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Friday's Thrifty Finds

February 28, 2014 / BY Okio B Designs
I popped into our local Goodwill and church thrift store this morning.  Came home with some goodies for about $10. I'm hoping to give the laundry sign a spray paint makeover soon. It's still way too cold here to paint.  I'm also planning on adding a French image to it using TAP paper. The tins are actually citronella candles from Crate & Barrel.  They were 99 cents each.  I'm going to add a pretty image...

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Bunny Banner

February 27, 2014 / BY Okio B Designs
**There is still time to enter my giveaway here.** I've been wanting to make a fabric bunny banner for quite a while now.  Last night, I decided to give it a go using this great bunny silhouette from The Graphics Fairy. First thing I did was trace my pendants onto some muslin.  Then I printed out my image onto TAP (Transfer Artists Paper) paper.  It was the first time I've ever used it and I...

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Spring Jars

February 25, 2014 / BY Okio B Designs
I have a habit of holding onto old food jars and bottles.  I clean them out, peel off the labels and then wait for inspiration to strike. Since my countdown to Spring has begun, I decided to make some cheery Spring/Easter bottles. I printed my images onto label paper, so I just had to peel and stick.  I gave the taller one more of a rustic look with the twine and lace.  I added a...

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Michael's Letter Blocks

February 24, 2014 / BY Okio B Designs
**Don't forget to enter my giveaway here.** First, let me say I am not decorating for Easter already - although I'm itching to!  I stopped in my local Michael's over the weekend and came across these wood blocks in their bargain bins.   Originally I wanted to spell out Spring.  No go; no G.  Plan B was to spell out Easter.  So that's what I'll be doing. But not yet.  I swear! Jeanine ...

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Giveaway! DIY Chalkboard Crafts Book

February 22, 2014 / BY Okio B Designs
**This giveaway is now closed** So, who's in the mood for a giveaway?  I know I am!  The folks at Adams Media were kind enough to send me a copy of DIY Chalkboard Crafts by Lizette Schapekahm.  One lucky winner can nab this baby and enjoy chalkboard heaven! Check out some of these great projects. Coffee table spheres. Beverage centerpiece - definitely my fave! Charging station. Tons of great ideas in this handy-dandy book!  To...

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Please Standby...

February 19, 2014 / BY Okio B Designs
Kiddies are off from school this week.  They just got back from a sleepover at Grandma's.  I'll probably be MIA for the remainder of the week.  =) Jeanine ...

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