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    Home » pallet projects » Stair Step Pallet Shelf for Craft Supplies

    Stair Step Pallet Shelf for Craft Supplies

    Published by Gail | Published July 29, 2016 | Updated May 16, 2021
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    As any crafter knows,  our supplies tend to breed when we're not looking, and it's easy to run out of space to put everything, so this pallet shelf project helps solve that problem. It's perfect for small spaces where you don't have room for large shelves.

    DIY pallet shelf

    First, you'll need to construct three small crates from the bottom of a pallet.

    Gail has a great tutorial on taking apart crates, but you won't need to fully dismantle a crate for this project.

    You only need to cut sections of a pallet, which will form the sides, front and back of the crate, (which are already attached together on a pallet), so most of the work is done for you.

    pallet crates

    You'll need cut another small piece of pallet board to fit into the bottom of the crate also. Use screws or a nails to attach it in place.

    pallet wood storage crate

    These are the same kind of crates that I used as window boxes (see more about them here).

    pallet window boxes

    I started out by staining the wood. I would be painting over it, so I didn't bother covering the crates completely.

    The crates were made from different pallets, and were all different lengths, so I screwed them together "stair step" style to disguise  that.

    This turned out to be my favorite part of the project, and I'll show you why in a moment!

    pallet shelf 2

    I painted them all white, and once dry, I added hangers on the back.

    Here's how they look at this stage. Now they are ready to hang and fill up!

    pallet shelf painted

    My "she shed" doubles as a photo studio, office, work space, and guest room. It has exposed studs on the original plank walls, and the pallet shelf fit perfectly between them.

    DIY pallet shelf

    By stair-stepping the crates together, it created small ledges above and below the shelves. This gives even more space to attach cup hooks to hang paint brushes or small jars on.

    pallet shelf with cup hooks

    I ran out of cup hooks, but there's plenty of room to add more along the bottom of the shelf, and it allows your paint brushes to air dry well.

    pallet shelf for painting supplies

    I didn't waste space on the side of the ledges either. The lower one was just wide enough to hold another jar for my stencil brushes that don't have holes to hang them by.

    DIY pallet shelf for craft room or workshop storage

    This pallet shelf didn't cost me a penny to make, because I already had a pallets, paint, and hooks.

    It stores a lot in a small space too!

    DIY pallet shelf for craft room or workshop storage

    See you next month!

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    Click Here for more information about dismantling pallets.

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    1. Matt @ Sprinkles and Sawdust

      August 28, 2016 at 10:18 pm

      Mind. Blown. I have SO MANY of these from taking apart pallets. This is a PERFECT use for them! I get a lot of those small color samples from Home Depot for painting signs and those would fit perfectly on there!

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        August 29, 2016 at 10:41 am

        Thanks for stopping by Matt and taking the time to leave a comment on Angie's fabulous project. I agree about the samples, not to mention leftover paint from tons of other projecdts!

        gail

    2. gail@myrepurposedlife.com

      July 29, 2016 at 9:30 pm

      Angie,

      I love your new shelf system. The way you staggered them looks so nice, and of course I love the paint over the stain. Super use of free materials!
      gail

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    3. Angie @ ambient wares

      July 29, 2016 at 8:38 am

      It's amazing how much storage space this creates! Simple, clever & beautiful 🙂

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