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Brenda M
Brenda M Blogger Pittsburgh, PA on Aug 18, 2012
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Footstool Using an Old Soda Crate

This is a really easy and fun way to use a vintage crate in your house. I needed a smaller ottoman, and this crate was the perfect size. Add some legs, fill it with foam, and cover it with cheery fabric - you'll have a unique, useful addition to any room in your house! #Bestof2012
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  • Doreen Cagno Lititz, PA
    Very clever idea! Love it!
    on Aug 18, 2012 · Like 1
  • Sherry L Deridder, LA
    I saw some of these crates at a resale shop the other day. They were VERY expensive. Too bad because that is a cute idea.
    on Aug 18, 2012 · Like 1
  • Brenda M Pittsburgh, PA
    Thanks ladies!

    Sherry - that's a shame the price was so high. I know I got mine under $20. I think it was $12. Hopefully you'll come across a deal too!

    on Aug 18, 2012 · Like 1
  • Taunnie Sandy, UT
    Very cute. Great idea!
    on Aug 18, 2012 · Like 1
  • Miriam I New York, NY
    One word. LOVE!
    on Aug 19, 2012 · Like 1
  • Diann Rockwood, MI
    What a great idea. It turned out wonderful!
    on Aug 19, 2012 · Like 1
  • Becky H Tampa, FL
    Love it Brenda!! I've been considering making one for myself too. This would provide the perfect frame.
    on Aug 19, 2012 · Like 0
  • Ally Schenectady, NY
    Awesome!! Imagine it on castors too - wonderful idea
    on Aug 19, 2012 · Like 1
  • Cheryl Hanson Salem, OR
    I am looking for something like that. hopefully it will be something I can find for under $20. Love it a lot!!
    on Aug 19, 2012 · Like 0
  • Patricia Summerfield, FL
    Woo, I”ve got a Pepsi Crate, I think I”m going to do it and add it to my antique bench collection! LOve the idea! Thanks
    on Aug 19, 2012 · Like 0
  • Irene Montclair, CA
    If you have something like "Treasures and Junk" like I have here in my area you would be able to find some good buys. It is in Ontario, Ca. if you happen to be in driving distance.

    I just remembered that I have two of the OLD coke boxes. They have wooden dividers rather than the wire dividers. The spaces for the bottles are pretty small but then the bottles were pretty small. ...»

    Perfect for a foot stool. I think I would have a piece of Wood cut just a little larger than the coke case and attach it to the case with a couple of hinges then cover the board with a really really nice and thick poly batting or a 3" or so thick piece of foam and some pretty calico. I would cover the foam with some batting. With hinges on the board I would use the little cubby holes for sewing and quilting supplies. Soooo cute. This great idea has inspired me. Thank you

    on Aug 19, 2012 · Like 0
  • Mary Kay Hargrave Cisne, IL
    So cute!!
    on Aug 19, 2012 · Like 0
  • Susan Fisher Springfield, MO
    I have a old Fisher beer crate that I can make into a great footstool. Thanks for the idea.
    on Aug 19, 2012 · Like 0
  • Flijenny Minneapolis, MN
    I have a similar project on my "to do" list using wine crates! Great post!!
    on Aug 19, 2012 · Like 0
  • Debbi W
    just darling!

    on Aug 21, 2012 · Like 0
  • Irene Montclair, CA
    We had so many of the old wood milk crates when we sold our dairy. Darn I wish I had thought to bring some home before the dairy was sold. Too late now. I'm sure I could have made something like the foot stool with them.. We didn't have any wood beer crates but that is a cool idea Susan. I'll bet when you have company you might be able to put some of those things that we keep in the freezer to put on bumps and bruises in the bottom of the seperaters and put some cans of beer in it to ...»
    serve your guests. But the foot rest would need to be removable or hinged. I just love the idea of the foot stool. So cute.

    on Aug 22, 2012 · Like 0
  • Jean C Andrews Stedman, NC
    LOVE IT!!
    on Oct 19, 2012 · Like 0
  • Redfly Creations Forney, TX
    As a long time Coke fan - I love it!
    on Oct 19, 2012 · Like 0
  • Kelly S Bremerton, WA
    Reallu cute idea and the red in the fabric brings out the red on the crate.
    on Oct 20, 2012 · Like 0
  • PK New London, WI
    What a fun idea !! I have a crate just like this waiting for a " new" look !!
    on Oct 21, 2012 · Like 0
  • Bridgett G Des Moines, IA
    I hang the divided soda crates on the wall to display the husband's shot glass collection.
    on Oct 21, 2012 · Like 0
  • Cherie Barco
    I made one like this but it was 4 crates with a black vinyl seat...
    on Oct 21, 2012 · Like 0
  • Brenda M Pittsburgh, PA
    Thanks ladies - there are so so many uses for these cool old crates. I love hearing everyone's ideas!!
    on Oct 21, 2012 · Like 0
  • Felechia @ Copasetic Kitc... Canada
    This is so cute. Brilliant!
    on Jan 11, 2013 · Like 1
  • Creative Cain Cabin Bellevue, MI
    Cute idea, Im sharing it on my FB page:)
    on Jan 11, 2013 · Like 1

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