Okio B Designs

I found a neat pin on Pinterest showing you how to make your own parchment paper sack. I'm a huge fan of glassine sacks, but wanted to try something different.

Since I have a large stash of this clear paper (I can't recall if it's tracing paper or parchment paper since I tossed the packaging ages ago), I broke out a few sheets yesterday to make some pretty Valentine's Day sacks.

I folded the paper in half and then glued the sides together with one edge overlapping slightly. Then I cut off the edges on the bottom, folded it up and glued to the back. This closes up your sack.

Then I got busy hand-stamping the LOVE on the front and adding some sweet nothings to it. I also added some faux pearl embellishments and tea-stained seam binding. It's filled with Scrabble letters and...

Romeo & Juliet book paper, a vintage Valentine's Day card, hand-stamped Je t'aime carnival tags and some LOVE muslin ribbon.

These would work for so many holidays. I'm actually already envisioning some for Easter.

Jeanine

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I picked up this little jar from our local thrift store a couple of weeks ago. It pretty much sat on the kitchen counter until yesterday when I decided to give it a quick makeover.

I added some Dollar store faux moss to the bottom.

Then I added some faux eggs (notice how I didn't call them Easter eggs!) and this little nest tag I've used before.

I'm thinking it would also be nice to add some candy hearts to it for Valentine's Day. But since I haven't been able to travel too far because of the weather, this works for now.

Jeanine

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Guess what we got yesterday? Yup, you guessed it: more snow. Even more coming tonight. Sadly, this weather is doing nothing to keep the creative juices flowing. I got nothing. Except a few quick Valentine's Day pieces that literally took maybe 10 minutes tops.

Dollar store clothes pins hand-stamped with XOXO.

Little Valentine's Day notecard using this precious image from the Graphics Fairy.

Ikea heart ornament featuring another image from the Graphics Fairy.

I'm itching to start some spring and Easter projects. Hoping that might nudge Mother Nature along.

Jeanine 1.

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Ever have one of those weeks where you're doing a little bit of this and a little bit of that, but not really getting anything accomplished? That has been my week. I've been starting a lot of projects but not quite finishing them. So this morning, I was determined to complete at least one of them.

I picked up a package of enamel tags at Michael's earlier this month. I used one for a religious pendant. This time, I turned them into numbered magnets.

I hand-stamped the numbers onto tissue paper and then used Mod Podge to add them to each tag. I gave each a topcoat to protect the paper, and added self-sticking magnets to the backs. Voila! Instant kitchen magnets.

This little burlap pouch is part of the randomness. I added a piece of Frenchy muslin to it with a grungy red safety pin.

And this little, antique frame was a find a few weeks ago at a garage sale. I love the gold color, and think the French script looks perfect in there! Another quick and easy makeover.

Wish me luck on tackling my other half-done projects!

Jeanine 1.

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I really love "what I'm wearing Wednesday" posts but because I rarely have anyone home to snap a photo of me during the week, I never get to participate. Since my hubby is home this week, I put him to good use this morning for my mini version of WIWW.

I've been wanting to make lace boot cuffs for a while now. Inspiration hit yesterday while the boys were at school.

I always have a ton of lace hanging around and this piece had some meat to it. Perfect for boot cuffs.

I simply measured around my calves and cut each piece accordingly. I hand sewed the ends together. Super fast and easy. What's nice is the lace is a bit stretchy so they go on quite easily and stay put.

Best part is I had everything I needed on hand for my new fashion accessory!

Jeanine

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There is nothing remotely sexy about this post. You will get to see my 50+ year old wood floors and white, chippy doors, and maybe even some dust bunnies.

You see, our aluminum back door needed a draft solution. The rubber at the bottom is letting in cold air. Since I like to keep the wood door open in the winter to let in the light, I needed a quick fix. So I decided to make a draft pillow or whatever the kids are calling it these days.

I pulled out some ticking fabric, cut a long piece and started sewing. I know some people add rice or beans to them but I added some polyfil - which explains some of the lumps and bumps.

Still it has a purpose to serve so I'm not too worried about the pretty. Here it is in place at the back door. It's a little too long so I'll have to cut down one end but problem immediately solved! And I must admit I'm quite partial to the ticking fabric.

Jeanine