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Saturday, June 4, 2011

a crate made out of yardsticks...♥




i ♥ these crates...sometimes i dream about where i will put them 
& what will go in them...
trust me, once you make one, you will make many :)
this was actually my first, very own, using power tools project! thanks to the chief i now know how to use a table saw, chop saw and super duper powerful air nail gun thingy...thanks honey for teaching me ♥

to make one (or 20) of your own you'll need...

• yardsticks
(69cents @ Lowe's)
• 3/4inch pineboard or any scrap wood you have layin' around will do...
• power tools: we used a table saw, chop saw & nail gun
• wood glue

...cut 2 end pieces...mine were 7x7 some were 8x8
i used 4 yardsticks cut in thirds for a shorter crate
and 5 yardsticks cut in half for a longer crate...




 

 use wood glue for extra reinforcement
line up the yardsticks and nail together...i used 4 on the bottom and 4 on each side








  i mod podged paper on the insides & outsides of the 2 end pieces and filled the crate with mason jars...
aren't they so cute!! i plan to use these for storage in my pantry for right now...but wouldn't these be perfect in a craft room?









go crazy 'n make yourself some...
Update! Check out these crates and some of my other projects on Colorbok's blog...the official makers of the Flea Market Paper line!

  I'm Linking to these great sites:

The Shabby Nest










Funky Junk's Saturday Nite Special
 
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 UndertheTableandDreaming   
 
 The DIY Show Off

Nothing But Country
 

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31 comments:

  1. HeidiJune 4, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    These are so cute and creative and unique! Love it!
    junkintheirtrunk.blogspot.com

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  2. UnknownJune 5, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Love these! I've been looking for something cute but rustic looking for my son's school supplies that stay out all week long. These would be perfect!

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  3. Korrie@RedHenHomeJune 5, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Super cute! Had to 'pin' this idea!

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  4. AnonymousJune 5, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Those look so great. I love the look of yard sticks! I'm pinning this for future reference!

    Jo @ SmileMonsters

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  5. Rosie GoinsJune 5, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Love it. Pinned it.

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  6. ~Beth D.June 5, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I am going to Lowes for yard sticks this afternoon, for a different project, but still! This is so creative. I love it! thanks for sharing!

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  7. THEBUZYBUGJune 5, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Love this idea. Just became your newest follower!!! Love your blog! Wish you had a subscription button on your blog so that I can get your post in my email!!

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  8. Sweet Peas and BumblebeesJune 5, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    What a great idea!!!! I'm a teacher and have A LOT of yardsticks that would be perfect for this project and would look super cute in my classroom. Thanks for sharing! I'm also your newest follower and would love for you to visit my blog and follow back! =)

    www.sweetpeasandbb.blogspot.com

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  9. LisaJune 6, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    What a cute idea! I love this for a craft room or kids play room!

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  10. PCJune 7, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Genius and lovely...definitely copy!

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  11. April@MySacredSojournJune 7, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    This is fantastic! I could use these all over my house...diapers, craft supplies, electronics cords, snacks, toys, socks....oh my! I think I need to get to Lowes stat! :)

    PS: I'm your newest follower...here from TDC B&A Party!

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  12. HandkerchiefgalJune 8, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    That is a great idea! I think of the fairs I go to where they give out yard sticks from banks and stuff! I'm going to start having everyone in the family pick 1 up so I can do this! We will be a family of yardsticks walking though the fair! LOL!

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  13. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and DreamingJune 15, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Love the crates and the added yardsticks are so creative and super cute! Perfect catch alls. Thanks so much for linking to the Sunday Showcase Party. I am a little behind commenting - but I have featured this Monday. Hope you are having a wonderful week ~ Stephanie Lynn

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  14. RedHeadedStepChildJune 24, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Love it, just "pinned it" as fast as I could! Can't wait to make some of these for my studio! I love the simplicity of them, and how easily they can be built! (Well, hope so!) Love your blog wallpaper too!

    Hopped over from T&J. I linked up my 4th of July ribbon wreath...

    http://web.me.com/cmvsanity/RedHeadedStepChild/Creativity/Entries/2011/6/24_Wreath_for_the_Fourth..html

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  15. Desiree @ The 36th AVENUEJune 25, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Way cute! I 'd love for you to share it at my link party.

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  16. KJ@letsgoflyakiteJune 25, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Absolutely love your project. I saw it featured on Tatertots and Jello and had to drop and tell you that this is a great idea. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  17. JeannaJune 25, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    This is awesome! I so have to go to lowes today. Great stuff.

    Jeanna. @. Dramaqueenseams.blogspot.com

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  18. CarmenJune 25, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    These are seriously COOL!! I just love 'em! TFS!!

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  19. Michelle @ Delicate ConstructionJune 25, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Love this! So cute!! I am visiting from Tatertots and Jello and I would love if you would link this up this weekend to my Delicately Constructed Fridays linky party!!
    Have a great weekend!
    Michelle
    www.delicateconstruction.blogspot.com

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  20. Michelle {Daydream Believers}June 25, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    SO cute! Thanks for sharing! I'll be forwarding to some of my teacher friends - these would be SO PERFECT for their classrooms! :) Best, Michelle

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  21. Chessa @ Antsi-PantsJune 25, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Found it from TT&J. Love it! Wanna make some right now... but I guess I need to go out and buy some yard sticks!

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  22. JessJune 27, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Oh my goodness!!! i wanted to make a crate to keep all our homework supplies in it( we do homework @ the kitchen table) and this IS PERFECT!!!!!! I will be making several of them. Thanks for this inspiration. Came over from AGAAGG Sunday Shoutout!

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  23. Alison @ Oopsey DaisyJune 28, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    WOW!! What a perfectly lovely idea!!

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  24. Cristy @ Art•ing Shed•quartersJune 28, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    This is my favorite yardstick repurpose! Just plain awesome! I really hope to try this.
    Stopped by via Tater Tots & Jello.

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  25. Desiree @ The 36th AVENUEJune 29, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    I am back to let you know that I am featuring your amazing boxes tomorrow at my blog.
    Thank you so much for sharing it at the party.

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  26. Alison @ Oopsey DaisyJune 29, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    This is SO clever, and I featured this project on my blog today. Here is the link:

    http://www.oopseydaisyblog.com/2011/06/wednesdays-wowzers-4.html

    Thanks for inspiring!
    ~Alison

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  27. Unused AccountJuly 11, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    I featured this fantastic idea on my blog today.
    http://www.pluckymomo.com/2011/07/pins-that-pop.html
    Thanks for the inspriation!

    - Emilie
    www.pluckymomo.com

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  28. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)August 1, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    I LOVE this! I've become a little obsessed with yard sticks lately...so this is totally got my attention. :) Thanks for the tutorial!

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  29. Pitter and GlinkAugust 2, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    I LOVE these! I saw a bin of yardsticks for sale at Lowe's, and I thought, "What can I do with these?" Now I know!!!

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  30. MarianJuly 15, 2015 at 1:29 AM

    Wow. This is beautiful! As your first DIY using power tools, it is amazing! I want to try this with my tools from http://unitedtoolsclayton.com.au. More power. Thank you!

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  31. Paiges PagesDecember 7, 2015 at 11:00 PM

    This is awesome!! It would be so perfect for sewing supplies. Soon I will have to make one of these!

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