Okio B Designs

This is the second of the two clipboards I made over last weekend using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.

I wanted to give this one a spring feel so I used my new Cricut Chalkboard cartridge to make the word nest. Like my first one, I used label paper so I just had to peel and stick the letters on.

I also upcycled this old bottle using a vintage medicine label that I found at Knick of Time.

And of course, you have to have a nest! I switch out this pink cloche with an aqua one throughout the year. I felt the pink would perk me up given that we just had more snow dumped on us yesterday.

The vintage advertisement on the clipboard is from the Graphics Fairy.

Loving my little nest vignette!

Jeanine

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Okay, who hasn't snatched up these adorable faux eggs from Target's Dollar Spot? I grabbed three cartons during my last trip and decided to dress them up. Heck, I even painted the carton they came in!

I'm not decorating for Easter yet - but I do love bunnies and eggs (must run in the family because my mom and sister, Kathy do too!) and keep them out year-round.

I dressed up my eggs using French book paper, vintage sheet music, vintage lace, twine and other embellishments. I used white Deco Art chalk paint on the carton.

I finished up by adding faux Dollar Store moss to the carton. A super easy and super cute way to dress up your eggs this spring.

Jeanine

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I have a ton of old clipboards lying about the house. Some I've used for other projects and some were just collecting dust. I broke out a couple out over the weekend to upcycle.

I used some black Annie Sloan Chalk Paint for this project. Now I know ASCP isn't actually chalkboard paint, but it worked perfectly for what I had in mind.

I gave each clipboard a couple of coats of paint.

Using white label paper, I cut out the word love using my Cricut. Simply peel and stick and you have a faux chalkboard clipboard. Here it is, hanging in my kitchen. I am waiting on a new Cricut cartridge for what I have planned for the second one.

Jeanine

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Anyone else suffering from cabin fever???? I know I am. That's why we had to get out to our local church thrift store on Friday. I got a pretty good haul for $5.

They were having a $1 bag sale on books, so we loaded up.

Lots of great vintage books!

This pretty, shabby dish was only $1.

I also picked up this case with lots of vintage thread - and eggs?! Not sure how the eggs fit into the equation, but I'm sure I'll find a use for them with Easter coming.

My husband picked up a heavy duty sweatshirt and the boys picked out a bunch of books too. Not bad for $5!

Jeanine

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I found this idea on Pinterest - on the Better Homes & Gardens board. Saw it and immediately fell in love with it.

Problem was they didn't say where the decals came from. After a little research, I found an Etsy shop called Twistmo and guess what? They had the exact same decals.

Since my hubby had off today, I put him to work helping me add the decals to our steps. They were super easy to apply to the wood.

I couldn't get a full shot of the steps so I'm sharing bits and pieces.

It's amazing how something so small could make such a big impact. I'm loving the look. If you're interested, the decals cost $22 for numbers 0-15. The link to Twistmo's shop is above.

Jeanine

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I'm sure I'm not the only one who's ready for spring. We're having frigid temperatures here and more snow is in the forecast. I'm having a hard time finding my crafting mojo and battling yet another winter cold. Grrrr...yes, I am definitely ready for spring.

Jeanine