It makes it easier to move the supplies if I need to get into the cabinet. Unfortunately, the supply bottles are too tall for the cabinet shelf openings, so I just leave them in this crate.
I gathered some supplies and carried them all to the basement where I do my painting. I have an old table covered in brown craft paper, and it's perfect to use for painting projects.
All these supplies were in my stash, so no money was spent.
I mixed some white acrylic paint with a small amount of Plaster of Paris, and started dry brushing the crate to get decent coverage. I didn't try to do a flawless job because I wanted it to look shabby. You can see below that I let the green show through in certain areas.
The bottom part inside the crate was pretty rough so I glued some scrapbook paper to the inside.
I put on a coat of mod podge since I had to piece the paper to make it cover the bottom.
My next step was to measure the crate to find the center, and paint the fleur de lis design on the end. I just held it in place, and painted. It did smudge some, but that's ok since I was not going for perfection.
This label was printed from Graphics Fairy a long time ago, and was in my stash, so I added it to the front of the crate with mod podge. I like the green showing through on the crate.
Here is the crate, updated, and holding the laundry supplies.
So there's my little bit of creativity for the day! Not a big deal, but at least it got me to move off the sofa. :)
Hope you're feeling creative! Show us what you've done recently.
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I really like this in white! Great idea for holding your laundry supplies. I like an organized laundry room, too, even though it's in a dark dungeon we call the basement!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are out of your slump. The sun is shining here!
XO,
Jane
Oh! I love this! Thanks for walking through the process too. I would have never thought of mixing the paint with the plaster! Terrific! Now I've got to try this on something.... :)
ReplyDeleteI love your "new" crate. That is a great idea..I usually just put my laundry stuff on top of dryer...your idea would be great for me too. It looks great and Ilove the shabby look..We had a little snow today too. Thanks for the idea. Blessings and enjoy your Sunday!
ReplyDeleteLove the dasign. Of course I adore fleur de lis. Another inspired project.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to sweeten up that cute crate! A nice winter day project. Love it!
ReplyDeleteIt's so fun to tweak and update, isn't it? I love that label. Looks great.
ReplyDeleteAnd I like seeing the sewing drawer again in the previous post. Yay!
Love that! I found you on Homemaker on a Dime and I am a new follower. Come over and visit.
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ReplyDeleteOh I love your crate make over! you had me with the fleur di lis. Pretty and practical and it's the attention and effort that goes into little details like this that makes even a laundry room space feel cheerful and welcoming.
Jermaine @ French Kissed
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It is amazing how a little paint and sanding can take an everyday item and spiff it up. Love the way it turned out.
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