Okio B Designs: the graphics fairy

Remember those books I picked up last week at our local thrift store? After a couple of coats of black paint and some creepy stickers, here they are now:

I found the images on both Pinterest and The Graphics Fairy.

I printed the images out onto label paper and simply peeled and stuck to each book once the paint was dry!

I have them displayed in our corner cabinet with some other Halloween goodies.

Jeanine

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Remember that wood thingy I picked up on Friday at our local church thrift store? Here's what it looked like before:

And here is the after:

Excuse the lighting. I took my photos around dusk. I thought I was going for a neat, artistic lighting effect, but what I got were some dark photos. Doh!

Still, you get the idea. I used this great French graphic from The Graphics Fairy and the Mod Podge technique. I have to admit, I'm not as polished at it (Mod Podge technique) as my sister is, but I still like the look - even if I still have to get off some little paper nubs.

And I'm still not sure what to call it? Wood crate? Wood couch (c'mon, doesn't it look like a miniature couch to you?!)? Wood display? Whatever it is, I'm going to use it to display something pretty in the house.

Jeanine

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Hope everyone's holiday weekend is off to a great start! It's a bit overcast here today but I am hoping to get some garage sales in. In the meantime, here's a cute autumn/Halloween project I did earlier this week using an old tobacco tin.

I saw something similar on Pinterest (although I think the person made it for Xmas) and since I had some old tobacco tins lying around, I decided to give one of them an autumn/Halloween spin.

First I covered the tin with some vintage sheet music from The Graphics Fairy. Then I added the pumpkin image - also from The Graphics Fairy.

I wrapped some orange and black ribbon on the top and bottom, and some black tea-stained seam binding so I could hang it. I finished up by adding some Dollar Store faux moss and random Halloween pieces.

I love when I have everything I need on hand - especially for seasonal pieces. Next week is back to school here, and I'm looking forward to having more crafting time again!

Jeanine

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Remember the scale bucket I picked up over the weekend at a garage sale?! Here it is with its new makeover.

First, I gave it a few coats of flat white spray paint. Then I printed off this great French grains image from The Graphics Fairy onto waterslide decal paper. I added it once the paint was dry and am loving it!

It's just how I imagined it would turn out. It was calling for some lavender. Lucky for me, I have a few bunches lying around.

And here it is hanging in my tea room.

It's the perfect height for when I walk in and am greeted by the delicious scent of lavender.

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

Jeanine

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After looking at a bunch of Where Bloggers Create posts, I decided it was time for me to get more organized. My craft room doubles as an office, so I am a little limited to the spacing and shelves I can use. I try to use as many baskets, canisters and penny jars as I can.

I took this Williams Sonoma sugar cookie tin out yesterday and gave it a couple of coats of white spray paint. The cookie mix was long gone and it was the perfect size for an instant transformation.

I added this great French label from the Graphics Fairy to the front. I printed it off on label paper so all I had to do was peel and stick. And look what it holds perfectly...

...A whole lotta seam binding!

I've used this jar before for a Marie Antoinette makeover. Since the original image kept peeling off, I scrapped it for this great French post card image (also from the Graphics Fairy).

Since I'm not sure what I'm adding to it, I left the label blank. I'll probably end up hand-stamping the word of whatever I fill it with.

I'm slowly on the road to organization. Maybe by next year's Where Bloggers Create party, I'll be ready!

Linking to The Graphics Fairy: Brag Monday.

Jeanine

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I wasn't able to go garage sale shopping last weekend so I turned to items I had readily available for some quick makeovers.

Yup, food cans. The big one is from a can of baked beans. The smaller is from a can of alphabet soup (my little guy's favorite!).

It's amazing what a few coats of paint and some lovely French graphics can do to some lowly tin cans.

The images are from The Graphics Fairy, of course. I used some waterslide decal paper again to add them to each can. I noticed it works better on spray painted items rather than ones I've painted with chalk paint.

I filled them up with sand so I could add some of my French script candles. I love the look and the fact that I'm recycling! Will I ever look at tin cans the same way again? Probably not!

Jeanine

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Remember the little wood tray I picked up over the weekend at a local garage sale? It has officially become part of my beachy porch.

I wanted a little tray to serve drinks and snacks on and well, this was just perfect. I gave it a fresh coat of white paint (a couple actually), did a little sanding around the edges and added the lobster image (from the Graphics Fairy).

I used waterslide decal paper again, although I'm a little nervous since this will be outside. I'm sure the heat and humidity will do a number on it, and I'll have to redo it before summer is over.

For now, I'm enjoying every minute of it. Drinks are served!

