Hey guys, I’m so happy today is Friday. I’m looking forward to some much needed family time over the next few days – and a couple of good books. I’m going to do my best to stay away from work so if you catch sight of me on Pinterest orFacebook, slap me and tell me to go away.
I wanted to recap my guest post for My Repurposed Life in case some of you didn’t see it. A couple of weeks ago, I showed you my farmhouse summer caddies. Today, I want to show you my vintage-inspired fall caddy. They are two totally different looks, but I love both of them.
I started out with these pieces:
1) 1” x 8” and 1” x 4” boards (one each.) You can use any wood. For this one, I used clear pine.
2) One 18” long galvanized pipe from the plumbing store. I used 3/4”opening.
3) Two galvanized steel fittings that are the correct size for your pipe!
4) Electric nail gun or wood screws.
5) Stain of your choice. I used Antique Walnut.
6) Black spray paint
7) Graphic of your choice. I created mine but you can find free graphics online. The Graphics Fairy is a great resource.
Cut the pieces as follows:
ENDS: 1” x 8” x 12”. I dog-eared the ends 1 1/2” from the corner.
SIDES: 1” x 4” x 18”
BASE: 1” x 8” x 18”
Next, stain your pieces. I did 4 coats on the base and ends and ONE coat on the sides so the graphic could be seen clearly.
Then spray paint your pipe and fittings.
Finally, before you poly the pieces and put your caddy together, you want to add the graphic. Although I’ve done this with different methods, I used the wax paper method for this. I will try to do a tutorial on it soon, but for now, you can find many different tutorials with a Google search or Pinterest. Just be sure to mirror-image your text before you print!
Before you construct the tote, go ahead and poly your wood pieces and the pipe/fittings. I always put a minimum of three coats. For step-be-step instructions on putting it together, you can follow my tutorial for the summer caddies. You will just need to be sure to get your pipe fittings centered properly.
Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
Be inspired,
Linking to:
MONDAY
Cowgirl Up! at Crafty Texas Girls
HOme Savvy A To Z
The Southern Institute:Creative Me Monday
Everything Under The Moon – Bedazzle Me Monday
More the Merrier at DIY Home Sweet Home
Get Your Craft On – Today’s Creative Blog
Metamorphosis Monday
Crafts Keep Me Sane at Keeping It Simple
Home Stories A To Z
Time To Shine at Diamond In The Stuff
How To Nest For Less
Thrifty Decor Chick - First Monday of Every Month
TUESDAY
Shades Of Amber Chalk Paint Party
A Bowl Full of Lemons
DIY By Design
Trash 2 Treasures at Kammy’s Korner
Project Queen
Tip Junkie
My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia
Elizabeth & Co.
Not Just A Housewife
Coastal Charm: Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
House of Grace – Twice Owned Tuesday
A Stroll Through Life
WEDNESDAY
Live Laugh Rowe
Embracing Change
Fireflies and Jellybeans
Primitive and Proper
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
Restore Interiors
Primp
Its Overflowing
domestically speaking: power of paint party
THURSDAY
From My Front Porch To Yours
Whipperberry
The Brambleberry Cottage
No Minimalist Here – Open House Party
Somewhat Simple
bloggaritaville
Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps On The Porch
My Repurposed Life
beyond the picket fence
Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Creek Cottage
Delightful Order
A Glimpse Inside
house of hepworths
36th avenue
FRIDAY
The Rooster And The Hen – First & Third Fridays
Serenity Now
Inspiration Friday At The Picket Fence
Frugalicious Fridays at Finding Fabulous
Chic On A Shoestring
Miss Mustard Seed
Remodelaholic
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Freckled Laundry
Tater Tots and Jello
Addicted2Decorating
sassysites
stuff and nonsense
happy hour projects
Pretty Handy Girl – DIY Talent Parade
Jennifer Rizzo Show Us Friday
SATURDAY
Funky Junk Interiors
The DIY Showoff
Be Different Act Normal
SUNDAY
My1929Charmer: Sunday Best
Homemaker On A Dime
Sisters of the Wild West – Sister Sunday Link Party
Nifty Thrifty Things
Under The Table And Dreaming
Simply Klassic Home
Southern Hospitality – Thrifty Treasures
Turning lifetime passion into livelihood. It's about time! I'm Shari. I am a 40-something wife, mother, corporate professional turned design stylist, avid sports fan, and usually exhausted 24/7 keeping up with it all. I love my family, my home, my work...and the chaos that comes with it. I also happen to adore my beagle, Scout. 
This tote is fabulous. The finish is just perfect. I love that you painted the handle black. Well done!
Love this! thank you for sharing how you made it.
Your apples look right at home in it. I am off to look at the farmhouse ones you made.
I love this style too! … And good luck on taking some time off. I keep trying, but it doesn’t seem to work!