We turned this thrift store item into a thrifted wood carboy crate for our home decor.
Remember that the most valuable antuqes are dear old friends. – H. Jackson Brown Jr
CARBOY CRATE LOVE STORY
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You know when you see “the one” across a crowded room…..instant love connection!
Your heart is racing, your palms are sweaty, and you just hope and pray no one gets there first.
That’s what happened when I saw a French Demijohn with Carboy Crate at an antique store.
The romance was short-lived with one look at the price tag!
If you aren’t familiar, with these demijohn (carboy) crates……. aka little bits of antique awesomeness, take a look at Pinterest here or on ETSY here. I MEAN REALLY…SWOOOOON!!!!!
Now, these precious little gems are few and far between, in my world, so I was either going to make my own, do without, stumble upon a bargain one, or find a thrift store version (my usual winner).
THRIFTED WOOD CARBOY CRATE
Back to my antique’mance……..
Hopefully, this isn’t reading like a forbidden romance. Well, it kind of was since my pocketbook said NO WAY LADY!!!
I needed to find a new love, a much cheaper love.
After searching and searching, I saw this little guy and it was a match made in heaven…… or in Quicken.
Thankfully, he didn’t need much work done.
It had mirror sides and some pieces on top. Not sure what it was used for but it kind of reminded me of a bank.
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CRATE MAKEOVER
First, I removed the mirror panels which slid right off…to be used for another project. The top piece was also taken off to resemble the crate.
Next, a little of my favorite stain was added kind of haphazardly (not a perfectionist). Plus, a real antique isn’t a perfect all-over finish. It’s been used, loved, and is worn.
Finally, from the backyard, some branches from the Crape Myrtle were added to the look
It might not be the hunka hunka burnin love original, but he is faithful and pretty darn cute….a real keeper.
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Before you go, be sure to check out what my fellow upcyclers created below!
We think it looks great! You’re right – those things have gone sky high in price. So glad you created this beauty for yourself!
Vicki and Jann, Thanks so much. They real ones are almost impossible to find around here.
This is so creative and I love the look!!
Lora, Thanks so much!
Wow, super impressive transformation! You could sell that!! Visiting from Thrift Store Upcycle.
Victoria, Thanks so much. It is a nice little fill in for the real thing. 🙂
No one would know it was not the real thing if you did not tell them! I love the stain color! Perfect! It turned out awesome!
Jeannee@centsablycreative.com
Jeannee, It is a super replacement except the size. I wish it was bigger but it works 🙂
What an awesome find! 🙂
Angela, It really was. Glad the mirrors were easy to remove.
That’s gorgeous! I love that look.
Thanks Ann!!!
It is so funny that you posted about this because I was wondering how easy would it be to make one earlier today. And you answered my question. I love how it turned out and how it looks. You did a super job.
Debra, You need to make one!
It totally looks like the real thing. That’s the joy of thrift upcyle. Looks great! Love the stain.
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Shirley, Thanks for stopping by! It is just a bit smaller than the real thing, but the price was way smaller so there’s that 🙂
Oh I need a demijohn crate now! I didn’t know that was a thing! Great find, love it!
Kim
Kim, Oh they real ones are ammmmmazing!
Looks like you scored anyway even if you didn’t find the “hunka” version! I didn’t know these were hot, LOL, so I’m getting an education. I have a glass jar just like that, but not the crate to go with it. I like how you’ve styled it! Pinned & visiting from the Challenge.
Florence, It was a good find. I wish I would have gotten a better before pic with the mirrors. It looks like a box but it works perfectly.
With your glass jar, you could easily make a crate.
What an awesome find!! Love how this turned out!
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Thanks so much Sam!!!
So very clever and thrifty. Love how this turned out and glad you didn’t have to spend a ton of money.