Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Rustic Blanket Chest

Reclaimed barn wood, rusty hinges, and a simple build is all it takes to make this lovely, rustic blanket chest.
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I started with a nice 3x3 piece of wood.  I knew it would make great legs for a piece.  I cut it into 4 equal lengths and went from there in deciding what to build.  After attaching 4 sides I decided on a blanket chest or trunk or coffee table or whatever you want to call it.
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I pieced the top together.  
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Here is a peek at the inside:
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I rusted the hinges,
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painted and stained it all for a great storage piece.
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6 comments:

  1. My Repurposed LifeMay 7, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    wow! love it, and so happy you do so well at your shows! I'm curious, how much this would go for?
    gail
    ps probably a no-reply comment blogger. :(

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  2. Mindi@MyLove2CreateMay 7, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    It doesn't surprise me you do so well! You do beautiful work!! I agree with Gail how do you know how to price your items? Do you do it mainly on the time you spend? You obviously price them right...they sell! Thanks for sharing your info!! I love the blanket chest!!! And the hinges look so good rusted!

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  3. UnknownMay 8, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    Love the colors on this blanket chest. I'm happy to hear that you do so well at shows. I'm doing my first show in September so it will be a busy summer of painting. Blessings, Patti

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  4. nana pamMay 8, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    it's funny because I really need/want a couple of blanket chests right now-can't find any I like and/or can afford. I love yours. Too bad you live more than half way across the country
    Pam

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  5. Sass - aka - KathyMay 8, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Will you be coming to UpCountry Friends Vintage Market in Helena this coming Saturday?

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  6. yayamary56May 12, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    So far away but I can live vicariously, can't I? If you ever decide to go south to get away from those brutal winters, please consider Delray Beach, Fla...lots of farmers market-type stuff going on in the area in the winter. We cater to "snowbirds" from all over the north...brrrr :-)

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

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