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Category: DIY
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DIY~ Milk Crate Ottoman
Materials Needed
- milk crate
- fabric
- foam insert (cut to fit crate)
- plywood (cut to fit crate)
- (2) 2″ wood pieces (cut to fit crate)
- glue
- staple gun + staples
- sanding block
- drill + bit
- screws
- spray paint
- spray adhesive
Prep Crate
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The first step is to prep the milk crate or the soon-to-be base of the ottoman. The age and patina of the crate will determine the amount of elbow grease needed. Remove any unwanted paint or rust with a sanding block. Once the surface is smooth, add a pop of color with spray paint.
Pretty Padding
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Create a cushion for added coziness and style. Measure the crate’s opening to determine the size of the foam. Cut fabric wide enough on each side to wrap around the foam and a plywood board cut to the same size as the foam. Lay out the piece of fabric on a flat surface making sure the piece is laying as evenly as possible. Cover the entire surface with a layer of spray adhesive. Place the foam insert piece onto the center of the fabric.
Set Structure
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Once the foam insert is secured to the fabric, add a layer of glue to the top on the foam insert. Set the plywood piece on top of the glued surface. Wrap the fabric around the foam and plywood piece, securing the fabric to the wood with as many staples as necessary. Set the two small wood pieces (these should be cut to the same length as the wood) on the outer edges of the cushion so that they fit inside the crate and don’t allow the top to slide off. Attach the wood pieces to the plywood with screws.
Style the Milk Crate
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Voila! The milk crate’s transformation is now complete. Use the crate to stylishly display vintage books, as a cozy blanket basket or as a sturdy footrest.
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To make:
Cut a slit in a tennis ball using a box cutter or sharp knife. Add rivets or google eyes. Hang him on the wall by a nail or suction cup in the back of his ‘head’.
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Camp Hacks for Fire
Fire Starters
Make your own fire starters with laundry lint, toilet rolls and newspaper. Simply stuff the laundry lint into the toilet rolls and wrap with newspaper. Twist the ends, or secure with twine.
Or, you can make a briquette fire starter with an egg carton and charcoal!
Source: Sew Many Ways
Mason Jar Matches
These mason jar matches are a great way to keep your matches visible and dry! Cut the strike pad off the original box and glue it to the mason jar lid or use a piece of sandpaper.
Source: From Like To Love
Camping Hacks for Lighting
Milk Jug Light
This camping hack is perfect for creating ambient light. Strap a headlamp to a jug of water. You could also reuse milk jugs to create this.
Source: Listorama
Camping Hacks for the Kitchen
Kitchen Organizer
Shoe caddies are great for organizing lots of things. This camping hack is great for keeping your kitchen organized. Keep everything you need visible and ready to use.
Source: Lifehacker
Camping Hacks for Food
Eggs in a Bottle
Eggs are great for camp breakfast. Mix up your eggs in a bottle at home to save space and save on mess.
Source: Lifehacker
Pancake Batter Bottle
The pancake batter bottle is another great idea for the camping hacks list. Reuse a bottle that has a nice pour top. Just make sure to thoroughly clean it first. Then mix up your batter and funnel it in.
Source: Wiki How
Spice Boxes
This camping hack is genius! Reuse Tic Tac boxes to keep your spices nice and organized. Ask your friends to save their boxes for you and you’ll have a collection in no time!
Or, you can use a pill box for your spices:
Source: Seattle Sundries
Camping Hacks for Hygiene
Soap Pouch
This soap pouch is a great way to transport your soap and it doubles as a loofah! You can make several pouches from 1 towel. Make a few and give them as gifts!
Source: Whimsy Love
Pop-up Garbage/Recycling
Have one of those pop-up laundry hampers? Bring it camping! It’s the perfect way to keep your garbage and recycling from spilling all over the place.
Source: Camping Kitchen
Toilet Paper Holder
This camping hack will keep your TP dry and visible. Cut a slit into the side of an empty coffee container. Add a hole at the top and bottom so you can string your container for hanging. Add a roll of toilet paper and feed it through the slit.
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