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    Home » Repurposed Furniture » Repurposed Old Crib into Easel/sandwich board sign

    Repurposed Old Crib into Easel/sandwich board sign

    Published by Gail | Published August 15, 2011 | Updated April 9, 2019
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    Back in June I got a couple of items, including an old crib from my Aunt Helen and Cousin Lois. You’ve already seen what I did with the sewing cabinet (Helena)

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    vintage cribWhen I got the sewing cabinet, I also picked up an old crib. Because these drop side cribs have been outlawed, they will be plentiful at the curb. This decal was so cute, I have to tell you it was very difficult for me to sand it off, but I did:

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    I was pleased with how well it smoothed out.

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    Because this crib was old, I did a lead paint test on it. (negative)

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    I used my paint sprayer to spray on some primer.

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    I then painted it white with my paint sprayer. (It sure does make projects a lot easier)

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    Due to the heat we had in July, I brought it indoors to finish it up. I used ScotchBlue Painter’s tape.

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    I brushed on three coats of chalkboard paint.

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    I bought a piano hinge to put the two pieces together. Let me tell ya, crawling around on the living room floor putting all those screws in, just about did me in. I could barely hobble around for over a week!

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    This would look GREAT at my booth at Glendale. I am torn between using this as a sandwich board sign and a child’s easel.

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    I’m still trying to figure out how to finish it off. It’s been in this state for several weeks, while I think about the final details.

    repurposed cribIf I make it a child’s easel, I will apply dry erase contact paper on this side, along with a clip to hold art paper. At the bottom, I will install a tray to hold art supplies.

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    It really would make a great easel for some lucky child, but, if I repurpose it as a sandwich sign board, it’s DONE! (except for a chain to keep it from sliding open too far)

    I would love to take credit for this, however, when I blogged about receiving the crib I got this comment:
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    You can see my inspiration at Katie’s blog The Red Kitchen. My readers are the BEST! They’re always ready to help me out! ditto is SOOO right, I love chalkboard paint!

    What would be your vote? Easel or Sandwich Sign Board?

     

    gail

    Check out my other repurposed crib projects  [categorythumbnaillist 61]

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    1. cribs for twins

      March 16, 2012 at 2:29 pm

      that is my favorite of your repurposed projects! i think that is a fabulous idea and it looks awesome!

      Reply
    2. Tagati

      November 21, 2011 at 8:06 pm

      Rather than using dry erase contact paper, you might want to try out the new transparent whiteboard paint that's featured on Design Sponge (http://www.designsponge.com/2011/11/transparent-whiteboard-paint.html).

      Reply
    3. Gwen @ The Bold Abode

      November 21, 2011 at 2:48 am

      If you make it into a real sandwich board sign with straps to hold it on your shoulders..and take a picture of you walkin' around with it...I'll give you a big, wet, smooch...and maybe..like... a dollar cuz that's all I have right now...

      Lawdy that would be hilarious...

      Reply
    4. shabbylisaw

      September 05, 2011 at 11:28 am

      I LOVE this idea! I am going to have to try that for the crib I have lying around. Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply
    5. MomLaur

      August 31, 2011 at 6:53 pm

      Looks great! Pinned for a future project :0)

      Reply
    6. Swarm Naturals

      August 26, 2011 at 3:26 am

      Awesome! I have 3 small children, so I say an easel. But either way is cool. I just love this. I shared it on my blog, http://www.FreeStuff4MyBaby.com, with several links helping my readers find this page. Beautiful stuff here!

      Reply
    7. Robin

      August 22, 2011 at 1:33 am

      Awesome idea! And I happen to have an old drop side crib in my garage...now I know what to do with it!

      Reply
    8. Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made

      August 21, 2011 at 10:52 pm

      Such a great idea! I would have had a hard time deleting the decal -- that was so vintage and cute! But I like what you did and you're right, these are all outlawed now so what to do with them? My son's crib which is 22 years old is still in the basement. Guess I better come up with a project for it!

      Reply
    9. Coley

      August 21, 2011 at 3:59 pm

      Seriously genious! Looks awesome!

      Reply
    10. LDH

      August 21, 2011 at 12:44 pm

      Wow ~ what a great job you did! The decal was very, very cute (probably because it was something from my era, yes old!)

      But your transformation is fantastic! Love stopping by to visit with you!

      Kindly, Lorraine

      Reply
    11. Jeanna

      August 20, 2011 at 3:04 pm

      this is simply amazing... Love your ideas!

      Jeanna@ dramaqueenseams.blogspot.com

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    12. Two Shades of Pink

      August 20, 2011 at 3:36 am

      This is over the top amazing! What an incredible transformation. 🙂

      Reply
    13. Martha

      August 20, 2011 at 12:35 am

      Very Clever!

      Reply
    14. Full Circle Creations

      August 17, 2011 at 9:39 pm

      I love this! Love it as a kid's easel!

      Holly

      Reply
    15. The Miller's @ Prezidential Life

      August 17, 2011 at 4:12 pm

      Love how simple and clean it tuned out. I usually go for all things kid but my vote is def the sandwich board. The color and details amazing. Awesome job as usual.

      The Miller's

      Reply
    16. Katherine Lins

      August 16, 2011 at 8:30 pm

      that is beautiful! so inspiring. that goes in the queu of things to do.... 🙂

      Reply
    17. Love Of Quilts

      August 16, 2011 at 4:28 pm

      I like the chalkboard paint!Trish

      Reply
    18. Stephanie

      August 16, 2011 at 4:21 pm

      Woohoo I can't believe you finally did this! You should make more, for sure. I love the easel idea, I think it appeals to more buyers. Plus the way it folds up is so convent for a parent. You could always add a roller for paper and a lip on the bottom for the pens.

