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Chalk Paint Mason Jars

May 16, 2014 / BY Okio B Designs
I made a few more chalk paint Mason jars yesterday using some of the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint I picked up at Suite Pieces a couple of weeks ago.  I'm so enamored with their shabby look! I used Paris Grey and Pure White. I dressed them up using some vintage lace.  This one also has a hand-stamped Fleur de Lis tag. I added some French script pins to the white one. And a vintage French...

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Frenchy Bags and Tags

May 14, 2014 / BY Okio B Designs
It's been a while since I've added anything new to my Etsy shop.  I was tinkering in my craft room yesterday and made some new Frenchy bags and tags. I broke out some rubber stamps, Staz On ink, glassine sacks and tags. I love the nautical look of this one.  Note the fleur de lis where north should be.  Love it! These pre-strung tags can be tricky to work with.  At first, I didn't love...

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First Aid Tin

May 12, 2014 / BY Okio B Designs
I painted this large, metal tin white last summer.  I had originally used some Frenchy decals on it, but they peeled off sometime during the winter.  Rather than toss it, I decided to give it a new makeover that I know won't peel off. I really love vintage first aid finds.  So I decided to make my own. I printed out an image of the red cross and then used a pencil to outline it...

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Numbered Coasters

May 07, 2014 / BY Okio B Designs
I was digging through the garage recently and came across more of these bathroom tiles that have been in there for literally 5+ years.  I just can't seem to throw them out because you never know when inspiration will hit. Case in point: I whipped up these numbered coasters using them yesterday. I used Staz On ink and some numbered rubber stamps.  Once I did the numbers, I felt like they were missing a little...

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Someone Made His First Communion

May 05, 2014 / BY Okio B Designs
Been a bit MIA the last few days and sadly, I have nothing in the works.  We were preparing for our older sons first holy communion, which was yesterday. It was a beautiful day and the big guy was looking quite dapper - if I do say so myself.  =)  I did make up some cute favor bags, but of course I forgot to snap a photo of the bag. We had some yummy white...

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Cheeky Beach Tote

May 02, 2014 / BY Okio B Designs
It might have been raining and chilly here all week, but I was dreaming of warm, sunny days at the beach.  After this rough winter, I promised my husband I'd get to the beach more this year. And now I have a super cute tote to bring along with me. I bought this cheeky image off of Etsy a couple of years ago.  Using TAP paper, I ironed it on to a tote I picked...

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