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Monday Made It: Toy Chest and Crate Seat Makeovers

July 9, 2012

It’s time for another project and you’re in luck because this one doesn’t involve any sewing. I have an old toy chest in my classroom that was actually part of my brother’s bedroom set when he was little. It survived a flood in my classroom a few years ago and is great for storing my junk supplies so I just couldn’t get rid of it. It needed to be recovered though, so I picked fabric that matched my curtains. Unfortunately, I just updated my curtains so it was also time to update the chest. This is what it looked like before.

I decided it needed bright colors and polka dots too. The first step was to pop the lid off by unscrewing it. Then I just laid it upside down on top of my fabric and stapled the front edge.

You’re going to need a helper for the next part to get your corners nice and tight. I would suggest picking one that has opposable thumbs and not my furball.



With help, fold the corners of your fabric in like a present and staple in place.



Pop the lid back on, screw in place, and inspect it to make sure it’s on tight and won’t slide when a child sits on it. I had more help with this stage, as you can see.



I love it! You could easily do this with other piece of furniture too.

While I was at it, I updated a few of our crate seats too (using the same process). You can see that original tutorial here.

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Comments

  1. Tricia says: July 9, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    Super cute! But your furry helper is the cutest of all.

    Tricia
    Queen with Class

  2. Katie says: July 9, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    You are absolutely so creative! I love the orange and white polka dots! Super cute!

    ~ Katie
    Teach Love Laugh

  3. Lisa R. says: July 9, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    I love the bench!!! Your seats came out great too!! I made those this week also & they were a lot of fun! 🙂
    Lisa
    Learning Is Something to Treasure

  4. 4321teach says: July 9, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    Cute bench! I've actually used that fabric in my classroom. It is so bright and cheery!

    EmilyK

  5. Kristi says: July 9, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    I love the trunk! And the polka dots!

    Kristi
    Learning's a Hoot

  6. Nicole says: July 9, 2012 at 4:29 pm

    OH it looks fabulous Christi!! I need a trunk now! I tried to go garage sale shopping last weekend for goodies for the classroom to no avail (it doesn't help that the hubby isn't patient 🙂
    Nicole
    Rowdy in Room 300

    • Christi at Ms. Fultz's Corner says: July 10, 2012 at 10:46 pm

      I make my hubby wait in the car when he gets antsy. And then I make sure to point out how patient I'm being whenever he is shopping for "man stuff." 😉

  7. Corinna says: July 9, 2012 at 9:41 pm

    Very cute!

    Aloha,
    Corinna
    Surfin' Through Second

  8. Tara says: July 9, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    Lovin those bright and fun polka dots!!! Both projects turned out so cute!!! I still haven't decided whether or not to take the crate seat plunge….hmmm. Thanks for linking up:)))

    4th Grade Frolics

  9. Jena Snowden says: July 10, 2012 at 4:31 am

    Aww! Your fur baby is such a good lil helper! 🙂

    Jena
    1st Grade with Miss Snowden

  10. A Teacher Without a Class says: July 10, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    I love the seat on the crate. I really think I need to make some, and soon! I am your newest follower. I would love to have you come by and visit my blog! I am also having a little giveaway!

    http://www.ateacherwithoutaclass.com

  11. Mrs. Cockrell says: July 10, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    I love your fabric choices! And your pooch is adorable!! I need to make me some of those crates. It's been on my list forever. LOL.

    Mrs. C.
    http://teach-on.blogspot.com

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