Skip directly to contentAnd remember, safety first! Please read and understand our full disclaimer. Wald Imports Set of 3 Wood Crates with Galvanized Metal Trim, GrayDetailsKel-Toy Burlap Jute Table Runner/Fold and Sew Edge, 14 by 72-Inch, Natural Add-on ItemFREE Shipping on orders over $49. 15 x 11 x 4.2 inches #22,319 in Home and Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home and Kitchen) #128 in Home & Kitchen > Storage & Organization > Baskets, Bins & Containers much smaller than I expected but came into very good use just had to use a little diferent than planned . They look good but very small Maybe I should have researched a little better, but the picture looks like the boxes are bigger than they are. It also looks like the boxes are wooden and brown in color. Seriously so small for the price! Not as strong as I had hoped but I still love them.Thinking of buying a second set....hmm These are super cute in person! Not only are they Tiny they are Coal Black and look nothing like Country.

I saw the same at Target for halve the Price. They sell them for Pencil holders or Make Up. Great way to organize a few things Quality not the best but looks ok. They were not as large as I wanted See and discover other items: metal storage container set, storage boxes crates and baskets, metal storage container, storage box with side handle, decorative milk cans, wire basketClick here for details Click here for detailsBest Carpet Cleaning Machine For Pet Stains Click here for detailsRunning Shoes ArubaJust like the next girl (or guy!), I’m head over heels in love with marble. Lowes Outdoor Living Patio FurnitureWhether it’s a wine-cooler-turned-utensil-crock in the kitchen, a toiletries tray in my favorite hotel bathroom, or a clock in someone’s office, marble has officially stolen my soul.

So when I caught sight of these beautiful wood and marble boxes on Pinterest hailing from West Elm, you better believe that my clicking finger was aimed right at the “Add To Cart” button. Sadly, after hopping over from Pinterest to the shopping page, it turned out that the boxes were no long available. Of course, the problem was nothing that a little DIY action couldn’t fix! Enter: my DIY Faux Wood and Marble Trinket Box made in collaboration with eHow. This project took just 30 minutes to craft, and cost a fraction of what the Big Box store was asking in return for the goods. Sure, you’ll be able to tell that it’s not quite solid stone when you pick my DIY version up, but even when you’re peering at it from eye-level, the sleek lines and nature-inspired finishes are easily mistaken for the real deal. Try the look for yourself by clicking through and getting all of the craftable details on eHow now. Public Speaking and Press I need more food storage space in my kitchen.

I know, I know who doesn't? In my case we have one three shelf cupboard that holds actual food and the other cabinets hold dishes, mugs, and a bunch of empty mason jars waiting for our garden to ripen. Replacing the current kitchen cabinets with my dream of cabinets that go all the way up to the ceiling isn't on the 2013 DIY List. Someday, but not today. Hey Lisa, look up! Why don’t you make a storage crate for your empty jelly jars and store them out of the way on top of the refrigerator? Out of the mouths of dogs. This girl is smart! How to Build a Mason Jar Storage Crate I have several real vintage wooden fruit crate that would look awesome in the kitchen but are too tall to fit on  the of top of the fridge.  I decided to build my own in a custom size and fake the vintage look. A Sharpie marker dot on the top of the used mason jar lids helps me  keep them separate from the new mason jar lids I use for canning.   I put the used lids to good reuse for storing homemade banana chips, brown sugar, etc. and DIY projects.

I have a bunch of  reclaimed cedar fence wood sign blanks left from my football team welcome sign project you can read about here and will those to build my crate. A bit of sanding to knock down the ridges in the wood and to remove the solid layer of background craft paint, it will give the wood, and my finished project, a vintage look. Lead test kit – if you are using reclaimed wood like I am 4 pieces of wood 6 inches wide by 16 inches long 2 pieces of wood 6 inches wide by 11 ¼ inches long Sander and sandpaper – I’m using 80 grit sandpaper to make the wood smooth enough so my jars don’t tip over in the crate but rough enough so the finished project looks like an old crate. If you want smoother wood you will need to use 120 grit sand paper after sanding the wood with he 80 grit. Nails or wood screws – I’m using wood screws  for stability since I will be pulling on the sides of the box when I need to grab it from on top of the refrigerator.

Hammer – for nails Drill, drill bit for pilot holes, and screwdriver - for screwsIf you are using reclaimed wood like I am please  use a lead check swab to check the wood for lead because you don’t want to make hazardous lead filled sawdust during the project which could happen with reclaimed wood. My wood passed as well as the craft paint I used to paint the sign blanks. Spend a couple of bucks and put your mind at ease – end of Public Service Announcement :)It is easier if you want/need to sand the front back and sides of all of the boards firstMake sure you protect your peepers with safety glasses and lungs with a dust mask. Safety glasses don't have to be ugly and here is the proof! These are my "tortoise shell" ssafety glasses. I bought them from Amazon because they are made for women's faces and well, I like that they look cooler than dude safety glasses and that encourages me to wear them more often. 3. Do a dry fit. But the ends of two 6 x 16 pieces of wood and two 6 x 11 1/4 pieces of wood together on a work surface to form a rectangle shape.

This will be the size of the finished crate. I don't have a photo of the crate dry fit (bad blogger!) but this dry fit photo from my tabletop corn hole game tutorial (you can read it here) is the same principle with smaller dimensions.Use the pencil to indicate where you want to attach the ends of the boards together with the screws/nails.If you are using screws, drill a shallow pilot hole for each screw you  marked in Step 4 with the drill and drill bit. The pilot hole will keep the wood from splitting when you screw the boards 6. Glue and screw the corners. Run a bead of wood glue along one 6 x 16 piece of wood and one 6 x 11 1/4 piece of wood and use a clamp to hold the two pieces of wood together while you use the hammer/screwdriver and the fastener of your choice to attach the board together. Using reclaimed wood can be tricky. I drilled a pilot hole and still cracked the wood on top screw.You created a butt joint! This type of corner is called a butt joint because the two pieces of wood butt up against each other instead of being cut at an angle.

The angled corner is called a miter joint. 5. Attach the bottom boards to the crate frame. You have several options when making the bottom of your crate. Glue and clamp then nail or screw a solid piece of 11 ¼ x 17 inch piece of wood to the outside bottom of the crate frame. Glue and clamp then nail or screw 2 6 x 17 inch pies of wood side by side and to the outside bottom of the crate frame. Glue and clamp, then nail or screw 2 5 x 16 inch boards side by side and to the inside bottom of the crate frame. This is what I did since I had a height limit. I didn't screw the crate together perfectly for fake beat up crate realness. (Yes, I know you taught me better Dad. I'm going for an aesthetic here.) 6. Filler her up! As an extra precaution I cleaned the sawdust from the finished crate with vinegar since this crate will live in my kitchen. Vinegar is a natural disinfectant and if it pickles the wood, that’s OK because I loves me some patina! Lacey made this simple little box a fantastic project!