Narnian Book Nook

For my birthday, D got me homework*. Crafting homework, no less!

Now I’ve been in a bit of a crafting slump these last five years, so I was a touch apprehensive I’d never build it. But then S came to visit.

S has not yet met a craft that doesn’t catch her interest. And she’s really good!

One of her recents.

And she always has something on the go. After 6 hours in hobby and craft stores, she had me won over. I was going in.

First came the painting. I didn’t think the light unstained wood would properly reflect the age and grandeur of the Narnian origin apple tree that this cupboard was built out of. So I went for a redwood stain that was messy, sticky and took ages to dry.

The painting process wasn’t pretty.

Then came the build. Thank heavens S was still about for I’d have glued it upside down, left to my own devices.

So, once it was dry, I needed to accessorise. And I’m not done yet!

There were a few trees, the all important lantern and snow provided on the pack.

The rest was mine or binge purchased (craft shops are a little bit more ish).

(To be clear, she actually gifted me loads of beautiful, thoughtful and amazing presents. This was the only one that required assembly – hence why it has taken so long!)

Look at the glory that is my Narnian scene!