The boys are off from school this week so I haven't had much time to blog, much less craft. I managed to steal a little time earlier today to make these cute, mini sheet music envelopes: I found a great template here. I just printed off the size I wanted (4x6) onto cardstock. Then I traced the pattern onto my sheet music and cut each one out. Glue along where a store-bought envelope would be...
Pinstripes Turned Pin Cushion
April 09, 2012 / BY Okio B Designs
I was just about to toss this pinstriped Old Navy button down shirt that has seen better days. Then I remembered an issue of Martha Stewart Living where they used an old men's shirt to make a bunny, Xmas stocking, etc. So instead of adding it to the donation pile, I decided to make this cute, little pin cushion: I hand-stamped some starfish onto the fabric to give it a beachy feel. Then, I added it...
I haven't had much time this week for any projects (boo hoo!), so I'm sharing some quick tags I made last week using my Cricut: I love this French script image that I purchased off of Etsy (Graphique.etsy.com) and I love how it looks on this Fleur de Lis. I use #80 cardstock so it's a bit thicker than the regular #60 found in most craft stores. I finished them up with some tea-stained seam...
Home Goods Makeover After
April 01, 2012 / BY Okio B Designs
Remember that Home Goods wood tote I posted about last week (here)? Here it is now: I originally wanted to paint it white but I ran out half way through. Plan B: pink. I wanted to make it really girly and yes, it is in our bathroom - right on top of the loo (so much nicer than saying toilet). The starfish hand towels are from Pottery Barn. I added some vintage lace on...
Dreaming of Spring...
March 30, 2012 / BY Okio B Designs
I know March is a crazy month but c'mon now. It's freezing here again and I don't feel like doing anything. I feel like we had a taste of spring and Mother Nature just yanked it away. This is about all I feel like doing today. Jeanine ...