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~luck of the irish~

February 25, 2021 / BY Okio B Designs
Have you started decorating for St. Patrick's Day yet?!I must admit, I don't have a lot in the way of St. Patty's Day decorations.  I'm sure I say the same thing every year, but it's true.  Much of what you see here is either decorations I made or re-purposed items found at Dollar Tree.  The chalkboard and frame above are both upcycled Dollar Tree items.I love using these tiered trays from Target for my holiday...

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~dollar tree finds~

February 09, 2021 / BY Okio B Designs
Have you been to your local Dollar Tree lately?!  They've stepped up their craft section BIG time.  It's actually quite impressive.Lookie at what you're missing!  How adorable are the farmhouse-style laundry signs?!  Need mini chalkboards or canvases?!  They've got 'em.  Believe me when I tell you, you need these rub-on alphabet transfers too.  (I used them on the metal cup above.)  Grab one, grab three, grab as many as you can carry!They're already putting out Easter...

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~love is in the air~

January 28, 2021 / BY Okio B Designs
Valentine's Day is just two weeks away, and I'm still working on some romantic decor in the Okio B house.  Who says February 14th has to be all reds and pinks?  I used some black & white gingham scrapbook paper for this quick Dollar Tree frame makeover - and topped it off with the French flashcard for kiss.Yesterday, I broke out the label maker for these heart-shaped tart tins.  They sat (unembellished) in my vintage...

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~diy target gumball machine~

January 17, 2021 / BY Okio B Designs
Have you seen all the buzz on Instagram about Target's $3 ceramic gumball machine?  They are super cute and terribly difficult to find.  Some people are even re-selling them for triple the price - or more!  I don't know about you, but I don't have time for that.After hitting a few local stores and coming up empty handed, I decided to make my own.  Here's what you need: a fishbowl (found at Dollar Tree), a...

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~i heart valentine's day~

January 07, 2021 / BY Okio B Designs
When you're still semi-stuck at home because of Co-Vid, you don't feel guilty about starting your Valentine's Day decorating.  AmIRight?!  I actually made these last year using Mason jars and Dollar Tree candlesticks.  Just add some heart candies and vase fillers, and you're good to go!I'm obsessed with Target's trays.  This pretty red one is in their Bullseye's Playground (or DollarSpot) and was only $5.  I have it on our kitchen counter with some scented...

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~happy new year~

January 01, 2021 / BY Okio B Designs
 (Image courtest of The Graphics Fairy)Happy new year!  May all of our hopes and dreams come true in 2021.Jeanine ...

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