Friday, April 24, 2015

Farmer's Market Toolbox

What can you make with four wide (5 1/2") pallet boards and a 1"x 2" scrap?
pallet wood, toolbox, http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2015/04/farmers-market-toolbox.html
A simple toolbox:
Toolbox, pallet wood, fusion mineral paint, old sign stencils, crate, http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2015/04/farmers-market-toolbox.html

This is very easy construction--screw the sides into a bottom piece, all pieces being the same length.  
pallet wood, reclaimed wood, toolbox, fusion mineral paint, old sign stencils, beyond the picket fence, http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2015/04/farmers-market-toolbox.html
"Dogear" two shorter pieces and attach them for the ends,
toolbox, beyond the picket fence, pallets, reclaimed wood, http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2015/04/farmers-market-toolbox.html
and then add a handle.
old sign stencils, fusion mineral paint, toolbox, crate, reclaimed wood, pallets, http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2015/04/farmers-market-toolbox.html
The fun comes in the finishing.  I used Fusion Mineral Paint--Upper Canada Green on all of it first and then the new Seaside from the Michael Penney collection.  
Old sign stencils, fusion mineral paint, toolbox, build it, reclaimed wood, farmhouse decor, http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2015/04/farmers-market-toolbox.html
Why do I love this paint?  It has amazing coverage, even though it seems watery--it covers usually in one coat.  And the best part--no finish required!!

I stenciled it with Old Sign Stencils from Funky Junk interiors.  So fresh and fun and useful,
farmhouse decor, old sign stencils, beyond the picket fence, pallet wood, reclaimed wood, http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2015/04/farmers-market-toolbox.html
perfect as a centerpiece, or to plant in, to hold paper plates, napkins, and silverware for an outdoor barbecue, for magazines and books.

9 comments:

  1. I love it Becky! The blue and green combo is beautiful! I'm making a Farmer's market tote too but I want yours! :)

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  2. I wish I could whip these things out! I am more of a put together stuff already half made!

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  3. I love the use of the pallet would and adding the stencil was just a wonderful bonus. Great Job!

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  4. I sold my favorite tool box, this one looks like it. Painful memories, but I love yours and now I can build another and move on, right!? *hugs*

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  5. I LOVE a great tool caddy. This is great Becky--and the color is perfect.

    gail
    pinning!

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  6. I LOVE a great tool caddy. This is great Becky--and the color is perfect.

    gail
    pinning!

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  7. It's perfect! Love the colors you chose.

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Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate your kind words!