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Christmas Candle

December 10, 2012 / BY Okio B Designs
I've been very short on projects the last few days.  Haven't had a chance to pop into Goodwill or the local thrift store.  I did, however, make a few holiday candles using this pretty wrapping paper I got at Home Goods last year. I used some Dollar Store prayer candles. Really quite easy.  Just cut your paper to fit the candle and Mod Podge it on.  I used some green tea-stained seam binding for the...

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Friday's Garage Sale Finds

October 05, 2012 / BY Okio B Designs
Not exactly a banner garage sale day in this neck of the woods.  Maybe because it's been raining on and off all week?!  I did manage to pick up a few goodies this morning: Of course, you know I never, ever pass up vintage sheet music.  I got two of them today.  The Romeo & Juliet book was a dime!  And not sure if you can tell but that little black thing is a candleholder...

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Possibly The Prettiest Xmas Wrapping Paper Ever

November 08, 2011 / BY Okio B Designs
I was at my local Marshall's last week and could not believe the gorgeous wrapping paper they have this year!  Lookie what I picked up.  It's so pretty that I actually framed it: I really am a sucker for sheet music and I can see lots and lots of faux presents under the tree wrapped in this paper. I have some other plans for it on some petite boxes and such.  And of course I...

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