Something from nothing?

[Former Glory]

I've just been experimenting with an idea....."upcycling" these old pine packing cases from Mother in law's shed. The cane needs to dry and then be trimmed and I don't know whether I'm going to get time to line the boxes before the show at Stock Gaylard on Saturday, but I'll try!

Not sure what I'd use them for, but I did enjoy myself making them. I've written up the full story on our blog.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6061/6076724341_47bb30989f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/16014602@N05/6076724341/)

[MornieG Jewellery]

Great idea Kim, hope to see the finished articles.

Mo.XX

[Handbagsbyhelen]

Very nice!

[Critchley]

I love them. You could just put some felt inside but you don't need to do anything else to them do you. Their charm is what they are.

[Lootybag]

I just love these. They would be ideal to display my fabric bags on my craft stall. You/they are very good.

[bodrighy]

The picture has fallen off your post Kim, can you you put it back pretty please. Ignore that, just looked at your post and they are pretty cool. Like the idea and rthe end result

Pete

[Roslet]

They are super - can see two uses for them either lined with fabric as kitchen storage or planted up as a herb planter. I want one.......................... wah!

[beadsbydesign]

i love old containers. What a great find and great decoration idea too.

[Former Glory]

Oh wow thanks everyone. I was really dubious about what people would think of them, my OH was very patient with me, (as usual!) but I could see in his face he had his doubts and thought it was an off the wall idea. I'm hoping to get them lined this afternoon - decided to use hessian - that was OH's suggestion, he thought it would look right with the rustic-ness!

Some great ideas from all about what to use them for, thanks everyone and Ros.....they will be on our working stand at Stock Gaylard Oak Fair this Saturday....., would be great to meet you!

I'll post a finished piccie this evening.

[beadsbydesign]

hessian seems just right

[craftdancer]

I'm hoping to get them lined this afternoon - decided to use hessian - that was OH's suggestion, he thought it would look right with the rustic-ness!

Beat me to it - I was going to suggest either felt or hessian. Would love to see a picture of them with lining in situ.

I think they are fabulous and don't expect them to stay on your stall very long.

Linda

[Prettydifferent]

Fabulous! Love them!

[rolymo]

they are really lovely, well done !

[KayleighAnn]

Excited for the finished product picture!! They look lovely so far.

[Former Glory]

Just finished them in the nick of time, we leave for the show in a couple of hours. I think I was being a bit optimistic expecting to finish them last night! Anyway, here they are.......

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6200/6082689044_f39357517f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/16014602@N05/6082689044/) Baskets and boxes (http://www.flickr.com/photos/16014602@N05/6082689044/) by formerglory (http://www.flickr.com/people/16014602@N05/), on Flickr

[MornieG Jewellery]

They look great Kim, hope you have a successful day tomorrow.

Mo.XX

[Wid]

Lovely! I'd like one in my bathroom with rolled up towels in it.

[KayleighAnn]

A million things I want to store in those lovely boxes! The finishing is great, hope today goes well

[bodrighy]

I like rustic in any craft and so these are right up my street. Look good stacked with wine bottles..........full of course LOL.

Pete

[beadsbydesign]

They look amazing

[craftdancer]

Fantastic job, they are very attractive indeed.

Linda

[cosmic grammie]

The boxes are fantastic!! The baskets, too! I do love those boxes, though! The lining is great, and the basketry edging is perfect.

[mcrafts]

the boxes are gorgeous (and the baskets!)

[Former Glory]

We were at MIL's house again at the weekend and look what I found in the deepest, darkest corner of the shed! :)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6086/6105830100_46d887f4aa.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/16014602@N05/6105830100/) Big box (http://www.flickr.com/photos/16014602@N05/6105830100/) by formerglory (http://www.flickr.com/people/16014602@N05/), on Flickr

This one's a lot bigger than the last lot and there is another one in the shed to collect next time we go, (ran out of space in the car).

Don't know what I'll do with this one, it's almost the size of a croquet set box, a bit too big for a log store do you think?

[hipchickluce]

they are very pretty - well done!
Lucy x

[beadsbydesign]

I want to go routing in the shed too!