Now that I've got your attention! This is the first in a series of Under $25 Holiday Gift posts that I have planned for the coming weeks. So sit back, relax and get ready for some fun - and affordable! - holiday shopping.First up is Unprecedented Thyme*. If you have a foodie on your gift list, this is definitely the gift (or stocking stuffer!) that keeps on giving. (I mean, how cool is the "Beam me up,...
Break out your Scrabble tiles and Glue Dots for this easy DIY. I used an old, wood bookend for mine. It's a little time consuming, but it's a cute Christmas project you could do by yourself or with little ones. I laid out my pieces first and then individually "glued" them to each spot. I finished up with brown buttons for the "stem." And if you're wondering, here are the lyrics to O Christmas Tree:O Christmas tree,...
Recognize this toolbox? I swear this is probably the third makeover it's gotten. Over the summer it held fleurs. Now it's all dressed up for Christmas. Once again, I had all of the pieces to put this together in a matter of minutes.It's rusty and chippy, and everything I had envisioned! I added everything to the front using Glue Dots. Yes, Glue Dots. Thankfully, not every project requires hot glue. I did a quick layout first...
Raise your hand if you're already working on Christmas projects! I definitely am - starting with this simple joy metal placecard. All you need are some Scrabble tiles, a hot glue gun and the metal piece of your choice. Just be careful: hot glue + metal = I may or may not have burned my finger. Ouch!I went old school for these next pieces. I jokingly asked Mr. OkioB if we had any label makers. ...
I love fashion almost as much as I love crafting! If you've been following me on Instagram (@okiobdesigns), you've probably seen me post a photo or two (or three, four, fifty, etc.) of some of my favorite outfits. Just because I'm 49, doesn't mean I want to give up or settle. I still want to look stylish, and I try to put together outfits that embrace all of the many milestones that make me ME. And because...
