tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298113575837271231.post680311208475555898..comments2024-02-17T23:25:20.366-08:00Comments on retropolitan: Crates...my new love. And a tutorial.Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01370313517058926051noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298113575837271231.post-85422346795616933822015-10-06T13:19:22.148-07:002015-10-06T13:19:22.148-07:00Love the vintage crates. I also appreciate the amo...Love the vintage crates. I also appreciate the amount of prep work you did to enhance the nostalgic charm. Have you ever tried this with wooden wine crates? That Walnut finish would give them a nice chateau-chic quality that would accent a book shelf beautifully.<br /><br />If your looking for original wine crates or boxes that are prepped and ready for any style finish visit Winepine - www.winepine.comWinepinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631055066238279512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298113575837271231.post-79891879766877557612014-05-17T00:20:38.027-07:002014-05-17T00:20:38.027-07:00I don't believe there is a Joanne's Fabric...I don't believe there is a Joanne's Fabrics near me. There is a hobby lobby and a Michael's. Do you think either of those stores would have something like them?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15138872919288529028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298113575837271231.post-13399424875178298162013-10-15T06:18:22.228-07:002013-10-15T06:18:22.228-07:00so cool, thank you. when we bought our house there...so cool, thank you. when we bought our house there was 2 of these old crates in the basement. I dug them out, cleaned away the cob webs and my middle daughter uses one as a laundry hamper and the other currently holds old blue jeans to add to the blue jean quilt i'm working on. but I love the idea of using them as shelves. thank you again for some great ideas.Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09208039551791449870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298113575837271231.post-91465543799175900342013-09-03T19:36:07.649-07:002013-09-03T19:36:07.649-07:00This is awesome! I have been searching everywhere ...This is awesome! I have been searching everywhere for authentic crates but they are so freakin expensive. I will definitely be putting this to use in my house! Thanks for the great tutorial, I can't wait to give it a try!! Stacy@The Serene Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06002269500735708412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298113575837271231.post-8063166433952119752013-01-17T18:44:52.520-08:002013-01-17T18:44:52.520-08:00Wondered if you thought about making your own crat...Wondered if you thought about making your own crates but using pallets that are just going to be thrown away anyways? They would probably be sturdy enough to use for book shelves. These are neat. I got on pintrest to search ideas on refurbishing/painting an old desk and it just goes from one idea to another. Thank you for a neat idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298113575837271231.post-33343629549911975922012-10-12T23:56:20.969-07:002012-10-12T23:56:20.969-07:00How did you stack them? how do they stay sturdy? ...How did you stack them? how do they stay sturdy? Im assuming they are drilled together. Thanks! Cant wait to try it out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298113575837271231.post-77679602344290683952012-10-08T02:28:52.962-07:002012-10-08T02:28:52.962-07:00What other people usually throw away after getting...What other people usually throw away after getting the contents, you have made into a creative storage space! This will surely inspire those who are looking for unique designs for their shelves as well as those who want to reuse their old wooden crates.cantilever bencheshttp://www.greenstreetsitefurniture.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298113575837271231.post-79559580488683868892012-07-28T13:16:21.937-07:002012-07-28T13:16:21.937-07:00thanks!thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298113575837271231.post-79885136220697404632012-07-28T13:10:09.484-07:002012-07-28T13:10:09.484-07:00Hi Dawn. I don't know if RL glaze is around a...Hi Dawn. I don't know if RL glaze is around anymore. I went to buy some recently and the store didn't have any. So, I bought some Behr brand glaze and it seems to work just as well. Maybe you'll have better luck finding that brand. Good luck!Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01370313517058926051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298113575837271231.post-63172326562450268412012-07-28T12:25:04.765-07:002012-07-28T12:25:04.765-07:00Any other suggestions on what I can use instead of...Any other suggestions on what I can use instead of the RL faux glaze? I bought the gray and brown, however I cannot find this glaze at any craft or hardware stores. The hardware people said they think it doesnt meet the Ca air guidelines or something to that effect. So any other suggestions on what I can use to mix the paints with? HELP!!<br /><br />DawnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298113575837271231.post-77886752798528667882012-07-16T09:34:04.519-07:002012-07-16T09:34:04.519-07:00I'm in need of stiarge in my kids room....oh h...I'm in need of stiarge in my kids room....oh how I thank you for this :-)))<br />Shold I fasten them together somehow?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298113575837271231.post-69108191881776899552012-06-29T23:05:59.263-07:002012-06-29T23:05:59.263-07:00thanks for your help and the great idea!thanks for your help and the great idea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298113575837271231.post-72154077508553910092012-06-29T21:10:16.500-07:002012-06-29T21:10:16.500-07:00I actually made my own stencils using a font off m...I actually made my own stencils using a font off my computer. You can use stiff card stock or contact paper to make your stencil. Then, i used back craft paint to stencil on my letters and numbers. I did not glaze over them this project, but you could definitely do that. In fact, it may help the black paint look a little more aged and distressed. Hope this helps. Thanks for your comment.Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01370313517058926051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298113575837271231.post-90410682017929243102012-06-29T19:58:53.033-07:002012-06-29T19:58:53.033-07:00I was wondering about the stenciling on the crates...I was wondering about the stenciling on the crates. What materials did you use for this and did you glaze over them as well?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298113575837271231.post-69873269913501475172012-06-11T14:13:27.972-07:002012-06-11T14:13:27.972-07:00Gorgeous! Love the color.
