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~happy feet~

November 10, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
 Are you ready for another great Under $25 Holiday Gift find?  This one will certainly make your feet happy...Let me introduce you to Cicada* (SRP: $14), "a whimsical, organic cotton sock and lifestyle brand" that is donating $1 to social causes with each purchase.  Who knew socks and giving back could be so cool?If you're looking to make a statement with your tootsies, or simply want to support a small business that "has partnered with...

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~it's about thyme~

November 09, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
 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,...

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~don't forget to vote~

November 03, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
 I voted!  Did you?Jeanine ...

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~o christmas tree~

November 02, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
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,...

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~merry toolbox~

October 29, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
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...

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~first christmas projects for the season~

October 26, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
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. ...

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