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Embellished Bottles

March 14, 2012 / BY 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...

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Framed Kitchen Utensils

March 10, 2012 / BY Okio B Designs
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...

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One Man's Trash is a 4 Year Old's Treasure

March 08, 2012 / BY Okio B Designs
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...

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A Few Easter Touches

March 06, 2012 / BY Okio B Designs
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...

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French Votive

March 04, 2012 / BY Okio B Designs
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...

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Estate Sale Loot

March 01, 2012 / BY Okio B Designs
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...

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