How to Build Your Own Apple Crate

Here I go again making boxes and crates.


An Easy Build that can be used for a beautiful decorative crate. Homeroad.net

For this project began with shims from the hardware store.


You can also use the FREE paint sticks from the hardware store but today, I'm using the shims. 

An Easy Build that can be used for a beautiful decorative crate. Homeroad.net

I glued 2 shims together (thin end to fat end) to make a stronger slat. 

I used a piece of distressed wood on each side of the crate and glued 2 slats to the bottom, and 2 slats to each side.

An Easy Build that can be used for a beautiful decorative crate. Homeroad.net

On the bottom I stapled square wire which I aged to look old.

An Easy Build that can be used for a beautiful decorative crate. Homeroad.net

For a handle I used a piece of the metal strap from around an old barrel and nailed it to each end of the crate.

An Easy Build that can be used for a beautiful decorative crate. Homeroad.net

It makes the perfect crate for apples and fall decorating.

An Easy Build that can be used for a beautiful decorative crate. Homeroad.net



I hope you enjoyed this project and you'll take a look at my Amazon Shop for craft supplies I recommend. Also while you're here please sign up for the Homeroad emails on my sidebar so I can send my latest DIY post straight to you. 





Homeroad
Homeroad

I am Susan, the author and creator at Homeroad. I am a wife, mother of 4 daughters, and a grandmother of 5 and counting. I am a retired teacher, a DIY blogger and an artist at heart. .