And now for something a little different.......

Hello,

When I first started on this blogging journey I named my blog 

a consuming passion ...with all things craft,

thinking that I would share more than just my handmade cards and paper projects.  Cards took over pretty much from the get go, with the occasional sewing project thrown in, but not many.

Being away in the caravan  with limited space and still wanting to do something creative, I did a bit of crocheting. Starting with a couple of round 'baskets' some little slippers and a small stash of 'granny squares' ready for a throw.  

As the weather cools down here I think I'll be getting on with this little project.

You might have noticed on one of my last photos HERE I'm working on some English paper pieced hexagons to make a table runner. Another little project started whilst we were away ready for the new house :-)  More about that later.

Today though, I'm sharing something quite different that still comes under my crafty pursuits.

This Buffet or Sideboard as I call them, was one of the first items we bought when we moved to Sydney from the UK all those years ago.  It moved with us and has served us well in three homes. However in the new house it just didn't go and I was loath to part with it.

I knew just where I wanted to stand it but it needed a face lift.

Enter Annie Sloan chalk paint!

I bought this book which is full of great colour inspiration,

 found a supplier locally who also offered a class to learn the basics, so off I went.

My first project consisted of a couple of picture frames and a vase that I crackled.

Then I jumped right in and started on the sideboard, removing doors, handles and drawer fronts I masked the inside.  I'd decided to leave this in its natural state.  A good wash then two coats of Duck Egg Blue. (my piece was very dry so it took 2 coats)  Next a wash of warm white paint, just to give the piece a soft beachy look, a clean dry cloth took some of the white paint back.

I let the paint dry overnight before adding two coats of clear wax to finish off.

Here it is in situ, what do you think?

I'm happy and 'the boyfriend' likes it too.  For a couple of days work I get to keep my sideboard and the storage it offers.
My sideboard is a great space for photo taking, so you'll probably see it often :-)

Thanks for calling past today.........