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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Flower Crate from Pallet Wood



I made this crate from pallet wood I had and 3 Mason type jars that I bought at the grocery store, that once contained spaghetti sauce.
To get the correct length to cut, I put the jars right on a piece of wood and put some scraps between to represent the dividers, allowing just enough space to fit the jars in with a bit of room on each side. For my jars the length was 12 1/2".

I used the full width of my wood (it is 3 5/8") so that is the height of the crate as well as the inside bottom width.

I placed one board on the bottom and the two upright sides and measured to get the size of the end pieces.  I cut those and also the middle dividers which fit between the sides. I used a pin nailer to attach the parts together.

I applied a quick coat of my vinegar and steel wool mixture and let that dry, then I dry brushed white paint over the top. After that I hand painted "Les Fleurs" on one side and "Flowers" on the other.

I sold this crate, along with the jars and the flowers shown, at the first Farmers' Market I took it to.  So many of my items have gone to the market and home again many times and this sold only a few days after I made it.  Wish I could figure out what people want... I'm not sure if I should make another one?


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10 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 22, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Are you kidding me Julie?
    I think you should make a whole slew of them - it's gorgeous!!!
    AND it sold - that tell's you right there!
    Easy to manage - easy to transport - and it's just beautiful
    XOX

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  2. My Repurposed LifeMay 22, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    I think it's perfectly sweet Julie! I saw make several more! :)

    gail

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  3. cindyMay 23, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    So cute! I'd definitely make some more to take :) It is hard to know what people like and will buy. I find that with my soap fragrances...sometimes one is really popular so I make more, then it sits.

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  4. AnonymousMay 23, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    It's totally charming! No wonder it sold quickly (although I soooo share you're bafflement at why/when things sell)
    David

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  5. Stan and Jody GabaraMay 24, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Love this project! Would love for you to share at Simple & Sweet Fridays. New Follower!
    Jody

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  6. MartiMay 24, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    How cute! You must find better pallets than me. The ones I get are thin wood slats over thin frames.

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  7. PendraMay 24, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    Love this...these are so in right now! No question about it...make more!!

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  8. TammyMay 29, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    Love this! Thank you for sharing at the final Rustic Restorations Weekend linky party!

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  9. UnknownJune 3, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Love this, no wonder it sold. Could it be the aged finish and/or the bilingual flowers/fleurs that made it go so quickly? Hope you are keeping well, Julie.

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  10. UnknownJune 11, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    What a GREAT idea! I love it! I know just what you mean about not being able to figure out what people want to buy. It's always a guessing game. (www.KimsKottage.blogspot.com)

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