Friday, November 5, 2010

A Great Crate

I used the leftover fence wood pieces I have had to make a crate. First a review of what I made with these free old fence boards:
"Art",

A hanger thanger,
A message center,

A table/bench,


 an entry bench.

And now a crate. 
I started with these pieces, 4 2x4's for the corners, 4 long pieces and 4 short pieces.
I screwed the short pieces to the narrow sides of the 2x4's.
I then screwed the long pieces to make a cube with out a top or bottom (and surprise, surprise, I forgot to take anymore process pictures).
I used the very last of the fence boards for the bottom--One was split and not as wide which made it so 3 fit perfectly.
I then added some fancy handles--I love the rustic wood with the dressier handles.  I still may stencil some French words on it, not sure about that, what do you think? 
I also need to wax it, but didn't have that in me tonight.
Find more great ideas at Funky Junk Interiors and at Be Different, Act Normal..

17 comments:

  1. Those are all really beautiful projects, put the towel rack is AWESOME! I am so going to use that idea in our new house!

    And I am going to feature it on my blog tomorrow!

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  2. All of these things are amazing! I love your style and I love what you've done with something that someone else might have thrown away.

    www.theelephantstrunk42.blogspot.com

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  3. Great stuff you have got going on at your house.

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  4. Oh my word, I love all of those projects! You did an awesome job!

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  5. What a creative and fun home you have. I love the towel rack. So cute!

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  6. Great ideas! No wood is safe with you around!! ;)

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  7. You have done some great projects here...and all of them cute and useful. Perfect!

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  8. Well, the hanger thanger was my fav until now. I love the crate!! Becky, you are amazing.

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  9. So cool Becky! Love all the rustic charm you have here! I can't wait to attempt for some good old fashioned crate making myself. :)

    Donna

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  10. Becky,
    You have certainly made good use out of that fence! I think my faves are the towel hanger and the bench and...can I add one more? the crate! I love how you added the fancy handles. I think the french word idea would be perfect! Thank you for hosting the party and for taking the time to leave a sweet comment on my blog! :)
    Kim

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  11. f.a.b.u.l.o.u.s.l.y creative!

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  12. Wow! Now that's thinking outside the box, er, I mean crate!! My very favorite it your message center, it's awesome! And I love your hanger "thanger" too! The color you painted it is wonderful!!

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  13. What great stuff. I love your style. My favorite is the message center!

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  14. Lovin that towel rack idea... you are very clever...great projects you've created here!

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  15. Hi. Just found your blog. I look forward to reading more.
    ~ Julie

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  16. Just love the rustic look you give things.....great job.....love the message center....Greg

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Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate your kind words!