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Are You Getting A Lot of Spam Comments?

May 18, 2013 / BY Okio B Designs
I've mentioned before that I'm noticing A LOT of spam comments on my blog.  You can probably tell they are fishy because they are almost always anonymous and they say things like, "What an interesting topic.  I'd like to know more..." Sometimes, it's just gibberish. Anywho, found a great web article I wanted to share on how to detect spam comments and how to beat them at their own game.  Just click on this link...

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Home Goods Placements Frenchy Makeover

May 15, 2013 / BY Okio B Designs
I picked up a pack of these grain sack placemats at Home Goods yesterday.  They were only $9.99.  I knew immediately they'd be getting a quick Frenchy makeover. I printed out this great French image from The Graphics Fairy onto iron-on transfer paper.  And voila! Instant French placemats.  I would have liked to make the image a little bigger but I only had one sheet of transfer paper left so I had to use the 3"x4"...

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A Whale of a Dad

May 14, 2013 / BY Okio B Designs
Lookie what my Dad made for me!  Another whale for my beachy porch! Yesterday was his 76th birthday and I swear this man has not lost his craft mojo. I can't wait to hang him up! Jeanine ...

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Buggy Lavender Sachets

May 13, 2013 / BY Okio B Designs
Happy Monday everyone!  The hubby should be home in a day or two and we're very excited.  I haven't been able to do much crafting but I did make these sweet buggy lavender sachets last night. I sell sachets in my Etsy shop in sets of three.  I had these two leftover and not one to let things go to waste, I turned them into dryer sachets for our house. I hand-stamped a dragonfly on...

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Happy Mother's Day!

May 12, 2013 / BY Okio B Designs
Hope everyone has a lovely Mother's Day! Jeanine ...

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Taking a Little Bloggy Break

May 08, 2013 / BY Okio B Designs
I'm not one for dishing too much personal business on my blog.  I prefer to keep things light and airy, and crafty!  But the hubby is going in for surgery tomorrow, so I'll be taking a few days off to man the fort.  If you have a chance, cross your fingers that all turns out well for Mr. Okio B! Jeanine ...

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