Chalkboard Library Crate … ♥

I don’t know about you guys…

but we have a serious problem with remembering when our library books are due.

I think our late fees alone might have funded the newly re-modeled portion of our local library … yikes

I stumbled upon this library crate here

…which I thought was the cutest thing…

then found this at a yard sale … perfect!

I just wanted to change mine up a bit …

by using Mod Podge to cover three of the sides with old book pages

First, a few coats of spray paint with Rustoleum 2x’s the Coverage ~ Heirloom White

Then 3 coats of Plaid chalkboard paint on the front panel

I also spray painted the handles and wrapped them in twine

After gluing the book pages on to the sides and back I re-attached the handles

added some details and it was done!

From trash to treasure …

a new library crate to save us some money help us remember!

The burlap rosettes were done in just a few easy steps

and with a few odds & ends I had on hand …

cut a thin strip of burlap, then fold in half

start rolling one end to form the center

continue winding around the middle, twisting the burlap every so often …

add some buttons & trinkets …

(I wrapped some twine around the base of the crate too)

Here’s a before & after … ’cause that’s the best part right??

Any trash -turned treasure projects anyone?

… they are my favorite!

much love ♥

~Jaime

My name is Jaime from Raising up Rubies ♥ stay at home mama to 2 girls and wife to a handsome hubby

…my love is for all things crafty and i feel so blessed to have a super cute space to play & create in…

 

She’s a super talented contributor to Everything Etsy!  You can find out more about Jaime on her blog…Raising Up Rubies.

What kind of fun home decor have you make this summer?

~Kim

Tagged as: craft, crate, diy, home decor, library book, recycle, Tutorial, upcycle