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Vintage-Inspired Chalkboard: Repost from OCB

July 03, 2011 / BY Okio B Designs
I bought a bunch of these little chalkboards today for use in my Etsy shop.  Here is the first one I did and truth be told, I like it so much, I'm keeping it for moi! I used some Distressed Ink to "age" the wood frame.  Then I tied some twine around it and added the coffee-dyed hang tag and French paper.  Finishing touch was some dried flower buds in the middle of the paper...

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Napkins as Easy as 1,2,3: Repost from OCB

July 03, 2011 / BY Okio B Designs
I picked up these hotel napkins at the Pottery Barn Outlet on Friday.  While I wanted a crisp, white napkin, I still felt they were missing a little something. I dusted off my Cricut and got busy choosing a sweet font to use to stencil in my numbers.  This is from the Storybook font.  After the Cricut cut out the numbers, I used a black fabric marker to stencil them onto each napkin.  Thank God...

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Shabby Kitchen Touches: Repost from OCB

July 03, 2011 / BY Okio B Designs
I'm forever playing around with my kitchen counter.  The problem, among others (don't get me started on the green color), is, I don't have much of one and whatever I seem to display on there always gets in the way of our day to day lives.  Still, it doesn't stop me from trying! I got this vintage pitcher from an estate sale a few weeks ago.  She sat there kind of lonely in the corner.  So I...

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Life's a Beach...Pillow That Is: Repost from OCB

July 03, 2011 / BY Okio B Designs
A few weeks ago my sister Kathy from Creative Home Expressions shared with us that Fabric.com was having this great sale on fabric.  Prices were $5.99 and under!  I picked up a few yards of this Osnaburg fabric.  I didn't love it when it first arrived but I do now!  It has the look of burlap but not the feel, which makes it perfect for pillows! I whipped up this "beach" pillow using it last...

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French Bucket: Repost from OCB

July 03, 2011 / BY Okio B Designs
I came across these great vintage-inspired buckets and knew immediately what I wanted to do with them.  I printed off the image from The Graphics Fairy and then mod podged it to the front of the bucket.  Do another coat over the image to keep it secure and water-proof.  And done! Wouldn't it look lovely holding a beautiful Spring bouquet? Linking to The Graphics Fairy: Brag Monday. Happy Monday everyone! Jeanine ...

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Debbie Doo's Magazine Challenge

June 30, 2011 / BY Okio B Designs
I'm so happy to be participating in Debbiedoo's Magazine Challenge linky party.  Basically, you have to re-create something you saw in a magazine.  My little project was inspired by the July issue of Country Living - hand's down one of my all time favorite magazines!  Here is/was my inspiration: And here's my version! Keep in mind the magazine's piece was showing ideas for a wedding or party.  Mine is just for our everyday use and...

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