in this little Goodwill frame that I painted black months ago.

I added a burlap backdrop. Loving the rustic look!

Two super simple projects to keep my mind occupied post-hurricane. It feels good to be back and I can't wait to pop on over to see all of your posts that I've missed.

Linking to The Graphics Fairy: Brag Monday and Between Naps on the Porch: Met Monday.

Jeanine

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I used to be quite the organized person. I am a Virgo, afterall. However, once I had kids, my life sort of resembles the picture below:

Yes, that is a drawer in my craft room holding my tea-stained seam binding. It ain't pretty. In my quest to get more organized, I did a copycat of Creative Carmelina and my sister, Kathy from Creative Home Expressions. They both made sweet little cards to add their ribbon to:

I used this French woman image from the Graphics Fairy. The basket is from the estate sale I went to on Friday. I'm hoping to be able to prop as many of these into it as possible!

I have a lot more to go - including a second drawer of random ribbon and trimmings. Yikes!

Jeanine

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We found these vintage salt & pepper shakers at a garage sale a few months ago. They are silver-plated and screw off to reveal a glass holder for both the salt and pepper. Really unique. I wanted to give them a Frenchy makeover:

First I added my favorite vintage lace with some hot glue. Then I added the metal picture holders to each one. I was thrilled that they actually fit into the existing holes.

I used some distressed French book paper underneath the lace. I also added some faux pearl embellishments and tea-stained seam binding.

I added the religious medal to one and the je t'aime notecard to the other.

I love the shabby French feel of them!

Jeanine

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I picked up this pair of frames at an estate sale a couple of weeks ago. What made them so very interesting is that they had a small piece of canvas in the back instead of the usual cardboard backing. I wasn't sure what to do with them since the canvas kept falling out. Finally, I decided to test some Avery label paper on the canvas part and here's how they came out:

I love that I didn't have to repaint them. All I did was cut the label paper to fit the canvas. Peel, stick and done! Well not quite.

Because the canvas kept coming out, I had to glue it on. So far so good. For one of them, I glued some tea-stained seam binding to the back so it could be easily hung up.

I really love the Alice scene in both of them! And they really do look like someone drew or painted them onto canvas.

Jeanine

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We have a busy weekend planned, so I wanted to share some quick patriotic candle holders I made using some food cans.

Even though these aren't quite Memorial Day images, I think they still represent our patriotism. I printed them out from the Graphics Fairy. I mod podged each image on and then gave each a quick spray of clear paint.

Once the paint was dry, I added some German glass glitter and some random faux pearl embellishments here and there. I used some tea-stained seam binding for the one in the middle.

I love that these cost me $0 and I can't wait to light them up over the long holiday weekend. And of course, I want to thank all of our military members for their dedicated service. God bless America!

Jeanine

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I haven't had much time this week for any projects (boo hoo!), so I'm sharing some quick tags I made last week using my Cricut:

I love this French script image that I purchased off of Etsy (Graphique.etsy.com) and I love how it looks on this Fleur de Lis.

I use #80 cardstock so it's a bit thicker than the regular #60 found in most craft stores. I finished them up with some tea-stained seam binding. I'm thinking of doing some for Xmas this year but with red and green seam binding. Can't you just see them hanging from the tree?!

Then I made some seahorses - also using the French script. I have some of these displayed in my bathroom which has a bit of a French/coastal feel. I also have both for sale in my Etsy shop.

Jeanine

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I picked up this silver urn at our local church thrift store last week. (Is it an urn or an ewer - I'm not sure so someone please correct me if I'm calling it by the wrong name.) Anywho, I love, love, love having bird's nests and eggs through out my house. Put two and two together and you get this:

I added some faux nest material to the urn and added the three eggs on top.

Then I tied some tea-stained seam binding around it. I think it gives it a nice simple touch of color and now I have a new way to display my eggs!

Jeanine

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