Soda Crate Turned Message Board
Check out this awesome flea market find!
A couple bucks for a vintage 7-Up soda create (soda or pop? I'm in Milwaukee WI and we say soda around here) Fittingly enough this crate is from Milwaukee...perfect!
Now what to do with it. I decided this would work well in my guest room. So far a pretty plain room with soft purple and green accents. Our guest room gets a lot of use. My parents visit often and we love having them so a welcoming room is essential.
I opted to use this crate as a message board. This was a pretty simple process and if you frequent a couple flea markets you can create this cheaply.
Here's what I used:
Soda crate
Piece of MDF to fit the inside bottom of the crate
Chalkboard Paint
Coordinating color paint for inside of crate
Paint brushes
First up, I painted the inside of the crate a pale green (pea pod from Behr). Then I painted the piece of MDF with chalkboard paint. I had the hardware store cut the MDF for me and it fit snugly so no need to adhere it to the crate.
That's it! So easy. I didn't touch the outside of the crate, it is perfectly worn and aged.
I put this on the nightstand with a few essentials a guest might need.
I have seen this little phrase around and absolutely love it, I printed it on green paper and framed it next to the crate.
Such a welcoming little corner.
What do you think? What else would you use a soda crate for?
Thanks for visiting.
♥ Sarah
Great idea, love a new idea for something old.
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Mandy @ the hankful house blog
Thanks Mandy! Glad you stopped by.
I love your little box, Sarah! Super cute. I still need to make something with a chalkboard ~ it's on my To Do list!
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Thanks Megin! I'll stop over and check out your party, I've been to your blog, it's great.
-Sarah
I just found your blog! This is so cute! I love how you left the wood exposed on the outside. I've got a smaller but similar crate that I'm thinking of turning into a jewelry tray!
Amanda @ Running In Heels
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Thanks for stopping by Amanda, a jewelry tray would be so fun with this.
-Sarah
What a fun idea, I love up-cycle things!
Thanks for stopping by Kristy, isn't up-cycling fun?!
I SO love this! Those old soda crates are great for so many different things!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
I love the crate makeover. Good job!
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Thanks for checking me out, I'll take a peek at your link party today too.
Sarah
Wow this was a really unique and unexpected way to use this old crate. Which is one of the coolest crates I've seen. I love the colors you chose!
Thank you so much, glad you stopped by!
This is so awesome!! I love how it looks vintage! Now I need to get a soda crate!!
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Selene @ Restoration Beauty
Love this project. Love the chalkboard paint and the old crate!
Thank you Wendy!
Thank you Wendy!
Wow, it is such a sweet update! I love that you left the outside of the box alone...it is so perfect! I would love to pick up a vintage SODA crate of my own, hopefully soon! Thanks for linking up at our Home Improvement Party! =)
Thanks Nicole, I think the natural outside is my favorite party.
Great transformation & idea of using chalkboard paint in the inside. Thanks for sharing & linking up @ DearCreatives.com & Happy 4th!
Thanks Teresa, I love how versatile chalkboard paint can be.
What a brilliant use for a soda crate! LOVE! Thanks for linking up at Get Your DIY On! Hope to see you back with your thrifty Halloween projects on Sunday at 7 pm EST! Enjoy your weekend!
~Abby =)
Thanks Abby, I'll be back tomorrow!