This rusty old Borden's milk crate has been hanging out next to my potting bench for too long. Its only job so far has been to hold some small empty pots, so it was time for a promotion.
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I found an old board and pulled out my large roll of jute webbing (*Affiliate link)
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The crate was rusty and dirty, but full of potential.
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So what do you do with all these ingredients?
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Make a footstool of course.
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I cut off a piece of wood from an old shelf that was no longer being used, then cut a piece of muslin 2" larger than the board and a piece of batting about 1" larger than the board.
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Then I wrapped it around the board and secured it with 1/2" staples.
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I wove six 18" strips of the jute webbing, wrapped it around to the back and stapled it again.
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After putting it all together, the muslin showed through in a few spots and looked too white. I know it seems minor, but you know how these things can drive you crazy. I removed the staples and added a piece of burlap between the muslin and webbing; now the gaps are much less noticeable.
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To secure the two pieces, screws and washers were screwed into the bottom of the board from the inside of the crate bottom.
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I sprayed the entire crate inside and out with two coats of matte acrylic sealer so it can also be used in a casual indoor setting.
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Time to move the tray, put my feet up, and relax awhile.
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turned out amazing. I have one of those too, maybe time :):)
ReplyDeletePerfect!!!! I almost bought a crate like that at Roses and Rust!!!! Story of my life . . almost, LOL
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great weekend!!
xoxo
Love it - You did good !
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
perfect! :)
ReplyDeleteI love it! Perfect for summertime fun!
ReplyDeleteOh -- I'm so envious! My mother's one and only job when she was single was as a bookkeeper for Borden's! And then when I was single, I worked for Borden's, too! I'm always on the lookout for stuff with their logo. You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteLove the way this turned out! I have a roll of that jute webbing left over from a "ground up" restoration I did on a chair. I'm going to have to put it somewhere that I can see it and hope something percolates.
ReplyDeletewhat a fab project i love it xxxx
ReplyDeleteSo smart and very industrial chic!
ReplyDeleteJeanine
Ha! Brilliant! Love the look.
ReplyDeleteFANTASTIC -- love the webbing as the cover! It looks so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteToo pretty for words! I love the woven webbing - what a brilliant repurposing once again! Now what can I do with the 40 plastic milk crates I recently inherited? Do help me, Betsy!
ReplyDeleteTurned out wonderful! Thanks for stopping by to visit too! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteNo one but you Betsy would have thought to use these treasures this way! Such creativity Girl!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Loretta
Betsy,
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!Looks perfect.
Anne
Brilliant!Love the crate on it's own and did not think of making it into a footstool but it's too cute.
ReplyDeleteThat is spectacular, I bet it will be everyone's favorite stool and it will withstand the weather too!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Omg, I have an old metal crate I've been trying to figure out what to do with....I love your idea, it looks very chic. I don't think my crate has the holes, though, so I'll have to figure out a way to secure the wood...hhhmmmm you've got me thinking! Love it.
ReplyDeleteWow, I love how you take items that to me are totally random and make something amazingly cool!!! You are so talented!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a first, I have never seen this done before looks great.
ReplyDeleteLisa
Hi Betsy! When God gave away creativity, I think that you were in front of the line. You have everything. You are amazing! You never fail to amaze me with your transformations. You are like the fairy godmother of every junk and vintage stuff I never imagined to be transformed.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I just love the way it came out. Great way to repourpose something not being used! LOVE!
ReplyDeleteAnd to think I just use mine to sit and pull weeds. How clever! Came over from Funky Junk. Now I will have to go rescue that crate!
ReplyDeleteDistressed Donna Down Home (newest Linky follower!)
Love this idea and I'm sitting right next to a milk crate right now!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration!
Susan
Homeroad
It looks great! I love the woven top you made for it! I have one of the newer plastic milk crates... I wonder what it would look like if I sprayed it with some of the metal looking spray paint and made a top like yours for it... hmmm :)
ReplyDeleteTania
Love this little stool. You have such a talent for blending your finds into a unique one-of-a-kind treasure.
ReplyDeleteHope you are enjoying a wonderful weekend.
I absolutely love it! I'm always eyeing things for the potential in what they can become.
ReplyDeleteGet out! I love it, Betsy. I'm a webbing fanatic, so this speaks to me. Have I ever told you that I love your creativity? Oh yes, constantly.
ReplyDeleteThat looks beautiful...so unique!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely perfect as an outdoor footstool...I have a milk crate...now for some webbing...
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Thanks, Sherron
Love how everything was repurposed in to a much need element for pure satisfying relaxation. Like it's indoor/outdoor quality too. Lisa
ReplyDeleteSo creative! What an awesome new piece to your pool area. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJody
Thanks my friend for sharing this neat idea...I might just try something like this.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
okay...that's just too dang cute! So clever!
ReplyDeleteLiz
Oh my, I love this sooo much!
ReplyDeleteI think my husband is going to lose the milk crate he stores some of his art supplies in!
ReplyDeleteI think even I could make this.