As a result from Upholstery workshop I attended a week ago I would like to present my made from scratch footstool! Thah daa!

That was a wonderful Sunday! Full of craic and learning new skills. It was organized by Aileen from Shabby.ie and Annette one true professional in this area. Follow this link and you can find out Workshop Tour 2019 and many many more .... 

When I got it I didn't want to change it a lot. I really didn't know what's going to happened with this piece, just new - don't destroy the good woodwork of the masters from 80's. 
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How do I know it's 80's. Because it is written on the bottom of the shelf - CROWN PRODUCT January 1981. 

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And I didn't know what to do with this kinda glass kinda ceramic top with marks of knife cuts and dents. 

Well, at the end it worked out lovely and quirky. 

It's some time I have been quite curious about General Finishes products what Aileen from Sew Darn Pretty Vintage Home stocks in her online store www.shabby.ie

So I ordered a tin of Java Gel Stain as that seems to be most popular. Sanded the little table and off I go.

As I said on my previous post there was a little struggle of what the stain is going to do and if I will like that.
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I applied it with sponge and wiped it down with kitchen towel almost immediately but then I saw that streaks of stain in some way suits the table better. An old but contemporary look. I applied and wiped it down few times till I liked what I see.

The recommended drying time needs to be adhered. 

I purchased few lovely mouldings for this project and for few future ones from Shabby.ie and as a real crafter/hoarder I have a good stash of drawer pulls and millions other "useful" things in my storage boxes.

Moulding and metal drawer pull was painted and dipped in black paint. Left to dry and attached to little drawer at the end. I brushed antic gold acrylic paint over the moulding to highlight it a bit more. 

And I think I am done with this lovely piece of furniture.

The purpose of it, you ask?

It is perfect as a sewing machine table. 

All the best 
Dace
from D Craft Affairs 

Can't believe it was just a year ago when I started my wooden wall decor adventures. 

It was sunny and dry day and I just returned from shopping trip for more paint and other important crafty stuff.
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Nothing much has changed. I still enjoy making my wall decors. I still don't have a workshop. I use any spare clear square meter in this little household. I still enjoy my makings and I still buy more paint and napkins only my buys and findings become a little larger in scale. And clear square meters are more complicated to find.

This 80' s little side table Richard got from his friend (look I'm not the only hoarder in this family!) is finally next in line for makeover. I will try to keep it as authentic as I think I will. 

I was curious about General Finishes gel stains everyone was talking about and admiring in crafters and makers community. So I ordered a tin of Java gel stain from Aileen's shop www.shabby.ie  and few lovely mouldings as well ( for future projects ;)

Little bit of struggle from beginning to figure out what I want to achieve with it but at the end I'm quite pleased for the look. It was an old table and I made it even older looking. 

Today I will have to decide which drawer knob I will use and ruin the last bit of the table (that's how my husband described my activities), the top. I have some ideas in my think thank for it. Just wait till you see!

Then another photo shoot for D Craft Affairs history books and that's that!

Have a lovely weekend
​Dace

I'm behind few posts of what has happened in DCA workshop.

Hot weather makes me lazy. ​Lazier then I am usually ;) I'm just a human! 

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I have finished couple of rustic country cottage style key holders. I have used my all times favorite rooster and a little message in the bottle. Cute detail that will catch your look every time you walk  by. This time instead of string I attached proper hooks for hanging on the wall.

Warmer weather (not today thou) and brighter times are approaching and I am bringing larger finds into the house. 

Well in our new place we are not blessed with a lot of disposable space but that can't stop me from collecting things I like, that inspire me and brigs me joy!

Who needs space :)))) 

Last weekend Richard got this little wooden side table from his friend. Basically rescued it from being taken a part and thrown in limbo. 

It is one amazing example of 80's furniture. I am 80's child maybe that's the reason it "sticks" to me. Nostalgic reasons hmm...

Anyway I saved it, I saved those legs. You just look at those legs! :D

Woodwork is very nicely done and the table is in great condition. I'm not going to approach this piece with a paint brush even. That would be shame.

I would probably find those brown leather trousers I bought 10 years ago and never wore  from pepe jeans and finally put in some use  making a new handle for drawer. 

Hey hey, to put my rustic stamp on things! :)

Love it!
Dace