I am wooden crate lover...
sadly enough, I had never made a wooden crate...
until today.
This is a project you can do with any piece of scrap wood, repurposed wood or a wooden pallet.
I cut the pieces of wood down to the size I wanted, I then choose pieces with different color variations and
imperfections.
Then basically nailed it together.
I didn't have to use any stain, since I used a weathered wooden pallet.
If you do plan on using a wooden pallet or any kind of hardwood, remember to predrill the hole with a 1/16 drill bit.
If you are using a soft wood (such as pine), just hammer the nails in.
This turned out to be such a nice, solid and heavy crate.
I have put in it some of my new grain sack inspired towels.
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| grain sack inspired towels |
I think I am going to bring this to the kitchen...
To learn how to easily take a pallet apart
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| take a pallet apart |
Stay Frugal,
Daniela
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Linking to
twelveOeight
Between Naps on the Porch
A Stroll Thru Life
Coastal Charm
Savvy Southern Style
Stone Gable
25 comments:
Awesome, I never thought to make my own! Now I might have to try it!! Thanks for inspiring :)
What a great idea. You do wonderful work, Dani!!!! xo Diana
You make it look so easy.
I have been thinking, just thinking for now, about trying to build a simple piece of furniture.
Great project, love it. Hugs, Marty
My hubs has been thinking about making some of these...so I will be sure to share this post with him. Hope to see ya over at my arty this week.
Blessings,
Linda
I would have never thought to make these - pinning it for sure - I have just the place in mind for one of them ( hint - towels - bathroom lol )
Thanks for sharing Dani!
XOXO
That turned out nice! You will enjoy using that.
I enjoy all the different kinds of woods and grains used together. Good job.
Ann
Cute crate Daniela! Good job. I loved the photo of all the wood - all that weathered delightfulness!
Nice job!! I'd love to try to make one too. Now to find a pallet...
Dearest Daniela,
You were very handy in selecting those perfect pieces of wood and build your wooden crate.
Hugs,
Mariette
Such a great idea - you make it look simple. I am going to try it!! Thanks!
I never thought to make my own, but this looks simple enough and I can easily find weathered wood around for free. I think this would make a lovely gift for someone on my Christmas list.
Oh I would love some crates for my home, time to find some pallet wood. These are great :)
xo, Tanya
How fun! I have a ton of pallets and this is going on the list!
This is a wonderful crate! Pallets can be easy to come by so this project is great!
that turned out neat.. if I did that it would be a mess LOL
Looks great! Nice job! Heading over to see how you took a pallet apart. Thanks for sharing! Stop by my Friday's Five Features and link up this post (and others)! http://diy-vintage-chic.blogspot.com
Your grain sack inspired tea towels look GREAT in there. I can't believe this is the first crate you've made...I'm betting it won't be the last :)
They are so practical! I also need to make some for myself. Your towels look gorgeous inside it!
How fun to make your own wooden crate! I have been wanting to do so, but haven't gotten around to it yet. You are my inspiration!!
hugs x Crystelle
Crystelle Boutique
I've never made one either, but I love repurposed wooden boxes. Thanks for sharing! Dropping by from Met Monday. Hope you'll come see my grandson's playroom.
Allison
Atticmag
Love this! Especially the different variations of wood!
Susan
I love it Daniela!! That wood is AMAZING! Seriously nice stash, I admit I am a little jealous! You did a great job on the crate, and I agree with Cristina the towels look great in it!
Love the rustic look of this and that you were ambitious enough to make your own crate! Great job
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