Happy Monday Sweet Friends!,
I'm back for another edition of Monday Made It with Tara from 4th Grade Frolics!
This week, I made something that I have been wanting to make for a while now...crate seats!!
I'm sure many of you have seen these floating around Pinterest! Here is a breakdown of how to make these:
First, supplies! For 5 crate seats, I bought the following supplies:
5 Crates @ Target- $3.84/each
2 yards of Fabrics- $9.00
5 Foam Squares from Hobby Lobby- $3.00 each. Here is the size that I bought:
Sheet of plywood 3/4" at Lowes- $27.00 (you can buy less- I bought extra plywood just in case I want to make extra seats).
Spray adhesive glue- $5.00
Staple Gun w/ Staples- $10.00
Here are the step by step instructions on how I made these:
1. Buy the crates & take one with you to Home Depot or Lowes so they can measure the plywood precisely to fit on the lip inside of the crate.
2. Take a piece of the plywood and spray it with the adhesive & place the foam on top of it.
3. Once dry, lay out your fabric and put the plywood/foam piece on it. Cut around it so you leave enough fabric to fold under on all sides.
4. I took the fabric and folded it tight like I was wrapping a birthday present. Then I stapled it in several places to make sure it was secure:
5. I turned it over & placed it inside the crate securely. It fit perfectly and here is the final result...
It was a fairly easy project and a lot of fun to do. Do you have a creation to share? Head over to 4th Grade Frolics and link up with Tara!
What to make next week? That is the question. One thing I know is that I will definitely be back next Monday with another creation. I'm having a blast making everything! :)
Have a Magical Monday!,
Hi! Your seat crates turned out great! I made some like it last summer using black fabric with bright colored polka dots. My students LOVED them! Thanks for sharing.
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Third Grade All Stars
Thank you! I had a lot of fun making them! :)
DeleteAwesome! I will be trying this soon! Waiting to find just the right color crate.
ReplyDelete:D Angie
Timeouts and Tootsie Rolls
It was a lot of fun to make! I can't wait to see yours! :)
DeleteDon't wait, buy any color on sale nad spray paint using that paint for plastic...
DeleteI have been wanting to make these for a while and I think this might be the year to do!! Waiting on Target to put the crates on sale for $2.50 like they do each year!!:)
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Ms Jones Junction
I didn't know Target put them on sale every year! I am definitely going to make more. :)
DeleteVery cute, 0h and thanks for the extra plywood. Can't wait to start making mine. I told Adam we have a lot of projects to get started. I am going sometime today to buy my fabric.
ReplyDeleteAnytime my friend!! :) I can't wait to see them!
DeleteThese are fantastic. Thanks for the step by step directions! I need those! :)
ReplyDeleteDelighted in Second
You are very welcome!! :)
DeleteThey look beautiful! Your directions were excellent!
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kindertrips
Thank you Jennifer!!
DeleteLove your crates...I want to tackle that project but I'm a little nervous!
ReplyDeleteBrandi
Success in Second Grade
Thank you Brandi! It really was a pretty easy project. I'm not handy in any way & I was able to do it all by myself. The hardest part is the wood cutting & the person at Lowes or Home Depot took care of that. You should give it a try! :)
DeleteYour crate seats turned out great! Love the polkadots!
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Spedventures
Thanks Kara! I'm trying to incorporate polka dots in with my pirate theme. I have a newfound obsession with them! :)
DeleteYou make it look so easy!! Did Lowes do all the cutting because you bought the plywood from them? We don't have a Hobby Lobby, so I'm pretty sure I won't luck out and get foam squares :( Great work!!
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Stories by Storie
Hi Storie! I emailed you back some more specific instructions. You don't need to use the foam squares. You can also use a foam mattress topper. It might even be a few dollars cheaper. Lowes did all the cutting of the wood too. It's easier than it looks! :)
Deletethose turned out adorable!Thanks for sharing!
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Fancy Free in Fourth
Thanks Layla!! :)
DeleteWow! Those turned out great! One of these days I might try my hand at these. The chairs at my reading table barely fit and sometimes they get wedged under the table (weird). I'll be sure to use your wonderful tutorial when I get the courage to make my own!
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Primarily Speaking
Thank you Aimee!! :)
DeleteYour crate seats turned out FABULOUS!!! I didn't end up using the same padding. I got a big roll of bedding pad and cut it...worked great and saved me a few dollars! :)
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Marie
The Hands-On Teacher in First!
Marie, right back at ya! I love your blog too! I heard about the bedding pad too. I'll probably use that if I make some more seats. :)
DeleteWow! Those turned our beautiful! Thanks for the step by step. It actually looks easy enough for me to do it ... hmmm.
