Last week or was it the week before, my mum gave me this box.
The hinges had gone on it and someone had pasted on some childrens wallpaper images a long time ago but I saw some potential for cabin furniture.
So in between putting out crafty things for the children to play I added a few coats of paint.
Next I hunted out some decopatch paper(C569)and used these to cover the tongue and groove planks as these were the parts that had previously had paper on. Even after sanding they were not completely smooth so it did a good cover up job.
We are lucky enough to have an old fashioned ironmongers in our little town so I bought two long hinges on one of our bakery jaunts. All finished.
Ta dah! An ideal piece of multi-use furniture for the cabin. A seat, a table and a storage box.
Being at the cabin is a bit more of an indoor affair at this time of year. Den building on the bottom bunk is key to the fun.
Thanks for stopping by.
More mild weather and a walk today I think.
Jo x
Love what you have done with the box - it now has a new lease of life and is a very pretty and practical addition to your cabin :0) x
ReplyDeleteYou made a fantastic job of that storage box. Well done to your Mum for spotting its potential and to you for doing it.
ReplyDeleteIt's brilliant Jo...so pretty.
ReplyDeleteJacquie x
That box is so pretty! It makes my tempted to revamp all our furniture! We've got a solid pine bedroom set and it's lovely and sturdy I just hate pine :( might have to do a revamp !!! Xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty box! I am very jealous of all your cabin fun x
ReplyDeleteThat box is fab Jo - and so multi functional too! I love the photo of the bunk bed den - simple things can be so much fun! Enjoy your walk x Jane
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea and it looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteIt is exquisite, a real delight you have made a perfect addition for the cabin.
ReplyDeleteThat is the most perfect repurposed box I have ever seen! It is adorable as are your cuties up there! What a cozy spot you have created friend! Happy week to you Jo! Nicole xo
ReplyDeleteLove it! What a great idea to decopatch it too - well done and it looks just fab. Apparently it's going to be sunny and mild tomorrow & Friday, so hope you manage to get out & about. Enjoy the rest of half-term,
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Aw! That under-the-bunk hideout is adorable! I like your treasure box, too! I found your blog through Lynn at Sunny Side of the Street! I'm so glad I did!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely brilliant, I love it. You've transformed it and made it beautiful. And how cute are your girls in their den?! xx
ReplyDeleteWow it's stunning such a transformation, looks like you are all enjoying half term
ReplyDeleteClare x
That box re-do is just lovely. I think this is my first visit to your blog - I love the phrase at the top, "I make something every day," which encourages me, though I am not particularly crafty. You made me realize that I also do this, though some things I make are intangible, and some are along the lines of "I make things a tiny bit tidier than they were." Thank you!
ReplyDeleteToo right! Sometimes I just make dinner and make everyone happy. That is enough for me. Jo x
DeleteWOW! You are really creative. The finished product is both beautiful and practical. I love the cozy little den the girls made. I think I'd like to spend a day hiding out in there!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great upcycle, I especially like the idea of the decopage, that is very creative. Definitely good cabin furniture. xx
ReplyDeleteThat box is brilliant Jo.
ReplyDeleteWell done.
Meredith