Originally I made this crate for a guest post over with Angie at Knick of Time, and I decided that since a year has gone by it was time I showed it right here on my own blog.
Last year in Minnesota our never ending Winter delayed the start of garage sale and thrifting season and I'm hoping that doesn't happen again this year. In '13 when the snow finally cleared, I picked up this little crate for a buck - because I can't seem to leave a crate of any kind behind.
The sides are metal straps, and I left them the color that they were, a brownish red, and cream color. I removed the sides, and popped off the little star.
I wanted the crate to stand up a bit taller so I added some wood shims to each end.
At the time I was a fairly new owner of a Silhouette Cameo. In the past I would hand print most of my lettering which was time consuming. The Cameo lets me crank out a project in a couple hours, depending on how much time has passed since I last used it often I have to re-read the directions.
We have a little open pantry area in our kitchen that we tend to stack juice boxes, and other beverages, you know - important stuff like soda and beer - so I thought this little crate was the perfect size to give the illusion those cans are stacked there on purpose.
If I had a bunch of cute vintage bottles I might use this as a display, but then the cans would have to go back to lining up along the wall, which wasn't cute.
One end of the crate reads "soda", the other "beverages, in case I need to specify. Not bad for a buck purchase. Maybe I should put a little tin cup on the side and see if I can collect .5¢ per each beverage?
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i love it! the finish is so good- you are too great at vintage inspired lettering projects. it's your niche.
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I never saw this post before... glad to have seen it now! Love crates of any kind!
ReplyDeleteSusan
I'd pay 5 cents! It looks like it was made that way from the get go, lettering and all and it's functional. Really nice!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! I love this so much I see myself copying it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bliss!
Looks great Bliss ... I like that you added the shims to make it taller. I have been wanting to make one with two crates (stacked) for fruits and veggies.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures
What a cute soda holder! I love crates of all kinds. Yours really looks old. Very unique.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! And for a fantastic price.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
I love the lettering and paint on this project...so much! Beautiful job, Bliss!
ReplyDeleteLoved it then, love it now!
ReplyDeleteha. you should. i love the way you transform things. too cute.
ReplyDeleteYou should be in sales. Your re-invented soda crate looked so inviting that I had to go online to see where I could buy Cheerwine, a product I had never heard of.... 5 miles from my house. As always, great technique.
ReplyDeleteLa Verne@hopeandsalvage.com
Fabulous technique and I love that it's functional and stylish too!
ReplyDeletegreat crate Bliss! I love how it holds the soda so nicely
ReplyDeletegail
Great crates!!! Fabulous makeover for a buck!!!~~Angela
ReplyDeleteI love refreshed old wood pieces, this crate is perfect!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Love it. And I love your "no crate left behind" policy.
ReplyDelete-andi
I have a dream, a big dream, that one day I'll own a Silhouette Cameo and I'll be able to make things look great with wonderful lettering, just like you Mrs. B !
ReplyDeleteI'm decorating a Rustic Wedding for this Fall. Our glass drink jars could sit in something like this . . . then could just pick up by the handles and serve to people. Thanks. Great idea. P.S. Fiona - I have that same big dream . . . want one of those Silhouettes SOOOOOOOOOOOO bad!
ReplyDeleteGreat weekend to all.
Cheryl,
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Genius. Genie-ous. Gee nee us.
ReplyDeleteI think I remember this post last year, I do remember seeing your crate...which I love! And I really love what you have it stocked with...Pepsi!! My addiction...
ReplyDeleteDebbie :)
Cute. I never think of stuff like this. But it's perfect.
ReplyDeleteYou are so crafty! It looks great! I love crates too. You can never have too many.
ReplyDeleteVery cute and very functional. It's a twofer.
ReplyDeleteThis is SODAng cute!! Hahahahaha. I want one! Can you do a tutorial for Silhouette challenged people such as myself? I have checked out YouTube videos, messed around with mine, and I hate it and it hates me. I think I have to spend a day with it to understand it and I don't have a day. Anyhow, I am pinning this, it is so cute and sharing on my FB page tomorrow. Since I am not doing anything, I am going to share everyone else's stuff!
ReplyDeleteSoooo stinkin' cute! I just had to feature this one in this weekend's Party Junk! Glad you reposted it... for me. :D
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