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...
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...
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...