Okio B Designs

It's so hot here this week, nothing much to do but crank the AC up and dip in the pool.

This weather is definitely not conducive for creativity - especially when even spray paint cans are hot to the touch and chalk paint seems a bit chunky.

So you stay indoors and try to work on mini projects that won't leave you in a puddle of sweat. At least that's what my week has been like.

Jeanine

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I'm battling a summer cold which has kept me homebound since Friday. I finally made it out today...over to Home Goods. I figured some retail therapy might be what the doctor ordered. Lookie what I found on clearance:

This pretty French cloche! It was originally $12.99 marked down to $9. Woo hoo! Not sure if you can see but there is a crown and some other French etchings on it.

See it now? I love, love, love it!

I'm already dreaming about all of the goodies I can place under it! And for $9, it was a steal!

Jeanine

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After looking at a bunch of Where Bloggers Create posts, I decided it was time for me to get more organized. My craft room doubles as an office, so I am a little limited to the spacing and shelves I can use. I try to use as many baskets, canisters and penny jars as I can.

I took this Williams Sonoma sugar cookie tin out yesterday and gave it a couple of coats of white spray paint. The cookie mix was long gone and it was the perfect size for an instant transformation.

I added this great French label from the Graphics Fairy to the front. I printed it off on label paper so all I had to do was peel and stick. And look what it holds perfectly...

...A whole lotta seam binding!

I've used this jar before for a Marie Antoinette makeover. Since the original image kept peeling off, I scrapped it for this great French post card image (also from the Graphics Fairy).

Since I'm not sure what I'm adding to it, I left the label blank. I'll probably end up hand-stamping the word of whatever I fill it with.

I'm slowly on the road to organization. Maybe by next year's Where Bloggers Create party, I'll be ready!

Linking to The Graphics Fairy: Brag Monday.

Jeanine

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I'm not sure where I picked up these fleur de lis candle holders. I believe it was a couple of years ago at Big Lots. Anywho, the candles got a little icky and wouldn't light anymore.

The glass has a kind of iridescent glow to it. A little boring if you ask me so I got busy preparing for a quickie makeover. After removing all of the gross wax, I gave each a couple of coats of flat white spray paint.

And here they are now! Sooooooo much better and more my style.

I gave one a Paris address tag tied on with twine. The other has some French book paper.

And a tag and French clothes pin.

I love the milky white color now. They almost look ceramic.

I think they still make for some nice candle holders, but wouldn't they be cute to hold office pens, plants, etc.?!

Jeanine

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Just a few random pieces I worked on earlier this week.

I bought these spice jars a couple of weeks ago at a garage sale. Now they are all dressed up in their Frenchy best.

Another upcycled garage/estate sale find. I have a larger one I'm also working on.

Tea, anyone? Love this stamp from Hobby Lobby. Also used it on some glassine sacks.

Hoping to hit some more sales tomorrow!

Jeanine

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We had a lot of fun junkin' in Winchester over the weekend (even though it was 100 degrees). Here's what I grabbed while we were there.

Love these vintage tags!

The flower frog was only $5 which I thought was a steal and the iron foot form was only $3. I'd never seen an iron one before. I have two wood ones in the house so this was a nice find. Plan on using it as a doorstop.

My husband can't figure out why I grabbed this pulley. I just couldn't pass it up for $5. I'm sure I'll figure something out.

Lots of sheet music. This whole stack was 79 cents. Woo hoo!

We were going to try and hit some garage sales there too but we were all pooped out after the flea market and the heat.

Jeanine