Dust Bunnies, Socks, and a Picnic Basket

With our April weather being so cool and a bit rainy,

I've had a continuing appointment with my Annie Sloan paint.

The dust bunnies have officially taken over Heaven's Walk

and are now running rampant.

But I don't care.

It gives the husband something to do with his socks.

I've had this picnic basket in the basement for a while now,

but she was being pretty quiet.

I couldn't decide quite what to do with her...

until recently.

She was in very good shape.

Not a scratch on her.
Beautifully constructed and very sturdy,

but she was a little on the boring side.

She looked like every other picnic basket out there.

She definitely needed some ASCP love.

♥

 

I watered down some French Linen

and slowly brushed it on,

letting some of it run down the sides. 

An hour later, 

I did the same thing with an even more watery mixture of Pure White this time,

letting it catch in the weaving. 

After letting it all dry,
I took out one of my favorite stencils and using a dark charcoal craft paint,

stenciled the lid,
and added a coat of clear wax to it for protection
and that gorgeous subtle shine it gives
after a little buffing.

She needed a wee bit of bling,
so I added a French cross as a reminder to

give thanks 

before breaking bread.

She was now ready for a picnic under the sweep of a romantic weeping willow tree
next to a dancing stream...

 Giving thanks for you today.

[ Blessings ]

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