Saturday, August 6, 2011

Coke Crate Project

i was on pinterest...yes, i'm an addict and i admit it...but its not a problem!! i've been adding pictures to my coastal/beach board so that i can go back later and read the how to's...i found a picture of coral from pottery barn....

i love this...i wish i had all of it!!

Here is my version....its nothing in comparison to the original...for me it works...i don't have alot of money to spend on buying things because we only have 1 income...i love crafty, vintage things though! the coke crate was free...my husband found it under a house he was doing pest control on...the coral i bought at walmart...to me it was rather pricey for a piece of plastic...i think it was about $8 or more...i can't remember for sure because i bought 2 different ones....the smaller shells didn't come from the beach...i had to buy them! can you believe that?? they came from the everything is a dollar store in panama city beach...the large white one came in a pack i bought at marshalls for about $9.99..it was a large plastic bag full...the vase is a starbucks bottle...i added the twine, sand, and shells...the sand and shells for that project came from dollar tree...i had a left over sheet music page from my table project that i cut and stuck in the bottom left side...

here is the front view...i already had everything for this project...all the things were previously bought before hand...i love it...make sure you check out pinterest...you never know what inspiration you may find...

here is my edited pic...it looks alot better with my camera...i'll quit trying to be so lazy ;)


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19 comments:

  1. Miss KittyAugust 6, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Gosh! I think you did a GREAT job on your display shelf. It has so much personality. I have an account at Pinterest but I haven't quite figured it out very well but I hear wonderful things about it.

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  2. Moore MinutesAugust 6, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    This looks AWESOME! You did an amazing job and I am a lover of the coke crates. :)

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  3. KeiAugust 7, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Looks awesome!

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  4. La-Dee-da crafterAugust 7, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    I love the coke crate look. I think yours is fantastic!!!
    ladeedacreations.com

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  5. Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.comAugust 7, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    I like your crate version more, Ashley! It is super cute and I love the pop of color! I hope you will link up again this week.

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  6. Lauryn AshliAugust 8, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    very cute. i love this idea.

    {love} lauryn @ lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com

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  7. andrea@townandprairieAugust 8, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    What a great idea for my stash of crates! It looks so beachy, too. Thanks, Love and Joy, great post! Your newest follower, Andrea @ townandprairie Hope you'll stop by!

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  8. Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.comAugust 8, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Thank you so much for linking up at Home Savvy today, Ashley!

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  9. SylviaAugust 9, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    I have two coke crates in my shop and have been thinking of placing them against the wall and now that I see how cute yours look, I will do that!!!

    Thanks for the inspiration,
    Sylvia

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  10. Julia @ 551EastdesignAugust 9, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Great idea to use that coke crate:)

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  11. AprilAugust 11, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    i am pretty much in love with this!!! I also love that its a yellow crate!
    xoxo

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  12. At The Picket FenceAugust 11, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    I think it looks fantastic! You really did a great job adding beachy charm without breaking the bank. Thanks for sharing this at Inspiration Friday this week!
    Vanessa

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  13. SandraAugust 11, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Oh my gosh! I love this idea! Love it! Hmm? I could make one for one of my boys' room but decorate it for a boy. Hmm? My brain is working here. :D Thanks for sharing.
    Sandra

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  14. CynthiaAugust 12, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    What a really great idea! I love old wooden crates, I use a few as a bookshelf in my living room.

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  15. RuthAugust 13, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I love that Coke crate. I saw the same coral at Walmart and thought it was too much. I want to try and make my own.

    Ruth

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  16. Becca RossAugust 13, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Very cute! I'd love it if you'd link this up to my Home and Family Friday linky party!

    Becca
    becca-homeiswheremystorybegins.blogspot.com

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  17. Tanya AnuragAugust 17, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Your shelf looks wonderful. Easy and inexpensive project :)


    We have a link-up party going on - Tea Time Thursdays @ Kreative Korner. I would really appreciate if you'd link up some of your awesome posts there. Hope to see you at the party.

    http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/2011/08/tea-time-thursdays-2-and-features.html

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  18. Courtney ~ French Country CottageAugust 18, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Super cute- the way you styled it is darling too. Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  19. Jennifer @ PigskinsandPigtailsAugust 20, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Thanks for your sweet comment on my beach theme mantle post. I'm enjoying checking out your beach inspired projects!

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Any comments appreciated! Thanks :)