Okio B Designs

You know it's been a hectic summer when this gorgeous book, Sea Glass Jewelry (by Lindsay Furber and Mary Beth Beuke), slips your mind. My loss, but your gain as I'm adding this wonderful read to this week's giveaway (enter here).

I'm a huge fan of beach glass. We have jars and jars filled with it in the house. It never occurred to me to turn it into jewelry. This book shows you how to do just that.

Lindsay and Mary Beth show you how to make wearable, one-of-a-kind keepsakes - including bracelets, pendants, earrings and rings.

The book offers step-by-step directions on how to "create beautiful and unique designs with beach-found treasures."

It's hard to part with this gem (no pun intended!), but given my crazy daily schedule, I'd rather have someone else enjoy it and put it to good use!

Jeanine

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**Don't forget to enter my giveaway here.**

A quick makeover of a canister I found at Goodwill. It perfectly matches other vintage canisters that I have.

I think it once housed a candle because I do see some residue on the inside. For 99 cents, though, I can overlook it.

I made the sticker using this great image from the Graphics Fairy. I still have to smooth out some of the air bubbles on the sticker. Otherwise, I love it.

Jeanine

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**This giveaway is now closed.**

The folks at Hen House Linens were kind enough to send me some of their autumn/Halloween-inspired cocktail napkins.

How pretty are these? They are called Fern Orange. They retail for $24 for a set of 6.

Don't they look spiffy in this basket I just scored at Goodwill? It's like they were meant to be! I can't wait to use them to dress up our Halloween and Thanksgiving tables.

Hen House Linens was also nice enough to include this gorgeous pot holder in Latticework Aubergine. I'm giving it away to one lucky winner. The deep purple hue also makes it perfect for autumn and Halloween decorating.

C'mon, you know you want it!

To enter:

1. Become a follower of OkioBDesigns.Blogspot.com or let me know in a comment that you already are;

You can gain additional entries by:

1. Like Okio B Designs and/or Hen House Linens on Facebook and let me know in a comment you did;

2. Follow @okiobdesigns and/or @henhouselinens on Twitter and let me know in a comment you did;

3. Follow okiobdesigns and/or henhouseeveryday on Instagram and let me know in a comment you did;

4. Blog/tweet/Facebook about this giveaway and let me know in a comment you did.

Open to U.S. residents only (sorry!). I'll pick a winner via Random.org on Friday, October 10, 2014 at 5 p.m. EST.

For more info, visit HenHouseLinens.com or click on the link at the top of this post. You can also find them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter (@henhouselinens) and Instagram (henhouseeveryday).

Jeanine

*I was provided samples for review, however, all opinions are my own.

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Not exactly a banner day at our local church thrift store, but I did score a few pieces for $5.

I needed a pie plate so the large one is going to be used the ol' fashioned way: to make pies. The other one I'm painting white. The bag is holding a nice batch of vintage white lace. I can't seem to pass up vintage lace.

These wood candlesticks are also getting a white spray paint makeover.

I'm really hoping I can clean up this slate chalkboard. This is the back. I imagine a small child thought crayons would wipe off like chalk. Um, no. I'm going to do some research to find out how to remove it. If anyone has any tips on how to remove it or clean it up, please do pass them on!

Jeanine

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Just some random pretties for White Wednesday.

Found both the baby shoes and dish at a local garage sale. How cute are those shoes?! Future pin cushions for sure.

Playing with ephemera, beads and French stamps.

This is a vintage tin that used to hold wax soap. It was a pain getting it out of the tin, but well worth it.

A simple brown craft bag dressed up with lace, French perfume image, French script clothes pin and a rhinestone.

I love the look of beads and buttons in bottles. I dressed this one up with vintage sheet music and a flower.

Hope everyone is having a great White Wednesday!

Jeanine

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We had a four-day weekend in our neck of the woods. In between soccer practice, cub scouts and playdates, I didn't have any time for crafting. I got nothing. But I did start playing around with some Halloween decorations.

I know, super early but there are only 32 days til Halloween. I hand-stamped some creepy words on this book stack. I picked up the books from our local thrift store.