Napkin Holder

I made myself an apple napkin holder quite a few years back – it’s just two pieces of wood cut the same, with another small rectangular piece nailed between – you can see the three nail holes at the base of the apple.

It’s a very handy apple to have around – just holding those napkins for whenever you need them.

But alas, the red apple just didn’t look right in my new house.  I was still using it because I still needed napkins, but it was bugging me!

Until one day, I had a light bulb moment!  I realized that apples can be green too!  And since I originally painted the red one, I could repaint it green!And so I did!

Did a little sanding of the edges to shabby it up a little.

And then rubbed on some Burnt Umber Oil Paint to antique it a little.

And there it is – a very useful apple in colours that work with my kitchen (or at least it will someday when my kitchen is finished!).