Okio B Designs

I'm a firm believer that if life hands you lemons, you make lemonade. Case in point, my broken dress form peat pot.

I bought some rub-on transfers from Joann's a couple of weeks ago. Now, I'm no expert on rub-ons. I've only used them a handful of times. After rubbing for what seemed like forever, this transfer just didn't seem to be happening. So I kept at it.

I must have moved it while rubbing because it didn't exactly come out intact. As you can see, it looks, well, broken. Rather than toss the whole thing and move on to plan B, I decided it still had personality and potential. So I added some French book paper, a little flower bling and some shredded sheet music. To me, she's perfect now!

And these are a few more I did with a little less drama. They are in my Etsy shop.

I wouldn't say I've mastered rub-ons but I have it down to an inexact science.

Linking to Knick of Time Tuesday.

Jeanine

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We had such a crazy busy weekend that I wasn't able to take in any garage sales. Boy, am I itching! I did pop into our local church thrift store and found these two goodies.

Not sure how old the jewelry piece is but I found it to be interesting and unique. Thinking about painting it white.

The old compact doesn't have too many markings but it's in great condition for an old piece. I love the fabric and embroidery on the top. It says Elgin American. I'll have to look that up so I can find out a bit more about it.

Not bad for $2!

Jeanine

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I used to love playing with paper dolls when I was little. I used to make my own by cutting the models out of my Mom's Spiegel catalog (remember Spiegel?????). This one I found on Pinterest and couldn't resist!

I printed the template out onto cardstock and cut each part out. Then I used some brads so her arms and legs would be moveable. I hand-stamped the Paris on, and added a little bling.

She's really sweet and I would have loved to play with her when I was little. For now, she's just kind of hanging out.

Jeanine

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I'm doing my little Friday happy dance. The weather is gorgeous, the birds are singing and it's the end of what seemed like a long, long week! We have a busy weekend planned so wanted to share some random pieces that I've been working on.

This candlestick I found at Goodwill earlier this week. I gave it a few coats of ASCP in Old White. It's kind of hard to tell but there is a French graphic on there.

How about now? It's a great Paris address image from The Graphics Fairy printed onto decal paper.

In addition to the paint and decal, I added a little crown charm with some twine, and one of my French script candles. And ladies, hang on to your old veggie cans...

With some chalk paint and decal paper you can transform them into these. I'm using the taller one as a vase and the smaller as a candleholder.

I gave each can a coat of chalk paint and then added my images.

The one on the smaller can is the same one on the candlestick. And a big thank you to my sister Kathy from Creative Home Expressions.

She found these nautical goodies at her local Goodwill and sent them to me for my porch's beachy theme! I'll be working on them this weekend! Isn't she sweet?!

Jeanine

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Remember the little hand mirror I picked up at Goodwill that was missing the mirror? Well, here it is now.

I wanted to use a Victorian image for it and found this perfect one from The Graphics Fairy.

I printed it out onto cardstock and then carefully measured it so it would fit into the mirror. I used some silver glitter around the inside edges and added some rhinestones and faux pearls to each lady for a little bling.

I think the image fits perfectly as it adds just a touch of color.

Jeanine

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I picked up this little crate from Goodwill yesterday. I was going back and forth on whether to keep the natural color or paint it. So I did a little of both.

I gave it a "white-wash" instead - basically spreading on some paint and then wiping it off to get just a hint of color. I left some of the natural wood showing too. I notice a couple of little paint oopsies but those are going to come right off with some sandpaper.

I loooooove this rooster image from The Graphics Fairy so I knew that was the first thing going on both sides of the crate. I printed it off in the smallest size possible onto decal paper and placed it on both sides.

I used some leftover Scrabble tiles to spell out NEST. Then I added some faux green moss and two little eggs for a finishing touch.

Super cheap and easy as I had everything I needed!

Jeanine