Good Morning Friends!
I have a super exciting project to share with y’all today! Nine of my talented blog friends and I decided to do a project where we all start with the same basic “item” and all create something from it! I’m excited to check out each of these ladies’ blogs and see what amazing ideas they came up with!
As soon as we began talking about this project, ideas started swimming around in my head! Oh what to make?? For a bedroom, the living room, and I even thought about the garage or outdoors! Here is what I finally decided on…
As summer is drawing to a close, and my mind begins to wander to fall, I’m thinking of less busy and quieter days (ha! I think I’m fooling myself!!) Which brought me to the idea of this project. I love, love curling up on the couch with a good book and a throw blanket. Both of these often get left on the couch or sometimes even on the floor so I thought, what better place to store these in than a crate?? Totally practical and a little different than the usual basket or magazine rack.
First, I started out with one of these crates from Michaels. With a 40% coupon, they’re about $10. They are super sturdy and well built, too. I decided to paint ours with Americana DECOR chalk paint and the color I chose is Primitive. I gave it 2 coats and it went on so nicely!
I love numbers on different décor items and so naturally, I decided to add them to my crate!
It was super easy to stencil the letters and numbers on using a pencil and then I used a Sharpie to fill them in.
I also wanted to add wheels to the bottom, because we have hardwood floors and it would make it so easy to maneuver around. Our son (who loves, loves helping and working with little tools) fastened them on the bottom. Now his little mind is whirling with ideas of what toy or new “invention” he could add these little wheels to 😉
Here’s a recap of where I bought my supplies:
* Crate, chalk paint, stencil- Michaels
* Wheels- Home Depot
Thank you so much for stopping by today!
Have you ever made anything using a crate from Michaels? I’d love to hear what you created… I always appreciate your comments!
Linking to: Inspire Me Please, The Happy Housie, Grace At Home,
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Perfect blanket storage! And I’m in love with that paint color!
Thanks Nicole! I love how it turned out too 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by!
This is perfect, Kendra! I know exactly what you mean about the throw blankets ending up on the floor. Mine do too! I am totally making one of these to stash next to the couch. And the wheels are a fantastic addition. Love it!
Thank you Sarah! Have fun making your own! My husband wants to make your end table as well 🙂 It was such a fun event to do together!
Love the color you chose and the wheels you added! So great that your son helped with that part! I love joint projects with the kids, even if they can just do a small part of it. 🙂
Thank you, Lisa! Yes, they love to help, don’t they? They feel so proud after 🙂 Thanks so much for coming by!
SUCH a brilliant idea Kendra!!! Totally making myself one to put by the fireplace in our living room too! SO pretty!
Thanks Kristi!! And my first idea was a stacked nightstand for our son’s room, too! I still want to do that though 🙂 So glad you came by!
Hi, Kendra! Oooh I love it! I may have to use mine as blanket storage, too! So cute. 🙂
Thanks so much, Bre! Ours could both be used for lots of different things! 🙂 Love how yours turned out too. Hope your day is wonderful!
This is adorable, Kendra! I love the stenciled detailing!!! So cute!! 🙂
Thanks Christina 🙂 It was such a fun project, wasn’t it? Thanks so much for coming by!
This turned out great! I love the color and the addition of the wheels. Such a great place for a comfy blanket!
Thank you Katie! And I’m going to add to that stash as winter approaches 😉 So glad you stopped by!
This was my first idea when we first talked about this challenge, but the decided on the wine rack. Love what you did with it! Looks great! Definitely going to be making one for sure now, after seeing how cute yours turned out! Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you Tara! I just might be buying more crates too after all these fabulous ideas 😉 Hope you have a wonderful day!!
I love how you used your crate, Kendra! We all need a place to store those throws, especially with Fall fast approaching. I almost always grab a throw when I’m on the sofa. 🙂 Love that your son helped too!
Thank you Lisa! I think we need a few new throws… especially after seeing Miss Holly snuggling with that pretty one from Target! It always makes my day to see you pop by!
Love what you did with it Kendra!! The stenciling is perfect 🙂
Thanks, friend! Glad you stopped by! 🙂
Kendra couldn’t wait to see what you did when I saw your instagram before…I love these crates! So smart to add the wheels on the bottom and I love the white with the sharpie number 🙂 🙂 🙂
Thanks Andrea! I always appreciate you coming by! Hope the rest of your week is wonderful 🙂
Such a great idea for blanket storage!
Thank you Melanie! We’re using it already 🙂 Have a great day!
I love storing blankets in things like this! I love it and love that you added wheels. It’s perfect!
Thanks for your sweet comments, Bre! So glad you came by!!
So cozy! I love random numbers on things too – it makes them feel more official 🙂 Perfect blanky storage!
Thanks Erica! I never thought of more “official” Erica, but I like that! 😉 Was fun working on this as a group, wasn’t it?
Love this, Kendra!! What a great idea! I love that you added wheels, so clever. Great job! 🙂
Thank you Amanda!! I think the wheels make it handy for moving around! Thanks, as always, for stopping by!
Kendra, this looks great! I am totally going to build one, or two, or three of these
Thanks Sydney! Good luck with yours… so fun to make 🙂 Hope you have a great day!
What a great project! I love the paint you chose and putting those wheels on the crate was pure genius! I’d love for you to link this up to my Creative Ways Link Party when you get a chance. Hope to see you there!
Blessings,
Nici
Thank youNici 🙂 I’ll be sure to stop by your link up! Hope your day is great!
Oh my goodness!!! So much to love…the wheels…the numbers…the color! I love it all! and I think this challenge is so much fun! Thanks for linking w/ Twirl and Take a Bow! ox
Thanks so much for your sweet comment, Robin! Glad to link up at your party 🙂 Enjoy your long weekend!
Great share, thank you for visiting us at the #WWDParty.
Thanks Antionette! Have a great weekend 🙂
I so need this blanket storage crate for our living room. There are always blankets everywhere!
Thanks for sharing at SHOWLicious!
~ Ashley
I’m glad I made it Ashley! I’m sure it’ll get used all the time! Love your “party” and appreciate you hosting it!
That’s a great idea! Crates are so useful as well as fun to create with.
Thanks Noreen! Yes, these projects have proven how useful they are! Hope your day is great!
What a fun challenge! They all turned out great
Thanks Kelly! It was fun 🙂 Have a great week!
Perfect for blanket storage! Love it 🙂
Thanks Leigh Anne 🙂 Hope your week’s going great!
Great idea and adorable makeover! I have a basket to throw all of our throws in and it help declutter so much. Thanks for sharing at Motivational Monday! 🙂
Thanks Amanda! Hope you’re having a great week 🙂
This is beautiful! Great job! Thanks for sharing with us at Your Designs This Time!
Emily & Erin
Thanks ladies! Love your party! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Great job! I’m going to see all the rest made by your friends – nice ifea for creating altogether!
Thank you Kate! So glad you stopped by! Have a lovely weekend! 🙂
Kendra, it’s perfect! What a fun challenge! Everyone came up with such creative things!
Thanks SO much Iris! Always appreciate your sweet comments!
Cute project! I love making things from crates. A place to store blankets is so handy.
Thank you, Lauren! So glad you like it!
Hi! I love the blanket crate on wheels you made. Did you seal it? I’m very curious about that because whenever I have tried to seal something that I’ve used a Sharpie on, the Sharpie ALWAYS bleeds. Please let know!
Hi Becky, I actually didn’t seal it after I “sharpied” it and it hasn’t bled at all. It was one of my very first projects and I probably should have been it’s held up great! We still use it and it’s piled high with throws, especially during this cold winter! Let me know how yours turns out! 🙂