Zoom Zoom Zoom – A Craft Cart with Wheels
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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 with wheels 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 with 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I used Mod Podge and black and white illustrations that I cut from an outdated travel book to Paris to cover a piece of cardboard that I cut to fit the bottom of the basket.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 with wheels.
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. I loved wheeling my cart around so much, I made another rolling organization basket.
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.
much easier and enjoyable to work on projects in an organized area! This is great idea and could easliy be adapted to whatever your crafting/project needs are. I’d love for you to share this on Modern Craftswoman Monday! Thanks,
Thank you Emma. I would check out your site, but you didn’t include a link to it.
I love the the creative ideas for the cart thank you for sharing and God bless
Your creativity is remarkable. Thank you for so many innovative and great looking project ideas!
This is just too cool! Love how I can move it with me to wherever I’m crafting.
It is so much easier and enjoyable to work on projects in an organized area! This is great idea and could easliy be adapted to whatever your crafting/project needs are. I’d love for you to share this on Modern Craftswoman Monday! Thanks, Rory
Thanks Rory – I will be coming by on Monday. Hope to do a lot of projects this weekend.
Diane
Now this is fabulous~ Well done!
GENIUS!!! I am loving this idea and the ingenuity and creativity that went into pulling it all off.
Thanks for linking up with us over at The CSI Project!
~Amanda
I absolutely adore this. Crazy how it all worked out so perfectly. I mean the basket you found on a whim wasn’t too big OR too small. It’s like it was meant to be. You did a fantastic job!! It makes me want one. I know what you mean too, an entire seat on our sofa is full of crafting supplies right now! I need a ‘zoom zoom’ for them! =)
That’s a great idea! Love the wheels!
Thanks for sharing
Rachelle
NEED it! Great idea and love the turnout!
-Tiff
What a great transformation! I’m glad to see especially that you used several unexpected elements together – it looks great!
I am in LOVE with what you did-wow!
That is just fantastic!!! I want one! No, I want 2 LOL!
Absolutely GENIOUS!!!!!!
Hi Everyone- Thanks for all the great comments. I have thought about making something like this craft cart for a few years, but never got around to it. Now that I have this blog, I figured it would make a great post. I am so excited about using it. If anyone makes a cart, please tell me and I will post their creations. I love to see everyone’s unique take on an idea, finding and seeing other’s personal style is facinating to me.
Diane
What a clever idea!
God’s blessings,
Sarah :D
That’s beautiful! What a great idea!
Just stopping by to thank you for visiting me on my SITS day and leaving some blog love!
Blessings,
LMM
That is a flippin awesome idea! I love it!
Sarah
Great job. If I didn’t have a one year old who would also think it was great I would have to get one. Glad you found something useful and cute! Thanks for sharing with Made it Monday! Jules
Oh my gosh, you are beyond clever! I love this!!
Neat! I need one of those. (Stopping by from TCB).
Just great! So crafty!
Great idea! I think I’d need a cart the size of an elephant to hold all of my supplies, though! :)
spent not spend- I am terrible with typing!
I just spend the past 30 minutes or so reading all your blog entries. My what a fountain of inspiration in so many areas you are!!
Love the idea of sketching the outfits you see that are so cute on others-don’t draw with a lick but writing the items down is brilliant!
Love the kitchen transformation, your little kisses holder, the earring name card holder, your gorgeous pedestal urn you made – just to name a few!
Well I had to sign up so that I won’t miss out on another post!
Blessings
mary
I am always so amazed at everyone’s creativity out here in blogland. The basket looks SO cute on top, especially after you froofed it up. Great project!
that is a terrific idea!
This is such a cute and creative idea! Love it. I am definitely in need of a more practical way to store my arts, crafts, and DIY supplies!
This is so very creative! Thanks for sharing this great idea, now what can i put wheels on, hmmmm?
I love it!! What a great idea! Right now, our living room is my sewing center/craft room. My husband *loves* it. :)
Great idea!!
That was so clever! I love how you saw all the pieces as a whole! I lack that ability! Great job! Karyn
WHAT a clever idea, something to keep in mind. Love the basket on top too ♥
Great idea! I am going to check Target for a closet organizer like that. I’ve already got casters from Ikea and didn’t know what I was going to do with them : )
You’re awesome! Love this idea! Now I need to learn how to use my dh power tools! :)
Julie
hi!
you never stop amazing me!
this is an awesome and functional idea!
thank you for sharing!
patricia