How to Make a Utensil Crate for the Summer

5:50:00 AM

I'm making another crate today, this one is a tote.
I began by using old fence wood from the garage.

I cut it to lengths with my saw, and assembled the box.



I painted it flat white.
I drilled holes for the handle and used a spindle from 
an old chair as the handle.



A skewer stick through the spindle keeps it in place.


I printed out the word "EAT" on my computer and used carbon paper to transfer the design to the box. 

Then I painted in the letters with a black paint stick and sanded the image when it was dry.




I placed a sectioned piece from the inside of a dollar store 
utensil divider inside the box.




Added decorative napkins and a glass jar for a little color.


And a beautiful utensil crate was born!




 A great crate for inside or out!

 Just a little note, 
this crate also works to hold school supplies.

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I love to repurpose cast-offs into one of a kind treasures. I like to think outside of the box​ ​and ​I ​hope to bring a new creative perspective to others.

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19 comments

  1. LibbiesHomeSeptember 9, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    I LOVE that!! Thanks for sharing the idea -especially for school supplies.

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  2. bjSeptember 9, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    This is awesome..what a great job you did on it...

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  3. Shanon at Vintage Sparkle ChicSeptember 9, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Love this! What an awesome idea! I love the extra touch of adding a word. How perfect to bring the utensils and napkins "out back" for a BBQ.

    ~Shanon

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Great job, it looks lovely!

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  5. Tanya@takesixSeptember 9, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Oh my goodness! You are amazing! Awesome job. Have a great weekend.

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  6. marySeptember 9, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I love this!!!

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  7. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsSeptember 9, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Susan ~
    That is so cool! I just love it!
    Thank you for sharing it with us!

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  8. Korrie@RedHenHomeSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Cute! What a clever idea for the divider.

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  9. Sandi @ The Primitive SkateSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I really LOVE this! Awesome job! Thanks for sharing!

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  10. Home FrostingSeptember 9, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Very nice! I love that it can be used in different ways. Lesa

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  11. LesleySeptember 9, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    As always...AWESOME!:)

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2011 at 12:11 PM

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    Beki :)

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  13. KeiSeptember 9, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    That looks great! I envy your woodworking skills!

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  14. AmandaSeptember 9, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    This is wonderful, great uses! Thanks for sharing

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  15. KimberlySeptember 9, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    That is awesome! I LOVE the old fence wood, so cool!!

    Kimberly @ THE BROWN EYES HAVE IT

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  16. West Side of StraightSeptember 10, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    What a great idea! I need to get handy with a saw again!

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  17. JaneSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    You are the queen of creating crates! Adding the piece from the dollar store was genius and makes it so useful! Love it!
    Jane

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  18. TarynSeptember 10, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Thanks for the great tutorial. That's just the message I want my utensils to convey.

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  19. JennySeptember 24, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    This is great -- I love it!

    Jenny
    www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

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