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~dollar tree wood signs~

April 15, 2021 / BY Okio B Designs
Have you seen these wood block signs at Dollar Tree?  I loved what Susan from Homeroad did with hers, so when I spied the last 2 at a local store, I grabbed them right away.  No need to paint them.  Simply add your own saying (I printed mine out using DaFont and cardstock) and slip them in.  Instant art that can easily be switched out when the mood or season changes.Jeanine ...

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~happy easter~

April 04, 2021 / BY Okio B Designs
Wishing you all a very happy Easter!Jeanine ...

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~a dollar tree easter~

April 03, 2021 / BY Okio B Designs
 It's been really hard getting into our local thrift store lately.  I've been itching for projects, so I've returned to old faithful: Dollar Tree.  In fact, every project I'm sharing in this post was made using items from Dollar Tree.  And, of course, things I have in my craft room.Some ideas are my own; some are copycats from some of my favorite bloggers.I stock up every time I go now because if you don't grab it...

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~upcycle of an upcycle~

April 01, 2021 / BY Okio B Designs
 You may recognize this faux sugar mold candleholder from an older post.  It was a thrift store find from 2 years ago.  I had originally painted it a robin's nest blue.  After being in the elements, it sorely needed an update...After sanding off the blue paint and original wood stain, I had a nice clean palette to work with.  I gave it a couple of coats of white craft paint.Once the paint was dry, I...

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~looks i'm loving now~

March 16, 2021 / BY Okio B Designs
 Who's ready for spring and warmer days?!  I know I am!  I've already packed away the bulky sweaters, and now I'm ready for something more like this!  Here are the deets:Walmart Peplum Top, $11.98;Levi's 721 Jeans, $49.99; Halogen Leopard Print Mules, $37.99;Bubble Necklace, $18.Don't forget, you can follow me in the LikeToKnow.It app (@okiobdesigns) for more affordable outfit ideas.Jeanine ...

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