
I cut the pallet boards into 7 pieces (3 long pieces, and 4 shorter ones)for each side of the crate, based on the size I wanted my crate to be.
I assembled each side of the crate, by screwing the three long pieces between two shorter pieces.
I was patting myself on the back, because so far it was looking great…but my plan took a U-turn. I couldn’t get the thing assembled into a crate to save my life. It looked like a toddler had built it (I didn’t photograph my failure), but I didn’t want my work to be a total waste. By themselves, I thought the side pieces looked great, so I put my thinking cap on to figure out how I could turn them into something else.
I remembered I had some antique labels from old tin cans {free printables here}. And since tin cans were shipped in wooden crates, the relationship between the two gave me an idea to create something new with my failed crate pieces.



This turned out so cute, Angie…a happy accident! Love the look of the labels…thanks for sharing!
I like it Angie. I think you did a good job and love the veggie/fruit graphics.
Thanks for the inspiration. I just can’t keep up with all the things I see and want to do.
Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures
This really turned out great. An attractive and useful creation is hard to beat!
What fun! I’ll have to tell my Brother-in-law about this. He is always looking for ways to repurpose.
I used your idea for my kitchen recently and linked back here today. Please come check it out and thanks for the idea.
http://snugharborbay.blogspot.com/2014/05/tin-can-utensil-holder.html