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Green Bench Made Out of a Baby Bed

Gail Wilson — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:34:23 +0000

Some projects stay in your memory because they were complicated. Others stay with you because they were simple, useful, and just plain cute. This repurposed crib bench falls into the second category. Cathy and I made this little green bench near the beginning of my furniture-building journey. We combined part of an old baby bed...

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DIY Dog Gate {crib rails}

Gail Wilson — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:56:54 +0000

If you have a small dog, you already know they can be sweet as pie and sneaky as a toddler. Sometimes you need a simple way to block off a room, protect a food bowl, or give the “service guy is here” heads up. This DIY dog gate is made from old crib rails, and...

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Upcycled Crib into Toy Box Bench

Gail Wilson — Thu, 09 May 2024 19:35:50 +0000

I really love doing any kind of bench, but using an old crib to make a toy box just seemed like the perfect project. There were a few kinks to work out, but I love those kinds of challenges. Seeing a project come together without any plans drawn out is quite satisfying.

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Repurposed Crib Legs Plus a Tabletop

Gail Wilson — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 02:43:24 +0000

My Repurposed Life will show you how to make a great diy table from repurposed crib legs and reclaimed wood. Step by step directions with lots of tips.

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Hanging Quilt Rack

Gail Wilson — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000

How to make a hanging quilt rack out of a repurposed crib. Yes, make your own DIY hanging quilt rack. Do you call this a crib end, or a crib headboard? I’ve made several projects from repurposed cribs, including a kid’s toybox bench. Wood Wall Mounted Quilt Rack Share on Twitter! Save to Pinterest! Dismantle...

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Projects for Children | Repurposed beds & Cribs

Gail Wilson — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000

You will love these repurposed bed and crib ideas. They're all about the kids! How to make kids' projects out of old beds, headboards, and cribs. Maybe you already have your child's old bed or crib? no? They are so readily available at thrift stores, flea markets and yard sales.

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Leather Belt Crate

Mindi — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 09:00:03 +0000

Hey everyone, it’s Mindi again from MyLove2Create, with a leather belt crate project for you! Last week I had a moment of insanity and started ripping out my small hall closet, because I couldn’t stand it’s total lack of effectiveness any longer. In the process, I decided I needed a crate at the bottom of...

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Repurposed Crib Dog Crate

Mindi — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:00:01 +0000

I am excited to share my Repurposed Crib Dog Crate. It is December! I can’t believe how fast time flies, and it just keeps getting faster. Either I am having fun or just getting old! If you follow me at MyLove2Create you may remember when I introduced you to our new puppy Sunny. Well...

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crib repurposed to bench with storage {toy box}

Gail Wilson — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 07:00:00 +0000

This crib repurposed project is a great way to save your child’s crib and use it for a new purpose! Please Save & Share on Pinterest! Repurpose Family Crib As I mentioned in my Recent Finds {sick of winter edition} I picked up this crib when I delivered the Lego Table. This post contains Affiliate...

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Sandwich Board Repurposed Crib|Chalkboard Easel

Gail Wilson — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 07:00:00 +0000

How to make a sandwich board out of an old crib: This easy sandwich board project is great for weddings, parties, or specialty shoppes. I picked up this crib last fall at the American Council of the Blind. They have regular sales, and on this day it was an unusual “sidewalk” sale, where this crib...

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