Okio B Designs

I was pleasantly surprised when I saw an Estate Sale sign around the corner from my house this morning. I haven't been able to hit many garage sales this summer and the ones I have gone to haven't had anything I'm looking for. I think I did pretty well this morning.

Vintage salt shakers. Yes, both are for salt but the S is so faded on one of them that you could easily use it as a pepper shaker. I love the plaid thermos. I'm hoping to start a collection this year.

You know me, I never, ever pass up vintage sheet music.

These candle holders are perfect for a design I have in mind for Halloween.

This entire haul cost me less than $10. Yay!

Jeanine

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And so it begins...

I checked some posts from this time last year and wouldn't you know it, like clockwork, I started some Halloween projects. This skull tea towel is my first of the season.

I used some muslin and pre-made ruffle trim that I picked up last month at Hobby Lobby. The image is from The Graphics Fairy and is one of my faves for Halloween.

First, I used TAP paper to transfer my image onto the muslin. Once that cooled, I sewed the ruffle trim to the bottom of the front panel of my towel.

I love that it's creepy and feminine all at once.

Jeanine

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I got a few minutes of free time last night to make this quick, cute laundry bag.

I picked up the bag from Michael's a few months ago. It sat and sat while I tried to figure out what type of image I wanted to add to it.

I knew I was going to hang it in the bathroom, so I didn't want anything too girly (given that I'm outnumbered in my house!). I chose this great image from The Graphics Fairy to use.

I printed my image on to TAP paper and simply ironed it on to the front of the bag.

Super quick and easy and I love, love, love the look!

Jeanine

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Sometimes it pays to "shop" your house.

Case in point, I found this ironstone tray in my basement during the week.

At least I think its ironstone. These are the markings on the back. (The previous owners left a lot of old treasures in the house.)

Anywho, I brought it upstairs, gave it a good cleaning and pondered what to do with it next. A quick trip to Marshalls solved the problem. I picked up this little crate with faux greens in it. Perfect!

While at Marshalls, I also picked up what could quite possibly be the cutest summer straws ever. There were $1.50 on clearance. Woo hoo! Can you see the little crabs????

And a trip to my local Marshalls wouldn't be complete without a trip to the Dollar Store, which is right next door. They already have autumn items out. Yes, I picked up two pumpkins in July. Please don't judge me.

Jeanine

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It's been scorching here the last few days. I'm not complaining (because I know what's right around the corner), but the heat does nothing for my creativity. Last night it got a touch cooler and I was able to make a few more French match boxes.

I picked up these little boxes from Hobby Lobby. They are slightly smaller than actual match boxes from the Dollar Store. I used French book paper and these great religious images.

I also whipped up some new tags for my Etsy shop. Found this wonderful image on Pinterest.

Another great Hobby Lobby find are these blank enamel tags. I used some rub-ons that I had in my craft room to make these two. Both are available in my Etsy shop.

And remember a few weeks ago when I said I was going to try and make my own rub-on transfers using a YouTube technique? Turns out I don't have to. Turns out Michael's sells something called Smash Paper. You can use it to create your own rub-ons, printing right from your computer. Woo hoo!

Jeanine