My Pinterest inspired bench and my first Monday Made It!
I made this Monday I promise! I just got totally busy last night and couldn't post :(
I have been drooling over these benches on Pinterest for awhile, and you can find this type of bench all over the place, but my go to tutorial was at Grade 2 Happenings !
Foam from Jo-Ann (I don't usually shop there because it's expensive, but I had a coupon!)
Adorable owl from Pier 1, I was in LOVE just like in the commercials I felt like he was talking to me.
I picked up the great chevron fabric at Hobby Lobby!
Shelf board from Lowe's, 15 X 48
Milk crates from The Container Store. It was HIGHLY recommended to use REAL milk crates, and these are very sturdy, not like the ones you can buy at Walmart/Target/Etc... $6.99 each
Zip Tied together *I knew that huge box of zip ties I bought would come in handy one day!
I stapled the fabric over the foam onto the board. I had to go out and get a heavy duty staple gun, my wimpy lightweight one wouldn't cut it!
Fabric bins from Target, and yes, that is Skippy Jon Jones chillin' with the owl. I got him at Kohl's :) I may teach middle school, but no one can resist the cuteness of him!
Can I confess something? The amount of money I ended up spending on the crates, foam, and board, was almost equal to a really cute bench I saw at Target by Cubeicals.
However, I had so much fun making it I don't care :) Enjoy!
If you stop by please leave me a comment and let me know what you think!
I LOVE that fabric! great job.
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I love the owls on your blog. The bench is so cute too with the target baskets underneath. I was thinking of making the crate seats I have been seeing, but I like the bench idea more. Thanks for sharing. :)
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Fabulous Finch Facts
Thanks, Perrine! I was so excited to find a grey chevron duck cloth! :) Thanks for visiting!
DeleteJanna, I want to make the seats too! If I have extra time before summer ends I may make some of those too! Can't wait to see what you come up with :)
DeleteFirst of all that owl is a "hoot". I love the way the bench turned out. Thanks for the tips on making a successful bench.
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Bubbalulu.blogspot.com
Jill,
DeleteThanks! I am totally in love with that owl, so cute! Glad you stopped by and for the feedback :)
I think your bench is adorable! Thanks for linking up:) I have wanted that owl forever!!! He's too cute!
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Jen,
ReplyDeleteI love it! I think it will be my next make it Monday. I have extra milk crates laying around and some foam. So now I just need to go get a board and some fabric and I will put my magic to work. This was seriously just the inspiration I needed!
Hope
Teachingwhope.blogspot.com
I really like this version better than the individual cube seats...... I thinking about doing this as a listening center and not doing the cushion on the top board...just cute material or contact paper (gotta be cute!). thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your crate bench!
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Grade 2Happenings
wow!!! what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI want & need some of those milk crates! They would make awesome extra storage!
Thanks for sharing!!
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