Okio B Designs

Hope everyone had a lovely Mother's Day! I got to do exactly what I wanted to: relax, craft and order in Chinese food.

It was a beautiful day and I was able to upcycle some of my recent thrift store finds - like this book stack.

And candle holder.

I got to watch my boys play outside and husband plant our vegetable garden.

Our pool isn't open yet, but I certainly would have dipped my toes in if it had been. Instead, I was content making a few of these pretty pieces.

Jeanine

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Took a quick trip to our local thrift store today and scored a few goodies.

I was so excited to see the vintage sheet music. It's been awhile since I've been able to stock up.

I think this is a vintage juicer of sorts?! Correct me if I'm wrong. I couldn't pass up the Christmas book. It has so many wonderful vintage images inside.

I've already ripped the covers off these books for another book stack design.

And finally, this little candle holder is already in the garage waiting for a quick spray paint makeover.

Are you sitting down? All of this cost me $3!

Jeanine

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What do you do on a dreary New York day?

You give some old starfish candle holders a fresh coat (or two!) of paint. I picked these up from the Christmas Tree Shops a couple of years ago. I originally painted them black.

I was so over the black that I decided to give them a better pop of color. I wanted something that screamed, "Beach!"

And now they do!

I'm doing my beach-themed porch again this year, and these will fit in perfectly now.

Jeanine

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My youngest son's communion is this weekend so I haven't had much time to craft this week. I did find some time to paint these small Mason jars I picked up at Target last weekend.

I used white, grey and black chalk paint after seeing a similar color arrangement on Pinterest. I'm loving the neutral look.

I gave each a couple of coats of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and tied some raffia on. I also sanded in random spots to give them a more shabby look. I plan on using these as candle holders for the summer.

Quick and easy. Just what I needed this week!

Jeanine

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When I saw these wood tags in Target yesterday, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with them.

I love vintage enamel tags, but they can be a bit pricey on eBay and Etsy. So, I decided to make my own.

I gave each tag a few coats of white spray paint. Once they were dry, I broke out some rub-on transfers that I've had for a while.

I simply rubbed them on using what looks like an ice cream stick. I would have loved to add some French phrases and text, but I had to work with what I had. Grrrrr.

I bought two sets of these wood tags. And lucky me found a tutorial online on how to make your own rub-on transfers. Can't you just picture the next set featuring tons of wonderful images from the Graphics Fairy?! I plan on trying the tutorial out soon and will keep you posted!

Jeanine

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This is actually the second time I've upcycled this picnic basket. When I first got it a few years ago at a garage sale, I painted it white.

But after years in the tea room, it got quite grungy. Over the weekend, I gave it a few coats of pink, spray chalk paint. Then I agonized over what else to add to it. Use the Mod Podge method? Break out some waterslide paper?