I’ve wanted one of these wooden silverware caddy’s FOREVER, but it wasn’t in the budget. So I was living in a wood caddyless world and it wasn’t cool.
Then BOOM! I’m in the K-Mart parking Lot and I spot this bad boy just sitting out in the middle of the lot!
Yeah I know!!! Someone just left this poor guy all alone. He was just waiting for me to come. I’m pretty much a guardian angel at this point. lol. So I brought the crate home and went to town on it!
The how to of it all:
- First I brushed all the dirt and grime off of it then painted it with some white flat trim paint I had. (I purposely painted it roughly to make it look a little more rustic.)
- Then got a piece of pallet wood I had Left from My DIY Towel Hanger and marked it to make inserts for the caddy. ( I marked them a little longer so they would be snug inside the crate.)
- I chose to cut three so it would make a sort of H pattern inside the caddy. Also since they’re removable I can make all kinds of different compartments. ( I used a circular saw to cut the three pieces.)
- After they were cut I painted them and the bottom of the inside of the crate Tropical Oasis, One of my favorite colors.
- While everything was drying I went to my computer and made a stencil for the side. I just went through and found a font I liked then printed it off.
- I used an exacto knife to cut it out. Taped it down with painters tape then painted away.
- I let everything dry then Hammered the inserts in and we’re done!
You guys it still to this day amazes me what a little bit of paint can do to something. It turned out so perfect! Don’t worry I took plenty of pictures for you 🙂
I just absolutely love it!!
It turned out so great! So many parties will be made easier by this little fella.
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Bre @ Average But Inspired
07/31/2014 at 1:55 AM (10 years ago)Stacey, this is ADORABLE and I love that you found the crate in the parking lot!! Amazing. Love it!
stacey
07/31/2014 at 11:51 AM (10 years ago)Thank You Bre! I know i couldn’t believe someone just left it. One mans trash is a BLOGGERS DREAM. lol
Erica
07/31/2014 at 3:48 AM (10 years ago)Aww! Stacey, this is SO cute! I’m so glad you rescued that crate from the parking lot – it’s the perfect silverware holder! 🙂
stacey
07/31/2014 at 11:53 AM (10 years ago)Thanks Erica! I so love how it turned out.
ang
07/31/2014 at 8:50 AM (10 years ago)What a great project – that Tropical Oasis color is so pretty! Stopping by from Sweet Bella Roos Pin it Thursday and definitely pinning this! 🙂
Ang
stacey
07/31/2014 at 11:54 AM (10 years ago)Thank you Ang, that color has made it’s way into so many of my projects. Thanks for taking the time to stop by!
Jennifer Dawn
07/31/2014 at 11:46 AM (10 years ago)Fantastic project! It will be so cute for parties! I’d like to invite you to stop by my weekly link party and link this up. http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2014/07/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-101.html
stacey
07/31/2014 at 1:36 PM (10 years ago)Hey Jennifer, thank you so much for taking time to comment. I linked up to your party thanks for telling me about it!
Carrie @ Kenarry: Ideas for the Home
08/01/2014 at 12:56 AM (10 years ago)I love how this turned out, but your story about how you were the caddy’s guardian angel in that Kmart parking lot made me smile!
Bobbi
08/01/2014 at 11:13 AM (10 years ago)I have one similar, but I wish it had more “compartments” for condiments or salt and pepper. Just holds my silverware and napkins. But I do love it. And I love the stenciling job you did 🙂
Thanks for sharing!
Sarah
08/01/2014 at 3:32 PM (10 years ago)This is beautiful, I can’t believe you just found it in the parking lot! Maybe I need to find my nearest Kmart and see if the upcycle gods leave me anything good. Lol 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Alana @ ihaveafutureandahope.com
08/01/2014 at 7:56 PM (10 years ago)I love the Valspar paint samples too! They have so many fun colors. I love this caddy, great job!
Theresa @DearCreatives
08/06/2014 at 5:28 AM (10 years ago)Your project turned out amazing! Love it. What a find btw!! I have been looking at Valspar paint we are painting our kitchen and cabinets. So many pretty colors. Thanks for sharing your project at the party! Theresa @DearCreatives
Michelle@ Lifes Like That
08/06/2014 at 6:23 AM (10 years ago)So cute! This would look perfect in my home. I especially love the Tropical Oasis colour. Thanks for the great instructions:)
Theresa @DearCreatives
08/08/2014 at 1:46 AM (10 years ago)Your being featured tomorrow! Drop by to see your feature and feel free to linkup again. PS be sure to pick up your featured button. Theresa @DearCreatives
jessica
08/17/2014 at 5:45 PM (10 years ago)you are just so crafty! I love everything you share on your site! Sharing this on stumbled upon as a favorite page!
Thanks for stopping by the sparkles of inspiration link up party!
Kelly
09/14/2014 at 2:57 PM (10 years ago)Very sweet piece! Lovin the colors 🙂
stacey
09/17/2014 at 7:42 PM (10 years ago)Thank YOU!! It’s one of my faves for sure. We use it just about every day.
Leslie @ Oh, the Fun
06/01/2015 at 8:23 AM (10 years ago)Stacey, what a win!! The crate turned is so cute and I love that you chose the word “enjoy” for the word art. Great job!
stacey
06/01/2015 at 9:17 PM (10 years ago)Thank you Leslie! So happy you like it.
Jenny @ Refresh Living
06/01/2015 at 8:30 PM (10 years ago)You found it in the parking lot?! That’s awesome! It looks great! I’ve never tried using an exacto knife to cut out a stencil. Is it just on paper?
stacey
06/01/2015 at 9:15 PM (10 years ago)I know I couldn’t believe it was there either. Yes it’s just plain computer paper. Before I got my cricut for Christmas that’s all I ever used. It works just fine as long as you don’t use to much paint.
Samantha
06/03/2015 at 9:48 AM (10 years ago)Man, I need to start scouting parking lots! What a great find and I love how you redid it!
Miranda
07/29/2016 at 11:36 AM (8 years ago)Love it – turned out so cute!! I may need to add random parking lots to my treasure hunting.. ha!
stacey
07/29/2016 at 2:47 PM (8 years ago)Thank you Miranda. DO IT!! Especially in the lots that have salvation army bins. I have found so many furniture pieces people just leave. Blows my mind, but hey I’m not complaining. LOL