Okio B Designs

Remember that mirror I got over the weekend at a local garage sale? Feast your eyes on it now!

I actually used the chalkboard paint over the mirror. I didn't know how it would come out but it actually is holding quite nicely. You'll notice it's on the floor because I still can't figure out where to put it. I'm running out of wall space - ha!

Not bad for $2!

Jeanine

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So excited that my French script candles are featured in the August 2011 issue of Good Housekeeping magazine! I'm a bit overwhelmed with orders but loving every minute of it!

Not the greatest scan but you get the idea!

Jeanine

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Super excited to share this morning's garage sale finds. So many sales, but so little time since my husband's niece is getting married later today. Here's what I scooped up:

How about a nice old whiskey barrel for $5?

This ice bucket with stand was also $5. I'm going back and forth on whether or not to paint it white or keep the metal color. The basket is definitely getting a makeover.

The green chalkboard reminds me of elementary school and the gold mirror is getting a chalkboard makeover. Oh and can't forget the vintage 1938 math book.

I could have spent the entire day shopping but, alas, I could not. How'd you do?

Jeanine

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I've been really bad this week in terms of getting to my craft to do list. Truth be told, my husband and I were watching the Casey Anthony trial - literally from day one three years ago! - and we were both a bit shell-shocked this week by the verdict. I think it's a terrible tragedy for the little girl and I just can't believe the outcome. And I promise that's all the venting I will do! On to my latest project:

I got this little jar from a garage sale a few weeks ago. It has such an odd shape that nothing seemed to be sitting right on it. So I simply, tore out a page from an old French poetry book, ripped it all around and distressed it for a more aged look. I mod podged it to the front of the jar. Normally I'll do another coat on the front to "seal" the image but I thought that would take away from the aged look for this particular jar.

I looped the key onto some twine and then tied that around and around the top of the jar. Finish up with some dry flowers and done! I'm debating whether or not to leave it in the bathroom or use it on my kitchen counter. Decisions, decisions...

Jeanine

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Hope everyone had a safe and happy July 4th! I didn't get to do much crafting this weekend but I did manage to make this little no sew sack that I plan to store some craft supplies in. The bag is actually from some Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic sheets I got from Target. The little bag was too cute for me to toss so I came up with this instead:

I added some vintage lace with safety pins for the strap. I broke out my ink and stamps for the wood tag.

I distressed the edges and then stamped "moms sack" on the front in brown ink. I tied it on with some tea-stained seam binding.

I also added the little bird tag which I've used on other projects.

For the back, I used some fabric glue to add my burlap pocket. The finishing touch is the hand-stamped French clothes pin.

I think it makes a sweet little catch-all for my craft room!

Jeanine

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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