Learn to make a Farmhouse Kitchen Wooden Tote with a built-in paper towel holder with different designs on the front and sides!
My husband and I get quite a few orders for our handmade wooden totes with built-in paper towel holders, so we both got busy working on a new design last week.
First, he cuts the wood pieces.
After that, I put the design on all of the pieces and let them dry.
The new Chalk Couture catalog came out, so I chose one perfect for a farmhouse kitchen wooden tote.
Doing the side pieces first is easier before assembly.
Next, he uses his Kreg jig (affiliate link) to drill pocket holes in them so the screws are hidden.
I do the front design after the tote is assembled.
The last step is staining the whole tote and letting it dry.
Here’s the end result!
It’s available in my Etsy shop HERE.
Supplies I used on this new design:
- Pine Boards (dimensions below)
- 1″ diameter wood dowel
- thumbscrews (1/4″ x 20 x 1″)
- T nuts brad hole (1/4″ x 20″ x 5/16″)
- Wood Stain – I always use Early American.
- Pantry’s Open Transfer
While I had the supplies out, I decided to make a Board & Pillar Stand sign and a Framed Chalkboard sign too.
The colors I used were Black Velvet, Bright White, and Shimmer Silver.
Here’s how they turned out.
The large sign is available in my Etsy shop HERE.
Here’s another sign that I finished a few days later. It’s a funny one! It’s available HERE.
It was made with the Dirty Dishes transfer on the Odette Frame.
PIN IT!
Here’s another even easier project using the In This Kitchen transfer on a Box Frame. No wood cutting involved. Super cute and fun!
Vaya con Dios,
Angie
Such a great project, Angie!
Thanks Linda. I’m always looking for new designs to put on my totes.
Always good to hear from you! Some cute ideas! Hope you are doing well.
Thanks, Teddee!
I cannot seem to figure out out to purchase your stencils. The links take forever to load and then I get a sold out message?
Angie,
I absolutely love this tote. My husband has been fussing about our paper towel holder for 10 yrs! While I like it, it is hard to use. This will be ideal. I’m checking with my son to see if he can make it for me. He is a carpenter (of course he can make it!) I love this for utensils, etc. with the paper towel holder handle!
I’d love to see yours if your son makes you one!
woooww I love the idea!!!!!
This is so cute!! It would be perfect for an outdoor picnic or family gatherings.
Thanks, Michelle!
What an awesome idea! I kept looking at the old wooden toolbox looking wood carrier and trying to figure out what cute thing i could do with it. What a great idea!