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    Home » DIY » outdoor living » Crib Garden Bench

    Crib Garden Bench

    Published by Gail | Published August 25, 2015 | Updated May 14, 2021
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    Using reclaimed spindles, crib rails and fence boards--it was easy to make this crib garden bench. Awesome outdoor garden bench costing very little. Complete directions to make your own. #MyRepurposedLife #repurposed #furniture #outdoors #garden #bench via @repurposedlife

    I’m sharing my latest project—a rustic crib garden bench! Y’all know I love to do easy projects as fill ins for the larger stuff I do. Designing my own projects and building from scratch is my favorite thing to do. When the weather is pretty and I’m able to be outside doing what I love, it just makes my heart sing!

    So, while looking for my next “easy” project, I scrounged around in the garage, and this is what I came up with . . .

    I have oodles of crib rails, and I was trying to figure out a way to use up some of the stuff I have in storage.

    crib-rails-weathered-woodSo, I gathered up one set of rails, some weathered wood, including 2x4’s and fence boards. I also dug out a couple of old porch spindles I got when one of my favorite Peddler’s Mall’s closed. I got a lot of these old spindles for $5. That was months ago, and I haven’t used a single one. It was a chore just finding them, and trying to pry two out of the pile. You will see later that I really should have dug a couple of more out to choose from. I didn’t get the cream of the crop.

    Pocket Hole Construction for the frame

    kreg-jig After a little measuring and designing the crib garden bench in my head, I cut some of the weathered 2x4’s to use as a skirt for the bench. I chose 4x4’s for the legs of my new rustic garden bench. My Kreg Jig was the perfect tool to quickly attach all of my pieces together.

     

     

    rustic-bench-assemblyI used my combination square to make sure all of the the boards were spaced the same as I secured my pocket hole screws.

    Basic frame for bench or table

    rustic-bench-weathered-woodIt’s always a challenge getting to the the screws on the shorter sides. I used my right angle drill to secure those screws.

    Attach crib rail

    rustic-bench-crib-railsI clamped the rail to the back of the crib garden bench, and secured it with screws all along the back.

     

    crib-rails-weathered-wood-benchIt’s looking a little funny—I’m not sure at this point that it’s going to come together.

     

    free-weathered-fencingThis is the wood I used for the frame, legs and the seat of the crib garden bench.

     

    Add seat and support braces

    mitered-spindle-crib-benchI had to cut the spindles on an angle to get them to rest properly on the back and the seat.

     

    my-repurposed-life-rustic-crib-garden-benchI used my nail gun and Gorilla wood glue to secure the spindles. To get the great whitewashed look,  I used a large chip brush and some watered down white paint. Much like I did for my potting bench/outdoor entertainment center.

     

    My-Repurposed-Life-white-washed-rustic-garden-bench-repurposed-crib-rails


    I set some flowers around it. Don't you  love these planter koozies I made a couple of years ago? I like the way they hide the planters. Have you ever seen my repurposed floor lamp into a solar light? It looks so cute lit up at night.

     

    So, I’m not thrilled with how the bench turned out, but for an outdoor rustic crib garden bench, I think it fits the bill.

     

    gail

    Sharing this project at The Vintage Inspiration Party

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    1. Bliss

      August 30, 2015 at 10:53 am

      Love it, pinned it, scheduled a post to FB and all that before I knew it was linked at the VIP, so it's my pick as a feature too!

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    2. Betsy

      August 30, 2015 at 10:17 am

      Your furniture creations are always jaw dropping! You sure know how to turn a pile of scraps into something fabulous. Thanks, Gail, for sharing at Vintage Inspiration Party.

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    3. KariAnne

      August 28, 2015 at 10:56 am

      Gail! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What an awesome project!!!!!

      You go girl! Thanks for the inspiration!

      Happy day!
      karianne

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    4. Angie

      August 27, 2015 at 10:08 pm

      I think it turned out awesome - like everything you make! Thanks for sharing it at the Vintage Inspiration Party!

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    5. Debbie @ Refresh Restyle

      August 26, 2015 at 7:59 am

      Love it Gail! You are the repurposing Queen 🙂
      Debbie

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    6. Tracy Shudo

      August 26, 2015 at 5:13 am

      Gail you are an inspiration to us all and I thank-you for that. Thanks for sharing and keep on sharing, I also like the spindle's slanted on the side.

      Reply
    7. Mindi

      August 25, 2015 at 10:55 pm

      This is so fun and different! I think it would be perfect in a garden, I think the slanted side spindles make it look super cute!

      Reply
    8. Tuula @ Thrifty Rebel Vintage

      August 25, 2015 at 9:13 pm

      I love the pieces you used to put this together Gail. It's a one of a kind piece, and it turned out great!

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    9. Kirby Carespodi

      August 25, 2015 at 8:16 pm

      Oh, I just love this! I really like it because it's different. We have made a few of the headboard benches, which are fine, but this has a little something different.

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    10. Holly

      August 25, 2015 at 4:20 pm

      Cute! It would look good with a wreath hanging on the back!

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        August 25, 2015 at 5:05 pm

        You are so right Holly! I should have thought of that.... maybe if it goes to Glendale--I'll do that.

    11. chris aka monkey

      August 25, 2015 at 4:17 pm

      i think you got just what you were going for a cool rustic bench xx

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    12. Terri Hughes

      August 25, 2015 at 4:00 pm

      Love it, Gail......very nice job. Great fall setting!

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    13. Dorothy McGinley

      August 25, 2015 at 4:00 pm

      Gail, I love your projects.

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        August 25, 2015 at 5:06 pm

        Dorothy,

        I love that you stopped by to check out my latest project!

        gail

    14. Charlene

      August 25, 2015 at 1:04 pm

      Love it!! You inspire me with every project you post, thank you!!!!!!

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    15. Wendi @ H2OBungalow

      August 25, 2015 at 11:11 am

      Loving how you pulled all he different pieces together...kind of like a puzzle, to make this bench. I think it's cool and it will be perfect in an outdoor garden:)

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