Jeanine

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My beachy porch theme is slowly coming together. I'm just waiting on a few more items and then I'm pretty confident I've reached my $100 budget. Here a few new pieces that I added yesterday.

I originally had my starfish tucked in a little bucket with starfish decals. Didn't completely love it, so I added them to this urn instead which I'm loving much better now. It got a coat of paint to match the lanterns I did a few weeks ago. The urn was a Goodwill find.

I used this great anchor image from The Graphics Fairy for this twice upcycled watering can. It had some funky 70s design on it originally. Then I painted it pink and the other day I paint it white. So much better now. I added the anchor using waterslide decal paper.

I gave this little clipboard a chalk paint makeover. I originally had it in the kitchen.

Last up is this little starfish tea towel. I used a Dollar Store flour sack and some transfer paper.

My Dad is bringing the whale over today and I can't wait to see it! I also have to add my little anchor plaques that my sister, Kathy sent. And I have an outdoor ottoman scheduled to land today from Target.

Jeanine

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I'm doing my little Friday happy dance. The weather is gorgeous, the birds are singing and it's the end of what seemed like a long, long week! We have a busy weekend planned so wanted to share some random pieces that I've been working on.

This candlestick I found at Goodwill earlier this week. I gave it a few coats of ASCP in Old White. It's kind of hard to tell but there is a French graphic on there.

How about now? It's a great Paris address image from The Graphics Fairy printed onto decal paper.

In addition to the paint and decal, I added a little crown charm with some twine, and one of my French script candles. And ladies, hang on to your old veggie cans...

With some chalk paint and decal paper you can transform them into these. I'm using the taller one as a vase and the smaller as a candleholder.

I gave each can a coat of chalk paint and then added my images.

The one on the smaller can is the same one on the candlestick. And a big thank you to my sister Kathy from Creative Home Expressions.

She found these nautical goodies at her local Goodwill and sent them to me for my porch's beachy theme! I'll be working on them this weekend! Isn't she sweet?!

Jeanine

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Remember the little hand mirror I picked up at Goodwill that was missing the mirror? Well, here it is now.

I wanted to use a Victorian image for it and found this perfect one from The Graphics Fairy.

I printed it out onto cardstock and then carefully measured it so it would fit into the mirror. I used some silver glitter around the inside edges and added some rhinestones and faux pearls to each lady for a little bling.

I think the image fits perfectly as it adds just a touch of color.

Jeanine

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I picked up this little crate from Goodwill yesterday. I was going back and forth on whether to keep the natural color or paint it. So I did a little of both.

I gave it a "white-wash" instead - basically spreading on some paint and then wiping it off to get just a hint of color. I left some of the natural wood showing too. I notice a couple of little paint oopsies but those are going to come right off with some sandpaper.

I loooooove this rooster image from The Graphics Fairy so I knew that was the first thing going on both sides of the crate. I printed it off in the smallest size possible onto decal paper and placed it on both sides.

I used some leftover Scrabble tiles to spell out NEST. Then I added some faux green moss and two little eggs for a finishing touch.

Super cheap and easy as I had everything I needed!

Jeanine

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Happy Saturday! Hope your weekend is off to a great start! The sun is shining, the birds are singing and I was able to get some painting done.

This little tool carrier is from Michael's. I bought it a couple of years ago. It originally said blossom. Sadly, it got a little dingy over the years so I gave it a fresh coat of paint yesterday.

Since I painted over the blossom, I added two chalkpaper tags - one on each side. I used my Cricut and a roll of chalkpaper. Quick and easy!

I added a painted book I did (more in the works!) with some vintage French poetry pages, some painted peat pots and an embellished bottle I've posted about before.

The sides were missing a little something, so I added this great grain image from The Graphics Fairy. It's one of my favorites. I've used it on tea towels and a few other projects.

I printed the image out onto waterslide decal paper and gave it a few coats of clear spray paint to seal the image. Within a few minutes, I dunked it in water and peeled off my labels to put on each side.

The best part about this project? I had everything I needed! Some of you have inquired about the decal paper. I bought mine off of eBay for about $9 for 10 sheets. Believe me, it's worth it!

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

Jeanine

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When the new Pottery Barn catalog arrived over the weekend, I couldn't help but notice the nautical-inspired clipboards on page 58.

Of course the entire room is my dream office, but I also really love the clipboard idea so I did a quick copycat.

These are hanging out on a bookshelf until I can figure out where I want to hang them. I have a few more to work on. I just added some white paint, starfish and nautical photos to them like in the catalog picture. The black one, I added to break up the white paint.