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I am going to be taking a few days off this week so that I can go visit old friends and family down at the shore. While I am away I thought I would re-post a project that I made in Jan 2010. It is a crafts cart that I made from a ClosetMaid Cubeicals.
I also fell in love with these starfish – they are the perfect treat to take to the kids- big and small down at the shore.
They are Smores. – too cute. I added them to my DIY Daily page I love them so much. You can find the tutorial over at Hungry Happenings. Thanks Beth for giving me the inspiration to make something very unique to take as a hostess gift to the seashore.
Zoom Zoom-Craft Cart on Wheels
Earlier this week as I have been sitting in front of the television watching the Olympics, I made some decorative items. I had stuff, craft supplies, and trash all over the place and thought – there has to be a better way to bring all my crafting supplies next to the sofa in a neat and orderly way. I needed a craft cart of some sort.
So with that in mind, I went to Target to see what they had.
I wanted something pretty, not just a plastic drawer cart. I wasn’t finding anything, until I came across these wall cube organizers for closets for $20.00. Inspiration struck and I happily went to the check-out with a smile on my face and a plan to create a craft cart on wheels to easily roll around my house so my supplies are easily accessible to me in whatever room I happen to be working in.
On my way home I stopped at Goodwill to see if they had anything I could use for my cart project. I found this basket and silver tray.
The cube organizer went together very easily. I just followed the enclosed directions. I found wheels at Lowe’s for a few dollars a piece and pre-drilled holes to attach them to the bottom of the cube.
I used 16 screws and a power screwdriver to attach the wheels to the bottom of the assembled cube.
Since the cube was designed to mount on a wall, the back had unfinished edges. I just dabbed some white craft paint on to cover the bare particle board.
Wheeeeeee, but I am not done yet.
Remember the Goodwill basket above? I spray painted it white and distressed the edges just a bit. Using a power drill, I drilled two holes into the basket and the top of the cube. I put a screw through each hole and used a wing nut with each screw under the the top of the cube to attach the basket.
I made my monogram on my computer and printed it out on card-stock. I laminated it with a self-laminating sheet so it would stay clean. I also wove a piece of ribbon around and through the basket, tucking the ends under each other in the back of the basket.
I used Mod Podge and black and white illustrations that I cut from an outdated travel book to Paris to cover a piece of cardboard that I cut to fit the bottom of the basket.
I put a cup hook on the back to hold a clipboard with clippings, ideas, and project directions. It can also be used as a place to hang a trash bag.
My completed craft cart.
Zoom… Zoom - Now I have a neat and organized way to house the materials I need to complete the mindless parts of decorating and craft projects while I watch television. I even plan to use it as a place to gather paints, brushes, and other supplies when I paint a room.
Notice the right front wheel has a break on it. This will help once you get your cart situated, you press it and the cart won’t move until you release it.
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Thanks for posting a link to Hungry Happenings’ Starfish S’mored recipes. I’m so glad you like them. Have a great time at the beach – wish I was there!
I love that cute little cart!! What a great idea!!
Awesome cart! What a great idea! Hope you have a wonderful time at the beach! So jealous!
That is the cutest cart ever! I could soooo use one of those, with all my doodads and trinkets that are everywhere, this would keep them in one safe spot that I could actually move around with ease..brilliant!
another amazing idea!! I can do this!
Diane,
I hope you get back before my “In my own style” withdrawls kick in.
Have a great time at the beach!
This is just brilliant!!! Have a great vaca.
Great idea, Diane.
I would recognize those flowers at the top of your post anywhere. I’m fairly certain they are from the boardwalk in Ocean City, NJ. I have pictures of my girls in front of there from our visits to Gilllians. Have a wonderful time at the shore.
Such a great idea! Love that you also up cycled part of the cart elements too. I hope you had a wonderful visit with your friends and family- those starfish s’mores are adorable! Thanks for linking up to the party, Diane :)
Diane, I found this site… well, somehow. Google search, I think. I am SO hooked. I don’t really consider myself to be crafty — actually I can’t stand the idea of “arts & crafts” that my daughters always want to do. But I LOVE to recycle and repurpose and to organize things. And to redecorate! And to sew (This would make a great sewing cart too!). OK… I admit it.. I do like arts and crafts, a little bit! You and your site are wonderful!