Do you have some old apple crates lying around? Then maybe it’s time to pull out your DIY cap, and make some beautiful furniture. Apple crates can be put together to make great shelves. This would be good for a pantry, books, or just as a display piece.
Using old apple crates can make for some inexpensive storage, and you will be recycling something that might have otherwise been thrown away. Check out this easy tutorial here.
Photo courtesy of Sherryl Galt on Pinterest.
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Wow! That is so cool!! I wish I had apple crates!
That is so cute!!!
Very creative
I agree, I want apple crates now!!
I love it, where does one GET old apple crates?
I love this!!
That is so awesome!!
love it
Love this … now where to score some crates?
i just pinned that pic on pinterest this morning…lol
“Do you have some old apple crates…”
No, but I certainly wish I did! Such a cute idea.
love it!! will be on the lookout for apple crates now!!
Very nice, I have old wooden milk crates you could do the same.
I LOVE this idea!! Only wish I had a bunch of apple crates to make one!
I want to try this with wine crates. So excited to try this!
Oh that sounds like it will turn out really nice! Would love to see an after photo when you are done!
Love this project! I linked you up on my blog:
http://loverlyshe.com/2012/04/20/five-great-diy-projects/
Thanks for sharing:)
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