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I popped into our local Goodwill and church thrift store this morning. Came home with some goodies for about $10.

I'm hoping to give the laundry sign a spray paint makeover soon. It's still way too cold here to paint. I'm also planning on adding a French image to it using TAP paper.

The tins are actually citronella candles from Crate & Barrel. They were 99 cents each. I'm going to add a pretty image to the tops of them so they don't look so drab.

I also got two boxes of brand new Better Homes & Gardens' napkin rings, a little metal pail, a doily and some plain white napkins. I'm hoping to use the TAP paper for the napkins too. Thinking a nice Spring-y image would work well for them.

Jeanine

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I've been wanting to make a fabric bunny banner for quite a while now. Last night, I decided to give it a go using this great bunny silhouette from The Graphics Fairy.

First thing I did was trace my pendants onto some muslin. Then I printed out my image onto TAP (Transfer Artists Paper) paper. It was the first time I've ever used it and I must say I'm hooked already!

I first heard about TAP from Susan at Homeroad. You can use it like regular iron-on transfer paper, but it can also be used to transfer images onto wood, metal - you name it! I got mine off of eBay but Amazon also sells it.

I love that the image doesn't look like it was ironed on. It almost looks like a silkscreen. I don't see any edging; it's like the image just melted onto the fabric!

I finished up my bunnies by adding little cotton tails. I'm hanging it with some twine and clothes pins.

Jeanine

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I have a habit of holding onto old food jars and bottles. I clean them out, peel off the labels and then wait for inspiration to strike.

Since my countdown to Spring has begun, I decided to make some cheery Spring/Easter bottles.

I printed my images onto label paper, so I just had to peel and stick.

I gave the taller one more of a rustic look with the twine and lace. I added a pretty blue seam binding to the smaller one.

Both got rhinestone embellishments and are filled with faux moss. You probably can't tell but the smaller one has some Easter eggs in it.

Yup, I'm ready for Spring!

Jeanine

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First, let me say I am not decorating for Easter already - although I'm itching to! I stopped in my local Michael's over the weekend and came across these wood blocks in their bargain bins.

Originally I wanted to spell out Spring. No go; no G. Plan B was to spell out Easter. So that's what I'll be doing.

But not yet. I swear!

Jeanine

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**This giveaway is now closed**

So, who's in the mood for a giveaway? I know I am! The folks at Adams Media were kind enough to send me a copy of DIY Chalkboard Crafts by Lizette Schapekahm.

One lucky winner can nab this baby and enjoy chalkboard heaven! Check out some of these great projects.

Coffee table spheres.

Beverage centerpiece - definitely my fave!

Charging station.

Tons of great ideas in this handy-dandy book! To enter:

1. Become a follower of OkioBDesigns or let me know in a comment that you already are;

You can gain additional entries by:

1. Like Okio B Deisngs on Facebook and let me know in a comment you did;

2. Follow @okiobdesigns on Twitter and let me know in a comment you did;

3. Follow okiobdesigns on Instagram and let me know in a comment you did;

4. Blog/tweet/Facebook about this giveaway and let me know in a comment you did.

Open to U.S. residents only (sorry!). I'll pick a winner via Random.org on Friday, February 28, 2014 at 5 p.m. EST.

Good luck!

Jeanine

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Kiddies are off from school this week. They just got back from a sleepover at Grandma's. I'll probably be MIA for the remainder of the week. =)

Jeanine