DIY! Isn't That Crate!

I love old crates. I dream of them. I search for them...

I cannot find a single one in my area!

I am taking matters into my own hands NOW!

I have the skills. I have the supplies. I am making my own!

SUPPLIES

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1. 3 - 1" x 4" boards cut as follows: 5 cut at 11", 2 cut at 11.5"

2. Gorilla Wood Glue

3. Gorilla Tape

4. Dremel Mulit-Max (Sander option)

5. Decoart acrylic paint in Burnt Umber.

6. Decoart glazing medium 

7. Handful of Nails

8. Hammer

9. Wood Stain and/or Paint I used a medium color stain 

10. Rockler sponge brushed.

11. Upholstery Tacks (for decoration, optional)

12. Preferred decoration**

DIY It!

1. Cut Boards ( 5 cut at 11", 2 cut at 11.5"). The two longer pieces are the front and back of the crate.

2. Bottom of crate: Take 3 cut pieces and run Gorilla Wood Glue along the edges. Make the bottom of the crate by pushing these together. Tape them with some Gorilla Tape to keep them tight while they dry.

3. Make the perimeter of the crate. Add Gorilla Wood Glue to the corners of the remaining cut pieces. Use Gorilla Tape to hold the four corners together. I actually formed the box around the base from the above step made it really easy to keep is all squared up and easy to see where the 2 longer pieces fit in.

4. Let dry completely.

5. Remove Gorilla Tape.

6. I hit in some nails to give it the hand made look and for character. I did 3 nails on the front and back and 1 for each base board. And I did one on each side.

7. Using my Dremel Multi-Max with the Sander, I sanded all over the box. I really wanted to take off the edges but also make certain areas appear more rounded and worn.

8. Wipe crate clean and apply wood stain. Let Dry.

9. Mix Glazing Medium with Water and Burnt Umber acrylic paint as per directions on bottle.

10. Apply glaze to entire crate and wipe off excess.

11. Come back in with a darker paint {Burnt Umber} and using a DRY brush hit the corners, edges, etc. to give some character. Think about where the crate would be worn.

12. Add some upholstery tacks for decoration (optional)
13. Add decor. 

Transfer IT!**

My preferred decor for the box was the French word for Marriage "Le Mariage" {since I was a wedding planner and still love weddings, it seemed apropos}.

Supplies

Image or wording

Transfer Paper

Iron

Directions

I simply printed it out using a French Script font on my computer onto T-shirt Transfer Paper. I think this would be fun with the couple name and wedding date on the other sides. Iron on decor - this take more time than when using this on a T-shirt or cloth item. They can easily be painted! I will be trying the waterslide decal method next time!

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I L-O-V-E-D this project.

So, expect to see some variations!

I am already working on a bigger rolling version!

Original links on 9/8/10 to:
My Backyard Eden
Whatever Goes Wednesday at Someday Crafts
Strut Your Stuff Thursday at Somewhat Simple
Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Chic Cottage
Tatertots and Jello
The DIY Show Off

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