So I finally got these all spruced up and ready to roll. Aint they cute?!?! I can't tell you how much I love seeing my crates all stacked up and dressed up in my favorite fabrics (Heather's Pop Garden, of course). It was such an inexpensive way to add some cool prints to my studio. AND they are sooooooo handy. Look how my fabric stacks in there. Scrap book paper stacks nicely too. And my yarn looks so sparkley and pretty. PLUS They are totally portable and stackable.
You may be saying, "What in the heck are these?" Well, I'll tell ya. I slipped covered my plastic crates. Remember these?
Goodbye ugly plastic thing with little holes that my stuff always falls through. HELLO totally washable, easy to make, favorite fabric wearing, super useful Undercover Crate.
What's that? You want one too? Well......OK! Here's my totally awesome Undercover Crate Tutorial so you can make your own. Enjoy!
those are too fun....what a huge difference!
Posted by: kristine hanson | September 15, 2008 at 11:21 AM
Awesome! I love it!
Posted by: Krissy Harris | September 15, 2008 at 11:24 AM
I *LOVE* this idea! Especially since I can get those crates at my local Dollar Store! I'll be linking to this!
Posted by: Rachel | September 15, 2008 at 11:47 AM
What a wonderful idea! I'm always looking for cute ways to store things.
Posted by: Linn | September 15, 2008 at 12:27 PM
Oh, I'm so going to make these! Thanks for the tutorial!
Posted by: Shelley Detton | September 15, 2008 at 01:05 PM
That is such a great idea!!! I am always wanting to spend way too much money on pretty storage containers because I can't stand the plastic crates, but this is the perfect solution!!!
Posted by: Kim | September 15, 2008 at 02:12 PM
Terrific idea! I'm going to do this for my kids' rooms! I also looooove your painted dresser - great colors. I check your blog out all the time and I think your art is so beautiful. Keep it up!
Posted by: Jackie | September 15, 2008 at 03:31 PM
AH! I remember these! Even cuter in person! :)
Posted by: patty | September 15, 2008 at 06:14 PM
Sooooo great! I was wondering how to make the storage for a new studio inexpensive and pretty at the same time. It also covers the need for something with a "custom" touch.
Thanks for being willing to share!:)
Posted by: heather | September 16, 2008 at 05:57 AM
Great idea Laura - and the fabrics you have used are so yummy too. I can't wait for my order to arrive...... Thanks for the tutorial :)
Posted by: Beth | September 16, 2008 at 07:42 AM
I LOVE IT!!! Thank you! They look amazing and I really love the inexepensive part:) I am going to make some for a college girl I know for her dorm room too.
Posted by: tricia | September 16, 2008 at 08:45 AM
What a great way to cover up the ugly plastic and make something beautiful and useful. The best kind of project!
Lorrie
Posted by: Lorrie | September 16, 2008 at 11:48 AM
I got over here from One Pretty Thing - I love the crates. What a cute idea! I may have to pull out my sewing machine for these. :)
Posted by: Ms.Tee | September 16, 2008 at 01:03 PM
How wonderful! They are gorgeous! Especially with the covered brad--such a pretty little touch! Thanks so much for the tutorial ;-)
Posted by: debra cooper | September 16, 2008 at 01:27 PM
This is really neat! I cannot wait to give it a try! Your fabric choices are what really make this stand out.
Posted by: LollyChops | September 16, 2008 at 03:28 PM
What am I doing this week you ask? I'm slip covering crate boxes. Thank you!!!
Posted by: Mary Beth | September 16, 2008 at 06:16 PM
What a fabulous idea! Once again, amazing!
Posted by: Lisa lynch | September 16, 2008 at 07:35 PM
How CUTE!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Elizabeth Raubach | September 16, 2008 at 08:02 PM
totally lovely, laura!
Love these digs! the covers are so sweet. the painted fushia dresser is so great, too...with the green leafy branches and birds.
yay! You made my day.
Love,
Laurie
xo
Posted by: Laurie | September 16, 2008 at 08:32 PM
I will be making some of these for Christmas presents!!!
Posted by: Olivia | September 17, 2008 at 06:45 AM
I just found your blog and I am so happy about it! I love it! These covered crates are such a great idea. What a fun way to add some color. I'm always looking for creative storage ideas for my too-small-with-no-closets house.
Look forward to reading more!
Posted by: amylouwho | September 17, 2008 at 01:09 PM
Thanks for the tutorial...very clever, very cute!
Posted by: Doris at threads of conversation | September 17, 2008 at 02:17 PM
What a great idea, they look great!
Posted by: Lisa | September 17, 2008 at 08:21 PM
just found you through craftzine... love your blog.
those are really gorgeous! what a great idea... !
Posted by: dot | September 18, 2008 at 10:18 AM
How fantastic! And I LOOOOOOVE that pink dresser! That is fantastic!
Posted by: Heather | September 18, 2008 at 10:34 AM