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Where Seconds Count 2nd grade blog
Thanks Amy! It is honestly easier than it looks. I'm not handy & it really didn't give me any frustration at all! :)
DeleteYour seats turned out terrific. I've thought of msking those, but I wasn't sure how hard they were to do.(I like easy :) Your kids will love them1
ReplyDeleteKelly @ I'm Not Your Grandpa, I'm Your Teacher
Thanks Kelly! It really was a pretty simple project. I was a little intimidated by the pictures that I've seen around pinterest, but it ended up being very simple. :)
DeleteThose turned out so cute!!!! LOVE them!!! They match my room:) Your tutorial is awesome:) Thanks so much for linking up:)))
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Thanks Tara- It's because of your Monday Made It linkies that I'm so motivated this summer! I'm having a blast!
DeleteI love these and the colors! Great choice going for that adorable fabric. I might tackle attempting to make some for my room. Thanks for the tutorial :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Amber!! :)
DeleteI love those seats! Maybe one day I will make some...I really want to! Well...I do have 6 weeks of summer left...I should...I could...maybe;)
ReplyDeleteTonya
Tonya’s Treats for Teachers
Thanks Tonya!! I promise it is very simple to do. I think you should make some if you can squeeze it in! :)
DeleteI made a few of these last year and my kids LOVE them!! Yours turned out super cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm so happy that I made them. I can't wait for my students to use them! :)
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ReplyDeleteThose seats are so cute! I want some so bad but I just don't think I'll have room this year:( They really do look great!!
ReplyDeleteHeather
The Busy Busy Hive
Thanks Heather!! :)
DeleteI love your project~!! Makes me want to try it too. Those crate seats are a super great idea. :o)
ReplyDeleteThe Paper Maid
Thanks Deborah!! It was a fun project & pretty easy to do!! :)
DeleteThose are fantastic! I am so jealous, but those aren't in the budget this year:( Thanks for sharing:)
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Corinna
Surfin' Through Second
Thanks Corinna!! :)
DeleteThese turned out awesome! I SO want to make these!
ReplyDeleteKristin
iTeach 1:1
Thanks Kristin!! You should give it a try! They are very easy to make!! :)
DeleteI really want to make these for my house! They turned out so cute! I am also your newest follower. I would love to have you come by my blog and visit!
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Thanks!! I am so happy to have you as a new follower. I am a new follower over at your blog too! :)
DeleteVery cute! I loved my crate seats this year! I am thinking of overhauling them to fit my new theme though - which means I might have to buy some new ones because I have a lot of bright colors. I like the idea of making them all uniform - last year I used all different color crates and fabrics. By the way, when I first posted my Made It Monday today I forgot to give you credit for my wreath idea, but I just went back and fixed it :)
ReplyDeleteJennifer @ Herding Kats In Kindergarten
Aww thanks Jennifer! You didn't have to worry about credit. I'm glad that my wreath inspired yours. Your wreath is so adorable! I love it! :)
DeleteI love how your crate seats turned out. I appreciate you breaking down the cost and the process. I think I can do this one!
ReplyDeleteHooty's Homeroom
Thank you!! It really is very easy to do! I would love to see pictures if you decide to make them! :)
DeleteLove the crate seats!! Thanks for the steps too! I was just asking my Daddy over dinner if he would cut some wood for me to make these and then told him Lowes would take care of it thanks to your detailed post. I can't wait to make these!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jessica!! Good luck with making them. I would love to see pictures of them when you are done! :)
DeleteThese look FANTASTIC Lisa!!! I've never had the guts to try them out, but your directions are so clear (with great photographs) I think I could actually do this. Thank you!!
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ReplyDeleteThey look FABULOUS...now I got to find a friend with a staple gun....hmmmm I need to do this I have 6 empty crates sitting in my room
~Natalie
Love your seats!! I think I bought the same fabric today.
ReplyDeleteAPril
Wolfelicious
Your seats look great! I think that I am going to try them with the 5 gallon buckets. We made some home improvements and had several mud/plaster buckets that I had to save! :)
ReplyDeleteJena
1st Grade with Miss Snowden
Your crates look amazing! I saw your comment over at The Honey Bunch. I'm having mine redesigned too (by a fellow blogger)! Isn't it exciting!?
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Mrs. Dwyer’s A+ Firsties
They are super cute! I might have to make some. :)
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The Idea Backpack
ideabackpack@gmail.com
I love the simple black and white! Awesome...pinning!
ReplyDeleteAmanda
The Teaching Thief
These turned out great. Thanks for the instructions. I hope to make some before school.
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Bubbalulu.blogspot.com
I read your post and I really appreciate your experience. I will get good knowledge from there as well.
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