A Crate+A Luggage Rack

A Crate+A Luggage Rack

Happy Weekend! I am in need of a good weekend--time to work, time to rest, time with the family. Originally I had hoped we would hit the open road and take off in the camper for quieter pastures--maybe Yellowstone or just a favorite camping spot 30 miles from home. But, rain is predicted for most of the weekend, and dear daughter has a volleyball function Sunday afternoon, and hubby is working a track meet tonight. Oh well, a weekend at home is good too and I will make sure we at least have a backyard fire to roast marshmallows (because let's face it, roasted marshmallows are definitely one of the best parts of camping!).

I started the work part early today, painting and creating a "crate table" in the sunshine before a good downpour occured (and occur it did).

luggage rack and crate upcycled and repurposed http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2014/05/a-cratea-luggage-rack.html

I found this luggage rack at the thrift store last week and this NOT old crate at a garage sale last summer. I thought about creating a table from the luggage rack, but then I saw the crate and came up with this fun idea.

luggage rack and crate upcycled and repurposed http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2014/05/a-cratea-luggage-rack.html

I attached the crate to the luggage rack with screws through the bottom of the crate. I then painted it a light celery green that I did add a little unsanded grout to in order to create a "chalk paint" so that the paint would stick better to the somewhat glossy rack.

Next, I painted a turquoise color

and finished with a color I mixed up that I like to call Seaside Blue.

I gave it a light sanding, added handles,

and sprayed the whole thing with this (and no, I am NOT getting anything from Minwax for sharing their product--it really is just the best thing for outdoor pieces).

luggage rack and crate upcycled and repurposed http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2014/05/a-cratea-luggage-rack.html

I added a chalkboard to the front. This little "plaque" was a candle sconce--I removed the candle holder part. I attached it with screws from the inside of the crate. To make the writing more permanent, as in it doesn't come off when you rub up against it, use a chalk marker--it will still come off with a little elbow grease.

I would put plastic pots down in it with saucers rather than planting directly in it.

The crate table works great for flowers or herbs.

How about using it in the bathroom

for towels and TP?

Or in a baby's room

for blankets and stuffed animals.

Lots of different ways to incorporate this versatile piece in any home!

Oh, I have a fun week ahead planned for you all. Well, I think it is fun, I hope you do too!

5 projects and tutorials in one week http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2014/05/a-cratea-luggage-rack.html

Starting on Monday, I will be sharing 5 new projects with tutorials in one week! I previously did this in my earlier blogging days and decided it was time to do it again! I hope you will tune in every day for some fun new ideas and a giveaway at the end.

Linking up at Funky Junk Interiors and A Little Clarification and at Natasha In Oz and at Knick of Time Interiors

Original article and pictures take www.beyondthepicket-fence.com site