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 scroll.

You can find these soon in my Etsy shop. For now, this one has found a new home on the ledge dividing my kitchen and diningroom.

Linking up to Between Naps on the Porch: Met Monday.

Jeanine

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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 for fabric markers - they make the job so much easier and less messy!

I can't wait to use these at Easter. It'll be easy to figure out if any are missing after the guests leave!

Linking to Between Naps on the Porch: Met Monday.

Jeanine

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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 decided to add a few shabby items to keep her company.

I took a simple metal can (can of corn to be exact for any baseball lovers!) and added this shabby chic drawer paper to it. Then I added the French label (from the Graphics Fairy of course!) to the front of and some French script candles. Then I took the Ball jar and hot glued some vintage lace around the top and a button for a touch of color. I had some leftover pink sand from Valentine's Day so I added that to the bottom of the jar to anchor my candle.

Lastly is the little matchbox which I covered with drawer paper as well and a Martha Stewart flower. The tart tins I got off of Etsy.

I think everything gives the corner a nice shabby chic touch!

Jeanine

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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 night. We live about 10 minutes from Jones Beach and about 20 minutes from Gilgo and Oak Beach (the beaches where they are unfortunately finding those dead bodies). Luckily there is a highway or two between where we live and those beaches.

First I stenciled in my letters. Then I used different blue hue fabric markers and simply stenciled in each letter alternating the blues. It measures about 16"x16".

Once the weather is nice here for more than a day or two, I'm going to put it on some old-fashioned, metal slider chairs we got at Lowe's a few years ago. They are blue too and I think it will make them look more comfy and cozy with the pillow.

Jeanine

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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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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 features lots of sweet treats, and vintage estate and garage sale finds. The vintage popcorn and striped bags are from Etsy. The vintage ice cream cups are too. The straws are America's Choice - our supermarket's generic brand. Don't they fit perfectly?

Of course I took these pictures a few days ago. Most of the candy is gone thanks to my three men. Oh okay, and me too!

Needless to say, it's been a big hit with the kids!

Linking to Debbiedoos, Common Ground: Inspiration Friday and At The Picket Fence: Inspiration Friday.

Jeanine