Category Archives:pallet crafts

19
Feb

Spotted: Hidden Storage from Wood Pallets

Hidden Storage Pallets

Isn't hidden storage the best? You can have the appearance of tidiness while drawers, doors, and boxes hide the clutter that maybe you just haven't had a chance to get to yet.

I'm a big fan of those storage boxes that fit snugly into a bookshelf. We use them to store things that just don't look pretty, like board games, video game controllers, and workout gear. I'm also a fan of reclaimed pallet crafts, so you know I did a double-take for these sweet storage boxes made from old pallets.

The page doesn't provide a tutorial, but building boxes is pretty simple. I am betting that you could just add a side and scale down this raised garden bed tutorial to make your box. If so, here's all you need:

  • reclaimed wood pallet
  • drill
  • screws and drill bit for pre-drilling that screw size
  • rope or drawer pulls of your choice

To make your box:

1. Measure your space.

2. Use this tutorial to figure out the wood sizes that you'll need, then cut them.

3. Screw them together.

4. Add the hardware. If you want to do rope, just drill two holes, string the rope through, and tie knots on the inside, so they don't pull out.

Posted:   |   Categories: Craft Recycled, DIY, hidden storage, Home+Decor, how to make storage boxes, Living, pallet crafts, storage boxes
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19
Dec

Pallet Crafts: Make a Tea Light Holder

Pallet Crafts: Tea Light Holder

Pallet crafts are such a fun way to keep waste out of the landfill, and this tea light holder is beautiful in its simplicity!

A lot of pallet crafts call for a lot of special materials, and what I love about this one from our friend David Quilty at The Good Human is that you really don't need special tools or woodworking skills to make this candle holder. The finished project has a rustic look, so even if you're using a hand saw, you'll end up with a very nice-looking candle holder when it's all said and done.

I know, I always talk about this when I talk about pallet crafts, but it's so important! When you're sourcing your pallet, you want to be sure that you're using one that's headed for the landfill. Don't just nab a pallet from behind the local big box store. Make sure you pop inside and ask. If they don't have any pallets that are being discarded, ask them to contact you when they do have one. You're saving them money on disposal fees, so don't be shy about asking!

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This simple project only requires a few simple tools and supplies. You will need:

  • A wood pallet
  • A way to cut the pallets to size - David used a miter saw, but you can also use a hand saw if you're patient
  • Wood glue
  • Spade or hole drill bits
  • Wood clamps
  • Sand paper
  • Tea lights

That's it! Just a few basic tools, and you're ready to get crafty. David has detailed instructions, including plenty of images to help you along the way over at The Good Human. Click here for the full tutorial!

Posted:   |   Categories: Craft Recycled, crafty reuse, creative reuse, DIY, pallet craft, pallet craft project, pallet crafts, reuse, upcycling, wood pallets
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21
Nov

Pallet Crafts: The Ultimate Graphical Guide

Pallet Crafts

You know that we love ideas for pallet crafts around here, and we're loving this graphical guide from Terry's Fabrics.

We've talked about pallet crafting before and even shared some amazing resources to help you start building with pallets. This graphic introduces you to some of the different sorts of pallets that you might run across and some projects for each difficulty level.

Of course, when you're crafting with pallets, you want to put safety first. That means examining your pallets to make sure that they are safe for crafting before you use them.

You also want to make sure that your pallet crafting is legitimate upcycling. Don't just snag a pallet from behind a store. If the store is planning to keep using it, you're not upcycling. Instead, head inside and just ask! Do they have any pallets that they're planning to discard? If so, you can take them off of their hands. They save money on disposal, you get free craft supplies. True upcycling is a win for everyone.

Right, but enough about that...you are here for some pallet craft goodness, right? Here's the graphical guide to pallet crafts (you can click to see a full-sized version):

The Ultimate Guide to Pallet Crafts

Image Credit: Creative Commons photo by splorp

Posted:   |   Categories: crafting with wood pallets, DIY, pallet crafts, pallets, reuse, upcycling, wood pallet crafts
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05
Jul

4 Upcycled Pallet Projects

succulent pallet table

Did you find a wood pallet that could use a little DIY love? Check out our upcycled pallet projects to turn them into something cute and usable!

Wood pallets are ubiquitous in the shipping industry, but they often don't get used many times before they're put out to pasture. It's a shame to let all of that wood go to the landfill! Luckily, there are lots of super awesome ways that you can upcycle old pallets.

If you see a stack of pallets outside of a shop, make sure you ask before you nab one. Businesses do reuse them, and if you take one that's still in use for shipping you're not really doing your best upcycling work, right? The idea is to get the most use out of these things as possible, and if you snag it before they're done with it, that means they have to buy a new one.

Upcycled Pallet Projects

1. DIY Succulent Table

If your pallet is made from untreated wood, you can turn it into a super sweet table with a built-in succulent planter!

2. Vertical Succulent Planter

Don't need a table but want to get in on the succulent-planting action? How about a vertical pallet planter for those beautiful succulents?

pallet desk

3. Make a Desk

Another great project for untreated wood pallets - make a desk using IKEA legs in just a few simple steps.

4. DIY Ottoman

This project is for folks who are on the handy side, and the results are totally beautiful. Turn a wood pallet into a classy tufted ottoman.

Posted:   |   Categories: crafting with wood pallets, DIY, DIY bird house, pallet crafts, pallets, reuse, upcycling, wood pallet crafts
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