How to Build Your Own Apple Crate
Here I go again making boxes and crates.
For this project began with shims from the hardware store.
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.
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.
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.
On the bottom I stapled square wire which I aged to look old.
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.
It makes the perfect crate for apples and fall decorating.
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Real cute...how did you distress the wire? Love the leather strap. In a pinch, one could use an old belt.
ReplyDeleteThis is great! What a great idea! It turned out wonderful..Christie at Three Pixie Lane
ReplyDeleteIt does, Susan! It looks like an old crate! You are so creative and I'm sure you'll be able to use it in the coming holiday months, too.
ReplyDeleteI just love that!! Thank you for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteI love the crate, Susan! What a great use for shims! I'm heading to Home Depot today! This would be an inexpensive and fun project to do with a group of friends! You always have such great ideas!
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking of you and your recent injury - how is your ankle? The only good thing about this is it's extending your summer and project time! Hope you're healing up well!
Nan
Very cute! Hope you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteOh you clever, clever girl!! I love this idea! You are the queen of crates!! I'm going to try this one, thx for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJane
I am so stealing this idea!!! How clever are you?! Are these standard sized shims? The box looks larger in the photos. And I have a bundle of shims waiting in my studio just for this project :)
ReplyDeleteHow Creative! I Love it! It does look like an old crate! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSusan, what an awesome project. I love the wire in the bottom of it. I think even I could make this. Super job!
ReplyDeleteOH MAN!!! I am SO in LOVE. I need to make one. SO CUTE, MUST BE PINNED!
ReplyDeleteJennie {Cinnaberry Suite}
I absolutely love how that looks!
ReplyDeleteJust found you on Amaze Me Link Party... Like your blog, and really enjoyed this post. The apple crate looks great...especially the wire on the bottom. Great Photographs as well!
ReplyDeleteLooks so great!
ReplyDeleteThis is really cute thanks for sharing. I will be making these and soon:)
ReplyDeleteLindsay @ countrygirlhome
Now that's really clever. So glad you linked up this project.
ReplyDeletelove that look!
ReplyDeleteI am always attracted to your projects on these linky parties! Good job, again!
ReplyDeleteWow!! This is amazing! Great job!! I really hope I can make one some day :)
ReplyDeleteSo fabulous!! The kids and I are hoping to go apple picking on the weekend. I would love to have one of these!! THat handle totally makes it. Thanks so much for linking up to The Creative Spark. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteJenn :)
Love it!!! I am looking for your follow button so I can follow.
ReplyDeleteHow creative! The leather strap really lends to it's vintage look!
ReplyDeleteMy eyes deceive me, the metal strap sure looks like leather! It's terrific!
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative, unique idea. Would be perfect in my apple country, wa home. Thanks for the inspiro!
ReplyDeleteBernadette @b3hd
Awesome idea..Great creativity...I found ya per blog hop and had to stop in and say hello..Officially following ya via http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com ..Hope you can stop by too :)) .Ty..
ReplyDeletethanks for stopping by my blog...I had to sneak over. Glad I did! Love this crate...simple and cute!
ReplyDeleteI love it--that handle is divine. Thanks for sharing at Beyond the Picket Fence!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking apple crate! You're so creative to think of using the slats in this way. Very rustic and Fall-ish.
ReplyDeleteLove this...so cute! I would love for you to link up to my new linky party -
ReplyDeleteCreative Genius @ http://www.thecreativepaige.com
I hope you don't mind, but I pinned your fabulous crate in Pinterest. It looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Thanks for linking to the party this week. I'll be featuring this Sunday!
ReplyDeleteJust popping back to let you know that I will be featuring this tomorrow at Clean and Scentsible. Just went apple picking today - I would SO love to have one of these!!
ReplyDeleteJenn :)
I so need to make some of these! Especially that you made them out of shims! Thank you for sharing at Simply Creations Link Party!
ReplyDeleteSusan, How very creative and I love the crate. Thank you for linking to the Open House party.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sherry
I see so many old crates that I love put the usually carry a large price tag so this is such a great tutorial. :) Thank you!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I'm having a $50 cash giveaway on my blog this week. Come by when you have a chance! :)
I love old crates too- and with the apples- so charming! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday!
ReplyDeletevery pretty!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute Susan! Love it
ReplyDeleteI want to make like 100 of these!!! So cute
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