      Reply
    19. Lucy Designs

      August 16, 2011 at 2:49 am

      I love this and what a cool crib piece with those diamond cutouts!!

      Reply
    20. ivenad

      August 16, 2011 at 12:46 am

      Hi, found your site today and marched out to my garage to see if I still had a crib like yours or if I had finally sold it. I had not, but then got distracted by a large round table I have. It has been sanded for weeks waiting. I painted it with chalk board paint and cut strips of newspaper to decoupage the legs! Thanks for the motivation!

      Reply
    21. craftedniche

      August 15, 2011 at 10:43 pm

      I love it! It would be so super cute with a coat of magnetic paint as a base layer and then chalk board paint on top. Then you could dress it up by season or on a whim with some cute magnets! Such a cute cute piece.

      Reply
    22. Rita May

      August 15, 2011 at 8:40 pm

      That is a great project. I've been looking for a crib for something else. Now I have two great ideas. Thanks!!
      Love to repurpose too.

      Reply
    23. Suzanne@Meridian Road

      August 15, 2011 at 8:25 pm

      That is such a cool project! Now I want a sandwich board sign! For no reason, other than yours is so cute! I think it would be darling as a child's art easel, too.

      The crib looks vaguely familiar~I think I may have slept in almost that exact crib!

      Reply
    24. Korrie@RedHenHome

      August 15, 2011 at 8:20 pm

      I really love this project! Although I think it's a great sandwich board, I think it will have broader appeal (that is, greater resale value) as a child's easel. Either way...great work!

      Reply
    25. Sharon

      August 15, 2011 at 5:55 pm

      Wow. That crib brought back memories of my sons crib I bought at a thrift store for $5 back in 1985.

      I love this easel Idea. Would be great for the grand baby.

      Sharon

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    26. Corn in my Coffee-Pot

      August 15, 2011 at 5:50 pm

      Gail- do you have a page or label marked 'tool' OR 'tools I use'?
      I'd love to see this paint sprayer and don't recall seeing it before. Doesn't mean you haven't posted-- but RIGHT NOW I have paint sprayers on the mind. Ha!

      I saw one on TV -- can't remember the name, but was curious about yours...

      a link?

      Pat

      Reply
    27. Just Stuff From a Boomer

      August 15, 2011 at 5:01 pm

      You never cease to amze me with how far out of the box you think. This was genius.

      Reply
    28. Deborah March

      August 15, 2011 at 3:18 pm

      Totally and completely FABULOUS...as usual!!

      Reply
    29. Betsy

      August 15, 2011 at 2:13 pm

      Awesome transformation!! I love it as a sandwich board sign and would be using it in my booth. However, if someone came along and just had to have it, I might have to adopt it out.

      Reply
    30. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal

      August 15, 2011 at 1:48 pm

      I just love this project. I want one! I have absolutely no need for a sandwich board sign but I want one anyway. I love the cut out of the wood on top! I bet it was hard to sand off those little critter. But it turned out great! I'd use it like that if I were you.

      Reply
    31. Terri

      August 15, 2011 at 1:33 pm

      Girl, you have got it goin' on! Even though you did not come up with the original idea, you have executed it perfectly! I think it would make an adorable easel for kids, but that's probably because I KNOW my grand kids would go nuts over this!

      Another project on my "to-do" list!

      As always, thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply
    32. onlineditto

      August 15, 2011 at 1:28 pm

      Gail,
      Awesome! With school starting up again, I think you'll have no trouble selling it as an easel. As for your chalkpaint -ahem- addiction, the first step is admitting you have a problem.
      😉
      Ditto

      Reply
    33. Gracie's Cottage

      August 15, 2011 at 1:23 pm

      Love it!

      Jan

      Reply
    34. Baye

      August 15, 2011 at 12:27 pm

      Instead of dry erase, I'd put up a roll of paper inside the flat area with a clip or two to hold the paper in place on the bottom. I'd add something on to hold paints and crayons. I really need an old crib now!

      Reply
    35. Granny

      August 15, 2011 at 12:17 pm

      I love the way it turned out. It would be great in a child's room or for a homeschooling mom to use for lessons.

      Reply
    36. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper

      August 15, 2011 at 12:12 pm

      that is my favorite of your repurposed projects! i think that is a fabulous idea and it looks awesome!

      Reply
    37. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper

      August 15, 2011 at 12:12 pm

      that is my favorite of your repurposed projects! i think that is a fabulous idea and it looks awesome!

      Reply
    38. Candace

      August 15, 2011 at 11:58 am

      It would be great as an easel; but, I'm loving the sandwich board sign. Fantastic repurpose!!

      Reply
    39. Jen@GarageSaleDiaries

      August 15, 2011 at 11:04 am

      This is awesome! I love this project!

      Reply
    40. Amanda

      August 15, 2011 at 10:40 am

      Tough one, either way it would look great, I'm the worst decision maker so I would probably try to combine the two some how, no matter how impractical!

      Reply
    41. Susan @ homeroad.net

      August 15, 2011 at 10:38 am

      Gail I love this! What a great repurpose this is! I love the idea to use it as an easel with dry erase on the other side! Great!
      Susan

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    42. I Play Outside The Box

      August 15, 2011 at 10:13 am

      WOW.....What a transformation!! It would be perfect for a sidewalk 'Special of the Day' menu board for a business. I bet it would be snapped up in a minute if advertised as such. You never cease to amaze me with your talent!

      Reply
    43. Rose @ Confessions of a Curbshopaholic

      August 15, 2011 at 9:43 am

      I love it just the way it is! That was one adorable crib. Love the details of it. You should definitely use it at Glendale.

      Reply

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