MaryGorgeous! Love the color.<br />Maryvery merry vintage stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529875742433269351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298113575837271231.post-34530126199558010142012-06-02T08:32:56.274-07:002012-06-02T08:32:56.274-07:00Wow!!! Twelve crates. I can hardly wait to see w...Wow!!! Twelve crates. I can hardly wait to see what you do with them. They are pretty addicting aren't they?Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01370313517058926051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298113575837271231.post-17755787416137572272012-06-02T01:48:05.819-07:002012-06-02T01:48:05.819-07:00bought 12 from joanne's.... =) My mainsqueeze...bought 12 from joanne's.... =) My mainsqueeze stained them with minwax waterbased "walnut"... just under 1 quart stained 12 crates!....the water based is less costly than the oil based ....& really goes a long way!...after they have been positioned & filled?....fotos on their way ...Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17433816934934225742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298113575837271231.post-48050494985964780972012-05-28T01:03:16.673-07:002012-05-28T01:03:16.673-07:00Thanks Erika - fantastic idea. Just need to find ...Thanks Erika - fantastic idea. Just need to find some in Australia!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298113575837271231.post-86670389806156383642012-05-18T06:43:36.235-07:002012-05-18T06:43:36.235-07:00this is AMAZING!! Thank you so much for the tutori...this is AMAZING!! Thank you so much for the tutorial, what a fantastic idea. I always see those crates at the craft stores but never thought of antiquing them myself and goodness knows the true antiques cost an arm and a leg.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09523812350978023628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298113575837271231.post-13086404557578386332012-04-18T09:22:07.950-07:002012-04-18T09:22:07.950-07:00Problem solved!
Vintage Crates UK
http://store.v...Problem solved! <br /><br />Vintage Crates UK<br />http://store.vintagecrates.co.uk/ <br /><br />VINTAGE CRATES (NEW) £27<br />- For pricing on larger quantities, please call or enquire by email<br />Made in Lincolnshire UK<br />Dimensions: L54/W36/HT28 (CM)<br />http://vintagecrates.bigcartel.com/product/vintage-style-crate <br /><br />Working in conjunction with our local timber supplier, we were able to build these beautiful, robust crates from sustainable wood stocks within the region. <br /><br />CheyenneThe Islomaniac ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/14500623345579892498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298113575837271231.post-71028775662397237002012-04-05T10:09:21.512-07:002012-04-05T10:09:21.512-07:00Can't wait to give this a try. I found you via...Can't wait to give this a try. I found you via Pinterest.Sandra Ellzeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04816196846185917924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298113575837271231.post-85655460958253333242012-03-13T01:45:18.065-07:002012-03-13T01:45:18.065-07:00I was thinking and planning to try this one too. I...I was thinking and planning to try this one too. I hope it works fine.dovetail jighttp://www.dovetailjigreviews.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298113575837271231.post-28749893318227616382012-02-29T21:23:42.522-08:002012-02-29T21:23:42.522-08:00@J-Blogger. I would definately suggest securing t...@J-Blogger. I would definately suggest securing them to wall...preferably into a stud. I didn't bother attaching the crates to each other. If you secure them into the wall, they should stay in place. <br />My crates are hanging in my bathroom, so they are essentially suspended on the wall. Since there is nothing supporting them from below {and all that is holding them up are a few screws}, I tried not to weigh them down to heavily for fear of them falling. That said, I have several knick knacks and jars of seashells etc., sitting on my crates and haven't had any problems.<br />However, if you were to use the crates for something more like bookshelves, you should be able to stack them one on top of the other. Weight wouldn't be too much of an issue I suspect, since there would be support coming from below. I would still definatly secure each one of them to the wall, naturally.<br />I hope this helps. Thanks for your comments/questions.Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01370313517058926051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298113575837271231.post-72483615248658037062012-02-28T19:46:19.159-08:002012-02-28T19:46:19.159-08:00So COOL Gonna do this for my office.
One question....So COOL Gonna do this for my office.<br />One question...how do you make them stay together, and do you secure them to the wall? I'd hate to make mine and have it tip over? Is there some sort of base you include??<br />Again, really great!J-Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17676699870546477199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298113575837271231.post-72862452990711947742012-02-14T12:58:40.835-08:002012-02-14T12:58:40.835-08:00I love these! I've seen the same crates at the...I love these! I've seen the same crates at the store and wondered about making them into something vintage-y. Love what you've done!From G2Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403039367361955045noreply@blogger.com