Who doesn't love a good upcycle?!I had these wood drawers from an art kit my parents gave one of my sons a few years ago. He used all the markers, crayons, etc. and all that was left was the wood box. I knew immediately what I was doing to do with the drawers.First I gave the wood a few coats of black spray paint. Then I hunted down some scrap wood in the garage and...
~jenga block pumpkins~
August 10, 2021 / BY Okio B Designs
Today I'm sharing some super cute Jenga block pumpkins I made. They're easy to make and, well, a little addicting.Of course, first you'll need some Jenga blocks. I bought mine at our local thrift store a couple of years ago. I use them for random projects here and there. Next, you'll need some wood glue. I used Tacky Glue, which I got at Dollar Tree - but you can use any type of glue that...
~target gumball machines~
July 29, 2021 / BY Okio B Designs
Have you been able to snag any of Target's $3 gumball machines? I got lucky and grabbed 6 of the white ones before they sold out. These two I made over for Halloween. I can't wait to fill them with creepy goodness. Good luck finding some too! They really are fun and at $3 a pop - the possibilities are endless...Jeanine ...
~who's ready for halloween crafts?~
July 28, 2021 / BY Okio B Designs
No, I'm not actually decorating for Halloween already, but I am starting some spooky craft projects. And from the looks of it, you probably are too!In fact, I just stocked up on some Halloween must-have supplies from Ace Hardware and Dollar Tree. Do those candle holders scream Beetlejuice to you, or is it just me?If you've been following me for a while, you know Halloween is my favorite holiday. So far I've made the orange...
~outfits i'm loving now~
July 09, 2021 / BY Okio B Designs
If you follow me on Instagram, you've probably seen some of these outfits before. But did you know most of everything I share is from Target, Walmart, Amazon and JCPenney?! And did you know you can "shop my closet" using the LiketoKnow.It app/website (or click on "shop my closet")? I'm going to be 50 in September. Yes, 50. But that doesn't mean I'm going to stop being stylish. Sure, bikinis are out for me, but I can still...
~thrifty makeovers~
July 08, 2021 / BY Okio B Designs
I can't believe I haven't shared this thrifty makeover yet! I'd been trying to find a wood toolbox for months now. I finally hit the jackpot a couple of weeks ago. This is the after ^.Here is the before. Yes, it came complete with tons of nails. Yikes! I gave it a few coats of white chalk paint and then did my usual sanding in random spots. I finished it up with the wood embellishment...