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Spring Banner

February 13, 2013 / BY Okio B Designs
So I have a new strategy to outwit Mother Nature.  I figure the more items I make for spring, maybe she'll get the hint.  Nevermind that they are calling for more snow here tonight (boo!).  I'm determined to enjoy an early spring - even if just in our house. You've probably noticed how much I love this Carnival font (from DaFont.com).  I used it for my Valentine's Day LOVE banner.  This time, I chose a...

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TJ Maxx Goodies

February 12, 2013 / BY Okio B Designs
I treated myself with a trip to TJ Maxx yesterday.  The roads were still messy but what better way to soothe cabin fever than with a little retail therapy?! How cute is this petite colander?  I'm planning on adding a spring nest to it. I couldn't resist the pink straws and striped cupcake holders. And how adorable are these mugs?  The cakes remind me of Marie Antoinette and they will look stunning on my Decor...

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Bunny Frames

February 10, 2013 / BY Okio B Designs
Don't you just love bunnies?!  I have a few around the house year-round - not just for Easter.  I printed out a few bunny images onto vintage sheet music and added them to some petite white Ikea frames that I hang in the bathroom. In the summer, I have beachy/ocean creatures in the frames.  For Xmas, I do Santa.  Since I'm so antsy for spring and to decorate for Easter, I just couldn't resist. Two of...

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Snowed In

February 09, 2013 / BY Okio B Designs
Here's what I woke up to this morning... Yup, we got snowed in thanks to last night's blizzard a.k.a. Nemo.  This is the view from my porch. I don't want to jinx myself, but we luckily did not lose power. Fingers crossed that we clean up and get out before Monday.  View from our backyard.  My sister will be happy to know she missed 3 feet+ of snow from her old Long Island stomping grounds!...

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Quick Bunny Towels

February 07, 2013 / BY Okio B Designs
Yes, I have already starting making Easter goodies.  Mainly because Easter is early this year (March 31st), and I have to get things into my Etsy shop.  Since I was in a bunny mood, I decided to make two tea towels using this great image from The Graphics Fairy. I buy these towels at Walmart.  I think you get something like 6 towels for $2.99.  I keep them on hand whenever the tea towel mood...

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Upcycled Goodwill Frames

February 06, 2013 / BY Okio B Designs
I picked up these petite ornate frames at our new Goodwill on Monday.  They measure about 5" for the big one and 3" for the little one.  They were a little tarnished but I recognized the potential and snatched them up for about $6 for both. Here is the before.  Don't you love the detailing?!  And here they are after a couple of coats of spray paint (yes, I braved the cold just so I...

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