Crate Love

I have a thing for crates. It makes me happy that I can purchase them (small-large) for $6 or less.  I use them for a lot of things…everyday décor, party centerpieces, gifts, art shows, storage, you name it.  So many possibilities.  Here is a crate makeover that I recently completed:

Materials:

Unfinished craft store crate $3

Dark Walnut Stain

Matte white paint (I used gesso)

brown craft paint

Sand paper

Old nail tacks  

How to:

1. Stain crate and let dry.

2. Paint over with white (2-3 coats) and let dry.  

3. Pencil on and paint lettering using brown craft paint (I printed the text off Word and  a/b transferred).  -Dry brush method works best for rustic finish. 

4. Hammer on some nail tacks for added charm.

5. Once paint has dried, rough it up with some sand paper and voila! … fresh eggs anyone?

                                     Before                                                                                                After

If you are not going for the distressed look, skip step one and just paint it white(no sanding required). Or go with the stained look and don’t paint it white at all. If you don’t want lettering, skip step 3. If you don’t have tacks, don’t worry, it will still look nice with the staple dents(see picture#2). See…so many possibilities. ;)  Now go buy a crate or two…or three. Don’t forget your coupons!

Check out this project and get inspired over at:
Whipperberry
30 Handmade Days
Tatertots & Jello