Okio B Designs

Time has not been on my side this week. About the only crafty thing I was able to accomplish was two more embellished Starbucks bottles:

I bought these graphics from Etsy and love, love, love them! How can you go wrong for $1 each? I've already used them for bags, tags and I'll be using them for pillows shortly.

I printed them out on Avery Label Paper. Super easy and the paper is pretty reasonably priced. For this one I added a rhinestone and tea-stained seam binding.

For this one I added a couple of rhinestones and the scrolled sheet music tied with twine.

I finally filled up my bottle holder! Drank a lot of Starbucks but it was worth it! I needed the little kick anyway.

Jeanine

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I seem to have a large stash of white frames in the house. I didn't realize just how many I had until I decided to make these framed fork, knife and spoon prints for the kitchen:

You've probably seen these images on The Graphics Fairy. I had filed them away on my computer, planning to do some napkins or placements with them but when I flipped through the premier issue of Vintage Style magazine, I saw a framed spoon print and decided to copycat!

The frames are mostly from garage sales and thankfully, I had already painted them white. I printed out the images onto cardstock. I had to crop the fork, knife and spoon image to get a single spoon image. I really love how they look over this window in our kitchen and the fact that it cost me $0 to make them!

Linking to The Graphics Fairy: Brag Monday.

Jeanine

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Driving home from pre-K today, I spotted this little table in the trash. I pulled over to inspect it and it was in pretty good condition.

As soon as my 4 year old saw it, he asked if it could be his.

Who am I to argue with that face? I told him we have to paint it. He wants to add Spongebob to it, so that should make for an interesting makeover.

Aside from some dust and having to tighten the bottoms, it really is a sweet little table. Stay tuned for the makeover!

Jeanine

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Brrrr...it's chilly here today but putting out some Easter decorations puts a little Spring in my step. I feel like a kid at Christmas time when I unpackage all of my goodies from previous years:

These are actually little bunny candleholders from the Pottery Barn outlet. The tapers didn't make it. Sadly, they all bent. Still, I like them even without the candles.

My favorite Easter banner! Bought it off Etsy last year.

More Pottery Barn outlet finds...paper mache eggs. Can't wait to fill these with some candy for my boys.

I love this little HOP set. Another beauty I snagged off Etsy last year! The two silver bunnies in front are salt and pepper shakers from, yup you guessed it, the Pottery Barn outlet.

This is the $1.99 nest from Home Goods. The little bunny pot-holder is from a garage sale.

I have a few more decorations to break out. Trying to pace myself but since we don't really decorate for St. Patrick's Day and with Easter being early this year, I figured what the heck!

Jeanine

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I popped into Michael's earlier this week for some odds and ends. I had been admiring the wax seals in the bridal section for some time. I finally caved and bought some wax and a fleur de lis stamper. They were only $4.99 each. Last night I used them for this quick French votive:

I used some vintage French book paper to wrap around the votive. I distressed the paper edges a bit to give it an even more worn look. Then I used a glue dot to keep the two ends together.

I have to admit, the wax was a little tricky to work with. You can't burn it - it will turn black in the blink of an eye. So you have to keep the flame at a good distance. Then you have to worry about it dripping all over the place - ack! If the wax is uneven, the stamper image will be off.

It took me about three tries to get it as close to perfect as possible. I do love the look and think I will try the red wax next to make it pop.

Linking to Between Naps on the Porch: Met Monday.

Jeanine

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We hit an estate sale this morning. The weather was dreary and the wait was long, but I did manage to score some great vintage finds:

I think I'm definitely going to paint this little fan pink.

I could not resist these opera glasses with case. I just love them! Same for the vintage lace gloves. Love!

I also got this cute little bench for $10. Funny thing is, I have a similar one I'm using to display some vintage toys in an alcove at the top of our stairs.